Polaris 2000 Victory Special Edition User Manual

Owner’s ManualPart No. 9916013PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.2000Special Edition

3SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFE RIDINGWARNING: The safe use and operation of motorcycles is dependent onproper riding techniques. Every operator needs to know

4SAFETY INFORMATIOND Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Don’t take it forgranted thatoth-er motorist have seen you. Check your mirrors an

5SAFETY INFORMATIONLoadingWARNING: The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories andcargo must not exceed the maximum load limit of 379 lbs

6SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFE OPERATING RULESBefore operating your new motorcycle it is your responsibility to read and followoperating and maintenance inst

7SAFETY INFORMATIONFuelW ARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.Always stop the engine and refuel outdoors or in

8SAFETY INFORMATIONParkingNOTE: When leaving the machine unattended make sure to remove the ignitionkey and lock the steering lock.WARNING: The engine

9SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant LabelsYour vehicle has a number of warning labels. Please read and understand thembefore riding your motorcycle.TIRE INFO

10SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant LabelsYour vehicle has a number of warning labels. Please read and understand thembefore riding your motorcycle.VEHICLE

11SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant LabelsYour vehicle has a number of warning labels. Please read and understand thembefore riding your motorcycle.1. Tire

12VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONLeft Side of Machine1234567891011131121. Left Turn Signal2. Headlamp3. Spark Plugs4. Passenger Seat5. Tail/Brake Lamp6. Seat Latc

Owner’s ManualPart No. 9916013PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

13VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONRight Side of Machine1234567811. Right Turn Signal2. Right Side Cover3. Rear View Mirrors4. Rear Brake Pedal5. Operator Foot Rest

14VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONTop View of Machine12346789105111. Speedometer2. Fuel Cap3. Right Handlebar Control4. Left Handlebar Control5. Clutch Lever6. Fro

15CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSMain Switch ControlsThemainswitch(1)islocatedunderneath the gas tank on theleft--hand side. It controls theignition and l

16CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSLeft Handlebar Controls1. Dimmer and passing lightswitch is pushed up for the highbeam, middle position is lowbeam and bo

17CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSRight Handlebar Controls1. Starter switch cranks thestarter motor when pushed.2. Engine Stop Switch is asafety device for

18CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSIndicator Lights1. Turn Indicator Light - flashes when the turn switch is moved to the left or right.NOTE: A failed turn

19CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSClutch LeverThis machine is equipped with amanually actuated clutch. Theclutch lever (1) is located on theleft handlebar.

20CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSFront Brake LeverThe front brake lever (1) is lo-cated on the right handlebar.Pull it toward the handlebar toapply the fr

21CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSSteering LockThere is a steering lock (1) lo-cated on the right side of thesteering head. To lock the steer-ing, turn the

22CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSSeatThe seat lock (1) islocated behind theseat on the left side.Take the followingsteps to unlock theseat:1. Insert the k

WARNINGThe engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth de -fects or other reproductive harm.

23PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONWARNING: Failure to perform a proper pre-ride inspection could lead to seri-ous injury or death. A Pre-Ride Inspection should be

24PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONFuel CapMake sure there is sufficient fuelin the fuel tank.Grasp the fuel cap (1) and turnit counter-clockwise to removeit.To in

25PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONEngine OilThe engine lubrication oil is Victory 20W-40 semi-synthetic oil. It is speciallyformulated for the Victory engine for

26PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONFront and Rear BrakesMake certain both the frontbrakes and rear brakes areworking properly. Check at lowspeed shortly after star

27PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONClutchMake certain the clutch is work-ing properly.Operate the clutch a few timesand check for smooth operationand proper free-p

28PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONTiresTo ensure maximum performance, long service and safe operation, note the fol-lowing:Tire Air PressureD Should be checked an

29OPERATIONWARNING:D This motorcycle was produced with the designated tires as original equipment.The testing that was done to ensure stability and su

30OPERATION5. The fast idle lever may be returned to the rest position as soon as the enginehas warmed sufficiently so it will idle smoothly.NOTE: If

31OPERATIONDeceleration1. Apply both the front and the rear brakes at the same time in a coordinated man-ner to slow the motorcycle.2. When the motorc

32OPERATIONEngine Break-inThere is never a more important period in the life of your motorcycle than the periodbetween zero and 500 miles (830 km). Be

FOREWORDCongratulations on choosing a Victory Motorcycle! You should feel very satisfiedknowing you will have such a tremendous amount of experience r

33MAINTENANCEPeriodic MaintenancePeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your motorcycle in thesafest and most efficient condition

34MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartITEM PROCEDUREInitial Odometer readingsI = Inspect L = LubricateR = Repl ace T = Torque500milesor 1month2,500mi

35MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartITEM PROCEDUREInitial Odometer readingsI = Inspect L = LubricateR = Repl ace T = Torque500milesor 1month2,500mi

36MAINTENANCESpark Plug InspectionSpecified Spark Plug RA8GHC ChampionSpark Plug Gap 0.040″ (1.0 mm)Tightening Torque 12 -- 14 ft. lbs.The condition o

37MAINTENANCEEngine OilOil Level InspectionD Warm up the machine for sev-eral minutes.D Stop the engine and wait 3-5minutes.D Remove the dipstick andc

