Victory Motorcycles 2011 Cross Country, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Shifting Difficulties or Hard to Find Neutral
Battery Charging Rate Low or Battery Discharges
Brake Noise / Poor Brake Performance
Tip: Contact a VICTORY dealer if brake performance does not return after these inspections.
Service Manual Availability
Some procedures are beyond the scope of this manual. See your dealer to purchase a VIC-
TORY Service Manual for your motorcycle.
Some procedures provided in the Service Manual require specialized knowledge, equipment,
and training. Be sure you have the required technical skills and tools that are needed before
you attempt ANY service on your motorcycle. Please contact your VICTORY dealer before
attempting any service work that is beyond your level of technical knowledge or experience,
or if the work requires specialized equipment.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Shift Linkage Bushings Dry Or Worn Lubricate shift linkage.
Engine Oil Level Incorrect Or Wrong Type Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 38.
Clutch Damage Replace clutch.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Loose/Corroded Charging Circuit
Connection Check/clean battery cable connections. Check/clean
charging circuit connections. See dealer.
Accessory Load Exceeds Charge Rate Limit accessory operation when the engine is off.
Improperly Wired Accessory (Current Draw) See dealer to check charging system output and cur-
rent draw.
Battery discharges when motorcycle not in
use. See dealer to check key OFF current draw.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Dust / Dirt On Brake Disc(s) Clean disc. See page 72.
Worn Pads Or Disc / Brake Disc Damage Inspect pads. See pages 41 and 72.
Brake Fluid Level Low Or Fluid Contaminated Inspect fluid level / fluid. See pages 39 and
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