The Risks Of Buying A Victory Motorcycle In 2021
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- 💭 If you want a Victory Motorcycle now, you have to REALLY want one and possibly pay a premium for any of the few that are still for sale. Polaris promised support for parts up to 10 years for the Victory Brand so there's still an opportunity to fix broken components. With the opportunity to fix broken parts, there's still a risk of owning a Victory. The motorcycles are fantastic, though but what is it like owning a motorcycle that you'd possibly have trouble finding parts for or one that's no longer being produced?
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Make sure your a member of victory owners group! I have found great resources and advice on older/current bikes if all brands from heart dedicated owners!!
Bought a 2015 victory Vegas 8ball that only has 2300 miles on it. How do I become part of the victory owners group?
But yet he doesn't say how to join.
Fb has a victory owners group! With all of my bikes I have gotten tons of helpful info from other owners! Ride safe, sorry I don't have more info, I just love to keep classic bikes alive!
Two years ago I traded my 2014 Havasu Red Victory XC in for a 2020 Harley Road Glide. At first I was disappointed after the trade mainly because of the Victory’s better suspension, the deeper exhaust note, and the ability for me and wife to ride in comfort without any modifications. Im 6’5, shes 5’9. After the past couple summers I very much appreciate my Road Glide over the Victory for many more reasons. Do I have some regrets? Definitely. I never should have traded it. I would love to have both. I just didn’t know it at the time. The Victory is a special machine. If you have one, keep it. Even if you want a newer style motorcycle, make room and keep your Victory.
You ain't riding if you ain't gliding. No to be honest I've never rode a Victory but I don't see how a person could want anything more than a Harley Davidson electra, Street or Road Glide
@@onementality9781 i do agree with you Tennessee but as a Harley owner myself for many years, i absolutely loved the way my Vicky handled as well, very ,very well made bike, and now they are doing just as much success if not more on the Indians
@@onementality9781 you would have to ride one to know the difference and feeling. Like the Cadillac of motorcycles.
Having owned nearly every brand of motorcycle over the past three decades I put my 2008 Victory Vision in the number one spot. It is a superb motorcycle. Only complaint, no ABS.
@@jefffaudree4141 i heard that about the Vision. I’ve never ridden one but I heard that the ride real nice.
Every time I start to get worried about parts for my Victory Judge, I drive it down the road and my worries melt away! I'll ride my Victory until it won't go anymore. While the paint and fairings may be problematic after 2027, things like the kickstand, handlebars, clutch, starter, ect. Don't absolutely need to be victory parts. Other aftermarket parts will fit just fine.
Thanks for beating the Victory drum guys. As an XCT and Vision owner, These are the best bikes I've ever been on. It's unfortunate that many riders were so caught up in a lifestyle of certain bikes, that they refused to ride one of these and witness first hand they are superior bikes. Many miles with smiles I wish to you guys...
Yeah it’s unfortunate so many people are close minded and don’t give Victory a shot. They’re amazing bikes. But at least it leaves more Vixtories for us to own and ride🤷🏻♂️
Absolutely Tragic nobody has truly filled the Gap Victory Left.
Indian may be Polaris' new poster-child, but their bikes styling just ain't ever had that feeling that Victory's gave you.
For the money, hardly anything can make as big a statement as a Victory
I've owned a 2010 victory cross country, Harley streetglide & roadking and a Indian chieftain. Victory is the more comfortable than everything I've ever ridden!💯 I have sat on a honda goldwing and felt like they were made for very short people. Im 5'11 and out of the box without doing any mods to it.......Victory is the best v-twin motorcycle of all 💯💯💯💯💯
Really, is that what you got out of riding a Victory? All I'm gonna say is that Harley is still standing.
Victory is easily the worst lol
I owned a Harley worked on it mo than i rode it . I sold it now i have 2 victorys they out handle Harley and off the the floor stock victory stock Harley. The victory motorcycle wins.
@@lavery0365 As an owner of a Victory, I love Harley’s. They are so easy to pass due to their lack of power and poor reliability.
