Victory Motorcycles 2005 Vegas, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
Clutch (Mechanical)
Mechanical Clutch Lever Freeplay
1. Remove the right side cover.
2. While holding the cable, loosen the adjuster lock nut,
turn the cable adjuster (until clutch lever freeplay is
0.5-1.5 mm), then tighten the lock nut securely.
3. Reinstall the side cover.
4. Verify that the safety switch activates properly. The
engine should not start in gear with the clutch lever
released.
Mechanical Clutch Lever Lubrication
1. Remove the right side cover. Loosen the clutch cable
adjuster lock nut.
2. Turn the cable adjuster all the way inward to provide
maximum lever freeplay.
3. Remove the clutch lever pivot nut and screw.
Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever.
4. Remove any old grease and dirt from the lever and
housing. Lubricate the clutch lever and pivot screw
with VICTORY Moly Assembly Grease or VICTORY
All Purpose grease.
5. Reconnect the clutch cable. Reinstall the lever, pivot
screw and nut. Hold the screw down and torque the
nut to 40 in-lbs (5 Nm).
6. Adjust clutch lever freeplay.
Mechanical Clutch Cable Lubrication
Lubricate the cable ends at the intervals recommended in
the periodic maintenance table. See page 52.
NOTICE: External casings are factory-lubricated. Additional
lubrication could be detrimental to cable performance.
Verify proper routing and smooth movement. Inspect for
damage to the external casing, and inspect exposed cable
wire for fraying, kinks or corrosion. Replace any
damaged, sticky or sluggish cable.
1. Disconnect the cable at the clutch lever and at the primary cover.
2. Lubricate both barrel ends with VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equivalent.
3. Reconnect the cable and adjust freeplay as needed.
Lock Nut
Adjuster
Clutch
Cable
0.5-1.5 mm Freeplay
AP
Pivot
Nut
Pivot Screw