VENGEANCE Banshee 2005, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s Mira Loma CA USA 866 483 6432 www VengeanceMotorcycles com 2004 Vengeance Performance Products LLC All Rights Reserved VOM 2nd Edition Rev 2 0 11 03 Vengeance Warrior Vengeance Raider Vengeance Vert...

Page 2: ...M O T O R C Y C L E S O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 Vengeance Motorcycles Mira Loma CA USA 866 483 6432 www VengeanceMotorcycles com 2004 Vengeance Performance Products LLC All Rights Reserved VOM 2nd Edi...

Page 3: ...d as an active member of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation we have included help on how to ride safely as well as respond to potential riding hazards Additionally we have reprinted the MSF s booklet Yo...

Page 4: ...oth novice and the experienced riders of motorcycles it is not to be used as a substitute for instruction on riding a motorcycle on public streets and highways within the U S A Vengeance Performance P...

Page 5: ...Equipment Failures 17 Group Riding and Passengers 18 Loading the Motorcycle 19 Drugs Drinking and Driving 19 Conclusion 19 Motorcycle Skill Test Practice Guide 20 Familiarization Major Components 26 V...

Page 6: ...smission Oil Level 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...

Page 7: ...d admission to the wonderful world of motorcycling You are going to have a marvelous time You also have some new responsibilities which is what this chapter is all about Motorcycling has grown more an...

Page 8: ...y reduces rider fatigue The days of heavy or cumbersome helmets are gone they re now made of light new materials with terrific designs and colors to choose from If you do drop your helmet onto a hard...

Page 9: ...flective strips on your helmet and the backs of your boots Every little bit helps YOU AND YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES Don t forget driving is a privilege not a right You have to prove your competence...

Page 10: ...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 indicating it is running out of fuel you want...

Page 11: ...g the Bike before the Ride Who knows when Murphy s Law may strike or what nail your tire might have picked up just before you pulled in the other evening It s not fun to have things go wrong on a moto...

Page 12: ...s on motorcycles but they can happen In this case you can either get on the phone 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 y...

Page 13: ...ou 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 clothing and utilize retroreflective mater...

Page 14: ...nd the vehicle you want to pass and have positioned yourself in the left hand side of your lane From this position you have to check oncoming traffic and the road to make sure you have enough distance...

Page 15: ...wheel locks up do not release the brake If your handlebars are straight you will skid in a straight line which is all right You have a more important priority and that is to get stopped Read on and w...

Page 16: ...n the handlebars do not fight it This is a natural feedback from your tires going over these thousands of little squares Some parts of the country have rain grooves in the highways They re not very po...

Page 17: ...ither of your tires you must act quickly and properly 1 Do not use the brakes braking hard will only make things worse If you must use some brake apply gradual pressure to the brake on the good tire a...

Page 18: ...ust your suspension and tire pressures to compensate for the amount of company you ve brought along Check your owner s manual Also realize that your braking capabilities have changed take that into ac...

Page 19: ...ood does not Check the security of the load frequently and make sure nothing is dangling It is one thing to lose part of your luggage quite another to get it tangled up in a wheel Above all DO NOT EXC...

Page 20: ...all the national toll free number 800 446 9227 you will get the phone number of a training site near you Choosing a Practice Area A well marked parking lot is the best practice area Be aware however o...

Page 21: ...eft 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 br...

Page 22: ...nt Basic Corrections 1 Keep eyes up looking forward decrease lean angle press less on the handlebars 2 Keep eyes up looking forward increase lean angle slightly press more on the handlebars 3 Maintain...

Page 23: ...hrottle or slightly increase throttle to stabilize motorcycle Exercise 6A Sharp Turns Without Stopping Practicing this exercise will help you to make sharp turns such as pulling out of parking spaces...

Page 24: ...you swerve to avoid a potential hazard Directions With about 100 foot lead in approach the first pair of markers As you reach the markers you should be going 10 15 mph As your front tire passes the fi...

