Just changed my victory CC oil myself. Without this video I don’t know if I would have done it on my own. Thanks for posting such great “how to” videos. Especially the motorcycle ones!
Excellent video. You've done everything exactly how I would have explained it. At first, I thought that you were putting in way too much oil into your bike until I remembered that your bike engine is bigger than my car engine :) I'm glad you're enjoying making these videos. No matter how many people might grumble about how you do things compared to how they might do things, the point is, if you enjoy it, and if you've helped out even a single person, then it's all worth it. Keep up the excellent work.
Hey Paul, I just purchased a new CCT from the dealer here in Ottawa and I have to say that your videos are fantastic, I'm really learning a lot from all your victory videos. thanks a lot.
Wix filter model # 51356. Use semi synthetic 20w 40 with JASO MA rating. 4.5 quarts. According to the rigorous testing of all top brands, over at Project Farm, Amsoil and Pennzoil ultra platinum are the two best.
As far as checking the oil level, the next time you do a change fill with the required amount. Check the level with the bike on the kick stand and make a mark on the stick where the oil level shows. Now when ever you check the oil you can do it on the side stand, much easier than sitting on the bike and holding it level which is almost impossible. On my 92 Freedom it is about 3/16 inch or so above the tip of the stick.
I always take the oil level when its on the kickstand. I clean it off. Then put it back in and get on and level it SLOWLY. Then put it back on stand SLOWLY. Avoid slushing the oil around. Then I just remember where the oil level is at when its leaned over. Its on just the tip. So i check it every ride in 2 seconds before I start it.
Awesome video, straight to the point and everything explained. It's unfortunate though we as victory owners will soon be like the ole Indian owners we will be driving around museum bikes and have to answer all the time "so how does it feel that victory quite making bikes"?
Yeah, I know this riding season I will have to answer a lot of questions. I guess I will tell them that I am riding a numbered collectors item, now worth twice what I paid for it :)
No I will not. I bought the bike when I retired so I could do the long trips and this bike is perfect for the job. I will ride it till the wheels fall off.
I have had many people ask me for a rear wheel removal video. I was waiting for the riding season to be over before doing it. Well it's about that time now before the garage gets too cold, so it will be within a week or so. Stay tuned.
As always, a great well done video. Have you used synthetic oil such as Amsoil? I had the bike shop put it in my 2014 Victory Cross Country Tour and now my 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour. I go about 10,000-12,000 miles between oil changes. With remaining Victory dealers seeming to have an attitude, I may go back to doing oil changes (used to do them more in my cars than motorcycles), but your video will help with that.
I have always used the Shell synthetic oil in my bikes but am going to start using regular oil to see how it runs. Amsoil is very hard to find in Canada, at least in my area that's why \I use the Shell brand.
Paul, Which Rotella do you think works best in your bike? I've been using T6 in my Vulcan for the past 3 years with great results. Now that I own a cross country, should I stick with the blue or go to the white jug? Brian
Hi Brian, I have been using the blue T6 since I bought my bike because that is what my Triumph used. I have since sold my Triumph so I am going to try the white T4 regular oil next in my Vic to see if there is any difference.
Paul, First off, I have to tell you great job on all the videos. You have shown me many mods I want to do to my 2016 CCT, and thanks to your videos I already know all the steps involved. My question for you is, why don't you just use the Victory oil change kit? I have been changing my own oil for years since I bought my Kingpin new in 2011. I have always used the oil change kits because they are so convenient and they provide everything you need. The only thing I do in addition to using the oil change kit is I use magnets on my oil filter to help trap any ferrous metal that may be circulating.
Great question Brian. I went into the dealer near me in 2014 to buy my bike and they treated me like crap. I walked out and don't ever want to go back there. I went to another city 3.5 hours away and bought my bike there. So buying Victory oil is not as convenient as simply going to an oil store near me and buying something else. Also I like experimenting with various oils. I keep a log book with the types of oil and how it worked for all my vehicles. I also want to try mixing my own just to see what happens.
