Drive Belt Adjustment / Alignment - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

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Drive Belt Adjustment / Alignment

Rear Wheel Alignment / Belt Adjustment

A mis-aligned rear axle can cause drive line noise

and damage the drive belt, causing possible belt

failure and loss of control of the motorcycle.

1. Remove both saddlebags (page 3.25).

2. Swingarm marks (A) and plate marks (B) are used as

a reference for initial wheel alignment. Marks should be

in same position on both left and right sides of wheel.

3. Loosen axle nut (C).

Marks are for initial alignment only. Refer to

procedure for final alignment.

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4. Safely elevate rear tire off floor.

5. Turn adjuster nuts (D) on left and right side of swingarm

• Recommended belt tension

• Wheel alignment (marks equal both sides)

Note: Adjuster nuts are

hidden by swingarm

6. When belt tension is correct, check and adjust final

wheel alignment as follows:

NOTE: To minimize change in belt tension, use LEFT

SIDE adjuster only (E) to make final adjustments to

belt alignment. Be sure to keep axle seated forward

against axle adjusters during this procedure.

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