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MAINTENANCE
Spring Pre-Load Adjustment
The rear shock pre-load adjustment should be set to insure the bike has the correct
amount of suspension travel and ground clearance. NOTE: Two or three people
will be required to make this adjustment.
1. Remove the motorcycle from its sidestand and balance it on the two wheels.
Compress the rear suspension a couple of times by pushing down on the seat
and releasing. The suspension should move freely without binding.
2. Measure from the center of the
rear axle to the center fender
attachment bolt.
Refer to
illustration.
3. Load the motorcycle as it is
intended to be ridden. This could
include rider, passenger, riding
gear,
and
any
cargo
or
accessories.
4. Again with the bike balanced on
the two wheels, compress the
rear suspension a couple of
times as in step 1. Make certain
the suspension moves freely
without binding. Measure again
from the center of the rear axle to
the center fender attachment
bolt.
5. Subtract
the
second
measurement from the first. The
resulting number is called “sag,”
and should be between 0.5 and
1.0 inches. If it’s not, the pre-load
must be adjusted.
6. To adjust the pre-load, remove
the driver’s seat and tool kit from
the right side cover. Use the
spanner wrench to increase or
decrease pre-load.
Refer to
illustration.
7. After making the adjustment,
repeat
the
measurement
procedure until the sag equals
0.5 to 1.0 inches. If the proper
sag cannot be obtained, the
motorcycle may be overloaded.
Consult your Victory dealer for
additional assistance.
Spring
Pre-Load Ring
Spanner
Wrench
Increase
Decrease
