Polaris 2001 Victory Standard Cruiser - Manual (Page 73)

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MAINTENANCE
Spring Pre-Load Adjustment
The rear shock pre-load adjustment should be set to insure the
motorcycle has the correct amount of suspension travel and
ground clearance. NOTE: Two or three people will be required to
make this adjustment.
1. Remove the motorcycle from its sidestand and balance it on
the two wheels. Compress the rear suspension a couple of
times by pushing down on the seat and releasing. The
suspension should move freely without binding.
2. Measure from the center of
the rear axle to the center
fender attachment bolt.
Refer to illustration.
3. Load the motorcycle as it is
intended to be ridden.
This could include rider,
passenger, riding gear,
and any cargo or
accessories.
4. Again with the bike
balanced on the two
wheels, compress the rear
suspension a couple of
times as in step 1. Make
certain the suspension
moves freely without
binding. Measure again
from the center of the rear
axle to the center fender
attachment bolt.
Spring
Pre-Load Ring
Increase
Decrease