Polaris 2003 Victory Classic Cruiser- User Manual

Polaris 2003 Victory Classic Cruiser

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – WARNING; The engine exhaust from this
  • Page 3 – We’ve created a web site just for YOU!; Technical tips
  • Page 4 – Victory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Industries Inc.; Classic Cruiser
  • Page 5 – FOREWORD
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – INTRODUCTION; Read the Owner’s Manual; add to your enjoyment and keep you riding safely.
  • Page 8 – SAFETY; Symbols and Terms Used in the Owner’s Manual; Notice
  • Page 9 – Safe Riding Practices; operating the motorcycle.
  • Page 10 – can make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
  • Page 11 – Follow these general safe riding practices:; Know your skills and limits, and ride within them.; iar with its controls and operation.
  • Page 12 – increase the possibility of losing control.; Reduce your speed when:
  • Page 13 – Improper braking may cause loss
  • Page 14 – and cause loss of control.; Carrying a Passenger; To carry a passenger safely, do the following:
  • Page 15 – Protective Apparel; ducing head injuries.
  • Page 16 – any additional cargo on the motorcycle.
  • Page 17 – Example 1: Classic Cruiser with no accessories or cargo; Total Weight; Item; Total Weight
  • Page 18 – Example 3: Touring Cruiser with no cargo; Example 4: Touring Cruiser with Touring package and cargo
  • Page 19 – Carrying Cargo; guidelines also refer to the contents of any accessories.
  • Page 20 – Saddlebags
  • Page 21 – Parking the Motorcycle; If in doubt, contact your authorized Victory Dealer.
  • Page 22 – Accessory Selection and Installation
  • Page 23 – Gasoline and Exhaust
  • Page 24 – Maintenance; cycle or result in bodily injury.
  • Page 26 – Refer to page 25
  • Page 27 – Location A; Location B
  • Page 28 – Refer to page 27
  • Page 29 – Location D
  • Page 30 – Refer to page 29
  • Page 32 – Refer to page 31
  • Page 34 – Refer to page 33
  • Page 35 – Location C
  • Page 37 – Location B (Information Will Vary By Model)
  • Page 38 – Reporting Safety Defects; US Department of Transportation
  • Page 39 – COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION; Handlebar Components
  • Page 40 – Classic Cruiser Components
  • Page 42 – Touring Cruiser Components
  • Page 44 – Vehicle Identification Number; or to order replacement parts.
  • Page 45 – Engine Identification Number
  • Page 47 – INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Ignition Key
  • Page 48 – Ignition Switch/Seat Release; Off Position; key can be removed. Turn the ignition switch/seat release to the OFF; On Position; RUN position (see page 58) you can start the engine. You can also; Caution
  • Page 49 – turn the key counterclockwise.
  • Page 50 – Instrument Cluster; indicator lights and the multi-function display.; Speedometer; or kilometers per hour.; Tachometer
  • Page 51 – Indicator Lights; Low Oil Pressure Indicator; is functioning properly.
  • Page 52 – Turn Signal Indicators; flashes at more than twice the normal rate.; Headlamp High Beam Indicator
  • Page 53 – Odometer
  • Page 54 – Clock; To change to the next MFD function, press the MODE button.; The clock will reset to 12:00 if the battery is disconnected.
  • Page 55 – Instrument Cluster Light Dimmer
  • Page 56 – Check Engine Indicator; flash as long as the fault condition exists.
  • Page 58 – Left Handlebar Controls; Fast Idle Lever
  • Page 59 – Horn Button; To sound the horn, press the horn button.; Clutch Lever; the transmission is in gear and the clutch is engaged (see page 82).
  • Page 60 – Right Handlebar Controls; Engine Stop/Run Switch
  • Page 61 – Front Brake Lever
  • Page 62 – Gear Shift Pedal; shift to a lower gear, press down on the front of the gear shift pedal.; Rear Brake Pedal; The rear brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To
  • Page 63 – Fuel Cap
  • Page 65 – Side Covers; The sidestand is located on the left side of the motorcycle.; the sidestand back into its fully retracted position.
