Victory Motorcycles 2009 Hammer, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Front Suspension and Steering
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal injury
or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
WARNING
Front Forks
1. To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle and bring
it to a vertical position.
2. Apply the front brake and push down hard on the handlebars
several times. The front suspension should operate smoothly and
quietly.
3. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front forks.
Make sure there is no fork oil present on the fork tube (1) or
around the fork seal (2).
4. Clean the fork tubes as required to remove bugs, tar, or buildup
which may cause seal wear or leakage.
Replace Front Fork Oil
Front fork oil condition and level is associated with front suspension
performance and internal component wear. For fork oil replacement
procedures and special tools required, see the
VICTORY Service
Manual
or contact an authorized VICTORY dealer.
1. Front Fork Tube
2. Fork Seal
1
2