Polaris 2009 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 101)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
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
NOTE : Before adjusting drive belt tension, inspect wheel alignment. See page 97.
1. Loosen the rear axle nut (1) on the left end of the rear axle. On
screw-style adjusters, loosen the lock nut (2) on both the left and right
axle adjusters.
2. Turn the axle adjusters (3) clockwise (viewed from rear) an equal
amount if wheel is in alignment, or turn each adjuster as needed to align
the wheel and achieve proper tension. See Drive Belt Tension beginning
on page 92. Use an 8mm hex tool on screw-style adjusters.
3. When alignment and belt tension is correct, tighten the rear axle nut.
Tighten the adjuster lock nut (screw-style adjusters).
Torque: 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
4. Recheck drive belt tension and wheel alignment.
5. Pump rear brake pedal several times to reset brake pad distance.
6. Slowly rotate the rear wheel. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly,
inspect the wheel bearings, axle and brakes. Refer to the Service Manual
or contact an authorized Victory dealer.
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3
2
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3
Screw-style adjuster
Nut-style adjuster