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2014 Rider’s Manual

Hammer® S

Hammer 8-Ball®

Vegas Jackpot®

Vegas 8-Ball®

High-Ball®

Victory Judge™

Victory Boardwalk™

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Page 1: ...1 2014 Rider s Manual Hammer S Hammer 8 Ball Vegas Jackpot Vegas 8 Ball High Ball Victory Judge Victory Boardwalk...

Page 2: ...at any time without notice and without incurring obligation to make the same or similar changes to previously manufactured vehicles Any reprinting reuse or redistribution of the material in this docum...

Page 3: ...ve shirt long pants and over the ankle boots Make sure any passenger reads and understands all safety labels Be aware of your surroundings and driving conditions Keep both hands on the handlebars and...

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Page 5: ...afety 7 Component Identification 19 Instruments Features and Controls 23 Pre Ride Inspections 32 Operation 41 Maintenance 47 Cleaning 74 Storage 80 Warranties 82 Specifications 84 Identification Numbe...

Page 6: ...Keep this manual with the motorcycle especially when ownership changes If your rider s manual is misplaced or damaged please purchase a replacement from your VICTORY dealer All references in this manu...

Page 7: ...anual you can purchase a new one through any authorized VICTORY dealer The rider s manual should be considered part of the motorcycle and remain with it if sold Safety Terms and Signal Words The follo...

Page 8: ...s manual Observe all maintenance requirements specified in this manual For assistance see the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer Design characteristics affect how you should rid...

Page 9: ...f your motorcycle operates abnormally correct the problem immediately See the VIC TORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer Ride defensively as if you are invisible to other motorists even i...

Page 10: ...nt and rear brakes together To avoid skidding apply the brakes gradually when the road is wet or rough or contains loose or other slippery substances If possible avoid applying the brakes while making...

Page 11: ...tablished safety standards Approved hel mets in the USA and Canada bear a U S Department of Transportation DOT label Laws in some areas require that you wear an approved helmet Head injuries are the l...

Page 12: ...the motorcycle as possible to minimize a change in the motorcycle s center of gravity Changing the center of gravity can cause loss of stability and handling and could cause loss of control Distribute...

Page 13: ...ning Park the motorcycle where people are not likely to touch the hot engine or exhaust system or place combustible materials near these hot areas Do not park near a flammable source such as a kerosen...

Page 14: ...ts on the handlebars Loosen the front turn signal mounts and slide them upward Place tiedown straps around the fork tubes above the lower triple clamp Secure the rear of the motorcycle with tiedowns a...

Page 15: ...could result and cause hazardous loss of engine power or lights or damage to the electrical system Use only genuine VICTORY accessories designed for your model Fuel and Exhaust Safety Gasoline is high...

Page 16: ...d tire balance Inspect tires regularly and replace worn or damaged tires promptly Use only approved replace ment tires See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer Always ensure pr...

Page 17: ...to your model will be located as shown Warning Label Manufacturing Information Label VIN Engine Identification Number stamped on right rear crankcase half Tire Warning Label if applicable Patent Noti...

Page 18: ...ry Noise Level EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Number General Representation for Illustration Purposes Only ECE Separate System Approval Number Manufacturing Information Label VIN VIN Muffler E Mark Ai...

Page 19: ...l 2 Headlamp 3 Air Filter 4 Spark Plugs 5 Ignition Switch 6 Battery under side cover 7 Taillight 8 Rear Turn Signal 9 Rear Axle Adjuster each side 10 Rear Brake Caliper 11 Passenger s Foot Rest 12 Oil...

Page 20: ...ostic Connector 4 Fuses 5 Rear Shock Access 6 Front Turn Signal 7 Front Brake Caliper 8 Rear Brake Pedal 9 Operator s Foot Rest 10 Engine Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 11 Drive Sprocket under cover 12 Passeng...

