Victory Motorcycles 2005 Vegas, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
Rear Suspension
Swing Arm and Rear Axle Inspection
1. Sit in the operator's seat and slowly bounce the rear suspension a few times. Make sure
the suspension moves freely without binding.
2. Elevate and support the rear of the motorcycle with the wheel slightly above the ground.
Use an appropriate motorcycle support placed securely under the frame.
CAUTION! Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips
or falls.
3. Grasp the rear tire and attempt to move the wheel side-to-side.
• If there is movement at the rear axle, inspect the wheel bearings and rear axle. See the
VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
• If there is movement at the front of the swing arm, inspect the swing arm pivot bushings/
bearings and pivot shaft nut torque. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized
VICTORY dealer.
4. With the transmission in neutral, slowly rotate the rear wheel. If the wheel does not
rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, rear axle, belt adjustment and wheel
alignment. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Front Suspension
Front Fork Inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect
the front forks. Make sure there is no fork oil
present on the outer fork tubes, around the fork
seals or around the inner tubes.
2. Clean the fork tubes to remove bugs, tar or buildup
which may cause seal wear or leakage.
3. Inspect the outer surfaces of the inner fork tubes for
scratches or damage from foreign objects.
4. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully
upright position. Apply the front brake and push
downward (hard) on the handlebars several times.
The front suspension should operate smoothly and
quietly.
5. Fork oil condition and level affects front
suspension performance and internal component
wear. Replace fork oil at the recommended
intervals. Special tools are required to perform this
procedure. See the VICTORY Service Manual or
your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Inner
Tube
Fork Seal
Outer Tube
Inner Tube
Fork Seal
Outer
Tube
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