2003 Polaris Vegas Owners Manual - Page 132

2003 Polaris Vegas Manual

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MAINTENANCE Sidestand Sidestand Lubrication 1. Bring the motorcycle to a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. 2. Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and remove the sidestand return spring. WARNING Wear face protection. The sidestand return spring is under tension and can injure your eyes and face when released. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the sidestand pivot bolt. Remove any old grease and dirt from the sidestand, frame, and pivot bolt. Lubricate the sidestand and pivot bolt with Victory All Purpose Grease or equivalent. Reinstall the sidestand pivot bolt. Torque: 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm) 7. Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and reinstall the sidestand return spring. 130

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MAINTENANCE
Sidestand
Sidestand Lubrication
1.
Bring the motorcycle to a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel
placed securely under the frame.
2.
Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and remove the sidestand return spring.
Wear face protection. The sidestand return spring is under tension and can injure your eyes and
face when released.
WARNING
3.
Remove the sidestand pivot bolt.
4.
Remove any old grease and dirt from the sidestand, frame, and pivot bolt.
5.
Lubricate the sidestand and pivot bolt with Victory All Purpose Grease or equivalent.
6.
Reinstall the sidestand pivot bolt.
Torque: 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm)
7.
Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and reinstall the
sidestand return spring.