  • Page 67 – Check Electrical Equipment; taillight brightness should increase.
  • Page 68 – Turn Signals/Running Lights; procedure for the right turn signals.; Emergency Flashers; Press the horn button. The horn should sound loudly.; you use the motorcycle.
  • Page 69 – Check Engine Oil Level; We recommend the use of only Victory brand Semi-Synthetic
  • Page 70 – Check Fuel Components; Fuel Level; dampness or stains from leaking or dried fuel.; Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)
  • Page 71 – Check Tires; Tire Pressure; tires immediately (see the; Tread Depth
  • Page 72 – Check Brakes; Front Brake Lever Movement
  • Page 73 – Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay and Movement
  • Page 74 – Check Hoses and Connections; Check Throttle Control Grip and Cables
  • Page 75 – Check Clutch; Squeeze the clutch lever toward the handlebar and release it. It; Check Fast Idle Lever
  • Page 77 – Victory Service Manual
  • Page 78 – Check Sidestand; attached to the sidestand.; Check Fasteners; specifications section of this manual or see the
  • Page 80 – OPERATION
  • Page 81 – Engine Break-in Period
  • Page 82 – Owner’s Manual
  • Page 83 – Fueling and Fill Height; the surrounding area.; switch from the STOP position to the RUN position 4-5 times.
  • Page 84 – Starting the Engine; restraints for tightness.
  • Page 85 – motorcycle until the lever stops.
  • Page 86 – Shifting Gears
  • Page 88 – above that in the table of recommended shift points.; Recommended Shift Points
  • Page 89 – Accelerating; quickly the motorcycle accelerates.; open the throttle gradually.
  • Page 90 – Braking; brakes gradually if you need to stop.
  • Page 91 – Stopping the Engine; you may lose control.
  • Page 94 – MAINTENANCE
  • Page 95 – Initial Maintenance; performance for its entire service life.; Periodic Maintenance Intervals
  • Page 96 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table
  • Page 99 – Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter; by hand
  • Page 100 – Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter; Recycle used oil and oil filter in accordance with
  • Page 101 – With the engine at normal operating temperature, straddle the
  • Page 102 – Inspect Air Filter; Wear face protection when using pressurized air.
  • Page 103 – Inspect Drive Sprocket and Sprocket Nut; et cover screws (see the
  • Page 104 – Drive Belt; Check Drive Belt Condition; Check Drive Belt Tension
  • Page 105 – zero force
  • Page 106 – Adjust Drive Belt Tension; Recheck drive belt tension, and install a new rear axle cotter pin.; Pump rear brake several times to reset brake pad distance.
  • Page 107 – Align Rear Wheel; placed securely under the frame.
  • Page 108 – wheel alignment as outlined in steps 2-5. Readjust if necessary.; Pump rear brake several times to reset brake pad distance.
  • Page 109 – Rear Suspension; Adjust Rear Shock Absorber
  • Page 111 – Inspect Swing Arm and Rear Axle; freely without binding.
  • Page 112 – Front Suspension and Steering; Check Front Forks
  • Page 113 – Inspect Steering and Front Axle; or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame.; steering head when checked (see the
  • Page 114 – Fuel System; Check Crankcase Ventilation Hose and Connections; Wrap a clean rag around the valve and relieve the fuel line
  • Page 115 – line under breather hose.; Replace Fuel Filter; tools required, see the
  • Page 116 – Check Fast Idle Lever and Cable; back again; Adjust Fast Idle Lever Freeplay
  • Page 117 – Throttle; Check Throttle Control Grip and Cable
  • Page 118 – Clutch; Check Clutch Lever and Cable
  • Page 119 – Lubricate Clutch Lever
  • Page 120 – Adjust Clutch Freeplay; cable. Support the rear of the fuel tank with a block of wood.
  • Page 121 – Lubricate Control Cables; Throttle Cables
  • Page 122 – Brakes; Check Front Brake Lever Movement; see the; Lubricate Front Brake Lever
  • Page 123 – Check Front Brake Fluid Level; handlebars until the front brake fluid reservoir is level.; Add Front Brake Fluid
  • Page 124 – the brakes to malfunction.; Check Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay and Movement; Rear brake pedal freeplay - the amount of brake pedal movement from
  • Page 125 – Adjust Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay; To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right side cover.