Page 21: ...d the rear cylinder The first 8 digits are the engine model number The last 5 digits are the serial number Record the number in the space provided on page 90 Ignition Key Number The ignition key ident...

Page 22: ...ion and remove the ignition key when leaving the motor cycle unattended Engine On All Lights On In the ON position all electrical circuits are ener gized and the ignition key cannot be removed The hea...

Page 23: ...inates when approximately one gallon 3 8 liters of fuel remains in the fuel tank Check Engine This lamp illuminates momentarily when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the engine is off Thi...

Page 24: ...OFF position 2 Press and hold the mode button while turning the key to the ON position 3 When the display flashes the distance setting tap the mode button to advance to the desired setting 4 Press an...

Page 25: ...s in the RUN position and the motorcycle is not moving while in gear The dashes also display if the stop run switch is in the STOP posi tion N displays when the stop run switch is in the RUN position...

Page 26: ...being reset To reset toggle to this mode Press and hold the mode button until the meter resets DC Voltage Accessory The volt meter displays battery voltage If the engine is not running approximate ba...

Page 27: ...e mode button to advance to the next error code 5 Press and hold the mode button to exit the diagnostics code menu 6 See an authorized VICTORY dealer for code details and diagnosis Low Oil Pressure Di...

Page 28: ...o activate the emergency flashers All turn signals will flash Press the bottom of the switch to cancel the flashers High Beam Low Beam Light Switch Press the upper portion of the switch to activate th...

Page 29: ...stop run switch is on RUN and the transmission is in neutral or the clutch is disengaged lever pulled in toward handlebar Throttle Control Grip Twist the throttle control grip toward your body to inc...

Page 30: ...occurs the check engine lamp will illuminate until the sidestand is retracted or until the transmission is placed in neutral The interlock switch error code will also display in the diagnostic screen...

Page 31: ...ide cover to access the battery Remove the right side cover to access the fuses and the rear brake fluid reservoir 1 Pull outward at each corner of the side cover to disengage the darts 2 Remove the s...

Page 32: ...ore operating the motorcycle Electrical Item Inspection Procedure Headlamp Position Lamp Verify that the headlamp and position lamp illuminate Switch to high beam Verify that the high beam indicator c...

Page 33: ...ine and wait 3 5 minutes before checking the oil level 3 On level ground straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick and wipe it clean Reinsta...

Page 34: ...ontact surface and tread base If inspection reveals cuts punctures cracks or other wear or damage replace the tire before riding Use only approved replacement tires See the VICTORY Service Manual or y...

Page 35: ...d grip is adjust able 1 Pull and hold the lever away from the grip 2 To increase reach distance turn the adjuster to align a lower number to the indicator mark on the lever 3 To decrease reach distanc...

Page 36: ...the relaxed position and with the master cylinder piston positioned against the internal stop measure the distance between the brake pedal stop and the foot peg mount The gap should be 2 5 mm Make ad...

Page 37: ...o longer visible or when pad thickness reaches 1 5 mm See page 64 Throttle 1 Rotate the throttle control grip It should rotate smoothly from the rest position to the completely open posi tion It shoul...

Page 38: ...eleased If the lever fails to perform as stated service the clutch lever before riding 2 Freeplay gap is the amount of lever movement from the rest position to the point of cable resistance Clutch lev...

Page 39: ...rrect amount of suspension travel and ground clearance See page 55 WARNING Inadequate ground clearance could result in components contacting the ground causing loss of control resulting in serious inj...

Page 40: ...e 4 Inspect the sidestand pivot bolt for looseness or wear Tighten or replace a loose or worn bolt 5 Inspect the sidestand rubber pad Make sure the pad is firmly attached to the sidestand Check the we...

Page 41: ...intenance as recommended could result in less than desirable engine performance in the future Perform the initial maintenance as recommended Engine Break in Period Fueling and Fill Height Starting the...

