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Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser User Manual

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Maintenance

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Lubricate Front Brake Lever

1. Remove right mirror, brake lever pivot nut and pin.
2. Remove any old grease and dirt from the brake lever and lever housing.
3. Lubricate the brake lever and lever pivot pin with Victory All Purpose Grease or equivalent.
4. Reinstall the brake lever, lever pivot pin and nut, and right mirror.

Torque: 12 ft--lbs (16 Nm)

5. Check front brake lever movement.

Check Front Brake Fluid Level

1. To check the front brake fluid level, rest the motorcycle on the sidestand and on level ground. Turn

the handlebars until the front brake fluid reservoir is level.

2. View the brake fluid through the sight glass. The fluid should be clear and at a level in or above the

sight glass. Add brake fluid if necessary.

Add Front Brake Fluid

1. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. Turn the handlebars until the reservoir is

horizontal.

2. Wipe the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth.
3. Wipe the brake fluid container with a clean cloth.
4. Remove the reservoir cover and gasket.