Electrical Components - Victory Motorcycles Hammer 2010 User Manual

Pre-Ride Inspections

Electrical Components

Move the ignition switch to the ON position before performing the electrical inspections outlined on this page. Return
the ignition switch to the OFF position after completing these inspections. If inspection of any electrical item reveals
component failure, repair or replace the component before operating the motorcycle.
Electrical Item
Headlamp
Taillight/Brake Light
Turn Signals
Emergency Flashers
Horn
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine. Verify that the low oil pressure indicator goes off.
Neutral Indicator
Engine Stop/Run Switch
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Verify that the headlamp illuminates. Switch to high beam. Verify that the high beam indicator comes
on and that lamp brightness increases.
Verify that the taillight and license plate light illuminate. Verify that taillight brightness increases
when the front brake lever is applied and also when the rear brake pedal is applied.
Move the turn signal switch to the left. Verify that front and rear left turn signals flash, as well as the
corresponding light on the indicator panel. Push the switch inward to cancel the signal. Verify that
the signals and the indicator light stop flashing. Repeat the procedure for the right turn signals.
Slide the emergency flasher switch to the left. Verify that all four turn signals flash, as well as the
light on the indicator panel. Slide the switch to the right. Verify that all signals and indicators stop
flashing.
Press the horn button. Verify that the horn sounds loudly.
Place the transmission in neutral. Verify that the neutral indicator comes on.
Start the engine. Move the stop/run switch to the STOP position. Verify that the engine stops.
Attempt to restart the engine to verify that the engine WILL NOT start.
Inspection Procedure