Victory Cross Roads 2010, Cross Country 2010 Owner's manual

2010
2010
Rider’s Manual
Victory Cross Roads
Rider’s Manual
Victory Cross Roads
TM
Victory Cross Country
TM
For your nearest VICTORY dealer, call 1-800-POLARIS or visit www.polarisindustries.com Polaris Sales Inc., 2100 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340 Phone 1-888-704-5290 Part No. 9922671 Rev 01 Printed in USA
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2010 RIDER’S MANUAL
Victory Cross Roads
Victory Cross Country
P/N 9922671
E2009 Polaris Sales Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Introduction
General Information
All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Product improvements or other changes may result in differences between this manual and the motorcycle. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only.
No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Polaris Industries reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice and without incurring obligation to make the same or similar changes to motorcycles previously built. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohib­ited.
All reference to RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, REAR are from the operator’s perspective seated in a normal riding position.
Features of VICTORY Motorcycles are covered by U.S. Patent Nos: 6,976,691; 6,407,663; D489670; D482311; D482304; D481980; D481973; D474142.
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Trademarks
The following are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.
POLARIS® THE WAY OUT® VICTORY MOTORCYCLES® VICTORY® FREEDOM®
VICTORY CROSS ROADS™ and VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY™ are trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.
DUNLOP® is a registered trademark of Dunlop Tire Corporation. LOCTITE® is a registered trademark of Henkel Corporation. XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM® Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Garmin® and zumo® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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Failure to follow recommended precautions and procedures could result in severe injury or death. Always heed all safety precautions and follow all operation, inspection and maintenance procedures outlined in this manual.
Before You Ride
Read your Rider’s Manual
This rider’s manual contains information that is essential to safe riding and proper mainte­nance of your VICTORY motorcycle. Anyone who uses the motorcycle (operators and pas­sengers) must read the rider’s manual before riding. Carefully read and understand the information found in the Safety section. Understand and follow the procedures outlined in the Maintenance section to keep your VICTORY motorcycle in top condition on the road or in storage. Bring the manual with you when you ride. Following the precautions and proce­dures in the manual will add to your enjoyment and help keep you riding safely. If you lose or damage this manual, you can purchase a new one through any authorized VICTORY dealer. The rider’s manual should be considered part of the motorcycle and remain with it if sold.
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Instruments, Features & Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pre-Ride Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cleaning and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
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Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
System Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
CB Radio / Intercom (ICOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
AUX / iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
NAV MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
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Safety
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual. Your safety and the safety of others is involved when these words and symbols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual.
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential for personal injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
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Safe Riding Practices
WARNING! Improper use of this motorcycle can result in serious injury or death to you, your
passenger and others. To minimize the risk of injury, read and understand the information contained in this section before operating the motorcycle. This section contains safety information specific to the
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VICTORY motorcycle, as well as information about general motorcycle safety. Anyone who rides the motorcycle (operators and passengers) must follow these safety precautions.
Motorcycling has inherent risks. You can minimize those risks, but you can't eliminate them completely. Even if you're an experienced motorcycle operator or passenger, read all of the safety information in this manual before operating the motorcycle.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
• Your ability to safely operate the motorcycle depends on your judgment and your use of safe riding habits. Take a rider education course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or another qualified instructor. The course will help you develop or refresh your expertise in safe riding habits through instruction and riding. For information on Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider education courses in your area, call 1-800-446-9227 or visit their home page at http://msf-usa.org.
• Read and understand all information in this rider’s manual. It contains safety information specific to individual components and operations.
• Pay close attention to the motorcycle maintenance requirements in this manual. For addi­tional information or assistance with technical services specified in the manual or required by mechanical circumstances, see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VIC­TORY Dealer.
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Safe Riding Practices
Design characteristics affect how you should ride the VICTORY motorcycle:
• The motorcycle is designed for on-road use with one rider and one passenger. See the
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manufacturer’s label (on the left side of the frame at the steering head). The label contains the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR.
• Riding off-road, riding with more than one passenger, or carrying weight exceeding the maximum weight rating can make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
• During the first 500 miles (800 km) of operation, follow all break-in procedures as out­lined in the break-in section beginning on page 104. Failure to do so can result in serious engine damage.
• Some VICTORY motorcycles include saddlebags, a windshield, a trunk, or a passenger backrest as standard equipment. To maintain stability, be prepared to reduce the operating speed of motorcycles equipped with these items.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Follow these general safe riding practices:
• Before each ride, perform the pre-ride inspections as outlined beginning on page 81. Fail-
ure to do so may result in damage to the motorcycle or an accident.
• Until you're thoroughly familiar with the motorcycle and all of its controls, practice riding
where there is little or no traffic. Practice riding at a moderate speed on various road sur­faces and in different weather conditions.
