Victory Motorcycles 2011 Cross Country, Rider'S Manual

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68
Maintenance
Throttle Control Inspection
1. With the engine OFF, rotate the throttle control
grip fully open and then release it. It should rotate
smoothly from the rest position to the completely
open position. It should return to the rest position
quickly when released.
2. Repeat the twist and release process with the han-
dlebars turned fully right and fully left .
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the throttle system, always
operate with the throttle cable guard installed.
3. Remove the right side access cover.
4. Inspect throttle cables for frayed ends.
5. Service the throttle system if throttle operation is
not smooth, if throttle grip does not return prop-
erly, or if cable ends are frayed. See the
VICTORY
Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY
dealer.
Throttle Cable Freeplay
Throttle freeplay is the amount of throttle control grip
movement from the rest position to the point of cable
resistance. Measure this distance. Freeplay should be
2-4 mm. Adjust throttle freeplay as needed.
1. Position the front wheel straight ahead. Stop the
engine.
2. Hold the adjuster nuts securely and loosen the lock
nuts on both cables. Turn the lock nuts away from
the adjuster nuts as far as possible.
3. Turn both adjuster nuts toward the lock nuts as far
as possible for maximum freeplay in both cables.
4. Turn the adjuster on the throttle opening cable
(front cable) away from the lock nut until throttle
freeplay is 2-4 mm.
5. To adjust the closing cable (rear cable), hold the
throttle grip lightly in the closed position. Turn the
adjuster slowly outward until slight resistance is
felt.
6. Turn the lock nuts on both cables until they are
seated against the adjuster nuts. Hold each
adjuster nut and tighten each lock nut securely.
7. Repeat the throttle control inspection. See page 68.
Cable Area
Throttle Cable Guard
Lock Nut
Adjuster Nut
2-4 mm to
resistance