Page 25: ...ease speed to 10 15 mph in first gear As you reach marker 1 turn in the curved path indicated by markers 2 3 and 4 When your front tire passes marker 2 first straighten the motorcycle then begin braki...

Page 26: ...il you are used to the way the motorcycle handles Take turns slowly and give yourself extra stopping distance To better familiarize yourself with the controls and components of your motorcycle review...

Page 27: ...ur Vengeance motorcycle frame utilizes one of the strongest frame designs in the motorcycle industry and is specifically designed and built with all these requirements in mind The cradle frame surroun...

Page 28: ...s to the frame and keep the tubes aligned The fork stem is 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 i...

Page 29: ...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 plugs fire at just the...

Page 30: ...e clutch is disengaged the hand lever pulled closed engine power is not sent to the transmission CAUTION MAINTAINING PROPER TENSION ON THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE IS CRITICAL TO THE LIFE OF YOUR CLUTCH I...

Page 31: ...OTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WHILE DOWN SHIFTING TO MATCH YOUR ROAD SPEEDS FOR MAXIMUM BRAKING CLOSE THE THROTTLE AND FIRMLY APPLY BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES THEN PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER BEFORE COMI...

Page 32: ...e between fuel economy engine performance and exhaust emissions Accessories The accessory system consists of all the electrical components and related wiring all of which are powered by the battery Th...

Page 33: ...ctivated by inserting the key into the ignition key slot and turning the switch mechanism straight up and down and parallel with the bike frame To reach the ON position rotate the ignition switch to a...

Page 34: ...e high beam position The low oil pressure indicator will flash LO OIL in the place where the speed MPH is displayed This indicates that the engine is experiencing low oil pressure When initially start...

Page 35: ...auto calibration mode 6 Release the function switch The speedometer will show 00 0 7 Drive exactly one mile or 1km The speedometer display will increase as signal pulses are received from the speed se...

Page 36: ...s momentarily pressed again Pressing and holding the function switch while the trip mileage is being displayed will reset it to zero TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS Your motorcycle is equipped with front and r...

Page 37: ...u 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 The...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...he fuel supply valve has three positions The position indicator is located at the base of the fuel valve just above the adjustment lever There are three fuel supply valve positions Fuel On Turn the le...

Page 40: ...IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING IF THE VALVE IS LEFT IN ANY OTHER POSITIONS IT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO OVERFILL THE CARBURETOR AND LEAK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE CAUTION NEVER ALLOW...

Page 41: ...ticularly if the taillight is also on it goes on with the headlight You can help others notice you by tapping the brake pedal to flash the brake light before slowing down It is important to do this wh...

Page 42: ...a slight pressure on the foot shift lever before a shift from one gear to another can be made Even with the engine running clutch disengaged and the motorcycle standing still it may be difficult to s...

Page 43: ...and fully before riding the motorcycle Make sure that the kickstand is in a locked position when the motorcycle is parked CAUTION ALWAYS PARK THE MOTORCYCLE ON A LEVEL FIRM SURFACE OTHERWISE THE MOTOR...

Page 44: ...k down to the OFF position pushed downward toward the air cleaner This process will take approximately one minute CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES FOR EAS...

Page 45: ...WILL BECOME VOID IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 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...

Page 46: ...Move the gearshift lever upward with the toe of the left foot Release clutch lever smoothly and apply the correct amount of throttle after each gearshift DOWNSHIFTING Make sure you are going slowly en...

Page 47: ...not true The sooner you apply the front brake the sooner it will start slowing you down The front brake can be used in a turn Some people think this is dangerous However it is dangerous if the road i...

Page 48: ...y built up pressure to release 4 Fill tank just below the fuel cap neck in the tank 5 Replace the fuel cap and tighten snugly 6 Do not allow any sparks or open flame in the vicinity when refueling 7 D...

