VENGEANCE 2007 Hotrod Bones, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...American Hotrod Manufacturing LLC 2220 Eastridge Avenue Riverside CA 92507 951 653 9050 951 653 9053 fax www venmc com 2007 OWNERS MANUAL Vengeance Maxis Vengeance Raven Vengeance Banshee Vengeance W...

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Page 3: ...roper care and maintenance Driver and passenger safety is our top priority and as a supporter of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation we have included help on how to ride safely as well as respond to pote...

Page 4: ...YOUR AMERICAN HOTROD MANUFACTURING LLC PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS MOTORCYCLE LIKE ANY OTHER HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO VIBRATION FROM THE OPERATION OF THE ENGINE AND OTHER VEHICLE COMPONEN...

Page 5: ...9 Drugs Drinking and Driving 19 Conclusion 19 Motorcycle Skill Test Practice Guide 20 Familiarization Major Components 26 Vehicle Identification Number 26 Frame 26 Suspension System 27 Powertrain 28 B...

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Page 7: ...l 50 Transmission Oil Change 50 Engine Oil Level 51 Engine Oil and Filter Change 51 Clutch Control Cable 52 Brakes 52 Tires 53 Wheels 54 Wheel Bearings 54 Fasteners 55 Spark Plugs 55 Suspension 55 Bat...

Page 8: ...cycling has grown more and more popular in recent years We re very glad to see the increase in people who enjoy it However we re also interested in keeping this a safe sport The way to do this is to t...

Page 9: ...re now made of light new materials with terrific designs and colors to choose from If you do drop your helmet onto a hard surface or it receives a heavy blow it is probably time to buy a new one A mo...

Page 10: ...elps YOU AND YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES Don t forget driving is a privilege not a right You have to prove your competence before your license is issued If you ignore the laws of your state your licen...

Page 11: ...out how the dimmer switch works before it gets dark Do become familiar with the RESERVE fuel valve if there is one on your machine When you are running along the highway and your engine burbles indica...

Page 12: ...torcycle is leaning over Keep an even throttle through the turn or even accelerate a little bit Checking the Bike before the Ride It s not fun to have things go wrong on a motorcycle but if you spend...

Page 13: ...hone to the dealer or fix it yourself If you want to know how to do it we recommend you practice at home rather than have your first shot at fixing a flat alongside a deserted road in the middle of th...

Page 14: ...s on whenever the engine goes on If you have an earlier model turn that headlight on every time you go out It helps even on a bright sunny day We ve said it before we ll say it again wear bright cloth...

Page 15: ...le is the same whether you are riding a motorcycle or driving a car First before passing you should be two or more seconds behind the vehicle you want to pass and have positioned yourself in the left...

Page 16: ...ve just been You don t want to lock the front brake If the wheel does chirp release the brake for a split second then immediately reapply without locking it up If your rear wheel locks up do not rele...

Page 17: ...el get over Do not accelerate until your bike is completely over the obstacle Steel Bridge Gratings and Rain Grooves Steel mesh bridges can be extremely unnerving Keep an even throttle and keep the bi...

Page 18: ...and change them when the tread is worn the chances of having a blowout are small However should it happen to either of your tires you must act quickly and properly 1 Do not use the brakes braking har...

Page 19: ...of company you ve brought along Check your owner s manual Also realize that your braking capabilities have changed take that into account The more weight you have on the motorcycle the longer it takes...

Page 20: ...et it tangled up in a wheel Above all DO NOT EXCEED THE GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your motorcycle You might find that figure on the plate attached to the steering head sometimes it is found...

Page 21: ...f a training site near you Choosing a Practice Area A well marked parking lot is the best practice area Be aware however of oil left by parked cars Look for parking lots that are not used all the time...

Page 22: ...ft foot should come to the ground first Common Problems 1 Rear tire skids 2 Overshooting marker 3 Unstable during stop Basic Corrections 1 Apply less pressure on the rear brake 2 Begin slowing and bra...

Page 23: ...markers 2 Hitting markers 3 Too much handlebar movement Basic Corrections 1 Keep eyes up looking forward decrease lean angle press less on the handlebars 2 Keep eyes up looking forward increase lean...

Page 24: ...int Press less on inside handlebar 3 Keep a smooth steady throttle or slightly increase throttle to stabilize motorcycle Exercise 6A Sharp Turns Without Stopping Practicing this exercise will help you...

Page 25: ...nd eyes up and look through the turn 2 Concentrate on maintaining steady speed or slight acceleration and smooth clutch release Look through the turn Exercise 7 Obstacle Swerve Practicing this exercis...