Page 42: ...fill To prevent leaks make sure the fuel filler cap is properly seated and locked NOTICE Fuel can damage painted surfaces and plastic parts If gasoline spills on the any part of the motorcycle immedia...

Page 43: ...o reach all areas requiring lubrication before the engine is put under load 7 Leaving the throttle closed press and hold the starter button to start the engine Release the button promptly when the eng...

Page 44: ...th a smooth motion As the clutch begins to engage the motorcycle will move forward 7 To shift to a higher gear accelerate smoothly and easily to the recommended shift point See page 43 8 With a quick...

Page 45: ...downshift point WARNING Braking improperly could result in loss of control which could result in serious injury or death Avoid braking abruptly Always apply the brakes gradually especially on wet sli...

Page 46: ...n it rests on the sidestand Parking on a Soft Surface If parking on a soft surface is unavoidable place a sidestand footrest under the foot of the sidestand to provide a firm surface The sidestand foo...

Page 47: ...or replacement parts use genuine VICTORY parts available from your VICTORY dealer Record service and maintenance information in the Maintenance Record See page 91 Perform maintenance at the intervals...

Page 48: ...Fork Oil 57 I I I R I I R I I R I Front Forks Front Axle 57 58 I I I I I I I I I I I Fuel Filter 58 R R Fuel System 58 I I I I I I I I I I I Gear Shift Pedal 62 I I L I L I L I L I L Headlamp 72 I I I...

Page 49: ...oil filter wrench slowly loosen the filter Allow the oil in the filter to drain before removing the filter 7 Reinstall the drain plug with a new seal Torque 15 ft lbs 20 Nm 8 Clean the oil filter mou...

Page 50: ...filter element frame 4 Reinstall the element and access cover Do not over tighten the access cover screws Drive Belt Condition Replace the drive belt if it is cracked or has broken teeth or frayed ed...

Page 51: ...e instructions provided with the meter Required Data Tension Span 658 3 mm HAMMER S 32 3 Hz 1 Belt width 28 mm HAMMER 8 BALL 48 3 Hz 1 Belt mass constant 9 1 VEGAS JACKPOT HIGH BALL BOARDWALK JUDGE 48...

Page 52: ...ng touches the tension gauge body Make sure the tension gauge is seated squarely against the drive belt and record the position of the base of the tension gauge bracket This position represents 10 lbs...

Page 53: ...al times to reset brake pad distance 7 Slowly rotate the rear wheel If the wheel does not rotate smoothly inspect the wheel bearings axle and brakes See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized V...

Page 54: ...ters about 1 16 of a turn at a time and monitor wheel alignment as you proceed 5 Use a deep 14 mm socket to turn the adjuster nut 6 Turn the nut IN clockwise to draw the axle back or OUT counterclockw...

Page 55: ...nger seat 3 Compress the rear suspension a few times by pushing on the seat and slowly releasing Make sure the suspension moves freely without binding 4 With as much of your weight on the seat as poss...

Page 56: ...e the fuse box bracket toward the front of the motorcycle 7 The upper spanner nut on the shock is the lock nut The lower spanner nut is the adjuster nut Loosen the lock nut by turning it counterclockw...

Page 57: ...el If the wheel does not rotate smoothly inspect the wheel bearings rear axle belt adjustment and wheel alignment See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer Front Suspension Fron...

Page 58: ...front tire and attempt to move the wheel side to side If there is movement at the front axle inspect the wheel bearings and front axle See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer...

Page 59: ...using a clean dry soft cloth 5 Lift the fuel tank and unplug the fuel pump wire harness at the rear of the tank 6 Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump using the same procedure used in step 4 7...

Page 60: ...adjuster slowly outward just until freeplay is removed Then turn the adjuster inward one full turn 5 Turn the lock nuts on both cables until they are seated against the adjuster nuts Hold each adjuste...

