2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 47

2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspections Sidestand 1. On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. 2. Move the sidestand up to the stored position and down to the fully extended position several times. It should move smoothly and quietly. Make sure the return spring holds the sidestand tightly in place when the sidestand is in the stored position. Adjust or replace a loose spring. 3. Inspect the sidestand pivot bolt for Wear Limit looseness or wear. Tighten or replace Line a loose or worn bolt. 4. Inspect the sidestand rubber pad. Pivot Bolt Make sure the pad is firmly attached to the sidestand. Check the wear indicator on the leading edge of the Front of Motorcycle pad. Replace the pad when it's worn beyond the wear limit line. Fasteners 1. Inspect the entire motorcycle chassis and engine for loose, damaged or missing fasteners. Tighten loose fasteners to the proper torque. Tip: Refer to the specifications section of this manual or the service manual for fastener torque values, or see your VICTORY dealer. 2. Always replace stripped, damaged or broken fasteners before riding. Use genuine VICTORY fasteners of equal size and strength. 45

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Sidestand
1.
On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position.
2.
Move the sidestand up to the stored position and down to the fully extended position sev-
eral times. It should move smoothly and quietly. Make sure the return spring holds the
sidestand tightly in place when the sidestand is in the stored position. Adjust or replace a
loose spring.
3.
Inspect the sidestand pivot bolt for
looseness or wear. Tighten or replace
a loose or worn bolt.
4.
Inspect the sidestand rubber pad.
Make sure the pad is firmly attached
to the sidestand. Check the wear
indicator on the leading edge of the
pad. Replace the pad when it’s worn
beyond the wear limit line.
Fasteners
1.
Inspect the entire motorcycle chassis and engine for loose, damaged or missing fasten-
ers. Tighten loose fasteners to the proper torque.
Tip:
Refer to the specifications section of this manual or the service manual for fastener torque values,
or see your VICTORY dealer.
2.
Always replace stripped, damaged or broken fasteners before riding. Use genuine VIC-
TORY fasteners of equal size and strength.
Wear Limit
Line
Front of Motorcycle
Pivot Bolt