Polaris 2000 Victory Special Edition - Manual (Page 33)

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
Front and Rear Brakes
Make certain both the front
brakes and rear brakes are
working properly. Check at low
speed shortly after starting out.
To check the brake fluid for the
front master cylinder, have the
bike resting on the side stand.
Turn the handlebars to full left
stop position.
WARNING: A soft, spongy feel-
ing in the brake lever (1) (and/or
brake pedal (2)) could indicate a
hazardous condition in the
brake system. Do not operate
the motorcycle until the failure in
the brake system is corrected.
Ask a Victory dealer for immedi-
ate repairs. A soft spongy feel-
ing indicates a hazardous con-
dition.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL / LEAKAGE
Check the brake fluid in both the front master cylinder reservoir (3) and the rear
brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING: Low brake fluid levels may let air enter the brake system, possi-
bly creating poor on non-existent braking. Before riding, check the levels of the
brake fluid and add if necessary. (See Pg. 40)
Brake fluid must be visible in the window on the front master cylinder reservoir (3).
To check the level, rest the bike on the side stand and turn the handlebars to the
far left position. The level must be above the “min” mark on the front master cylinder
fluid reservoir.
To check the rear brake fluid, stand the
bike up in the vertical position. Check
the level between the max and min lines
on reservoir (see page 12 for location of
rear brake reservoir). Apply each brake
for several seconds. Check to see if
any fluid leaks out from the hoses,
joints, master cylinders or calipers. If
any leakage is found, take the motor-
cycle to a Victory dealer for repairs. Do
not operate the vehicle if leaks are pres-
ent.
WARNING: Do Not Mix Fluids. Use only DOT4 brake fluid.
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