Maintenance, Front suspension and steering, Warning – Polaris 2007 Victory Hammer User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Front Suspension and Steering

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

Check Front Forks

1. To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle

and bring it to a vertical position.

2. Apply the front brake and push down hard on the

handlebars several times. The front suspension should

operate smoothly and quietly.

3. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the

front forks. Make sure there is no fork oil present on

the fork tube (1) or around the fork seal (2).

4. Clean the fork tubes as required to remove bugs, tar,

or buildup which may cause seal wear or leakage.

Replace Front Fork Oil

Front fork oil condition and level is associated with front

suspension performance and internal component wear. For

fork oil replacement procedures and special tools required,

see the VICTORY Service Manual or contact an authorized

VICTORY dealer.

1. Front Fork Tube
2. Fork Seal