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Victory · Overhead-cam four-stroke twin, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, belt drive

Kingpin (1639 cc)

Library entry covers 2004-2012

39 factory 22 guideline

Published source

Victory 2005 Vegas / Kingpin Owner's Manual (Part No. 9919441), Periodic Maintenance Interval Table pp.83-85

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2005 Vegas / Kingpin (columns 500 mi then every 2,500 mi to 50,000 mi).

61 items for a 2012 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Toothed belt
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2012 Victory Kingpin (1639 cc)

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 4,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil. Factory: R at 500 mi (800 km) then every 2,500 mi (4,000 km), or annually.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil Filter. Factory: R at 500 mi then every 2,500 mi (4,000 km), or annually.

Every 4,000 km

9 items

Exhaust System

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800) and every 2,500 (4,000) column to 50,000 (80,000)
Road Test

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: P at 500 (800) and every 2,500 (4,000) column to 50,000 (80,000)
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air Filter. Factory: Inspect at 500/2,500 mi and odd 2,500-mile columns between replacements.
Fuel System

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800) and every 2,500 (4,000) column to 50,000 (80,000)
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt. Factory: Inspect every column, 500 to 50,000 mi.
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering Bearings. Factory: Inspect every column.
Brake Fluid** - I

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Printed per the re-read doubt: Brake Fluid** (I every 2,500 with R at 30,000); the existing entry holds the R operation. Taken as inspect every 2,500 mi (4,000 km column). (From the re-read doubt notes: Victory Kingpin (1639 cc), printed line or second operation stated in the DOUBT line.)
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Pads. Factory: Inspect every column.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires. Factory: Inspect every column.

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 8,000 km

11 items

Crankcase Ventilation System

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), then every 5,000 (8,000) to 50,000 (80,000)
Fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), then every 5,000 (8,000) to 50,000 (80,000)
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plugs. Factory: Inspect at 500 mi then every 5,000 mi.
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air Filter. Factory: R at every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) column.
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery. Factory: Inspect at 500 mi then every 5,000 mi.
Front Fork Oil** - I

Front end

Factory

Factory: Printed per the re-read doubt: Front Fork Oil** (I every 5,000 with R at 15,000/30,000/45,000); the existing entry holds the R operation. Taken as inspect every 5,000 mi (8,000 km column). (From the re-read doubt notes: Victory Kingpin (1639 cc), printed line or second operation stated in the DOUBT line.)
Front Forks/Front Axle

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), then every 5,000 (8,000) to 50,000 (80,000)
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swing Arm and Rear Axle. Factory: Inspect at 500 mi then every 5,000 mi.
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel Spokes. Factory: Inspect at 500 mi then every 5,000 mi.
Rear Wheel Alignment

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), then every 5,000 (8,000) to 50,000 (80,000)
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Only)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), then every 5,000 (8,000) to 50,000 (80,000)

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

3 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km

8 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Compression. Factory: Inspect at 500 mi then every 10,000 mi.
Headlamp

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), 10,000 (16,000), 20,000 (32,000), 30,000 (48,000), 40,000 (64,000), 50,000 (80,000)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle. Factory: L every 10,000 mi; inspect other 2,500-mile columns.
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Gear Shift Pedal / Rear Brake Pedal. Factory: L every 10,000 mi; inspect 500 mi and 5,000-mile columns.
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand. Factory: L every 10,000 mi; inspect 500 mi and 5,000-mile columns.
Fast Idle Lever (inspect)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 500 (800), 5000 (8,000), 15,000 (24,000), 25,000 (40,000), 35,000 (56,000), 45,000 (72,000)
Fast Idle Lever (lubricate)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: L at 10,000 (16,000), 20,000 (32,000), 30,000 (48,000), 40,000 (64,000), 50,000 (80,000)
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control Cables / Clutch Lever / Front Brake Lever. Factory: L every 10,000 mi; inspect 500 mi and 5,000-mile columns.

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front Fork Oil. Factory: R at 15,000/30,000/45,000 mi, or every 2 years.

Every 24,000 km

3 items

Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Sprocket/Nut. Factory: Inspect at 15,000/30,000/45,000 mi columns.
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering Bearings. Factory: L (lubricate) at 15,000/30,000/45,000 mi columns.
Rear Shock Absorber (inspect)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: I at 15,000 (24,000), 30,000 (48,000), 45,000 (72,000)

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 40,000 km

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel Filter. Factory: R at 25,000 and 50,000 mi columns.

Every 48,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Fluid. Factory: R at 30,000 mi column, or every 2 years; inspect every column.

Every 48,000 km

2 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plugs. Factory: R at 30,000 mi column; inspect every 5,000 mi.
Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt. Factory: R marked at the 30,000 mi (48,000 km) column.

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 80,000 km

1 item

Rear Shock Absorber (replace/rebuild)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: R at 50,000 (80,000)

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.