Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 64)

Pre-Operation Check
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Check Tire Condition
Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for cuts, punctures, and cracking. Replace
damaged tires immediately (see your Victory Service Manual or an authorized Victory dealer).
Check Tread Depth
Raised areas at the base of the tread, known as wear bars; act as
easily visible tread depth indicators. When the road contact
surface has worn to the top of the wear bars, replace the tire.
For more precise measurement, use a depth gauge or an accurate
ruler to measure the depth of the center tire tread. Replace the tire
if the tread depth is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
Brakes
Check Front Brake Lever Movement
Squeeze the front brake lever toward the handlebar and release it.
It should move freely and smoothly and should return to its rest
position quickly when released. You should feel a firm resistance
in the lever within the first 3/4--inch (19 mm) of lever travel.
1. Tread Depth Gauge
1
3/4 inch
(19 mm)