Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 100)

Maintenance
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Inspect Steering and Front Axle
1. Elevate the front of the motorcycle until the front wheel is off of the ground. Use an appropriate
motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame.
2. Turn the handlebars from stop to stop. The action should be smooth but not loose or interfered with
by wires, hoses, or control cables.
3. Point the front wheel straight ahead. Grasp the front forks near the front axle and attempt to move the
front wheel front--to--back.
If there is front--to--back movement at the steering head, the steering head bearings should be
inspected, lubricated, and adjusted (see the Victory Service Manual or an authorized Victory dealer).
Notice The steering head bearings require periodic lubrication even if there is no front--to--back movement
at the steering head when checked (see the Victory Service Manual or an authorized Victory dealer).
4. Turn the handlebars all the way to the right or left. Grasp the front tire and attempt to move the front
wheel side--to--side.
If there is movement at the front axle, inspect the wheel bearings and front axle (see the Victory
Service Manual or an authorized Victory dealer).
5. Slowly rotate the front wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, front
brake rotors and calipers, and front axle (see the Victory Service Manual or an authorized Victory
dealer).