FRONT SUSPENSION / CONTROLS
12.26
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VICTORY Cross Roads / Cross Country Service Manual
See “Handlebar Controls: Cross Roads / Cross Country”
on page 12.4.
5. Apply a thin film of Victory Multi-purpose grease to the
barrel ends of the cables and carefully attach them to
the twist grip.
6. Apply a thin film of Dielectric grease to the switch
mounting surface of the handlebar.
7. Install upper half of the switch cube and tighten the
single screw to 25 in-lbs (3 Nm).
8. Be sure the cables are seated properly in the switch
cube and install the lower cable retaining plate using
the two screws. Torque screws to 25 in-lbs (3 Nm).
9. Apply a thin film of Victory Multi-purpose grease to the
barrel ends of the lower cable and attach them to the
throttle body reel.
10. Place each cable in the bracket with one nut on either
side of the bracket. Set the adjustment range in the
middle. Tighten the nuts against the bracket securely.
11. Adjust throttle cable free play to 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 inch).
12. Check throttle operation.
• Be sure the throttle opens and closes smoothly in
all steering positions, and returns to the fully
closed position when throttle grip is released.
• If throttle grip does not return properly, re-check
cable free play, inspect cables for proper routing,
and be sure cables are attached properly to the
throttle reel.
• Inspect condition of cables for kinks, damage, or
frayed ends.
• Be sure switch cube and grip are located properly
on handlebar, and that screws are properly
torqued.
• Be sure all cable fasteners are tight.
13. Start engine with transmission in neutral.
14. Turn handlebars full right to full left. Idle speed should
not change in any steering position. If idle speed
changes, re-check throttle grip free play, inspect
cables for proper routing, and be sure cables are
attached properly. Replace cable(s) if damaged.
Front Wheel Removal
1. Also refer to illustration on page 12.10.
2. Remove right or left front brake caliper screws (A) and
caliper.
NOTE: Do not operate the front brake lever with the
caliper or wheel removed.
Throttle Cable Free Play
3 - 6 mm (1/8 - 1/4)
Equal Thread
Dark cable end on bottom is PULL (open)
Do not twist the brake hose or brake line. Do not allow
caliper to hang from the brake hose. Secure caliper in
such a way to avoid hose damage.