My 2008 Vision is stock and I’m 5’8” and it’s very comfortable and I have a buddy who road it and he’s about 6’2” and he also felt very comfortable on it.
That’s the most beautiful bagger ever !!! 🙏🙌 Love the Victory bikes !
I've got a 2003 Vegas that I bought new. It's been EXTREMELY reliable and the performance is satisfying. I've also got a 2010 ANSS Vision. It has 40,000 miles on it and rides like new. Nothing feels like a. Victory nor looks like one. I'm keeping them forever!
I purchased a 2013 victory XC a year ago this month. I love the ride,the storage capacity and the overall look.
Great video. Beautiful Magnum. I started out with a 06 Vegas and fell in love with Victory motorcycles. Moved on to 07 Jackpot (one of my bucket list bikes I'm never parting with), 16 Vegas and then 16 Magnum, (other bucket list bike). They are hands down the best motorcycles I have owned or rode. In a sea of bikes the Victory always stands out. No mistaking a Victory for another bike, Always gets compliments. I would recommend riding one if your on the fence about purchasing, especially if your 6 foot or taller, leg room is unmatched. And the parts availability issue, I've had no problems so far, time will tell I guess. The only things I've had to replace is general wear stuff, (tires, brakes, oil and filter). Absolutely no regrets .
Thanks for having this conversation, it is appreciated.
Great job on this video.
One of the most professional out here on TH-cam.
Very good discussion regarding buying a Victory motorcycle today verses buying new when them came out is a smart conversation to have.
I am a former Victory owner and loved it.
Great job, keep up the good work.
Like Brandon I have a 2017 M109R. When I decided I wanted a bagger I chose a 2016 Magnum X1 stealth edition for the same reason I lived the 109. Both are extremely spacious for big tall guys. The closest spacious bike to the Magnum would be the Chieftain. Harleys are smaller and more than you would think. And when you consider the value you get for what you can pick one up for it's a no-brainer. It meets or beats the performance of Harley ride with. Some people have got enough money in their Harley it'll outrun my Magnum but for what you have to put into it and the reduced reliability I'll stick with what I got. As far as the Indians go I love the Challenger's power plant but it like the Harley is smaller and I prefer the super low seats and the way it feels to sit on the Magnum period the chieftain is the bike I would most consider but I don't like the power plant in that one. It doesn't rev. It's all low end to work. I prefer a higher revving motor.
Great vid got my Vic Cross tour 2012 great bike I live up in the shetlands Isles 80 miles from Norway 200 miles from Scotland merry Christmas regards pat
Best Buy out there IMHO. In all transparency I don’t own a Victory, however I have spent months researching Victories for a riding buddy who was convinced he needed a Cross Country Tour. The more I researched and learned, the more I became impressed. Great bikes and available for ridiculously low prices
I have a 2014 XCT with over 100,000 miles on it. I haven't had any issues with it. Everything is still original except the rear header. Love this bike
I have 60k on mine. Wow! What encouragement. Thanks.
I've always loved the styling of Victory. Had my eye on them for years. When I was finally able to buy a bike, I could not find anything in my area. Not available to travel, I was S.O.L., sadly. They still have bettet styling than a lot of bike on the market today. That orange especially is KILLER!!
Love my 2010 Hammer!😁👌
We should take signatures to try to get Polaris to extend the manufacturing time of parts that they know were wrong that We love our Victory
Looking to get one soon but I would be in agreement and participate in that.
I love my 2014 Cross Country. I bought it at the end of 2020 with 3k miles for $5,000. Seller needed money because of the pandemic. Victory bikes can be had for next to nothing, they're reliable, good looking and unique. Check out the Facebook forums and you should have no trouble buying parts.
I owned a 99 and a 03, when it comes to reliability it's good to remember Polaris over engineers everything. My 99 had about 100,000 miles on it before I let it go.