Page 26: ...ng this exercise will help you stop quickly when something suddenly appears in your path on a curve Directions Ride to the outside of line A Start facing marker 1 at a distance sufficient enough to in...

Page 27: ...nd components of your motorcycle review the information and diagrams on the following pages CAUTION A SAFE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE QUICKLY TURNED INTO A MENACE IF YOU ADD THE WRONG ACCESSORIES OR MAKE CHANG...

Page 28: ...cycle industry and is specifically designed and built with all these requirements in mind The cradle frame surrounds the engine and is reinforced at critical stress points by the frame s tubing formin...

Page 29: ...s an integral part of the triple tree and fits through the steering head allowing the forks to be turned to the right and left and limited by internal stops Our rear suspension system is configured wi...

Page 30: ...he exhaust valve open the piston moves upward again pushing the burned gases out of the cylinder At normal operating speeds the pistons cycle at 3 000 to 5 000 revolutions per minute while the spark p...

Page 31: ...e transmission and subsequently to the rear wheel When the clutch is disengaged the hand lever pulled closed engine power is not sent to the transmission CAUTION MAINTAINING PROPER TENSION ON THE CLUT...

Page 32: ...OTTLE AND FIRMLY APPLY BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES THEN PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO PREVENT ENGINE STALL WARNING BRAKES ARE MOST EFFICIENT WHEN EQUALLY BALANCED BETWEEE...

Page 33: ...the proper time The ignition timing constantly changes advances or retards as the engine speed increases or decreases The ignition system is designed to provide an optimal balance between fuel econom...

Page 34: ...into the ignition key slot and turning the switch mechanism straight up and down and parallel with the bike frame With the key in the center position the electrical system is off but the key cannot b...

Page 35: ...the place where the speed MPH is displayed This indicates that the engine is experiencing low oil pressure When initially starting the vehicle this indicator should momentarily go on for one or two se...

Page 36: ...n switch 3 Turn the key on With the switch still held start the bike The display will show 4 Release the function switch The display will switch between AUtO auto cal AdJ adjust CYL cylinder select an...

Page 37: ...eutral indicator and oil pressure indicator lights How to use the Trip Meter Press the trip reset button on the face of the speedometer to toggle between the odometer and trip meter Pressing and holdi...

Page 38: ...nd rear left side turn signal lights The right side turn signal switch operates both the front and rear right side turn signal lights Depressing either turn signal switch will begin the corresponding...

Page 39: ...ou press the hi lo switch in the downward position To activate the high beam press the hi lo switch in the upward position CAUTION DO NOT ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC ELECTRIC STARTER Th...

Page 40: ...urn the OFF RUN switch to RUN in order to restart the engine HORN The horn is operated by the horn button on the left handlebar To activate the horn push the button The horn on a motorcycle is not muc...

Page 41: ...Turn the lever counter clockwise until it stops Fuel Off Turn the lever clockwise until it stops Fuel Reserve Turn the lever to the center position NOTE IN THE FUEL ON POSITION FUEL ENTERS THE VALVE F...

Page 42: ...clockwise To secure the cap turn it clockwise WARNING USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING FUEL CAPS TO MINIMIZE THE CHANCE OF FUEL SPILLS KEEP THE MOTORCYCLE LEVEL AND REMOVE THE FUEL CAP SLOWLY ALLOWING ANY BU...

Page 43: ...ortant to do this when you are Being closely followed The tailgater may be watching you and not see something ahead that will make you slow down Making a tight turn off a high speed highway Slowing or...

Page 44: ...other can be made Even with the engine running clutch disengaged and the motorcycle standing still it may be difficult to shift gears because the transmission gears are not rotating and shifting parts...

Page 45: ...ion perpendicular to the motorcycle to park the motorcycle Retract the kickstand fully before riding the motorcycle Make sure that the kickstand is in a locked position when the motorcycle is parked C...

Page 46: ...roximately one minute CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES FOR EASIER STARTS IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 50 DEGREES USE 10W40 OIL FOR AIR COOLED V TWIN MOTORCYCLES...

Page 47: ...NSIBILITY TO CONTINUE TO BREAK IN YOUR ENGINE PROPERLY AFTER PURCHASE THE NEXT 500 MILES For the next 500 miles you must do the following to ensure proper break in 1 Do not exceed 3500 RPM or 50 55 mp...

Page 48: ...lever smoothly and apply the correct amount of throttle after each gearshift DOWNSHIFTING Make sure you are going slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear If you are going too fast the motorcycle...

