Polaris 2003 Victory Vegas- User Manual

Polaris 2003 Victory Vegas

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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 – VEGAS
  • Page 5 – FOREWORD; Thank you for choosing a Polaris Victory motorcycle!
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – INTRODUCTION; Read the Owner’s Manual; owner’s manual before
  • Page 8 – SAFETY; Symbols and Terms Used in the Owner’s Manual
  • Page 9 – Safe Riding Practices; Victory
  • Page 11 – Follow these general safe riding practices:; Know your skills and limits, and ride within them.; Victory Service Manual
  • Page 12 – Reduce your speed when:
  • Page 13 – Improper braking may cause loss
  • Page 14 – Carrying a Passenger; To carry a passenger safely, do the following:
  • Page 15 – Protective Apparel
  • Page 17 – with no accessories or cargo; Item
  • Page 18 – Carrying Cargo
  • Page 19 – Saddlebags; Distribute weight evenly in each of the saddlebags.; Transporting the Motorcycle; If you must transport the motorcycle:
  • Page 20 – Parking the Motorcycle
  • Page 21 – Accessory Selection and Installation
  • Page 22 – Gasoline and Exhaust
  • Page 23 – Maintenance; Victory Service
  • Page 26 – Location of Safety and Vehicle Information Labels; Refer to page 25 for decal type
  • Page 28 – Refer to page 27
  • Page 30 – Refer to page 29
  • Page 32 – Reporting Safety Defects
  • Page 33 – COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION; Handlebar Components
  • Page 36 – Vehicle Identification Number
  • Page 37 – Engine Identification Number
  • Page 38 – INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Ignition Key; The ignition key operates the ignition switch and parking lights.; Ignition Switch; Off Position; Caution
  • Page 39 – Instrument Cluster
  • Page 41 – Indicator Lights
  • Page 42 – ON position and the engine
  • Page 44 – Left Handlebar Controls
  • Page 45 – To sound the horn, press the horn button.; Clutch Lever; the transmission is in gear and the clutch is engaged (see page 66).
  • Page 46 – Right Handlebar Controls; RUN position and the transmission is in neutral or the
  • Page 47 – Front Brake Lever
  • Page 48 – For proper gear shifting procedure, see “Shifting Gears” on page 68.
  • Page 49 – Fuel Cap; For fueling procedure, see “Fueling and Fill Height,” page 65.
  • Page 50 – Side Covers; The sidestand is located on the left side of the motorcycle.
  • Page 52 – Check Electrical Equipment; OFF
  • Page 53 – Turn Signals; Press the horn button. The horn should sound loudly.; Engine Stop/Run Switch; you use the motorcycle.
  • Page 54 – Check Engine Oil Level; With the transmission in neutral, start and run the engine for
  • Page 55 – Check Fuel Components; Fuel Level
  • Page 56 – Check Tires; Tire Pressure; Tread Depth
  • Page 57 – Check Brakes; Front Brake Lever Movement; To check the front brake fluid level, rest the motorcycle on
  • Page 58 – Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay and Movement; To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right side cover.
  • Page 59 – Check Hoses and Connections; Check Throttle Control Grip and Cables; Rotate the throttle control grip. It should rotate smoothly from
  • Page 60 – Check Clutch; Squeeze the clutch lever toward the handlebar and release it. It; Check Fast Idle Lever
  • Page 61 – Check Front Suspension; to a vertical position.; Check Steering
  • Page 64 – OPERATION
  • Page 65 – Engine Break-in Period
  • Page 66 – Owner ’s Manual
  • Page 67 – Fueling and Fill Height
  • Page 68 – Starting the Engine; Follow these steps to start the motorcycle:
  • Page 69 – motorcycle until the lever stops.
  • Page 70 – Shifting Gears
  • Page 72 – Recommended Shift Points
  • Page 73 – Accelerating
  • Page 74 – Braking
  • Page 75 – Stopping the Engine; STOP position, turn the ignition switch to the
  • Page 78 – MAINTENANCE
  • Page 79 – Initial Maintenance
  • Page 80 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table
  • Page 83 – MAINTENANCE RECORD
  • Page 85 – Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter; Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating
  • Page 86 – Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter; by hand
  • Page 88 – Inspect Air Filter; Inspect the air filter often if riding in unusually wet or; Wear face protection when using pressurized air.; Apply a small amount of lubricant to the edge of the air filter
  • Page 89 – Inspect Drive Sprocket and Sprocket Nut; cover screws (see the
  • Page 90 – Drive Belt; Check Drive Belt Condition; Check Drive Belt Tension; Before beginning this procedure:
  • Page 91 – zero force
  • Page 92 – Adjust Drive Belt Tension; Before adjusting drive belt tension, inspect wheel
  • Page 93 – Align Rear Wheel; To adjust the rear wheel alignment, loosen the rear axle nut
  • Page 94 – Insert the universal tool (4) through the access hole in the
  • Page 95 – Recheck drive belt tension and alignment to be sure it is correct
  • Page 96 – Rear Suspension; Adjust Rear Shock Absorber
  • Page 97 – releasing. Make sure the suspension moves freely without binding.