I went back and forth between the cross country and a Street glide. Back in 2014. Once I started shopping around, every bike I passed on the road was a street glide. Decided to go with the XC. Couldn’t be happier. Did a big wheel kit 26inch, lowered, and exhaust right off the show room floor. Haven’t had the slightest problem out of it. 15k miles so far. I rode the brand new XC at a dealership then less than 30 minutes later rode a brand new street glide at a dealership. I’ve done pegs, offering grips, bag fillers, upgraded speakers and added an amp. LED headlight and a couple of things. No comparison in comfort. The floor boards are massive on the XC. Your legs are stretched out in front of you. I felt cramped on the street glide. Like the bars and instrument cluster was right in my face. Same with my knees, felt like they were in my chest. My knees were bent at a 90 angle. Almost every time I ride I get compliments on it. Even if there’s a few Harley’s riding with me. People look right passed the Harley’s and start asking questions about mine. Never fails. Love that windshield and color btw. Don’t plan on selling my any time soon.
I loved my Victory XC Tour, one of the best bikes I ever owned. But after the shut down by Polaris the parts availability quickly diminished. As required by consumer law there must be a 10 year parts availability. The problem is Polaris goes by their part sales as an indicator of projected sales. Starters as an example are rarely going out on bikes less than 10 years old and that drives a low projected number of required spares. Saavy parts stores realized this and would hoard available parts, all of them. I had a starter go out during my ownership of my Victory, when I bought a new starter (pre Polaris shutdown) it was $80 dollars. I just got an email from a Victory parts store that advertises they have 5 new starters for $455.00 a piece. BS Polaris, which is why I will never go Indian!
Just bought me a 2011 Cross Roads and I gotta say I haven’t been happier with a motorcycle. I remember my uncle had a Cross Country when I was a kid, and it was burnt orange with black accents. First time I saw him take off down the street, all I could think at that moment was “I want a bike like that”
Not very many childhood aspirations become reality, they eventually fade out to logic and reason alongside time and money. But I’m really happy I was able to achieve this one!
Ride safe guys! And thank you for the awesome review!
That’s an awesome story, D! Enjoy it!
At one time I had a 2013 Highball and when I retired from the Navy I bought a 2013 Hard Ball. After Polaris announced what their intentions is, I traded my High Ball for a Harley CVO (Big Mistake #1). Then a friend offered me good money for my Hard Ball and since I was riding it less, I sold it (Big Mistake #2). Moving forward, I own a Road Glide which I love, but back in June, a guy here in San Diego put his Hard Ball up for sale, within the next day, its sitting in my yard, I had to have it. My only complaint is that I cannot find better exhaust, one day I will. Beautiful Vic there btw!
Heck of a story. Awesome that you got another.
TBR. Two Brothers Racing. That’s your exhaust !
@@andrewdods2236 I contacted two brothers about two weeks ago and they said they don’t make Victory exhaust anymore, well for the steel frame Victory’s they said. I am looking for exhaust for my Highball and all the ones I like and want have dropped the Victory lines. I really want the Bassani Road Rage 2 into 1 but stopped making them. Rogue Pipe Works makes exhaust for Victory’s still. I have an RC Components exhaust on my Magnum and love it. I have a buddy that has D&D exhaust and it’s pretty killer also. Sucks Drew Miller stopped doing the Victory exhaust as his were the best sounding exhaust you could buy and he had the best prices.
eBay had a bunch of Bassani Pro Street exhausts systems for Victory Bikes.
I have a 2011 Cross Country that I bought new. I has 65K on it today. Other than routine maintenance items, the only "repair" was a seal on the shifter shaft. I wish I could buy a brand new one when this on hits 100K. Then I would have two terrific Victories.
I rencently bought a Magum, less than two months ago. It was the bike of my dreams since I saw it many years ago. There are only a few units in Spain (even when Indian is a quite succesful brand). I just love it, everyone in the street looks a it with a "WOW". I paid 14000€ (almost 16k $) but it was perfect and only had 12000 km (less than 7500 miles). I still think was a good deal and I expect to ride it for maaaaany years.
Now my problem is finding accesories, it's almost imposible in Europe. Thanks God we have Ebay 😆. I spoke with the Indian distributor and "mechanic" pieces are easy to find.
