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Maintenance
Front Fork / Suspension Inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front
forks. If fork oil is present on the outer tube,
do not ride the
motorcycle.
See your dealer for service before operating. If
fork oil is present around the fork seals or inner tubes, replace
the fork seals.
2. Clean the fork tubes to remove bugs, tar or buildup which may
cause seal wear or leakage. Inspect the outer surfaces of the
inner fork tubes for scratches or damage from foreign objects.
3. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright posi-
tion. Apply the front brake and push downward (hard) on the
handlebars several times. The front suspension should operate
smoothly and quietly.
4. Fork oil condition and level affects front suspension perfor-
mance and internal component wear. Replace fork oil at the
recommended intervals. Special tools are required to perform
this procedure. See the
VICTORY Service Manual
or your
authorized VICTORY dealer.
Steering Head Inspection
1. Elevate and support the motorcycle with the
front tire slightly off the floor.
CAUTION!
Make sure the motorcycle is stable when
elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
2. Turn the handlebars from stop to stop. The
action should be smooth but not loose. Make
sure wires, hoses and control cables do not inter-
fere with smooth steering.
3. Position the front wheel straight ahead. Grasp
the front forks near the front axle and attempt to
move the wheel front-to-back. If there is front-
to-back movement at the steering head, see your
VICTORY dealer for service.
Fork Inner Tube