Page 61: ...tch lever and pivot screw with VICTORY Moly Assembly Grease or VICTORY All Purpose grease 5 Reconnect the clutch cable Reinstall the lever pivot screw and nut Hold the screw down and torque the nut to...

Page 62: ...t A 90_ 5_ angle between the shift arm and the linkage rod is nec essary to ensure correct shift linkage operation 1 Loosen the gear shift linkage rod lock nuts 2 Turn the linkage rod inward or outwar...

Page 63: ...and gasket 4 Carefully add fluid to the recommended level 5 Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover Rear Brake Fluid Check the rear brake fluid level See page 37 The fluid level should be between th...

Page 64: ...connections for dampness or stains from leaking or dried fluid Tighten any leaking connections and replace components as necessary Torque fasteners to specification See the VICTORY Service Man ual or...

Page 65: ...r or damage replace the tire before riding Use only approved replacement tires See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer Location Size Brand Type Recommended Pressure Cold Loads...

Page 66: ...bent broken or missing spokes see an authorized VICTORY dealer WARNING Spokes adjusted or replaced improperly could distort the wheel make the motorcycle difficult to handle and cause loss of control...

Page 67: ...on the insulator around the electrode tip The spark plug electrode tip and bridge should have sharp square edges 5 If spark plugs are in good condition and are not due for replacement clean them with...

Page 68: ...JACKPOT 1 Slide the seat tongue into the rubber mount at the rear of the fuel tank Push down on the rear of the seat until the screw holes align 2 Ensure the front seat mount is engaged in the front r...

Page 69: ...l areas or for all riders WARNING Handlebar controls must be repositioned each time handlebar position is changed Failure to reposition handlebar controls could result in loss of vehicle control resul...

Page 70: ...ys connect the negative black cable last 3 Disconnect the negative battery cables black cables with ends exposed first 4 Disconnect the positive cables cable ends are covered with a red boot 5 Slide t...

Page 71: ...ll the side cover Fuse Replacement 1 Remove the right side cover 2 Lift the release tab and slide the fuse box rearward to remove it from the bracket Release the tabs on each side of the fuse box cove...

Page 72: ...ition 4 Move the ignition switch to the ON position and switch the headlamp to high beam Observe the headlight aim on the wall 5 Make any necessary adjustments to headlight aim Headlight Aim Adjustmen...

Page 73: ...ate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame 2 Move the sidestand upward to its stored position CAUTION Wear face protection The sidestand return spring is under ten...

Page 74: ...ill change with time exposure to elements and use The quality of the paint is not affected by these changes Suede paint cannot be buffed out if it becomes scratched or scuffed If polished the finish w...

Page 75: ...Before Washing 1 Make sure exhaust pipes are cool Cover each pipe opening with a plastic bag secured with a strong rubber band 2 Check that the spark plugs spark plug wire caps oil fill cap and fuel c...

Page 76: ...a sheeting action to eliminate spotting 4 Use a Pure VICTORY Microfiber Chamois or Plush Microfiber Towel to dry virtually spot free Spray Rinse and Ride Wash This is the new way to clean your VICTOR...

Page 77: ...Spray on and wipe off to easily remove bugs dust and water spots For heavily soiled surfaces use product more liberally Tip Use this product on the windshield to repel water and enhance rain visibili...

Page 78: ...water from windshields and keeps bugs from sticking Windshield Paint and Chrome Polish provides long lasting protection from oxidation corrosion UV rays and heat 1 Shake the container well before usin...

Page 79: ...e Apply to one section at a time and wipe dry When finished use a second towel to buff to a luxurious long lasting shine Leather Rubber and Vinyl Care Never use a non recommended protectant on seats f...

Page 80: ...The motorcycle should not be near a heat source or any type of electric motor Clean and Protect the Motorcycle Clean the motorcycle before placing it in storage See page 75 Wax painted surfaces and po...