38MAINTENANCEEngine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Continued)D Install the new oil filter. Tight-en the filter one full turn afterO-ring contacts eng

39MAINTENANCEBrake SystemWARNING: Be sure the brakes are working properly. A soft or spongy feel-ing in the brake lever or pedal can indicate the pres

MINMAXRear MasterCylinder Reservoir40MAINTENANCEFluid Level InspectionWARNING: Low brake fluid levels may let air enter the brake system, possi-bly cr

41MAINTENANCEFront Brake Pad InspectionFour wear indicator grooves(1) are provided on each frontbrake pad. These indicatorsallow for a visual indicati

42MAINTENANCEClutch AdjustmentMake certain the clutch is work-ing properly.Operate the clutch a few timesand check for smooth operationand proper free

The Polaris PreferredRegistered Owners(PRO) FamilyYour Owners ProgramAs the owner of a new Polaris vehicle, you are entitled to a FREE two - year mem-

43MAINTENANCELubrication PointsNOTE: Steering head bearings should only be serviced by a Victory Technician.NOTE: Pure Moly Lube Polaris starter greas

44MAINTENANCESidestand Pivot1. Support the motorcycle inan upright position2. Inspect the side standspring for damage or loss oftension.3. Inspect the

45MAINTENANCEFront Fork InspectionCAUTION: Securelysupport the motorcycle so thereis no danger of it falling.Oil Leak CheckCheck for oil leakage. If a

46MAINTENANCEFuse ReplacementThe fuses are located on the left side of the mo-torcycle under the left body side cover.1. To access the fuses, remove s

47MAINTENANCEHeadlight Adjustment1. Inspect tire pressures, correct if necessary.2. Select a level area with low lightingand enough room to place them

10 Lb MarkO-RingBelt Tension Gauge48MAINTENANCEDrivebelt Inspection1. Visually inspect the drive belt for cuts, excessive wear, foreign substance (oil

AB49MAINTENANCERear Wheel Alignment In sp ectio n & Adju stment1. Secure the machine in an uprightposition.2. Remove the chrome plugs from theswin

50BATTERYWARNINGBattery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns canresult from contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidot

1251MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYMFD Functions1. Odometer2. Trip Odometer3. Clock4. Backlight dimming5. Hi-Beam Dimming6. Fuel Level7. Voltmeter8. Check Engi

52MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYVOLTMETER - The voltage of the battery will be shown on the LCD display. (i.e.Alt 12.3). In this function, all indicators will

CONTENTSUNDERSTANDING W ARNINGS 1...SAFETY INFORMATION 2-11...VEHICLE DESCRIPTION 12-14...

53TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshootingVictory motorcycles receive a rigid inspection before shipment from the factory.However, trouble may occur during oper

54CLEANING AND STORAGECleaningComplete and thorough cleaning of your Victory motorcycle will accomplish manythings such as:D Extend the useful life of

55CLEANING AND STORAGEStorageTo prevent storage damage due to long-term storage (60 days or more) the follow-ing guidelines should be followed.1. Clea

56IDENTIFICATIONIdentification Numbers RecordRecord the following informa-tion in the spaces provided tohelp you when ordering parts orin the event th

57SPECIFICATIONSOil Capacity (Quarts) 6Fuel Capacity (U.S. gallons) 5Wheelbase (inches) 63.3CSeat Height (inches) 28CAPFootpeg Height (inches) 10.2PAF

58SPECIFICATIONSDRTransmission Type Manual 5 SpeedRIVClutch Type Wet ClutchVEClutch Spring Type CompressionSYPrimary Drive Gear with Torque Compensato

59REPORTING OF SAFETY DEFECTSReporting Safety DefectsNHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) info.If you believe that your vehicle has

60CONSUMER INFORMATIONMotorcycle Noise RegulationTampering Warning: Motorcycle Noise RegulationsTampering with Noise Controlsystems Prohibited. Federa

61CONSUMER INFORMATIONMaintenance RecordCopies of repair orders and/or receipts for parts and/or service work you purchaseis required to document that

62EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYVictory Motorcycles, Polaris Sales Inc. - Emission Control System Warranty State-mentYour Warranty Rights and Oblig

63EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYVictory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc. - Limited Warranty on EmissionControl SystemVictory Motorcycle Divi

64EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYII. LIMITATIONS. This Emission Control System warranty s hall not cover any ofthe following:A. Repair or replacemen

65EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYVI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any replacement part that is equivalent inperformance and durability may be used in the

66VICTORY MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY POLICYLIMITED WARRANTYVictory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc., 1225 Highway 169 No., Minneapo-lis, Minnesota 554

67VICTORY MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY POLICYThe exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty shall be, at Victory MotorcycleDivision, Polaris Sales Inc. exclu

68INDEXAccelerating 30...Backlight Dimming 51...Battery 50...Battery Connections 50...

69INDEXVehicle Description 12-14...Vehicle Identification Number 56...Voltmeter 52...Warranty Coverage 62...

1UNDERSTANDING WARNINGSSAFETY ALERTThe following precautionary signal words are used throughout this manual to con-vey the following messages:This is

2SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING:Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.Do not attempt to operate this motorcycle