Polaris 2003 Victory Classic Cruiser - Manual (Page 109)

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MAINTENANCE
Rear Suspension
Adjust Rear Shock Absorber
This procedure involves using the shock absorber preload wrench
PV-43507, which is designed specifically for adjusting the shock
absorber preload.
Notice The distance measured while the motorcycle is elevated
will not change, and needs only be measured once. After the
measurement and the locations from where the measurement is taken is
recorded (steps 1-4), you will only need to perform steps 5-8 to correctly
adjust the rear shock absorber.
Have an assistant help you complete the following procedure.
1. Elevate the rear of the motorcycle until the rear wheel is about 1
inch (2.5 cm) off of the ground. Use an appropriate motorcycle
lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame.
2. Measure the distance from the center of the rear axle to the
bottom of the rear fender directly above the axle.
NOTE: On some models it may be easier to measure from the
top of the drive belt guard to a convenient spot on the rear fender
(along the pinstriping for example). Both locations must be
directly above the rear axle.
3. Record the measurement and the locations from where the
measurement is taken in the space provided.
1. Center of Rear Axle
2. Bottom of Rear Fender
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2
Measurement (step 2)
Upper Location (step 2)
Lower Location (step 2)