Page 81: ...odents If the motorcycle will be stored in an area where mice are a concern rural areas barns sheds etc take extra measures to deter infestation This may include placing a screen mesh over any intake...

Page 82: ...terial or workmanship This warranty does not cover accidental damage normal wear and tear abuse or improper handling This warranty also does not cover any VICTORY Motorcycle that has been altered stru...

Page 83: ...le requires warranty service you must take it to a VICTORY Motorcycle Servicing Dealer When requesting warranty service you must present your copy of the Warranty Registration form to the dealer THE C...

Page 84: ...R S LE Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 1173 lbs 532 kg Maximum Load Capacity riders cargo accessories 471 lbs 214 kg HAMMER S 8 BALL 479 lbs 217 kg HAMMER S LE Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 415 lbs 1...

Page 85: ...n 1 Down 5 Up Internal Gear Ratios 1st Gear 3 13 1 2nd Gear 2 02 1 3rd Gear 1 50 1 4th Gear 1 20 1 5th Gear 1 1 6th Gear Overdrive 87 1 Final Drive Ratio 2 12 1 Clutch Type Wet Multi Plate Diaphragm S...

Page 86: ...Fuel 4 5 gal 17 l Fuel Reserve 8 gal 3 0 l approximate Engine Engine Type VICTORY FREEDOM 106 6 V Twin Configuration 4 Stroke 50 V Twin Displacement 106 cu in 1731 cc Cooling System Air Oil Lubricati...

Page 87: ...pring Wheels and Tires Front Wheel Type Size Billet 21 x 2 15 Rear Wheel Type Size Billet 18 x 8 5 Front Tire Type Size Dunlop D419 Elite 3 90 90 21 54H Tubeless Rear Tire Type Size Dunlop D419 Elite...

Page 88: ...ight Rating GAWR Front 402 lbs 182 kg Rear 749 lbs 340 kg Front 405 lbs 184 kg Rear 746 lbs 339 kg Front 405 lbs 184 kg Rear 746 lbs 339 kg Front 405 lbs 184 kg Rear 746 lbs 339 kg Capacities Engine O...

Page 89: ...Ratio 1 49 1 Gear Shift Pattern 1 Down 5 Up Internal Gear Ratios 1st Gear 3 13 1 2nd Gear 2 02 1 3rd Gear 1 50 1 4th Gear 1 20 1 5th Gear 1 6th Gear Overdrive 87 1 Final Drive Ratio 2 12 1 Clutch Type...

Page 90: ...ds the use of VICTORY Brand Synthetic Blend 20W 40 Motor Oil or an equivalent oil designed for use with wet clutches such as those with a JASO MA rating Service Manual Availability See your dealer to...

Page 91: ...91 Maintenance Record SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS MILES KM DATE PERFORMED BY...

Page 92: ...92 Maintenance Record SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS MILES KM DATE PERFORMED BY...

Page 93: ...11 Carrying Cargo 12 13 Caution Definition 7 Check Engine Indicator 27 Chrome Polishing 78 C Cleaning Products 75 Cleaning Matte Clear Coat 74 Cleaning Suede Paint 74 Clock Resetting 25 Clutch Cable L...

Page 94: ...ion Key Number 21 Ignition Key Record 90 Ignition Switch 22 Indicator Lamps 23 Information Label Manufacturing 18 Information Labels 17 18 Inspections Pre Ride 32 40 Instrument Cluster 23 27 K Key Num...

Page 95: ...Ride Height Adjustment 56 Ride Height Inspection 55 Spring Preload Adjustment 56 Spring Preload Inspection 55 S Side Cover Removal Installation 31 Side View Components Left 19 Side View Components Ri...

Page 96: ...tle System Maintenance 60 Tilt Sensor 43 Tire Condition 34 Tire Pressure 34 Tire Tread Depth 34 Tires 65 66 Tire Condition 65 Tire Pressure 65 Tire Replacement 65 Tire Tread Depth 66 Tool Universal 49...

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