Steering Head Bearing Replacement - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

23. Secure brake line, cables and switch wiring firmly to
the handlebars on both left and right sides with new
tie strap through dart (G) on handlebars. Place
another new strap around cables and wiring at the
bottom of the handlebars (H). This strap secures
cables and wiring only - do not secure the strap to the
handlebars.
G
24. Install a new tie strap in the dart at the front right side
of steering head. Loosely bundle the clutch cable with
the throttle cables (routed on top of clutch cable) as
shown below. DO NOT pull this tie strap tight. The
cables must be able to move freely in this strap.
25. Refer to illustrations on page 12.4 - 12.13 to re-
assemble any remaining parts. Refer to Chapter 5 to
install fuel tank.
26. When all parts are assembled, verify all fasteners are
installed and properly torqued.
27. Adjust clutch and throttle cable free play and
operation as outlined in Chapter 2.
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H
Do not pull strap tight
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FRONT SUSPENSION / CONTROLS

Steering Head Bearing Replacement

Lower Race Removal:
1. Drive lower bearing race out of frame with a long pin
punch through the top steering head opening. Tap
alternately on opposite sides to keep the bearing race
moving straight out of the steering head.
Lower Race Installation:
1. Clean the bore in the steering head thoroughly.
2. Wipe a light film of Victory all purpose grease on the
outer surface of the new bearing race and on the
surface of the bearing bore in the steering head.
3. Select an arbor that is slightly smaller than the outside
diameter of the new bearing race.
Steering
Head
4. Drive new race into steering head evenly until fully
seated.
5. Wipe any grease from bearing surface and
surrounding area, then apply new Victory All Purpose
Grease liberally to bearing surface of outer race.
Bearing Race
Driver
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