Paul, thanks for the quick response. I know what you mean about customer service at dealerships, that is why I try to avoid taking my motorcycles (or cars) to them for service unless I absolutely have to. The best price I have found for the Victory kit is $61 on line which is cheaper than the dealerships. Here in the U.S. The shipping is usually free. Even at that price, I am sure you are doing your oil changes for a lower price and I am a big fan of Wix filters.
I also use WIX filters because they are readily available at Benson Auto Parts here in Canada, but the Shell T6 is very expensive so I usually take a bike ride to Ogdensburg NY and buy it there at Wal-Mart, but I am now going to try the Shell T4 that is a better price near me. It's just easier for me.
Pretend you are in Canada like me and go to Amazon.ca and do a search for Victory Oil Change Kit. You will see the prices up to $400 per kit. Not including shipping and taxes.
I was wondering if you have replaced your air filter on your Victory Cross Country yet. I was thinking of replacing mine with a K&N air filter if one exists.
Hi Paul i have a question , I bought an VCC NESS last year and the bike was filled up with 20W50 Semi Synthetic oil , so my question is - is it safe to go back to 20W40 oil ? Or should I just stick with 20W50 Regards
Absolutely, you can put back in 20W40 oil with no problems. Use oil that has a JASO-MA rating listed. This is meant for wet clutches that motorcycles use. Thanks for watching.
Going to do my 1st oil change on my Cross country. I bought a Victory oil kit and it comes wih two brass crush washes and a rubber o ring. I know where the crush washer goes for the drain plug but where do the others go?
The victory oil kit can do a lot of their machines including ATV's and such so they include different washers. You only need the drain bolt crush washer. The rest are not needed.
Hi Francesco, I am not sure of what types of oil you have available in Italy. I would use a good name brand, semi-synthetic oil that has JASO-MA labeled on it. This means it can be used on motorcycles. For me in Canada, I use Shell Rotella brand oil. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Paul, I bought a 2015 Victory CCT while out at Sturgis this year. I traded in my old 2007 Yamaha Royalstar Venture (which was water-cooled) My issue with this bike is heat. This Victory puts out a lot of heat. It comes right up through the seat. I've put foil-backed insulation under the seat and tried saddle heat shields, but I want to know why it gets so hot and fix that problem (I have read that the motor runs very lean due to EPA emission requirements). Did yours get really hot and if so, what did you do about it? Many have suggested a Power Commander 5 fuel controller and a timing gear. I saw your video on installing the timing gear. was that due to the heat problem?
+Rex Swenson Hey Rex, I installed my timing gear to get better low end torque and smooth out the ride. To cool the engine a bit I disconnected my oxygen sensors (see my video about that). I believe (your views may vary) that it made my engine run cooler. I have no scientific proof, it is just how I feel about it. Of course on the other hand, we do have a 106ci air cooled engine that is sitting between our legs... it is going to get hot. I also found that opening the lower air vents only about an inch helps pull away the heat. I don't have any heat shields, I run all day and there are times it can get warm, but nothing that makes me uncomfortable. There is no right or wrong answer here, you are just going to have to experiment a bit. Good luck.
Paul Pomerleau Thanks very much for getting back to me so quickly. I will let you know of the Power Commander-5 (PC-V) helps with the heat issue. Cheers, Rex
Paul, have you noticed any clutch slippage with the Rotella? The guys all over the forums on those infamous oil threads almost universally claim it (the rotella) makes their clutch too slippery... Has this been your experience at all?
I have never had any clutch slippage and I have used T6 since the very first oil change back in 2014. I will be switching over to the T4 version on my next oil change just to try it out.
Be sure and make a video or something about your oil experiences it seems like you've tried many of them and now with the news about Victory's demise, it will be more important to have an oil we can use in the future..
Paul, Victory calls for 20w40 semi synthetic, but I can't find that weight in any shops in Ontario. Do you use the same weight or have you gone to something close?
