2015 Polaris Vegas Jackpot Owners Manual - Page 43

Pre-Ride Inspections Rear Brake Fluid Level 1. Remove the right side cover. 2. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. 3. View the brake fluid through the reservoir. The fluid should be clear. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid. 4. The fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. Add fluid as needed. See page 67. Maximum Mark Minimum Mark Brake Lines Inspect all brake hoses and connections for dampness or stains from leaking or dried fluid. Tighten any leaking connections and replace components as necessary. Brake Pads Inspect front and rear brake pad thickness. Replace brake pads when wear lines are no longer visible, or when pad thickness reaches 1.5 mm. See page 68. Throttle 1. Rotate the throttle control grip. It should rotate smoothly from the rest position to the completely open position. It should return to the rest position quickly when released. 2. Remove the right side access cover. Inspect throttle cables for frayed ends. 3. Service the throttle system if throttle operation is not smooth, if throttle grip does not return properly, or if cable ends are frayed. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. 2-4 mm Access Cover Throttle Cable Ends Throttle Freeplay Throttle freeplay is the amount of throttle control grip movement from the rest position to the point of cable resistance. Measure this distance. Freeplay should be 2-4 mm. Adjust throttle freeplay as needed. See page 64. 41