Page 49: ...ng you down The front brake can be used in a turn Some people think this is dangerous However it is dangerous if the road is very slippery and the brake is not used properly When leaning the motorcycl...

Page 50: ...e tank 5 Replace the fuel cap and tighten snugly 6 Do not allow any sparks or open flame in the vicinity when refueling 7 Do not smoke near your motorcycle CAUTION USING GASOLINE THAT HAS AN ALCHOHOL...

Page 51: ...dgeable service staff Service and Maintenance is a strategic mix of owner pre ride inspections recommended service procedures and authorized technician performed maintenance inspections tests and proc...

Page 52: ...ansmission oil Drain pan Funnel Box end or Allen wrench for drain plug Gear oil 1 Ride the motorcycle until the transmission oil reaches normal operating temperature Usually 10 15 minutes of stop and...

Page 53: ...mates or conditions oil should be changed more often The time interval is more important than the mileage interval because combustion acids formed by gasoline vapor and weather will contaminate the oi...

Page 54: ...miles to compensate for lining wear Excessive wear will be indicated by the clutch slipping under load or dragging when released In this situation the control cable adjustment should be the first thin...

Page 55: ...DS USE OF ANY OTHER TYPE OF FLUID IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY AND WILL VOID WARRANTY TIRES With only 1 front and 1 rear tire to safely maintain th...

Page 56: ...d and inspected inside and out for possible damage before re operating your vehicle with such tires If ever in doubt of a tire s stability for safe operation replace it with a new tire Never take chan...

Page 57: ...ion system optimizes fuel consumption engine horsepower and exhaust emissions It should not be adjusted except by a professional motorcycle mechanic familiar with its operation and functions utilizing...

Page 58: ...UNDERCHARGED BATTERIES WILL BE DENIED Battery Inspection and Replacement To remove the battery it is necessary to disconnect the ground cable denoted by the negative sign located on the top of the ba...

Page 59: ...lometers 11 185 miles whichever first occurs Class 3 motorcycles 280cc and larger for a period of use of five 5 years or 30 000 kilometers 18 641 miles whichever first occurs If an emission related pa...

Page 60: ...or and internal parts intake manifold fuel tank fuel injection system spark advance mechanism crankcase breather air cutoff valves fuel tank cap for evaporative emission controlled vehicles oil filler...

Page 61: ...CAN HOTROD MANUFACTURING LLC EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN ANY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE I...

Page 62: ...ice THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 1 Failures which arise s a result of misuse alterations or accident as specified in the owner s manual 2 Replacing removing...

Page 63: ...milar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in an in...

Page 64: ...CT ON THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL SALE PROVIDED YOU SUBMIT YOUR WARRANTY CARD WITHIN 21 DAYS OF PURCHASE REFER TO THE WARRANTY POLICY PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE DEALER IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF PURCHAS...

Page 65: ...lector switch Transmission mounts Transmission case is covered if damaged by the failure of internally lubricated parts Seals and gaskets if damaged by the failure of a covered part PRIMARY DRIVE The...

Page 66: ...turn to the factory LIMITED LIABILITY LEGAL RIGHTS Claims resulting from external causes such as vandalism theft or attempted theft collision rust corrosion deterioration punctures acts of God such as...

Page 67: ...Ibs PRIMARY COVER SCREWS 10 12 ft Ibs SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING NUTS 75 ft Ibs SPARK PLUGS 20 ft Ibs TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG see below HANDLE BAR RISER CLAMP 5 16 18 20 ft Ibs HANDLE BAR BOLTS 1 2 45 f...

Page 68: ...rm soapy water To dry the filter use low pressure air blow it dry from the inside or allow the filter to air dry Use foam filter oil to oil the filter after cleaning Cable Lubricant Use a moly dry fil...

Page 69: ...earings Lubricate front brake hand lever throttle control cables throttle clutch control cable clutch hand lever Check and adjust fuel enrichener operation Inspect fuel valve lines and fittings for le...

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Page 71: ...ition Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches Inspect and clean battery connections Inspect spark plugs and replace as needed replacement at an additional charge Check stabilizer link...

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Page 73: ...ittings for leaks Check and adjust front and rear tire pressures and inspect tread and sidewall condition Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches Inspect and clean battery connections...

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Page 75: ...ion Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches Inspect and clean battery connections Inspect spark plugs and replace as needed replacement at an additional charge Check stabilizer links...

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Page 77: ...and rear tire pressures and inspect tread and sidewall condition Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches Inspect and clean battery connections Inspect spark plugs and replace as need...

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