Yeah it's hard to find those exact numbers. The first number is the winter weight and since I don't ride in the winter temperatures I am not too concerned about it. Currently I use Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic 5W40 oil. The summer weight (40) is the same as what Victory calls for so it works for me. I am actually going to be trying other brands and even mixing my own blends to see how it works.
Paul, can you list exactly what kind of Rotella Oil you used in this video? Do you buy the Rotella Oil from Wal-Mart? Where do you get it from? How does your bike shift with Rotella? Is the tranny loud and clunky... or is it quieter than the Vic Oil? What is the part number of the WIX filter and where do you get it from? I live in Canada, like you... so I'm sure I should be able to find these items. I also wonder if you have any desire to install LED lights mounted off the lower fairing chrome bar? Some of the things I want to do this Winter include some of the things you've done, so keep up the good videos. They are very informative.
+Dean Simpson Hi Dean, In this video I used Shell Rotella T Triple Protection oil and the WIX-51356. I buy the filter from Benson Auto Parts in Ottawa for $9.99. I haven't really found a favorite oil for the Victory yet. My Triumph really likes the Shell Rotella T6 so that is the oil that I use now in both bikes just to keep it simple. I buy the T6 synthetic oil in 1 gallon jugs from Wal-Mart in New York State because it is half the price from here in Canada. I take my bike on a nice sunny day and take the 1 hour ride there, pick up a few jugs and ride back, so I always have some for when I need it. So far the Victory or Shell oils have not quietened the Victory tranny any. I am interested in adding extra lighting to the front, I just don't know what I want yet, so for now the bike is good the way it is.
+Paul Pomerleau , Paul, I figured that Wal-Mart would be the cheapest place to buy Shell Oil. I don't live close to the USA border to be able to get the deals that you can. Anyways, it's still probably cheaper than buying the Victory Oil Change kits. I have two Victory bikes, so doing two oil changes, can add up. The Victory Oil Change kits over here in Edmonton are 75 dollars (CAN) each... so 150 dollars (CAN) for two bikes. OMG. As for the filters, how did you know to cross-reference the WIX brand to a Victory brand of Oil Filter? If I don't have access to WIX, what other brands would work? Do you know of a link that cross-references Oil Filters? Thanks for your help.
+Dean Simpson Go to this website: www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html near the bottom where it says "Spin on oil filters" Victory uses table #5 where you can see the WIX 51356 filter and all the compatible types that go with it. This has been of great use to me with my bikes. Carry this with you at all times so you will know what filter to get depending on where you are.
+Paul Pomerleau ... I just noticed that you are using a longer filter than OEM. It says in that link of yours that the WIX 51356 filter is about 3.25 inches long. How much more Oil do you need to add to make up for it?
+Dean Simpson I have never really measured the amount of oil that I put in to that degree. A longer filter would have more surface area of paper inside so the extra amount of oil would be negligible. I usually pour in 3/4 of a jug, run it for 20 seconds, then let it sit for a couple of minutes, check the level then add the rest. Usually in my bike it takes exactly one jug that I pick up at Wal-Mart in new york, so it is 1 gallon, which is convenient. I have never had to add more oil in it between changes.
@@PaulPomerleau ok thx...was trying to remove plug but Indian dealership tightened it too much, so I rounded either the pattern or wrench...so guess I'll order couple before I do anything else.
There are a few out there, mostly in the States. Being from Canada I have not tried most of them so I can't say how good or bad they are: - www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/ - www.victoryonly.com/ - buywitchdoctors.com/ - twistedthrottle.com/
Here is the link: I originally made it for my Triumph but it is strong enough to work with my 900 pound cruiser. th-cam.com/video/OVn1qmzwluE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. Unrelated question though, how did you make your turn table so it don’t buckle under the weight of the Cct? I made one my self and it works great for my smaller bikes but my cct one move a inch on it. Mine looks just like yours as well
I made it originally for my Triumph. 2" angle iron frame and a 2"x10" plank. You can see the video here: th-cam.com/video/OVn1qmzwluE/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching
The idea is to capture any metal particles flowing in the oil. I know the filter will do this as well but this way you can inspect the magnet during an oil change to see if there is anything in the oil that will warn you of a bigger problem that might happen soon. I have personally never seen any particles on the magnets during oil changes but I guess it is an extra level of protection for piece of mind.