So if any of you sell accesories, please contact me! See you in the road!
Im from England. I have two Vic's myself. One is a Year 2000 V92SC and the other is a 2014 Judge - Both bikes are brilliant to ride. I have just returned home from a Bank Holiday Weekend Victory Gathering in Yorkshire. There were 25 Victories there, that's a lot! in one place. 4 had ridden over to England from Germany. Vic's in all shapes and sizes and colours. You talk to any Victory owner and they all say how much they love their bikes and none of us really worry about getting parts. They are pretty solid Bullet Proof bikes mostly. Give them regular oil and filter changes and away you go. In my opinion they dropped a BIG Clanger when they stopped making the Victory Motorcycles. And you know, I love the looks I get when I roll up on one of my Vic's at a Bikers Cafe and they all stare at me... It's good to be different.
Funny I was one of those guys that didn't look twice at a Victory. I have/had numerous bikes, not just Harley lots of Japanese. Sport bikes, sport tours, dirt and ADV. I came across a 2012 Cross Country Tour last year in pearl white that had only 7200KMS on it, original owner. My buddy convinced me to just try it. the deal was right so I picked it up. I got it on July 2. I put another 10,000kms on it more than any of my other units. I don't know what it is however it has satisfied something in my riding that I never knew I was missing. I love it and enjoy putting miles on it every time I can take it out. Why Victory did not succeed or sell a ton is beyond me. If all the people that bought new could not convey how great this bike was to their peers or at least try one I can't comprehend. I know I missed the boat and will be keeping this unit forsure.
I have a Magnum...love it never had a issue. Im keeping it even though im planning on getting a Challenger soon.. it was my first bagger and it served me well... trips from NC to Florida.. NC to NYC... never shuddered.
Ohh PS.. before u get a new kick stand try a aftermarket puck... it raises the bike up 1 to 3 inches...💪🏾
I'll pass that recommendation along!
This guy knows what he's talking about I almost got a Victory bcuz of him & my other brothers but just didn't want 2 go through the part situation but wished I would have but the Indian is my goal now
I miss my Victory Hammer. Loved that bike, never had an issue with it.
Why did you get rid of it?
Serious question, not trolling you
Sold my harley to get my vegas
I own 5 of them. Bought 4 of them after the shutdown when people were practically giving them away.
Nor worried at all. I've collected some spare parts.
I live in Harleys hometown. Everybody has one. It's great being the wolf and not the sheep.
Are you selling a magnum x1?
@@kilroyii2476 nope, don't have one.
A fair and balanced review - nice work. Important reminder, Victory transferred resources to Indian to improve profitability and add longevity. Once upon a time Harley was in a similar position and sought cover from AMF bowling….that partnership didn’t work and Harley divested the relationship. The Indian product has improved markedly in recent years and those turned off by the Victory shutdown (4 years ago) are in small numbers. We all get over our frustrations with both motor company’s….the minute we see their New model years line-up. Again, another great review Brandon.
I remember that well i bought a set of AMF weight's back in the day ! lol
I've always wanted a victory since I first saw a cross country. 3 weeks ago found a 2013 zach ness sig. Edition. Traded my 2003 vtx1800 in and took her home. Absolutely love this bike will never let it go. Your bike is awesome looking!
