Polaris 2003 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 92)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Adjust Drive Belt Tension
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal
injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
WARNING
Notice Before adjusting drive belt tension, inspect wheel
alignment. (See “Align Rear Wheel” page 91).
1. Loosen the rear axle nut (A).
2. Insert the universal tool (see page 124) through the access hole in
the back of the swingarm and turn both left and right axle
adjusters (B) an equal amount (if wheel is in alignment) or turn
each adjuster in or out as required to align wheel and achieve
proper tension (see “Check Drive Belt Tension,” page 88).
3. When alignment and belt tension is correct, tighten the rear
axle nut.
Torque: 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
4. Recheck drive belt tension.
5. Pump rear brake pedal several times to reset brake pad distance.
A
B