Just changed my victory CC oil myself. Without this video I don’t know if I would have done it on my own. Thanks for posting such great “how to” videos. Especially the motorcycle ones!
Thank you Paul, excellent video!! 👍👍😎
Now you're just showing off with that turn around in the garage Paul ;). Great job again Paul. From SubDude!
Bryan Johns Yeah, I had to throw that in there. I love that spinner. Finally got her out on the road today. Nice to hear from you Bryan. Ride safe.
VERY well done video! Told me everything I needed to know and do. Very simply put, no issues. Just well done. Thank you!
The swivel is 💪!
Great video, man. I'm new to these 106 engines and don't like taking my stuff to the shop for a simple oil change. Thanks.
Great job - give me the confidence to do it myself.
Great video. I used as a guide when I changed the oil in Vision. Thanks for sharing.
Paul pre-loading the filter is a superb idea, saves oil starvation when you start the engine.
Excellent video.
You've done everything exactly how I would have explained it.
At first, I thought that you were putting in way too much oil into your bike until I remembered that your bike engine is bigger than my car engine :)
I'm glad you're enjoying making these videos. No matter how many people might grumble about how you do things compared to how they might do things, the point is, if you enjoy it, and if you've helped out even a single person, then it's all worth it.
Keep up the excellent work.
Awesome video. Thanks for all the information.
Nice video, can't wait to perform my first oil change.....
Hey Paul, I just purchased a new CCT from the dealer here in Ottawa and I have to say that your videos are fantastic, I'm really learning a lot from all your victory videos. thanks a lot.
Mike Tarasco Hey Mike, congrats on the new bike. Glad you like the videos. Ride safe.
Thank you I just got a victory judge and doing the oil/ I love your bike brother
Love your maintenance video's !
Thank you. Ride safe.
Thank you for all of your videos. They are so helpful.
You're welcome. Ride safe.
I will be watching all your videos to learn how to maintain my bike. I will do my first oil change today thanks to you. Your the man! Thanks again!
This is an excellent video. THANKS
Great video! I just found your channel, and I just bought my first Victory 2 days ago (Brand new 2016 XCT). Thanks for all the info!
Congrats on your new ride. Is it black? Black is the fastest color you know :)
No, I'm afraid it's white over silver. I have a thing for blondes!
Thanks very much! Greatly appreciate your videos.
Thanks John. Ride safe.
Thank you that was helpful
Great video, thanks
good video Paul thks
I like having the magnet too. I'll look for anything unusual outside of the normal fine "mud". Good indicator of something that may be going wrong.
Wix filter model # 51356. Use semi synthetic 20w 40 with JASO MA rating. 4.5 quarts. According to the rigorous testing of all top brands, over at Project Farm, Amsoil and Pennzoil ultra platinum are the two best.
Great how to video
Thank you very much!
Thank you sir for the video
Thanks Paul!
"Now how do you think we're gonna do that?" awesome video man
Thanks.
Thank you!
Gracias hermano
Thank you ! Can you show me how to install underglow strips
As far as checking the oil level, the next time you do a change fill with the required amount. Check the level with the bike on the kick stand and make a mark on the stick where the oil level shows. Now when ever you check the oil you can do it on the side stand, much easier than sitting on the bike and holding it level which is almost impossible. On my 92 Freedom it is about 3/16 inch or so above the tip of the stick.
Excellent tip. I show that on my "check oil level" video located here: th-cam.com/video/YsljhXbOrW4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching.
Thanks
Paul you have to do video on thaat spinner ... very cool i need one.
tb12269 I did a video for the spinner. There is a link in this video to it. at the 0:20 mark.