Hey guys. I own a 2013 Victory X country with 60,500 miles and she is still running strong. I changed both sprockets only because I wanted to. I will ride this bike until the wheels fall off. This bike is very easy to maintain. Thanks for the video. Ride on Vic owners
Great conversation topic here, I was looking at a victory vegas great looking bike but I'm hesitant to buy one due to parts availability in the future. I hate they stopped making bikes because they were nice looking bikes
I started out with my 2013 Victoy Highball and after a few long road trips decided I needed to add a bagger to the garage so of course I went out and bought a 2016 Victory Magnum. Like everyone says of you are over 6’ tall you will never find a more comfortable bike with all the leg room you could want. Power performance and reliability are unmatched. I am sure Polaris will sell all the rights, tooling and such to a private company that will be willing to continue parts for the Victory bikes. If now we will ride them until the wheels fall off. I still have my Highball, I was going to sell it to fund the Magnum purchase but the steel frame bikes are a totally different ride and too much fun to ride so it’s till in my garage. I just rode the new 2022 lineup of Indian bikes and I have to say the Challenger will be the next in my garage. The Pursuit is an equally amazing bike and the comfort is unreal. Now, if you want a new bike that is closest to the Victory Cross bikes then the Indian Chieftain is the closest ride I have found to the Cross Country/Magnum bikes. Tell your buddy not to waste money on another Victory kickstand check out the link included on the aftermarket guy that makes an upgraded kickstand for cross bikes. They never upgraded the design of those kickstands for the cross bikes and they just can’t handle the weight. I don’t know how many I have seen bent, frame split or just worn out ones. Oh and I have a buddy that had a magnum and he put 113k miles on it and never a single issue im other than the 40 amp breaker. Great video and a chance finding your content but will become a new subscriber for sure! Top quality production. If you are ever up in Western North Carolina hit me up and we will ride some amazing roads and the Dragon.
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I was looking into Victory when I got my endorsement. I own a ‘99 Yamaha Virago 1100. I can find every part I have ever needed for repairs and upgrades. I am sure owners will find parts for many years after support ends.
Victory remains high on my list to replace my current motorcycle with. The styling and color are simply unmatched.
I haven't owned one, but always tested em in Daytona during bike week or Biketoberfest. Best bike I've ridden as far as handling ,comfort and power goes. I am still looking for the right deal on one.
I think everything you said is 100% bang on accurate. I will add, here in Australia Indian is doing well. However, recently they closed all dealers, and now they are trading through a popular Moto accessory supermarket. I don’t think this does the brand any favours. Actual dealers would have closed their doors likely due to just not enough sales to keep the doors open. Which is sad. But it also makes me think, in smaller markets, it’s very challenging considering a bike brand when it technically has no representation here anymore.
Bring it back!
I own a 2010 Victory Cross Country AND a 2012 Victory Crossroads. Love them both! They are stock with the exception of some mirrors on my Cross Country. Unbelievable motorcycles!
That's what the parts costed brand new, thier still brand new. I just bout a 2014 matte grey cross country with 10,000 miles for 12,000$
It’s still shocking. Lol.
@@BrandonBicasso price HD parts
Just bought a 2013 Highball for 7,000$ with only 8k miles.. first bike, couldn’t beat the price. Was exactly what I was looking for, your gonna pay more for any OEM part, no matter what company your talking about.
Still riding my 2015 Victory Cross Country Tour. It is my third Victory since leaving Harley in 2005. I love it and have a hard time justifying 30k on Harley or Indian but I have been doing a lot of demo rides as this is the longest I have ever kept a motorcycle.
To this day if I found a magnum in good condition with low miles I would be reaching for my checkbook. I love these bikes. The only thing stopping me from buying a new Indian is remembering how Polaris screwed over us Victory owners. I still miss my 2015 Cross Country Tour.
I own two Victory’s. I love them. Parts are not an issue. Tons of websites offer parts.
Beautiful bike dude! I love Victory. My buddy and I ride ADV bikes. We pull up to a biker bar in Wisconsin and there are 75 Harleys and 1 Victory. The Victory was no doubt the best looking bike in the lot.
I have a 2015 magnum x1 and I've been looking for that windsheild and slip on black oval pipes and can't find them anywhere can u point me in the right direction...I live in Toronto, Canada...plz and thank u
When Victory went out and Indian came in, they took a great engine and engineered backwards to a more HD motor with less of all the good stuff!
Great video. I had a Street glide and ended up selling it. It was nice but it seemed like everyone had one and it was way overpriced. The Victory Magnum is the best looking bagger out there in my opinion. Too bad they stopped making them. Love the color.
One of the main reasons I went with the Cross country. When I was shopping around, it seemed like EVERY bike I passed on the road was a street glide.
