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MAINTENANCE WARNING Front Suspension and Steering Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. Check Front Forks 1. To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. 2. Apply the front brake and push down hard on the handlebars several times. The front suspension should operate smoothly and quietly. 3. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front forks. Make sure there is no fork oil present on the fork tube (1) or around the fork seal (2). 4. Clean the fork tubes as required to remove bugs, tar, or buildup which may cause seal wear or leakage. 2 1 Replace Front Fork Oil Front fork oil condition and level is associated with front suspension performance and internal component wear. For fork oil replacement procedures and special tools required, see the VICTORY Service Manual or contact an authorized VICTORY dealer. 98 1. Front Fork Tube 2. Fork Seal

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98
MAINTENANCE
Front Suspension and Steering
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal
injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
WARNING
Check Front Forks
1.
To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle
and bring it to a vertical position.
2.
Apply the front brake and push down hard on the
handlebars several times. The front suspension should
operate smoothly and quietly.
3.
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the
front forks. Make sure there is no fork oil present on
the fork tube (1) or around the fork seal (2).
4.
Clean the fork tubes as required to remove bugs, tar,
or buildup which may cause seal wear or leakage.
Replace Front Fork Oil
Front fork oil condition and level is associated with front
suspension performance and internal component wear. For
fork oil replacement procedures and special tools required,
see the
VICTORY Service Manual
or contact an authorized
VICTORY dealer.
1. Front Fork Tube
2. Fork Seal
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