Page 49: ...brake reservoir fluid levels 2 Inspect brake components brake hydraulic lines and fittings for leaks or damage and brake pads and rotors for excessive and or uneven wear 3 Test operation of brake lev...

Page 50: ...the following to change the transmission 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 Usua...

Page 51: ...AILURE TO USE OIL SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR V TWIN AIR COOLED MOTORCYCLES MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR ENGINE AND THE VOIDING OF YOUR WARRANTY The previous oil recommendation assumes that the motorcyc...

Page 52: ...l tank drain plug and gasket if so equipped or reconnect drain hose 6 Fill the oil tank with the correct viscosity and quantity of oil stated in the Specification Sheet 7 Insert the filler cap into th...

Page 53: ...ill the reservoir to the correct level with D O T 5 brake fluid 4 Replace the cover and the cover screws and clean up any brake fluid spills TIRES With only 1 front and 1 rear tire to safely maintain...

Page 54: ...Always have such tires removed 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 wi...

Page 55: ...and exhaust emissions It should not be adjusted except by a professional motorcycle mechanic familiar with its operation and functions utilizing the appropriate equipment SUSPENSION Adjustment Althou...

Page 56: ...torage period CAUTION ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED STARTERS RESULTING FROM UNDERCHARGED BATTERIES WILL BE DENIED Battery Inspection and Replacement To remove the battery it is necessary to disconne...

Page 57: ...hichever first occurs Class 2 motorcycles 170 to 279 cc for a period of use of five 5 years or 18 000 kilometers 11 185 miles whichever first occurs Class 3 motorcycles 280cc and larger for a period o...

Page 58: ...are specifically defined by the state s Emission Warranty Parts List These warranted parts are carburetor and internal parts intake manifold fuel tank fuel injection system spark advance mechanism cr...

Page 59: ...CE 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 IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS E...

Page 60: ...included in this manual Tampering with Noise Control Systems is prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than...

Page 61: ...SA in addition to notifying Vengeance Motorcycle Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may ord...

Page 62: ...USED WILL NOT BE COVERED ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED STARTERS RESULTING FROM UNDERCHARGING BATTERIES WILL NOT BE HONORED MODIYFING THE MOTORCYCLE S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR POWERTRAIN WILL RESULT IN T...

Page 63: ...onths of the original date of purchase ACCESSORIES Only those accessories that have been installed by the factory PARTS AND LABOR NOT COVERED Only the Covered Components detailed above are warranted A...

Page 64: ...les This Manufacturer s Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed or implied There are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purp...

Page 65: ...in Ibs MIRROR MOUNTING BOLTS 15 18 ft Ibs OIL FILTER BRACKET SCREWS 20 ft Ibs PRIMARY COVER SCREWS 10 12 ft Ibs SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING NUTS 75 ft Ibs SPARK PLUGS 20 ft Ibs TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG se...

Page 66: ...very 5 000 miles o Replace more frequently if required or if engine is operated in a dusty environment Tappet Oil Screen Inspect Clean at 50 500 2 500 and every 2 500 miles thereafter Petcock Lines Va...

Page 67: ...ct spark plugs and replace as needed replacement at an additional charge Check shock absorbers Check stabilizer links and engine mounts Check tightness of all fasteners except engine head bolts Check...

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Page 69: ...tional charge Check stabilizer links and engine mounts Check and adjust engine idle speed Perform diagnostic test on ignition module note readings for discussion with customer CA Only Clean debris fro...

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Page 71: ...tion of all electrical equipment and switches Inspect and clean battery connections Clean debris from magnetic speed sensor on transmission Clean debris from neutral sensor switch Complete form above...

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Page 73: ...s and replace as needed replacement at an additional charge Check stabilizer links and engine mounts Check and adjust engine idle speed Clean debris from magnetic speed sensor on transmission Clean de...

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Page 75: ...t spark plugs and replace as needed replacement at an additional charge Check stabilizer links and engine mounts Check and adjust engine idle speed Perform diagnostic test on ignition module note read...

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