Pre-Ride Inspections - Victory Motorcycles Hammer S Rider's Manual

Pre-Ride Inspections

To keep your motorcycle in safe operating condition, always perform the recommended pre-
ride inspections before each ride. This is especially important before making a long trip and
when removing the motorcycle from storage.
WARNING
Failure to perform the recommended pre-ride inspections could result in component failure while riding,
which could result in serious injury or death. Always perform the pre-ride inspections before each ride.
Tip: You must be familiar with all instruments and controls to perform the pre-ride inspections.
During the pre-ride inspections you may use products that are potentially hazardous, such as
oil or brake fluid. When using any of these products, always follow the instructions and
warnings on the product packaging.
When inspections reveal the need for adjustment, replacement or repair:
• refer to the maintenance section of this manual (page 47)
• refer to the VICTORY Service Manual
• or see your authorized VICTORY dealer
Electrical Components
Move the ignition switch to the ON position before performing the electrical inspections out-
lined on this page. Return the ignition switch to the OFF position after completing these
inspections. If inspection of any electrical item reveals component failure, repair or replace
the component before operating the motorcycle.
Electrical Item
Headlamp/Position
Lamp
Taillight/Brake Light
Turn Signals
Emergency Flashers Slide the emergency flasher switch to the left. Verify that all four turn signals
Horn
Low Oil Pressure
Display
Neutral Indicator
Engine Stop/Run
Switch
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Verify that the headlamp and position lamp illuminate. Switch to high beam.
Verify that the high beam indicator comes on and that lamp brightness
increases.
Verify that the taillight and license plate light illuminate. Verify that taillight
brightness increases when the front brake lever is applied and also when the
rear brake pedal is applied.
Move the turn signal switch to the left. Verify that front and rear left turn signals
flash, as well as the corresponding light on the indicator panel. Push the
switch inward to cancel the signal. Verify that the signals and the indicator light
stop flashing. Repeat the procedure for the right turn signals.
flash, as well as the light on the indicator panel. Slide the switch to the right.
Verify that all signals and indicators stop flashing.
Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
Start the engine. Verify that the low oil pressure display goes off in the multi-
function display.
Place the transmission in neutral. Verify that the neutral indicator comes on.
Start the engine. Move the stop/run switch to the STOP position. Verify that the
engine stops. Attempt to restart the engine to verify that the engine WILL NOT
start.
Inspection Procedure