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Maintenance Drive Belt Tension Adjustment CAUTION! Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. 1. Inspect wheel alignment before adjusting drive belt tension. See page 52. 2. Loosen the rear axle nut on the left end of the Axle Axle Nut rear axle. Adjuster 3. Turn the axle adjusters clockwise (viewed from rear) an equal amount if wheel is in alignment, or turn each adjuster as needed to align the wheel and achieve proper tension. 4. When alignment and belt tension is correct, tighten the rear axle nut. Torque: 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) 5. Recheck drive belt tension and wheel alignment. 6. Pump the rear brake pedal several times to reset brake pad distance. 7. Slowly rotate the rear wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, axle and brakes. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Drive Belt Cleaning Cleaning the drive belt will maximize belt and sprocket life and minimize drive line noise. Clean the belt at every tire change. Clean the belt more often if riding in dirty, dusty or high debris environments. 1. Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with a cup of warm water. 2. Use a soft nylon brush to clean the belt and sprocket teeth with the soapy water. Clean well in corner areas where road debris and belt dust can collect. 3. Rinse the belt with clear water, then dry thoroughly. Tip: Do not inspect or adjust drive belt tension when the belt is wet. Improper adjustment will result. 51

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Maintenance
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
CAUTION!
Make sure the motorcycle is stable when elevated. Injury may occur if the motorcycle tips
or falls.
1.
Inspect wheel alignment before adjusting drive belt tension. See page 52.
2.
Loosen the rear axle nut on the left end of the
rear axle.
3.
Turn the axle adjusters clockwise (viewed from
rear) an equal amount if wheel is in alignment,
or turn each adjuster as needed to align the
wheel and achieve proper tension.
4.
When alignment and belt tension is correct,
tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
5.
Recheck drive belt tension and wheel
alignment.
6.
Pump the rear brake pedal several times to reset brake pad distance.
7.
Slowly rotate the rear wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel
bearings, axle and brakes. See the
VICTORY Service Manual
or your authorized
VICTORY dealer.
Drive Belt Cleaning
Cleaning the drive belt will maximize belt and sprocket life and minimize drive line noise.
Clean the belt at every tire change. Clean the belt more often if riding in dirty, dusty or high
debris environments.
1.
Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with a cup of warm water.
2.
Use a soft nylon brush to clean the belt and sprocket teeth with the soapy water. Clean
well in corner areas where road debris and belt dust can collect.
3.
Rinse the belt with clear water, then dry thoroughly.
Tip:
Do not inspect or adjust drive belt tension when the belt is wet. Improper adjustment will result.
Axle
Adjuster
Axle Nut