V E N G E A N C E M O T O R C Y C L E S O W N E R S M A N U A L
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Vengeance Motorcycles, 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
Tire Inflation Pressure
Vengeance Motorcycles original equipment tires should be maintained at the following pressures (measured when the
tire is cold, not immediately following road use):
Solo
Front:
32
p.s.i.
Rear:
35
p.s.i.
Solo plus one passenger*
Front: 32 p.s.i.
Rear: 40 p.s.i.
*on properly equipped models
Tire Condition
In addition to tire inflation pressure, the general condition of your motorcycle’s tires is very important to continuously
monitor and maintain:
•
NEVER USE DAMAGED OR REPAIRED TIRES. Once your motorcycle’s tire(s) has been compromised, it is
unsafe, should never be reused, and must be replaced with a new tire(s).
•
NEVER INDISCRIMINATELY REPLACE A WORN TIRE WITH JUST ANY NEW TIRE. Replacement new
tires should be the same as original equipment tires. Selection of an improper replacement tire could cause
unstable vehicle operation.
•
Always have a qualified professional replace your motorcycle’s tires. Special procedures and tools are
required to properly and safely install, maintain and replace tires, tubes and wheels.
•
Operating your motorcycle with excessively or unevenly worn, improperly inflated or unbalanced tires can
affect motorcycle stability and may result in serious injury.
•
Avoid objects such as curbs, potholes, etc. It is possible for a tire to experience severe internal damage in
such situations without exhibiting any outward signs. 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 with a new tire. Never take chances on a questionable tire.
WHEELS
Check both wheels for cracks or dents. If possible, lift the wheel off the ground and spin it, otherwise walk the
motorcycle around. Watch its motion and listen for noise. Also, move it from side to side to check for looseness.
WHEEL BEARINGS
Wheel bearings and neck bearings should be inspected at each recommended inspection and maintenance interval.
Unless deemed necessary to repack these bearings at more frequent intervals, all bearings should be repacked at
10,000 mile intervals or once annually whichever comes first.
Rough operation or excessive play in bearings should be immediately inspected and either replaced or repacked.
Repacking procedures should always include use of the proper lubricant and installation of new seals.
WARNING
IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION CAN CAUSE UNEVEN OR ABNORMAL TIRE TREAD WEAR AND COULD
RESULT IN UNSTABLE VEHICLE OPERATION. UNDER-INFLATION COULD RESULT IN TIRE SLIPPAGE
OR TIRE FAILURE. CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT TREAD FOR PUNCTURES, CUTS,
BREAKS, ETC. AT LEAST WEEKLY IF IN DAILY USE; OR BEFORE EACH TRIP, IF USED OCCASIONALLY.
ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE. OTHER TIRES MAY NOT FIT
CORRECTLY, COULD CAUSE UNSTABLE HANDLING, AND MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO USE. THESE AND
OTHER RESULTS OF IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION OR CARE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. BECAUSE TIRES, TUBES AND WHEELS ARE CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS, AND SERVICING THESE
ITEMS REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS AND SKILLS, WE RECOMMEND YOU SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED
VENGEANCE MOTORCYCLES DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER FOR THESE SERVICES.