• Know your skills and limits, and ride within them.
• Allow only licensed, experienced operators to ride your motorcycle, and then only after
they have become familiar with its controls and operation. Make sure all riders read and understand this rider’s manual before riding.
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Safe Riding Practices
• Do not ride when you're fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or any other drugs. Fatigue, alcohol and drugs can cause drowsi-
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ness, loss of coordination and loss of balance. They can also affect your awareness and judgment.
• If your motorcycle operates abnormally, correct the problem immediately. See the VIC- TORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer.
• Ride defensively, as if you are invisible to other motorists, even in broad daylight. A
motorist's failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading cause of automobile/ motorcycle accidents. Ride where you're clearly visible to other motorists, and observe
their behavior carefully.
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Safe Riding Practices
• Be especially cautious at intersections, as these are the most likely places for an accident.
• To prevent loss of control, keep your hands on the handlebars and your feet on the foot-
rests.
• Be aware that the highway bar is not designed to protect the rider from injury in a colli-
sion.
• Do not move or operate the motorcycle with the steering locked (if equipped), as the
severely restricted steering could result in loss of control.
• Obey the speed limit and adjust your speed and riding technique based on road, weather
and traffic conditions. As you travel faster, the influence of all other conditions increases, which can affect the motorcycle's stability and increase the possibility of losing control.
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Safe Riding Practices
• Reduce speed when:
• the road has potholes, or is otherwise rough or uneven.
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• the road contains sand, dirt, gravel or other loose substances.
• the road is wet, icy or oily.
• the road contains painted surfaces, manhole covers, metal grating, railway crossings or other slippery surfaces.
• The weather is windy, rainy or otherwise causing slippery or rapidly changing conditions.
• Traffic is heavy, congested, not allowing sufficient space between vehicles or otherwise not flow­ing smoothly.
• You are being passed in either direction by a large vehicle that produces a wind blast in its wake.
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Safe Riding Practices
• To maximize braking effectiveness, use the front and rear brakes together. Improper brak- ing may cause loss of control or may not slow the vehicle in time to avoid a collision. Be aware of the following braking facts and practices:
• The rear brake provides 40% of the motorcycle's stopping power, at most. Use the front and rear brakes together.
• To avoid skidding, apply the brakes gradually when the road is wet or rough, or contains loose or other slippery substances.
• If possible, avoid applying the brakes while making a turn. Motorcycle tires have less traction during turns, so braking will increase the possibility of skidding. Bring the motorcycle to the upright position before applying the brakes.
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Safe Riding Practices
• When approaching a curve, choose a speed and lean angle that allows you to pass through the curve in your own lane without applying the brakes. Excessive speed, improper lean
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angle or braking in a curve can cause loss of control.
• Ground clearance is reduced when the motorcycle leans. Do not allow components to con­tact the road surface when leaning the motorcycle in a curve, as this could cause loss of control.
• Retract the sidestand fully before riding. If the sidestand is not fully retracted, it could con­tact the road surface and cause loss of control.
• Do not tow a trailer. Towing a trailer can make the motorcycle hard to handle.
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Parking the Motorcycle
When leaving the motorcycle unattended, turn the engine off. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use.
Park the motorcycle where people are not likely to touch the hot engine or exhaust system or place combustible materials near these hot areas. Do not park near a flammable source such as a kerosene heater or an open flame, where hot components could ignite combustible mate­rials.
Park the motorcycle on a firm, level surface. Sloped or soft surfaces may not support the motorcycle. If you must park on a slope or soft surface, follow the precautions outlined on pages 123-124.
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Carrying a Passenger
Not all models are equipped from the factory with a passenger seat and passenger footrests. Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with passenger seat and passen-
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ger footrests. To carry a passenger safely:
• Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your motorcycle.
• Direct the passenger to hold onto you or to the passenger hand grips with both hands and to keep both feet on the passenger footrests. Do not carry a passenger who cannot place both feet firmly on the passenger footrests. A passenger who is not holding on properly, or who cannot reach the passenger footrests, can shift their body erratically, which can make the motorcycle hard to handle and cause loss of control.
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Carrying a Passenger
• To obtain the best ride and handling characteristics, adjust the rear shock absorber air pres-
sure. See page 160.
• Before riding, be sure your passenger knows safe riding procedures. Discuss any safety
information unfamiliar to your passenger. A passenger who is unaware of safe riding pro­cedures may distract you or make movements that make the motorcycle hard to handle.
• Adjust your riding style to compensate for the differences in handling, acceleration and
braking caused by the additional weight of the passenger. Failure to do so can cause loss of control.
