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MAINTENANCE
Front Suspension and Steering
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal
injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
WARNING
Check Front Forks
1. To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to
a vertical position.
2. Apply the front brake and push down hard on the handlebars several
times. The front suspension should operate smoothly and quietly.
3. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front forks.
Make sure there is no fork oil present on the fork tube (1) or around
the fork seal (2).
4. Clean the fork tubes as required to remove bugs, tar, or buildup which
may cause seal wear or leakage.
Replace Front Fork Oil
Front fork oil condition and level is associated with front suspension
performance and internal component wear. For fork oil replacement
procedures and special tools required, see the
VICTORY Service Manual
or contact an authorized VICTORY dealer.
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