2016 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 63
2016 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Manual
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Swing Arm and Rear Axle Inspection 1. Sit in the operator's seat and slowly bounce the rear suspension a few times. Make sure the suspension moves freely without binding. 2. Elevate and support the rear of the motorcycle with the wheel slightly above the ground. Use an appropriate motorcycle support placed securely under the frame. CAUTION! Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. Rear Suspension Maintenance 3. Grasp the rear tire and attempt to move the wheel side-to-side. • If there is movement at the rear axle, inspect the wheel bearings and rear axle. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. • If there is movement at the front of the swing arm, inspect the swing arm pivot bushings/ bearings and pivot shaft nut torque. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. 4. With the transmission in neutral, slowly rotate the rear wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, rear axle, belt adjustment and wheel alignment. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Front Suspension Front Fork Inspection 1. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front forks. Make sure there is no fork oil present on the outer fork tubes, around the fork seals or around the inner tubes. 2. Clean the fork tubes to remove bugs, tar or buildup which may cause seal wear or leakage. 3. Inspect the outer surfaces of the inner fork tubes for scratches or damage from foreign objects. 4. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Apply the front brake and push downward (hard) on the handlebars several times. The front suspension should operate smoothly and quietly. 5. Fork oil condition and level affects front suspension performance and internal component wear. Replace fork oil at the recommended intervals. Special tools are required to perform this procedure. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Outer Tube Fork Seal Inner Tube HAMMER S Inner Tube Fork Seal Outer Tube VEGAS 61