V E N G E A N C E M O T O R C Y C L E S O W N E R S M A N U A L
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Vengeance Motorcycles, Mira Loma, CA USA • 866-483-6432 • www.VengeanceMotorcycles.com
© 2003 Vengeance Performance Products, LLC All Rights Reserved • VOM 1st Edition Rev 2.3 06/03
1. At the first 500 miles (new motorcycle), and at every second oil change thereafter, flush the oil tank
as described in this section.
2. Start and run the engine for approximately 10 minutes or until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature. Then turn the engine off. Support the bike so that the oil can drain completely.
NOTE: BEFORE REMOVING THE OIL TANK CAP, THOROUGHLY CLEAN OFF AL/ DIRT AND OIL
AROUND IT.
3. Place a drain pan beside the bike, then remove the oil tank drain plug, if so equipped, or disconnect
drain hose. Use funnel and drain the oil into the pan.
4. Service the oil filter as follows:
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Remove the filter with a filter wrench.
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Discard the oil filter properly.
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Wipe the crankcase gasket surface with a clean, lint- free cloth.
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Coat the neoprene gasket on the new filter with clean oil.
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Screw the filter onto the oil filter mount by hand until the filter gasket just touches the base, i.e.
until you feel the slightest resistance when turning the filter. Then tighten the filter by hand 1/2 -
3/4 turn more.
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We recommend that you have your authorized Vengeance Motorcycles Dealer or Service Center
check and clean the hydraulic tappet oil screen at every oil and filter change interval.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR USE A FILTER WRENCH OR ELSE THE FILTER MAY LEAK.
5. Reinstall the oil tank drain plug and gasket, if so equipped, or reconnect drain hose.
6. Fill the oil tank with the correct viscosity and quantity of oil, stated in the Specification Sheet.
7. Insert the filler cap into the oil tank.
8. For more assistance, contact your local Vengeance Motorcycles dealer.
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
Lubricate and adjust the clutch control cable every 5000 miles to compensate for lining wear. Excessive wear will be
indicated by the clutch slipping under load, or dragging when released. In this situation, the control cable adjustment
should be the first thing to be checked. Refer to your Authorized Vengeance Motorcycles Dealer or Service Center for
proper service.
BRAKES
Brake system pads and discs should be checked at recommended inspections and maintenance intervals and at least
every 2,500 miles. Under severe driving conditions more frequent inspections such as every 1,000 miles should be
performed. At the same intervals, brake system fluid level should be checked to ensure appropriate levels are
maintained.
Visual inspection of brake pads can be done without removing any parts. If the thickness of the brake pad friction
material (not including the brake pad metal backing plate) is not at least 1/16 of an inch minimum, immediately have
the brake pads replaced. Always replace brake pads in pairs.
WARNING
OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEMS WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION MATERIAL THICKNESS (NOT
INCLUDING THE BRAKE PAD METAL BACKING PLATE) IS LESS THAN 1/16” IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS AND CAN LEAD TO BRAKING FAILURE, COMPONENT DAMAGE, OR INADEQUATE
BRAKING PERFORMANCE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
