Polaris 2009 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 108)

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MAINTENANCE
Rear Suspension
Adjust Rear Shock Absorber Preload (Ride Height)
7. 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) with the spanner wrench.
8. Spray a light lubricant on the adjuster nut where it contacts the
spring. DO NOT allow spray to contact the drive belt.
9. Adjust shock absorber preload by rotating adjuster nut
clockwise (as viewed from the top of shock absorber) to
INCREASE the ride height measurement (firm), and
counterclockwise to DECREASE the ride height measurement
(softer). Recheck ride height dimension after adjustment.
10. Tighten lock nut securely against adjuster nut when adjustment
is complete.
11. Reinstall fuse box bracket and securely tighten the 3 bolts that
secure panel to chassis.
12. Reinstall fuse box and right side cover.
1. Preload Adjustment Locknut
2. Preload Adjuster Nut
3. Increase Ride Height Measurement
4. Decrease Ride Height Measurement
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