Victory Motorcycles Touring Cruiser 2003, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Align Rear Wheel
7. Turn the axle adjuster on the side with the longer measurement counterclockwise one flat (1/6 revolution). Turn
the axle adjuster on the side with the shorter measurement clockwise one flat (1/6 revolution). Recheck rear
wheel alignment as outlined in steps 2-5. Readjust if necessary.
Notice
Whenever you turn the rear axle adjusters, push the rear wheel forward to keep the axle spacers seated
against the axle adjusters.
8. Reinstall the swing arm pivot caps.
9. Check and adjust drive belt tension (see page 102).
10. Hold the axle adjusters in position and tighten the adjuster jam nuts.
Torque: 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
11. Tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque: 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
12. Recheck drive belt tension and install a new rear axle cotter pin.
Do not reuse a cotter pin because it may fail, causing the wheel to loosen and loss of control of the
motorcycle.
WARNING
13. Pump rear brake several times to reset brake pad distance.