Troubleshooting - Victory Motorcycles OCTANE 2017 Rider's Manual

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this
rider's manual. Contact an authorized dealer or other qualified person for service if you
cannot determine the cause of a problem or if the inspection/repair exceeds your mechanical
ability or tool resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Low fuel
Fuel pump doesn't operate
Battery voltage is too low
Fouled spark plug(s)
Low compression
Starter Motor Clicks, Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly
Possible Cause
Engine stop/run switch is in stop
position
Discharged battery
Loose or corroded battery cables
Transmission is in gear
Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly
Tip: Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.
Possible Cause
Discharged battery
Loose or corroded battery cables
Fouled spark plug(s)
Contaminated fuel
Engine oil level incorrect or wrong
oil type
Loose, broken, shorted ignition coil
wires
Air intake restricted
Intake leaks
84
Possible Remedy/Action
Verify fuel level
Turn engine STOP switch to RUN. Turn the ignition key on.
The fuel pump should run momentarily and then stop. Check
the fuel pump/ignition circuit breaker. See page 79.
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Your dealer can assist.
Your dealer can provide an engine compression test.
Possible Remedy/Action
Place switch in RUN position.
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Inspect battery cables.
Shift transmission into neutral or pull the clutch lever in to
disengage the clutch. See starting procedures on page 47.
Possible Remedy/Action
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Inspect battery cables and connections.
Your dealer can assist.
Inspect fuel for water/contamination. Your dealer can assist.
Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 38.
Your dealer can assist.
Inspect air filter. See page 58.
Inspect air box, crankcase breather hoses, throttle body and
intake boot joints.