  • Page 99 – Inspect Swing Arm and Rear Axle; freely without binding.
  • Page 100 – Front Suspension and Steering; Check Front Forks
  • Page 101 – Inspect Steering and Front Axle; or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame.; steering head when checked (see the
  • Page 102 – Fuel System; Check Crankcase Ventilation Hose and Connections; Remove the front and rear fuel tank mounting screws.
  • Page 103 – line under breather hose.; Replace Fuel Filter
  • Page 104 – Fast Idle Lever; Check Fast Idle Lever and Cable; back again; Adjust Fast Idle Lever Freeplay; Loosen the fast idle cable adjuster jam nut.
  • Page 105 – Throttle; Check Throttle Control Grip and Cable; Throttle freeplay - the amount of throttle control grip movement; Adjust Throttle Freeplay; Slide the rubber covers off both cable adjusters, and loosen both
  • Page 106 – Clutch; Check Clutch Lever and Cable
  • Page 107 – Lubricate Clutch Lever; Remove the front and rear fuel tank screws.
  • Page 108 – Adjust Clutch Freeplay; Turn the cable adjuster in or out until the clutch freeplay is
  • Page 109 – Lubricate Control Cables; Throttle Cables
  • Page 110 – Brakes; Check Front Brake Lever Movement; Lubricate Front Brake Lever
  • Page 111 – Check Front Brake Fluid Level; handlebars until the front brake fluid reservoir is level.; Add Front Brake Fluid; Wipe the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth.
  • Page 112 – Check Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay and Movement
  • Page 113 – Adjust Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay; Turn the linkage rod in or out as necessary.; Check Rear Brake Fluid Level; To check the rear brake fluid level, remove the right side
  • Page 114 – Add Rear Brake Fluid; placed securely under the frame.
  • Page 115 – Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover.
  • Page 116 – Check Brake Pads; If the brake pads require replacement, see the; Check Brake Hoses and Connections
  • Page 117 – Gear Shift Pedal; Adjust Gear Shift Pedal Height
  • Page 118 – Tires; Check Tire Pressure
  • Page 119 – Check Tire Condition; Check Tread Depth
  • Page 120 – Check Wheel Spokes
  • Page 121 – Check or Replace Spark Plugs
  • Page 122 – Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head with a 5/8 inch spark
  • Page 123 – Check Engine Compression; Check Exhaust System
  • Page 124 – Seat Removal and Installation; The VEGAS; To reinstall the operator’s seat, slide the tongue of the seat
  • Page 125 – Battery
  • Page 126 – Battery Removal
  • Page 127 – Battery Charging; The battery may contain explosive gases.
  • Page 128 – Battery Installation
  • Page 129 – Fuses; Reinstall the fuse box to the bracket.
  • Page 130 – Headlamp Adjustment
  • Page 131 – Sidestand; If the sidestand is bent, it should be replaced immediately.; Inspect Sidestand Pad; firmly attached to the sidestand.
  • Page 132 – Sidestand Lubrication; Move the sidestand to its stored (up) position and reinstall the
  • Page 133 – Check Fasteners; Road Test
  • Page 134 – CLEANING; General Cleaning
  • Page 135 – Washing and Drying the Motorcycle
  • Page 136 – functioning properly before riding.
  • Page 137 – Waxing, Polishing and Applying Protectants; (Items Other Than Windshields and Leather Saddlebags)
  • Page 138 – Windshield Care; If your motorcycle is equipped with an optional windshield:
  • Page 139 – Leather Saddlebag Care; If your motorcycle is equipped with optional leather saddlebags:; Repairing Painted Surface Damage
  • Page 140 – STORAGE; Storage Area Preparation; To best preserve tire condition:; Clean and Protect the Motorcycle; Do not apply rubber protectant to the tire tread surfaces.
  • Page 141 – 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.; in the
  • Page 142 – Tire Inflation; Inflate the tires to normal pressure. Refer to page 116.; Battery Care
  • Page 143 – Removal from Storage; Check the tire pressure and inflate the tires if necessary.
  • Page 144 – WARRANTIES; Motorcycle Noise Regulation; Noise Emission Warranty
  • Page 145 – Emissions Control System Warranty; Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
  • Page 146 – Owner ’s Warranty Responsibilities
  • Page 149 – III. Limited Liability
  • Page 150 – Victory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc.
  • Page 151 – Victory Motorcycle Warranty Policy; Limited Warranty
  • Page 152 – Warranty Coverage And Exclusions:
  • Page 154 – SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 158 – Fuel Specifications; Use only unleaded gasoline, 92 pump octane minimum.
  • Page 159 – Engine Oil Specifications
  • Page 160 – IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Record important numbers below.; Vehicle Identification Number:
  • Page 161 – INDEX
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