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Maintenance
Rear Suspension Adjustment
1. Park the motorcycle with the sidestand
down on a firm, level surface. Remove all
riders and cargo.
2. Remove the right side cover.
Remove the
cap from the air fitting.
3. Refer to the shock label to determine the
recommended air pressure.
4. Install the hose fitting of the recommended
gauge securely onto the air fitting. Read the
air pressure on the gauge.
Tip:
A small oil leak from the air fitting is acceptable
when pressure is adjusted. See your dealer if
more than 5 cc of oil leaks from the fitting.
5. To
reduce
air pressure, push the bleed button on the gauge. Bleed pressure in small
amounts until the desired pressure is attained.
6. To
increase
pressure, pump the handle until pressure increases to the desired amount.
CAUTION!
DO NOT exceed 72 PSI (496 kPa) in the shock.
7. Remove the hose from the air fitting and reinstall the cap.
Swing Arm / 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. Listen for abnormal noises.
2. Elevate and support the motorcycle with the rear tire slightly off the floor.
CAUTION!
Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips
or falls.
3. Grasp the rear-most surface of the rear tire and attempt to move the wheel side-to-side. If
there is movement at the front of the swingarm, check the swingarm pivot nut torque and
swingarm pivot bearings.
4. Contact your VICTORY dealer for service if you detect noise or movement at the swing-
arm pivot.
5. Grasp the top or bottom surface of the tire and try
to move it side to side. If there is movement at the
rear axle, inspect wheel bearings and rear axle nut
torque.
6. Contact your VICTORY dealer for service if you
detect noise or movement at the wheel bearings.
7. With the transmission in neutral, slowly rotate the
rear wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly,
inspect the wheel bearings, rear axle, belt adjust-
ment and wheel alignment. See the
VICTORY Ser-
vice Manual
or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Air Fitting
Check for movement in
wheel bearing area