I have a 2013 black flamend Cross-country with 67000 miles and it is still immaculate.It's the best bike I have ever owned and I will take the bike to the grave
Loved my old Vic. Wish Polaris would have kept them. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat.
I love to see some color. In these days where everything is black on black, seeing contrast something to differentiate a bike from the crowd makes me happy.
Man I spoke spoke with a bigwig of Polaris at a victory rally in Georgia some years back. I told him they would reintroduce victory motorcycle in a few years because people love the performance, reliability and over everyt, the distinct victory lines. He said they would not, but they would build an Indian with similar lines... lmao. They instead introduced an harley Davidson look alike with the challenger. Still laughing my ass off. Enough said !!!
BTW, I own two 09 Victory Vision Ness Editions and they get all the attention as my guys with the 50k custom HDs. My bikes also rarely see shop time and they are both in the 30/40k mile range. Oh yeah, I am a ground Pounder (year round rider w rain and heated gear). Lastly, I purchased both my bikes after Polaris discontinued the victory line and haven't regretted it yet.
I'm about to get my first Victory. 😂 Found a 2014 XC Tour with 12.5k miles. At first I was hesitant about the part situation, until I went to Reddit.
Man…I’d love to I love to have one and it is the reason why I’m watching this video although I own a Goldwing. I looked at before I bought my goal wing because they were so sweet, but I only had money to spend on a motorcycle one time and the motorcycle had to have an excellent maintenance, which does the Goldwing does, but I’m still drawn to the Victory motorcycle. But this was a very informative video. Thank you.
I bought a brand new Victory Vegas 8-ball in 2013. Sold it 1 month before polaris pulled the plug.. i was looking into getting a Vic Magnum, great looking bike.
In my opinion, Polaris screwed up when they ditched Victory for indian.
Haven’t seen one indian that looks as good as a vic as of yet.
Love my 2000 VICTORY v92sc but hard to find parts. I want newer victory with 106
I own a 2013 XCountry Tour and the 2016 Vegas. My X has 50,0000 Kmh. Maintaining it is great. I'm not worried about parts. The Vegas has 4000 Kmh. I've been riding for over 40 years. There's nothing like a Victory motorcycle. Don't hesitate. "No Rice, No Pork, Just all Beef! Victory Motorcycles
Bought a Gunner in 2017. And just traded it in June of 2022 for a cross country. NO REGRETS! Long live Victory! Ttwfo!!!
I own 4 victory’s and ride all of them all very reliable, Vegas, boardwalk,jackpot,cross country love them
The Company DID NOT SHUT DOWN! Polaris just discontinued the Victory to focus on INDIAN! They still make Victory parts.
Own a 2011 Cross Roads. Love the motorcycle bought it used in 2013 with 18,000 miles.73,000 now. Many sets of tires, and oil changes. Good bike.
I have 2009 victory jackpot love it!!! Will never sell it for anything!
another Bicasso gem about great bikes of days gone by !
Brandon; great video. I am a cult Victory rider that hates Polaris for shutting down Victory! Love your channel.
That’s awesome! Ride it till the wheels fall off.
Those prices are f’n ridiculous.. $600 for an inner fairing, $800 for a lid? People bash Harley for ridiculous prices.. lol
Own a 09 Victory Vision, still a Show Stopper, and rides like a Rolls. Love my Victory.
Yo I have a 2017 magnum X1 in pearl I love everything about the bike .I like it so much that since I bought my victory I don't even enjoy riding my Harley.Thats why I have 40,000 miles on the victory and 5000 on the 2013 Harley lol
On my 4th cross country....(3 tours/1 base).......comfort and handling (for a bike that sometimes weighs over 1200 pounds with me on it.....under 1100 now....) is a top reason for me....from there we go into the performance (cams & intake & exhaust dyno tuned with a maximus programmer) it works for me....
Great video! I got a 2016 Hammer S and i love it.. don't regret purchasing it despite the possibility of a lack of parts someday. This past Daytona Biketoberfest (i wasn't racing at the track for a change) and this bike had a never-ending parade of admirers despite being surrounded by bikes costing 3, 4, or even 5 times as much!
