Victory Motorcycles 2005 Vegas, Rider'S Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Rear Brake Pedal
Press and release the rear brake pedal. It should
move freely and smoothly, and it should return to
its rest position quickly when released. You
should feel a firm resistance in the pedal within
the first 3/8 inch (8 mm) of pedal travel.
If the brake pedal fails to perform as stated or
travels too far before beginning to engage the
brake, see the
VICTORY Service Manual , or
contact an authorized VICTORY dealer for
service.
Change the brake fluid at the intervals recommended in the periodic maintenance table
beginning on page 52 or every two years, whichever comes first.
Brake Pedal Gap
With the brake pedal in the relaxed position, and
with the master cylinder piston positioned against
the internal stop, measure the distance between
the brake pedal stop and the foot peg mount. The
gap should be 2-5 mm. Make adjustments as
needed.
1. Hold the clevis to prevent it from bending.
Loosen the brake linkage rod lock nut.
2. Turn the linkage rod in or out as necessary.
3. Hold the clevis and tighten the lock nut
securely against the clevis.
4. Verify that the gap is 2-5 mm.
5. Verify that the rear wheel rotates freely
through the full freeplay range of pedal
without dragging or binding. If drag is present
with the pedal released, refer to the
VICTORY
Service Manual or contact an authorized
VICTORY dealer.
8 mm
Brake Pedal
Stop
Foot Peg Mount
Clevis
Lock Nut