  • Page 126 – Add Rear Brake Fluid
  • Page 128 – Check Brake Pads; Look into the front brake caliper(s) from underneath, and into the; Check Brake Hoses and Connections; components as necessary.
  • Page 129 – Adjust Gear Shift Pedal Height
  • Page 130 – Tires; Check Tire Pressure
  • Page 131 – Check Tire Condition; tires immediately (see your; Check Tread Depth
  • Page 132 – Check Wheel Spokes
  • Page 133 – Check or Replace Spark Plugs
  • Page 134 – Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head with a 5/8 inch spark
  • Page 135 – Check Engine Compression; check procedures and special tools required, see the; Check Exhaust System
  • Page 136 – Touring Cruiser
  • Page 137 – Seat Removal and Installation; The Touring Cruiser has a combined operator and passenger seat.; Remove the acorn nut from behind the seat.
  • Page 138 – Battery; vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.; reason. Keep the battery connections clean and tight at all times.
  • Page 139 – Battery Removal; volts. The clock will reset to 12:00 if the battery is disconnected.
  • Page 140 – Battery Charging; The battery may contain explosive gases.; thin film of dielectric grease to the posts and cable connectors.
  • Page 141 – Battery Installation; Slide the battery into position in the battery tray.
  • Page 142 – Fuses; should be readable from the right side of the motorcycle.; Fuse Application
  • Page 143 – Headlamp Adjustment
  • Page 144 – Auxiliary Lights Adjustment (Touring Models)
  • Page 145 – Saddlebag Removal and Installation; Leather Saddlebags; and remove the saddlebag from the motorcycle.
  • Page 146 – Hard Saddlebags; Remove the two (2) upper saddlebag mounting screws located inside
  • Page 147 – Sidestand; Inspect Sidestand Pad; firmly attached to the sidestand.
  • Page 148 – Sidestand Lubrication; Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and reinstall the
  • Page 149 – Road Test; safe and enjoyable vehicle performance.
  • Page 150 – CLEANING; order and appearance.; General Cleaning
  • Page 151 – Washing and Drying the Motorcycle; into contact with electrical components or connectors.; reach with a cloth or a sponge.
  • Page 152 – Dry these components thoroughly before using the motorcycle.; use on the type of surface you plan to clean.
  • Page 153 – Waxing, Polishing and Applying Protectants; (Items Other Than Windshields and Leather Saddlebags); finish of painted surfaces.; to prevent injury or damage.
  • Page 154 – Windshield Care; sponge clean by rinsing it frequently.
  • Page 155 – Leather Saddlebag Care
  • Page 156 – STORAGE; removing it from storage.; Storage Area Preparation; The storage surface should be free of oil and gasoline.; Clean and Protect the Motorcycle; Do not apply rubber protectant to the tire tread surfaces.
  • Page 157 – Fuel Stabilizer; stabilizer, fill the fuel tank only to the top of the filler insert.; Engine Component Protection; the oil filter when you remove the motorcycle from storage.; oil you poured in the spark plug holes.
  • Page 158 – Tire Inflation; Inflate the tires to normal pressure.; Battery Care; prevent moisture from building up on the motorcycle.; Maintenance During Storage
  • Page 159 – Removal from Storage
  • Page 160 – WARRANTIES; Motorcycle Noise Regulation; Noise Emission Warranty
  • Page 161 – Emissions Control System Warranty; Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
  • Page 162 – Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
  • Page 165 – III. Limited Liability
  • Page 166 – Victory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc.
  • Page 167 – Victory Motorcycle Warranty Policy; Limited Warranty
  • Page 168 – Warranty Coverage And Exclusions:
  • Page 170 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 174 – Fuel Specifications
  • Page 175 – Engine Oil Specifications
  • Page 176 – IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Record important numbers below.; Vehicle Identification Number:
  • Page 177 – INDEX
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