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2010 Owners Manual
Vegas Jackpot
®
Ness Signature Series Vegas Jackpot
®
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Copyright© 2009 Polaris Sales Inc.
All material in this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design
and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this
publication. 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 previously manufactured vehicles. Any reprinting, reuse or redistribution of the material in this document is
expressly prohibited.
Features of VICTORY Motorcycles are covered by U.S. Patents: 6,976,691; 6,407,663; D489670; D482311; D482304; D481980; D481973;
D474142. Refer also to the patent label on the motorcycle.
POLARIS, POLARIS THE WAY OUT, FREEDOM, VEGAS, VEGAS JACKPOT, VICTORY and VICTORY MOTORCYCLES are regis-
tered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc. DUNLOP is a registered trademark of Dunlop Tire Corporation.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N 9922440
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Instruments, Features and Controls . . . . . . .32
Pre-Ride Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a VICTORY motorcycle, and welcome to our world-wide family of Polaris owners. At
Polaris, we’re passionate about producing an exciting line of utility and recreational products for our customers:
Snowmobiles
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
RANGER utility vehicles
VICTORY motorcycles
For the safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this
owners manual. If your owners manual is misplaced or damaged, please purchase a replacement from your VIC-
TORY dealer. This manual should be considered part of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when
ownership changes.
All references in this manual to RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT or REAR are from the operators perspective when seated in
a normal riding position. If you have questions about the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle after you've
read this manual, please see your VICTORY dealer. To locate the nearest authorized VICTORY dealer, call 1-800-
POLARIS or visit www.polarisindustries.com.
VICTORY motorcycles comply with all federal, state and local safety and emission regulations for the area of
intended sale.
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Safety
About the Owner's Manual
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.
Please read your VICTORY owners manual. This manual contains information essential to safe riding and proper
maintenance of the motorcycle. Anyone who rides the motorcycle (operators and passengers) must read the owner's
manual before riding.
Read and understand the information found in the safety section, and bring the manual with you when you ride. Fol-
lowing the safety precautions and procedures will add to your riding enjoyment and ensure a safe ride.
Understand and follow all inspection and maintenance procedures outlined in this manual. Following these proce-
dures will ensure that your motorcycle remains in safe operating condition at all times.
WARNING
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Safety
Safety Terms and Signal Words
The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. 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 personal injury hazard.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
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 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 information in this safety section before oper-
ating the motorcycle.
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 web site at
www.msf-usa.org.
Read and understand all information in this owner'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 assis-
tance with technical services specified in the manual or required by mechanical circumstances, see the VICTORY
Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
WARNING
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Safety
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 page 14.
Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (see the specifications section beginning on page 150 or the certifica-
tion label on the steering head). Riding off-road, riding with more than one passenger, or carrying weight exceed-
ing the maximum weight rating can make handling difficult, which could cause loss of control.
Some VICTORY motorcycles are equipped with saddlebags, a windshield, and 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. See page 45. Failure to do so may result in damage to the motor-
cycle or an accident.
Follow all break-in procedures during the first 500 miles (800 km) of operation. See page 59. Failure to do so can
result in serious engine damage.
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 owners manual before riding.
Do not ride when you're fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or
any other drugs.
If your motorcycle operates abnormally, correct the problem immediately. See the VICTORY Service Manual or
your authorized VICTORY dealer. Continued operation could aggravate the initial problem, increase the cost of
repairs and threaten your safety.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Ride defensively, as if you are invisible to other motorists, even in broad daylight. A motorist's failure to see or rec-
ognize a motorcycle is the leading cause of automobile/motorcycle accidents. Ride where you're clearly visible to
other motorists, and observe their behavior carefully.
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 footrests.
Do not move or operate the motorcycle with the steering locked (with accessory lock), 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.
Reduce speed when:
- the road has potholes or is otherwise rough or uneven.
- 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 sur-
faces.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Reduce speed when:
- 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.
To maximize braking effectiveness, use the front and rear brakes together. Improper braking may cause loss of con-
trol or may not slow the vehicle in time to avoid a collision. Be aware of the following important 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 slip-
pery 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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Safety
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 angle or braking in a curve can cause loss of con-
trol.
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, which could cause loss of control.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
Carrying a Passenger
Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with passenger seat and passenger 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 the seat strap with both hands and to keep both feet on the passenger foot-
rests. 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.
If necessary, adjust the rear shock preload. See page 90. Improper preload adjustment can make your motorcycle
hard to handle and can cause loss of control.
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 addi-
tional weight of the passenger. Failure to do so can cause loss of control.
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Safety
Safe Riding Practices
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 helmets in the USA and Can-
ada 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.
All riders should wear bright or light-colored and/or reflective clothing to improve visibility 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 abrasions, lacerations or burns
should the motorcycle fall. Wear boots with low heels, as high heels can catch on pedals or footrests. The combina-
tion of boots and pants should completely cover legs, ankles and feet, protecting skin from engine and exhaust sys-
tem 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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Safety
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
WARNING! Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your motorcycle can reduce stability and handling and could cause loss
of control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of your motorcycle.
The maximum load capacity of your motorcycle is the maximum weight you may add to your motorcycle without
exceeding the GVWR. This capacity is determined by calculating the difference between your motorcycle’s GVWR
and wet weight.
Refer to the specification section of this manual or the Manufacturing Information/VIN label on the motorcycle frame
for model-specific information. Refer to the “Safety and Information Labels” section in this manual for location on
the motorcycle.
When determining the weight you will be adding to your motorcycle, and to ensure you do not exceed the maximum
load capacity, include the following:
operator body weight
passenger body weight
weight of all riders’ apparel and items in or on apparel
weight of any accessories and their contents
weight of any additional cargo on the motorcycle
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Safety
Carrying Cargo
Use the following guidelines when attaching cargo or accessories to the motorcycle. Where applicable, these guide-
lines also refer to the contents of any accessories.
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 han-
dling and result in loss of control.
Distribute weight evenly on both sides of the motorcycle. Maintain even weight distribution by checking accesso-
ries 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 result in loss of control.
Do not attach large or heavy cargo such as sleeping bags, duffel bags or tents to the handlebars, 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 can 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 instructions 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 highway bar except highway footrests.
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Safety
Carrying Cargo
Saddlebags
When operating a motorcycle with original equipment or accessory saddlebags:
Never ride at speeds exceeding 80 mph (120 km/h). 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 maximum cargo capacity of the saddlebags.
Do not exceed the GVWR for your motorcycle.
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