Victory 2002 V92TC, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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6. To adjust the rear wheel alignment, remove and discard the rear axle cotter pin and loosen the rear
axle castle nut. Loosen the rear axle adjuster jam nuts.
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 78).
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 you to lose control of
the motorcycle.
WARNING
13. Pump rear brake several times to reset brake pad distance.