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Carrying Cargo
Use the following guidelines when attaching cargo or accessories to the motorcycle. Where applicable, these guidelines also refer to the contents of any accessories.
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• Keep cargo and accessory weight to a minimum, and keep items as close to the motorcycle as possible to minimize a change in the motorcycle’s center of gravity. Changing the cen­ter of gravity can cause loss of stability and handling and could cause loss of control.
• Distribute weight evenly on both sides of the motorcycle. Maintain even weight distribu­tion by checking accessories and cargo to make sure they’re securely attached to the motorcycle before riding and whenever you take a break from riding. Uneven weight dis­tribution, or accessories or cargo that shift suddenly while you’re riding can make the motorcycle hard to handle and could cause loss of control.
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Carrying Cargo
• Do not attach large or heavy cargo such as sleeping bags, duffel bags or tents to the han-
dlebars, front fork area or front fender. Cargo or accessories placed in these areas can cause instability (due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic changes) and could cause loss of control. Such items can also block air flow to the engine and cause overheat­ing that can damage the engine.
• Do not exceed the maximum cargo weight limit of any accessory (see accessory instruc-
tions and labels). Do not attach cargo to an accessory not designed for that purpose. Either circumstance could result in an accessory failure that could cause loss of control.
• Do not attach anything to the motorcycle unless specifically designed for that purpose by
VICTORY.
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Protective Apparel
Wear protective apparel to decrease the risk of injury and increase riding comfort.
• Always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds established safety standards. Approved hel-
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mets in the USA and Canada bear a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) label. Laws in some areas require that you wear an approved helmet. Head injuries are the leading cause of fatalities in accidents involving motorcycles. Statistics prove that an approved helmet is the most effective protection in preventing or reducing head injuries.
• Wear eye protection to protect eyes from wind or airborne particles and objects. Laws in some areas require that you wear eye protection. VICTORY recommends that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bearing markings such as VESC 8, V-8, Z87.1, or CE. Make sure protective eyewear is kept clean.
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Protective Apparel
• All riders should wear bright or light-colored and/or reflective clothing to improve visibil-
ity to other motorists. A motorist's failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading
cause of automobile/motorcycle accidents.
• Wear gloves, a jacket, heavy boots and long pants to prevent or reduce injury from abra-
sions, lacerations or burns should the motorcycle fall. Wear boots with low heels, as high heels can catch on pedals or footrests. The combination of boots and pants should com­pletely cover legs, ankles and feet, protecting skin from engine and exhaust system heat.
• Do not wear loose, flowing clothing or long boot laces, as they can catch on handlebars,
levers or footrests, or they can become entangled in the wheels, causing loss of control and serious injury.
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Use of Accessories
Because VICTORY cannot test and make specific recommendations concerning every acces­sory or combination of accessories sold, the operator is responsible for determining that the
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motorcycle can be safely operated with any accessories or additional weight. Use the follow­ing guidelines when choosing and installing accessories:
• Do not install accessories that impair the stability, handling or operation of the motorcycle. Before installing an accessory, be sure that it does not:
• Reduce ground clearance when the motorcycle is either leaned or in a vertical position.
• Limit suspension or steering travel or your ability to operate controls.
• Displace you from your normal riding position.
• Obscure lights or reflectors.
• Bulky or large accessories can cause instability (due to the lifting or buffeting effects of wind) and loss of control.
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Use of Accessories
• Do not install electrical accessories that exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical
system. Never install higher wattage light bulbs than those supplied as original equipment. An electrical failure could result and cause hazardous loss of engine power or lights, or damage to the electrical system. See page 208.
• Use only genuine VICTORY accessories designed for your model.
Modifications
• Modifying the motorcycle by removing any equipment or by adding equipment not
approved by VICTORY may void your warranty. Such modifications could make the motorcycle unsafe to ride and could result in severe injury to operator or passengers, as well as damage to the motorcycle. Some modifications may not be legal in your area of operation. If in doubt, contact your authorized VICTORY dealer.
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Saddlebags
WARNING! Operating this vehicle without saddlebags could result in severe injury or death. Never
operate this vehicle if the saddlebags are not in place and properly secured.
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Whenever operating a motorcycle with saddlebags:
• Never ride at excessive speeds. Depending on load and weather conditions, the maximum safe operating speed may be less. Saddlebags, combined with the lifting or buffeting effects of wind, can make the motorcycle unstable and cause loss of control.
• Distribute weight evenly in each of the saddlebags.
• Do not exceed the individual weight limit of each saddlebag. A weight capacity label is attached inside for reference.
• NEVER EXCEED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) or the GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR), regardless of whether or not the saddlebags are loaded to capacity. Exceeding the weight rating can reduce stability and handling and cause loss of control.
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