2010 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 94

Maintenance 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 the rear of the motorcycle until the rear wheel is off of the ground. Use an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel 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 3. Grasp the rear tire and attempt to move the rear 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. 92