I bought my '12 Hardball 3 years ago from my local Indian dealer after spending a couple years on a Kawi Vulcan. Both my wife and I are in love with the thing, and I truly don't know of anything that can replace it, other than another Victory. We just got back from a vacation where I rented a street glide for a few days, and having the fairing with Nav and tunes was nice, but other than that, there is no comparison. I couldn't wait to get home and take my bike for a spin. Whether it's just me, or we're two up, the power, ride and handling is so much better. I'm not worried about the parts, they're easy to work on when it needs it, but really it's just gas, oil, tires and ride it!
'09 Vision owner for 7 years, 138k and climbing. Radio suqs, but super comfy and powerful.
I've had my 2013 Victory Cross Roads Classic LE since 2019 and it had 7,500 miles on it. it hasn't left me stranded yet but it has the loudest most obnoxious noises I've ever heard in a bike. I called Polaris and confirmed that my bike was built the day before a holiday.. I love the bike and I get complements on it every day I'm riding I just hope I will last until I can replace it.
I have 2017 Cross Country Tour I bought in 2020. The bike is bullet proof...
I have a 2016 Magnum Stealth with 27,000 miles on it...garage kept. Beautiful bike. Finding parts to customize the bike is becoming an issue. Arlen Ness doesn't even have Victory on it's site anymore. I've decided to trade it on a 2022 Street Glide ST..yes crossing over to Harley. I've avoided Harleys for years but I'm going to do it
Just bought an 02 V92c with 32k on it for $2500. I love it. The sound, the ride height, seat comfort, etc.
I've been kinda obsessed with Victory for a coupla years now... I ride an '04 Roadstar Warrior, and would like a bike designed for longer (and more comfortable) rides. Victory is the one I keep thinking about... One day soon perhaps there will be a Vision in the garage keeping my warrior company!
In 12/23 I found a one owner Victory, 7,499mi... it's a 2013 CCT, and I have never been so satisfied with a motorcycle in my life!
Good things truly do happen to those who wait...
Remember folks, it was Victory before it became Indian 👋😎👍
I bought a 2014 cross roads 8ball. ive had it for 4 years now. Two Sturgis trips. Such a comfortable ride. I hope Polaris will bring it back.
Buying a 2012 Victory and I have to tell you ... wow.
Wish I could find a Magnum. I’m guessing someone will pick up their parts line. Some aftermarket company. Victory were the best.
Say what you want but if HD went out of business tomorrow
S&S and JP cycles will made hd parts for another 100 years.
Polaris basically sacrificed Victory for the Indian nameplate, which is all Indian is, a nameplate. Something they could have also thrown on Vic and continued making Magnums and Visions.
I DX’d a Vegas in 2018 for a BMW K1600B and never looked back
(Except to see people on vtwins I’ve passed)
I have 60000 miles on my 2014 cross country tour. A friend of mine has 200000 on his cross country. Neither engine has been cracked other than my buddy needing a clutch at around 150000. I met a fellow from Dublin California who was approaching 300000 on his Vision and it was still running strong. He was a former Harley rider and he figured he had saved around $25000 on maintenance costs alone.
Regarding the price of parts, Polaris jacked up the price of parts immediately after shutting Victory down to the point that some cosmetic damage will cause the bike to be a write off. For example, the seal on the shifter went from $2.40 to $20.20. It's not a big deal because Victory used off the shelf parts for almost everything. In addition, a number of aftermarket makers have replacement parts readily available. I know I will be riding my Victory until the wheels fall off of it.
I'm 66, I have been riding 50 yrs (M/C license '72). I bought my first VIc (XC) off a buddy 5 years ago: I own 3 today. I can afford anyt bike I want....I just like these bikes. I have the Anti Freeze green and went down six months ago and drove from L.A. to Denver to buy another exact color but didn't have the heart to get rid of the original so I patched it up (heavily battlescarred) also own an Arlen Ness Vision....these will be the last bikes I ever own...
