Special Tools; Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs); Abs System Safety Precautions; Abs General Information - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

BRAKES

SPECIAL TOOLS

Brake Service Special Tools
Front Master Cylinder Snap Ring Pliers . . . . . . . . . . Commercially Available
Caliper Piston Pliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commercially Available
Front Brake Lever Reserve Inspection Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PV-50104
Vacuum Brake Bleeder (not required). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercially Available
Pressure / Vacuum Pump (not required). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PV-43545
Wheel Speed Sensor Shim Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2204661

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

ABS System Safety Precautions

Before working on a Victory motorcycle equipped with anti-
lock brakes, review and understand all general brake
system and brake fluid precautions on page 15.2, and the
following ABS specific
information. Do not attempt maintenance or repair of the
anti-lock brake system without the proper tools.
Troubleshooting specific to ABS is on page 15.41.
WARNING
Proper brake system bleeding is extremely important to
ensure adequate lever reserve in the system. Always
perform the Brake Lever Reserve test described in this
manual after bleeding the anti-lock brake system.
• Operating with non-recommended tires or improper
tire pressure may reduce the effectiveness of the
anti-lock brake system.
• Always install the recommended size and type of
tires specified for the vehicle.
• Always maintain the recommended tire pressure.
• Victory DOT 4 Brake Fluid is recommended.
Change every 2 years or more often if
contaminated.
• The anti-lock brake system will not prevent wheel
lock-up, loss of traction, or loss of control under all
conditions. Always adhere to all safe motorcycle-
riding practices as recommended.
• It is not unusual to leave tire marks on the road
surface during a hard braking event.
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• The anti-lock braking system does not compensate
for or reduce the risk associated with:
• excessive speed
• reduced traction on rough, uneven or loose
surfaces
• poor judgement
• improper operation

ABS General Information

The Anti-Lock Brake System is a safety feature designed
to prevent wheel lock-up and improve control of the
motorcycle during extreme braking events, including:
• Panic braking
• Slick surface braking (such as wet road surfaces)
• Surface transitions (from asphalt to oily asphalt or
cobblestone, etc.)
Here are a few general points to note about ABS:
• The anti-lock brake system cannot be turned OFF.
• The ABS indicator lamp (located on the Instrument
Cluster) always illuminates when the key is in the
ON position and remains on until the anti-lock
system activates, which occurs when vehicle speed
exceeds 6 mph (10 kph).
• If the lamp is not illuminated when the key is ON,
connect Digital Wrench and perform an ABS
System inspection to determine the cause.
• When the ABS lamp is illuminated, the anti-lock
brakes will not activate, but the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally.
• If the lamp continues to illuminate after the vehicle
speed exceeds 6 mph (10 kph), the system is not
functioning. Connect Digital Wrench and perform
an ABS System inspection to determine the cause.