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Maintenance, Rear suspension (cont.) – Polaris 2003 Victory Vegas User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Rear Suspension (Cont.)

Adjust Rear Shock Absorber (Cont.)

10. The uppermost spanner nut on the shock is the locknut (1). The

spanner nut closest to the spring is the adjuster nut (2). Loosen the
locknut by turning it counterclockwise (as viewed from the top of
shock absorber).

11. Adjust shock absorber preload by rotating adjuster nut clockwise (as

viewed from the top of shock absorber) to DECREASE the sag
measurement, and counterclockwise to INCREASE the sag
measurement.

12. Re-check sag dimension after adjustment.

13. Tighten lock nut securely against adjuster nut when adjustment is

complete.

14. Reinstall electrical harness to right panel and slide fusebox into

position.

15. Securely tighten the 3 bolts that secure the panel to the chassis.

16. Re-install the right side cover.

1. Preload Adjustment Collar Locknut
2. Preload Adjustment Collar
3. Reduce Sag Measurement
4. Increase Sag Measurement

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