Polaris 2000 Victory Sport Cruiser User Manual

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

5SAFETY INFORMATIONLoadingWARNING: The total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories andcargo must not exceed the maximum load limit of 450 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.PN707878

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

13VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONRight Side of Machine12345679181. Right Turn Signal2. Right Side Cover3. Rear View Mirrors4. Rear Brake Pedal5. Operator Foot Res

14VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONTop View of Machine12345678910111. Speedometer2. Fuel Cap3. Right Handlebar Control4. Left Handlebar Control5. Clutch Lever6. Fro

Sport CruiserOwner’s ManualPart No. 9915746PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

15CONTROL PARTS AND FUNCTIONSMain Switch ControlsThe main switch is located un-derneath the gas tank on theleft--hand side. It controls theignition an

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

22PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONWARNING: Failure to perform a proper pre-ride inspection could lead to seri-ous injury or death. A Pre-Ride Inspection should be

23PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONFuel CapMake sure there is sufficient fuelin the fuel tank.Grasp the fuel cap and turn itcounter-clockwise to remove it.To insta

24PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONEngine OilThe engine lubrication oil is Victory 20W-40 semi-synthetic oil. It is speciallyformulated for the Victory engine for

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

25PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONFront and Rear BrakesRefer to page 12 for component loca-tions.Make certain both the front brakesand rear brakes are working pro

26PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONClutchMake certain the clutch is working properly. Operate the clutch a few times andcheck for smooth operation and proper free-

27PRE- RIDE INSPECTIONTiresTo ensure maximum performance, long service and safe operation, note the fol-lowing:Tire Air PressureTire air pressure shou

28OPERATIONWARNING:D This motorcycle was produced with the designated tires as original equipment.The testing that was done to ensure stability and su

29OPERATION5. 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

30OPERATIONShiftingThe transmission lets you control the amount of power you have available at a giv-en speed for starting, accelerating, climbing hil

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

32MAINTENANCEPeriodic MaintenancePeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your motorcycle in thesafest and most efficient condition

33MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartITEM PROCEDUREInitial Odometer readingsI = Inspect L = LubricateR = Replace T = Torque500milesor 1month2,500mil

34MAINTENANCEPeriodic Maintenance ChartITEM PROCEDUREInitial Odometer readingsI = Inspect L = LubricateR = Replace T = Torque500milesor 1month2,500mil

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

35MAINTENANCESpark Plug InspectionSpecified Spark Plug RA8GHC ChampionSpark Plug Gap 0.040″ (1.0 mm)Tightening Torque 12 -- 14 ft. lbs.The condition o

36MAINTENANCEEngine Oil LevelUse the following procedure to check the engine oil level.1. Warm up the machine for several min-utes.2. Stop the engine

37MAINTENANCEEngine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Continued)8. Install the new oil filter. Tight-en the filter one full turn afterO-ring contacts en

38MAINTENANCEAir FilterInspect the air filter on a regular basis. Inspect more often if riding in unusually wetor dusty conditions. Replace filter if

MINMAXRear MasterCylinder Reservoir39MAINTENANCEFluid Level InspectionWARNING: Low brake fluid levels may let air enter the brake system, possi-bly cr

40MAINTENANCEFront Brake Pad InspectionFour wear indicator groovesare provided on each frontbrake pad. These indicatorsallow for a visual indication o

41MAINTENANCEClutch InspectionMake certain the clutch is work-ing properly.Operate the clutch a few timesand check for smooth operationand proper free

42MAINTENANCELubrication PointsNOTE: Steering head bearings should only be serviced by a Victory Technician.NOTE: Pure Moly Lube Polaris starter greas

43MAINTENANCESidestand Pivot1. Support the motorcycle inan upright position.2. Inspect the sidestandspring for damage or loss oftension.3. Inspect the

44MAINTENANCEFront Fork InspectionCAUTION: Securelysupport the motorcycle so thereis no danger of it falling.Oil Leak CheckCheck for oil leakage. If a

CONTENTSUNDERSTANDING W ARNINGS 1...SAFETY I NF ORMATION 2-11...VEHICLE DESCRIPTION 12-14...

45MAINTENANCEFuse ReplacementThe fuses are located on the right side of themotorcycle under the right body side cover.1. To access the fuses, remove s

46MAINTENANCEHeadlight Adjustment1. Inspect tire pressures, correct if necessary.2. Select a level area with low lighting and enough room toplace the

10 Lb MarkO-RingBelt Tension Gauge47MAINTENANCEDrivebelt InspectionNOTE: It is recommended that your Victory dealer inspect the drive belt annually.1.

48MAINTENANCESpring Pre-Load AdjustmentThe rear shock pre-load adjustmentshould be set to insure the bike has the correctamount of suspension travel a

49MAINTENANCERide Height AdjustmentNOTE: If you are not familiar with safe service and adjustment procedures, havethis adjustment performed by an auth

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

Mode SwitchSet Switch51MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYMFD Functions1. Odometer2. Trip Odometer3. Clock4. Backlight dimming5. Hi-Beam Dimming6. Fuel Level7. Vol

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

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

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

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 information in the spaces provided to help you when orderingparts or in the event th

57SPECIFICATIONSOil Capacity (Quarts) 6Fuel Capacity (U.S. gallons) 5Wheelbase (inches) 63.6CSeat Height (inches) 28.5CAPFootpeg Height (inches) 11.4P

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 Control systems Prohibited. Feder

61CONSUMER INFORMATIONMaintenance RecordCopies of repair orders and/or receipts for parts and/or service work y ou purchaseis required to document tha

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 shall not cover any ofthe following:A. Repair or replacement

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

65EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYV. THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO THE VICTORY LIMITED MOTOR-CYCLE WARRANTY.VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any replace

66VICTORY MOTORCYCLE WARRANTY POLICYLIMITED W ARRANTYVictory Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc., 1225 Highway 169 No., Minneapo-lis, Minnesota 55

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

INDEX68Accelerating 30...Air Filter 38...Backlight Dimming 51...Battery 50...

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 motorists have seen you. Check your mirrors a