Front Brake Lever; Rear Brake Pedal - Victory Motorcycles OCTANE 2017 Rider's Manual

Front Brake Lever

1. Pull the front brake lever toward the handlebar and hold it. The lever should move freely
and smoothly. The lever should feel firm and continue to feel firm until released.
2. Release the lever. It should return to its rest position quickly when released.
3. If the front brake lever fails to perform as stated, service the brake lever before riding.
For more information, see the VICTORY Service Manual. Your authorized VICTORY
dealer can assist.

Rear Brake Pedal

1. Press downward on the rear brake pedal. It should move freely and smoothly. The pedal
should feel firm and continue to feel firm until released.
2. Release the pedal. It should return to its rest position quickly when released.
3. If the rear brake pedal fails to perform as stated or travels too far before beginning to
engage the brake, service the brakes before riding. For more information, see the
VICTORY Service Manual. Your authorized VICTORY dealer can assist.
Rear Brake Fluid Level
The rear brake fluid reservoir is located near
the rear brake pedal. View the reservoir level
from the right side of the vehicle.
1. Position the motorcycle on level ground
in the fully upright position.
2. View the brake fluid through the
reservoir.
3. The fluid should be clear. Replace cloudy
or contaminated fluid.
4. The fluid level should be above the
minimum indicator mark on the reservoir
body. Add brake fluid as needed. See
page 65.
Brake Lines
Inspect all brake hoses and connections for dampness or stains from leaking or dried fluid.
Tighten any leaking connections and replace components as necessary. For more
information, see the VICTORY Service Manual. Your authorized VICTORY dealer can
assist.
WARNING! Brake fluid leaks or low brake fluid levels could cause brake system failure, which could
result in serious injury or death. Do not operate the vehicle with low brake fluid levels or when leaks are
evident (dampness or stains from dried fluid). See your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Pre-Ride Inspections
Sight Glass
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