Swing Arm Installation - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

REAR WHEEL & SUSPENSION

Swing Arm Installation

1. Clean inside of pivot shaft bore in frame (A).
2. Grease swingarm pivot shaft (B).
3. Apply Loctite 262 (Red) to threads on left end of shaft
and install left side nut (C) until outer surface is even
with end of shaft.
4. Install washer (D) onto shaft.
5. Place swingarm assembly with bearings, seals, and
bushings installed into position on frame.
6. Install pivot shaft from left to right. Be sure right-hand
sleeve (E) is in place and does not get pushed out of
swingarm when shaft is installed.
7. Install right side washer (F) and nut (G) hand tight.
E
F
G
65 ft-lbs (88.7 Nm).
8. Torque LEFT side nut to 24 in-lbs (2.7 Nm).
9. Torque RIGHT side nut to 65 ft-lbs (88.7 Nm).
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Apply Victory All
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B
D
24 in-lbs
C
(2.7 Nm).
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10. Move swingarm through travel range to be sure it
pivots smoothly and freely.
11. Replace rear brake line clamp to left side of swingarm
and torque screw to 8 ft-lbs (10.8 Nm).
12. Install shock and pushrod to swingarm. Install bolts
from outside to inside and install nuts. Torque nut side
of fastener to 54 ft-lbs (73 Nm).
13. Install rear wheel assembly (page 13.16).
14. Raise rear of motorcycle again and check to make sure
that the following applies:
• The rear wheel
interference between the belt guard, the tire, and
the swingarm.
• Brake line is properly routed and secured.
• The left and right axle adjusters are aligned
properly (wheel is in alignment).
• The rear brake functions properly. It is critical that
the peg on the caliper mount rides inside the
channel in the swingarm. If brake pedal does not
feel firm refer to Chapter 15 for brake inspection
and bleeding procedure.
• All fasteners have been tightened correctly.
• There is adequate clearance between swingarm
and exhaust mufflers and mounting.
• The swingarm is not loose, it doesn't wobble from
side to side, and it doesn't move up and down when
pushed and pulled firmly.
15. Test ride motorcycle to be sure rear suspension
operates smoothly without binding or abnormal noises.
16. Adjust air pressure for rider weight and load (see
Chapter 2). DO NOT EXCEED 72 PSI operating
pressure.
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