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Vengeance Motorcycles, Mira Loma, CA USA • 866-483-6432 • www.VengeanceMotorcycles.com
© 2004 Vengeance Performance Products, LLC All Rights Reserved • VOM 2nd Edition Rev 2.0 11/03
more speed. This pairing of different size gears is called "gear ratio” (refer to “model specifications” for actual ratios).
The power from the engine to the transmission is engaged and disengaged by the clutch.
The clutch assembly is positioned between the primary drive belt and the transmission, and provides a mechanism to
connect and disconnect the primary drive and the transmission. The clutch assembly is disengaged by pulling the
clutch hand lever in against the handlebar grip and is engaged by releasing the lever. When the engine is running, the
primary drive is spinning. As the clutch is engaged (the hand lever released) the power from the engine is transferred
to the transmission and subsequently to the rear wheel. When the clutch is disengaged (the hand lever pulled closed)
engine power is not sent to the transmission.
CAUTION: MAINTAINING PROPER TENSION ON THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE IS CRITICAL TO THE LIFE
OF YOUR CLUTCH. IF THE CLUTCH CABLE IS TOO TIGHT, THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FULLY
ENGAGE WHEN THE HAND LEVER IS RELEASED, WHICH CAUSES THE CLUTCH DISCS TO SLIP AND WEAR
UNDER RAPID ACCELERATION OR HEAVY LOADS. IF THE CLUTCH CABLE IS TOO LOOSE, THE CLUTCH
WILL ONLY PARTIALLY ENGAGE, CAUSING UNNECESSARY CLUTCH WEAR. REFER TO “CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT” OR YOUR AUTHORIZED VENGEANCE MOTORCYCLES DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER.
The final drive is the last link in the powertrain and connects the transmission to the rear wheel using a highly durable
synthetic belt similar to that used in the primary drive. Both the primary and final drive belts are quieter, more durable,
and require less maintenance than conventional drive chains.
NOTE: THE POWERTRAIN AND ITS COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO MEET
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY, SAFETY, AND EMISSIONS OBJECTIVES. TO ENSURE PEAK
PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY FROM YOUR POWERTRAIN, USE ONLY APPROVED VENGEANCE
MOTORCYCLE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.
