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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.
Anti-Lock Brake Light Remains Illuminated or Illuminates Intermittently
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 36.
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 73.
Worn Pads Or Disc / Brake Disc Damage
Inspect pads. See pages 39 and 73.
Brake Fluid Level Low Or Fluid Contaminated
Inspect fluid level / fluid. See pages 37 and 38.
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy/Action
Blown fuse
Check the fuses. See page 84.
Loose or damaged pulse ring
Inspect pulse ring for looseness or chipped teeth.
Debris lodged in components
Inspect wheel speed sensor and pulse ring for debris.
Damage caused by debris
Inspect wheel speed sensor for cracked housing.
Damaged components
See service manual or authorized dealer.
