2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 71
2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Manual
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Maintenance Rear Suspension Adjustment 1. Park the motorcycle with the sidestand down on a firm, level surface. Remove all riders and cargo. 2. Remove the right side cover. Remove the cap from the air fitting. 3. Refer to the shock label to determine the recommended air pressure. 4. Install the hose fitting of the recommended gauge securely onto the air fitting. Read the air pressure on the gauge. Tip: A small oil leak from the air fitting is acceptable when pressure is adjusted. See your dealer if more than 5 cc of oil leaks from the fitting. Air Fitting 5. To reduce air pressure, push the bleed button on the gauge. Bleed pressure in small amounts until the desired pressure is attained. 6. To increase pressure, pump the handle until pressure increases to the desired amount. CAUTION! DO NOT exceed 72 PSI (496 kPa) in the shock. 7. Remove the hose from the air fitting and reinstall the cap. Swing Arm / 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. Listen for abnormal noises. 2. Elevate and support the motorcycle with the rear tire slightly off the floor. CAUTION! Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. 3. Grasp the rear-most surface of the rear tire and attempt to move the wheel side-to-side. If there is movement at the front of the swingarm, check the swingarm pivot nut torque and swingarm pivot bearings. 4. Contact your VICTORY dealer for service if you detect noise or movement at the swingarm pivot. 5. Grasp the top or bottom surface of the tire and try to move it side to side. If there is movement at the rear axle, inspect wheel bearings and rear axle nut torque. 6. Contact your VICTORY dealer for service if you detect noise or movement at the wheel bearings. 7. 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 SerCheck for movement in vice Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. wheel bearing area 69