Thx for this video really made me feel more comfortable .Just purchased a beautiful 2015 cross country..runs n feels amazing..but am having trouble finding a comfortable sissy bar for the wife..
I was mad about the shut especially that I bought mine brand new in 2015. What I wish is that Polaris would add the cross country in their line up. What i mean is like you said you can stretch out on a cross country. I’m 6’2” and this was one of the most deciding factors on me buying a cross country. The new indians are crowded like a harley. They are built for the average man 5’9” ish.
I've had a 07 victory Vegas jackpot for 2 years and all I can say is that I am in love with it... Looking at getting a magnum so the wife can be more comfortable... 10-10 recommend buying one
Performance wise my 07 100ci 5 speed 8ball keeps up with crotch rockets and smokes almost any cruiser, and I absolutely love it, BUT, parts are extremely expensive. A speed sensor Is like $200, the TCM I need can't hardly be found and when you do, there like $450. Personally I would never buy another victory, it would be cheaper fixing a Harley.
My 99 V92C is difficult to find some parts but not impossible. I've considered selling it but it's a numbered bike (695) and it's extremely enjoyable to ride.
I always liked Victories. I was shocked when they stopped production.
When they say that they will still support the bike...they lied...Nobody will manufacture and make parts for a extinct motorcycle...Buy a Yamaha Royal Star or a Goldwing...those companies are staying around...I have a Yamaha that I had problems with two months after the warrantee expired....They still honored the warantee....and apologized to me for my trouble......That is how you keep a customer for life...
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Any victory owners still out there? I still hv mine 2016 cross country 8ball. 15k miles runs great
Best Bike I have ever owned for just cruising. A 2013 Boardwalk and probably only around 1200 built as it just never took off, but one of most retro chrome scooters I ever seen. And lordy she has a big ass... fender and was a replacement for the Kingpin. Which was a long run favorite and popular today. The article is right on about the ride of in, not on...
Recall the end of brands like Mercury, Pontiac, Buell? Plenty of parts around for them. Just might take a week to get the parts you want. Got a new 2009 Buell XB12R for $5k as HD shut down their production. Still riding it. Plan for your needs to avoid downtime.
Victory`s are still really nice bikes. Wanted the Vision but couldn`t afford it at the time. So bought a used 2007 Yamaha Stradoliner 1900cc. And as of 2022 found a 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited. Plan to keep this one for a long time. If I got a Victory worry about finding parts like I`m having with the Stradoliner now since they stopped making that model in 2010. Your friends Victory is sweet really like the color. Hope he keeps it for a long time.
Own a 2015 CCT. Love that bike! I'm from the Midwest and have rode to Cali then to DC with no problems besides a sore butt...lol
Own Harleys but been looking at a Victory, sweet looking motorcycle with a great reputation. Great video, thanks!
I love that orange color, and that your bro has put 50k miles in 4 yrs. I have a '12 Vegas 8 Ball. Under 7k miles. Weather in northern Utah, family, etc, etc. I've ridden 4 different Harley's. I'll never trade! The fillings are staying in my teeth.
Yes sir, I'm on my second Victory. My first was a 2012 Cross Roads bought used in 2016 that took me from Kansas to Seattle n back then 2 weeks later , Kansas to Maryland n New York State. Put on about 35K miles on it til 2021 when I gave the bike to my son because I bought a 2016 Cross Country Tour with only 14k miles on it. Other than filters n oil , tires n brake pads, the CR went thru 2 voltage regulators. Very very reliable even when running long distances at very high speeds.
I owned a 2011 Victory Jackpot. I loved that damn bike. It was the sexiest one they ever produced and that Freedom 106 is one of the best V-twins ever made.
I ride a 2000 V92 Sport/Cruiser with an upgraded engine and tranny from 2005. Even with a 21-year-old bike, every time I walk into the Indian dealership, I walk out either with parts in hand or parts on a two-day order. The hardest issue I have with parts is all of the stupid, cheap, aftermarket mods that a previous owner used. I go OEM every time. When the actual OEM is no longer in existence, they find me an OEM equivalent. Too easy.