Love your videos, helped me so much when working on my own Cross Country Tour. How did the Rotella oil work out?
Shell Rotella worked out great for me. It is readily available in my area so it is my go-to oil for my bike. Thanks for watching.
Hope your doing good, been awhile !
I always take the oil level when its on the kickstand. I clean it off. Then put it back in and get on and level it SLOWLY. Then put it back on stand SLOWLY. Avoid slushing the oil around. Then I just remember where the oil level is at when its leaned over. Its on just the tip. So i check it every ride in 2 seconds before I start it.
Yup, I show this way and others on my "Check Oil Level" video here: th-cam.com/video/YsljhXbOrW4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
Awesome video, straight to the point and everything explained. It's unfortunate though we as victory owners will soon be like the ole Indian owners we will be driving around museum bikes and have to answer all the time "so how does it feel that victory quite making bikes"?
Yeah, I know this riding season I will have to answer a lot of questions.
I guess I will tell them that I am riding a numbered collectors item, now worth twice what I paid for it :)
Do you have any plans to get rid of your Victory now that the company is out of business?
No I will not. I bought the bike when I retired so I could do the long trips and this bike is perfect for the job. I will ride it till the wheels fall off.
Actually, the "best oil" is clean oil, so basically just do regular oil changes and your engine will love you.
Paul, love all your videos. I have a 2016 CCT. Will you do/have you done a rear wheel removal? I am planning a CT for my next tire.
I have had many people ask me for a rear wheel removal video. I was waiting for the riding season to be over before doing it. Well it's about that time now before the garage gets too cold, so it will be within a week or so. Stay tuned.
I just completed the video on how to remove the rear wheel. Check it out on my channel.
As always, a great well done video. Have you used synthetic oil such as Amsoil? I had the bike shop put it in my 2014 Victory Cross Country Tour and now my 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour. I go about 10,000-12,000 miles between oil changes. With remaining Victory dealers seeming to have an attitude, I may go back to doing oil changes (used to do them more in my cars than motorcycles), but your video will help with that.
I have always used the Shell synthetic oil in my bikes but am going to start using regular oil to see how it runs. Amsoil is very hard to find in Canada, at least in my area that's why \I use the Shell brand.
Any problems at all with clutch slippage?
@michaelroy925 for amsoil, never with 3 different victory cross country tours
Paul,
Which Rotella do you think works best in your bike? I've been using T6 in my Vulcan for the past 3 years with great results. Now that I own a cross country, should I stick with the blue or go to the white jug?
Brian
Hi Brian, I have been using the blue T6 since I bought my bike because that is what my Triumph used. I have since sold my Triumph so I am going to try the white T4 regular oil next in my Vic to see if there is any difference.
Paul, First off, I have to tell you great job on all the videos. You have shown me many mods I want to do to my 2016 CCT, and thanks to your videos I already know all the steps involved.
My question for you is, why don't you just use the Victory oil change kit? I have been changing my own oil for years since I bought my Kingpin new in 2011. I have always used the oil change kits because they are so convenient and they provide everything you need. The only thing I do in addition to using the oil change kit is I use magnets on my oil filter to help trap any ferrous metal that may be circulating.
Great question Brian. I went into the dealer near me in 2014 to buy my bike and they treated me like crap. I walked out and don't ever want to go back there. I went to another city 3.5 hours away and bought my bike there. So buying Victory oil is not as convenient as simply going to an oil store near me and buying something else. Also I like experimenting with various oils. I keep a log book with the types of oil and how it worked for all my vehicles. I also want to try mixing my own just to see what happens.
Paul, thanks for the quick response. I know what you mean about customer service at dealerships, that is why I try to avoid taking my motorcycles (or cars) to them for service unless I absolutely have to. The best price I have found for the Victory kit is $61 on line which is cheaper than the dealerships. Here in the U.S. The shipping is usually free. Even at that price, I am sure you are doing your oil changes for a lower price and I am a big fan of Wix filters.
