Rear Suspension Adjustment - Victory 2012 Ness Signature Series Rider's Manual

Maintenance

Rear Suspension Adjustment

For riding comfort and to ensure proper ground clearance,
adjust rear shock air pressure as specified on the label
located in left saddlebag area (see below).
Follow these guidelines when adjusting:
• Park the motorcycle with the sidestand down on a firm,
level surface. Remove all riders and cargo.
• DO NOT exceed 72 PSI (496 kPa) in the shock.
• Use the VICTORY Air Pump & Gauge (PV-48909).
Follow the instructions on the following pages.
If the VICTORY air pump and gauge are not available, use
the gauge provided in the tool kit, and a pressurized air source with a maximum line pressure
of 72 PSI (496 kPa). After using this gauge, remove it quickly to minimize leakage. Expect
to lose about 4 PSI (27.6 kPa) with each pressure check when using this gauge. Use only a
dry air source, such as a system with a water separator or air line dryer, to prevent moisture
from entering the shock.
CAUTION! Air pressure increases VERY quickly when using pressurized air. Wear eye and face
protection.
Set desired pressure with bike
Total Cargo &
Occupant
Weight (lbs)
MAX PRESSURE 72 PSI
66
Air Suspension
Adjustment
(Shock Label 7176130)
NESS MODELS
unloaded on side stand
LOW
SUSPENSION
Air Pressure
(psi)
100 22
125 25
150 28
175 31
200 33
225 36
250 39
275 42
300 46
325 50
350 55
375 60
400 66
425 72
Air Suspension
Adjustment
(Shock Label 7174258)
TOUR MODELS
Set desired pressure with bike
unloaded on side stand
No
Trunk
Total Cargo & Air Pressure
Occupant
Weight (lbs)
100 0
125 0
150 0
175 4
200 10
225 14
250 19
275 24
300 30
325 35
350 40
375 46
400 51
425 57
450 62
MAX PRESSURE 72 PSI
Shock Label
Trunk
(psi)
0
6
10
13
19
23
28
33
39
44
49
55
60
66
71