2010 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 126

Maintenance Sidestand Lubrication 1. Secure the motorcycle in a fully upright position using an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. Move the sidestand upward to its stored position. CAUTION! Wear face protection. The sidestand return spring is under tension and can injure your eyes and face when released. 2. Hold the nut and remove the sidestand pivot bolt and sidestand return spring. 3. Wipe any old grease and dirt from the sidestand, frame and pivot bolt. Lubricate the sidestand, the pivot bolt and the ends of the spring with VICTORY All Purpose Grease or equivalent. 4. Reinstall the sidestand spring and place the sidestand on the mounting boss with the stand in the stored (up) position. 5. Install the pivot bolt and tighten it while holding the nut. Torque: 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm) 6. Verify that the sidestand moves freely through its pivot range. Universal Tool The universal tool is located in a holder under the left side cover. The universal tool is a combination 6 mm hexagonal wrench with a Phillips screwdriver tip. It can be used to service the following items (if equipped): • Oil drain plug • Air filter • Headlight lamp • Accessory fasteners • Indicator/turn signal lamps • Handlebar Adjustments • Passenger Seat 124