I also use WIX filters because they are readily available at Benson Auto Parts here in Canada, but the Shell T6 is very expensive so I usually take a bike ride to Ogdensburg NY and buy it there at Wal-Mart, but I am now going to try the Shell T4 that is a better price near me. It's just easier for me.
Pretend you are in Canada like me and go to Amazon.ca and do a search for Victory Oil Change Kit. You will see the prices up to $400 per kit. Not including shipping and taxes.
Paul Pomerleau yep, that makes sense. I was curious if you didn't use Victory oil because you heard there was something wrong or inferior with it.
What size crush washers are those if I want to purchase a bag like you did?
+Anthony Lucent My Victory Cross Country Tour takes the 12mm inside diameter copper crush washer.
I was wondering if you have replaced your air filter on your Victory Cross Country yet. I was thinking of replacing mine with a K&N air filter if one exists.
I bought an OEM replacement air filter from WitchDoctors but have not yet installed it. Still running the original.
Hi Paul i have a question ,
I bought an VCC NESS last year and the bike was filled up with 20W50 Semi Synthetic oil , so my question is - is it safe to go back to 20W40 oil ? Or should I just stick with 20W50
Regards
Absolutely, you can put back in 20W40 oil with no problems. Use oil that has a JASO-MA rating listed. This is meant for wet clutches that motorcycles use. Thanks for watching.
Going to do my 1st oil change on my Cross country. I bought a Victory oil kit and it comes wih two brass crush washes and a rubber o ring. I know where the crush washer goes for the drain plug but where do the others go?
The victory oil kit can do a lot of their machines including ATV's and such so they include different washers. You only need the drain bolt crush washer. The rest are not needed.
Thank you
Where did you source the magnetic oil drain plug?
I got it online from Witch Doctors.
Good morning Paul, what is the best oil 4 a Victory Hammer, the name of the oil. Thanks from ITALY
Hi Francesco, I am not sure of what types of oil you have available in Italy. I would use a good name brand, semi-synthetic oil that has JASO-MA labeled on it. This means it can be used on motorcycles. For me in Canada, I use Shell Rotella brand oil. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Paul,
I bought a 2015 Victory CCT while out at Sturgis this year. I traded in my old 2007 Yamaha Royalstar Venture (which was water-cooled) My issue with this bike is heat. This Victory puts out a lot of heat. It comes right up through the seat. I've put foil-backed insulation under the seat and tried saddle heat shields, but I want to know why it gets so hot and fix that problem (I have read that the motor runs very lean due to EPA emission requirements). Did yours get really hot and if so, what did you do about it? Many have suggested a Power Commander 5 fuel controller and a timing gear. I saw your video on installing the timing gear. was that due to the heat problem?
+Rex Swenson Hey Rex, I installed my timing gear to get better low end torque and smooth out the ride. To cool the engine a bit I disconnected my oxygen sensors (see my video about that). I believe (your views may vary) that it made my engine run cooler. I have no scientific proof, it is just how I feel about it. Of course on the other hand, we do have a 106ci air cooled engine that is sitting between our legs... it is going to get hot. I also found that opening the lower air vents only about an inch helps pull away the heat. I don't have any heat shields, I run all day and there are times it can get warm, but nothing that makes me uncomfortable. There is no right or wrong answer here, you are just going to have to experiment a bit. Good luck.
Paul Pomerleau Thanks very much for getting back to me so quickly. I will let you know of the Power Commander-5 (PC-V) helps with the heat issue.
Cheers,
Rex
I will be getting an Ultimate seat too based on your review.
Paul, have you noticed any clutch slippage with the Rotella? The guys all over the forums on those infamous oil threads almost universally claim it (the rotella) makes their clutch too slippery... Has this been your experience at all?
I have never had any clutch slippage and I have used T6 since the very first oil change back in 2014. I will be switching over to the T4 version on my next oil change just to try it out.
Be sure and make a video or something about your oil experiences it seems like you've tried many of them and now with the news about Victory's demise, it will be more important to have an oil we can use in the future..
Is it Safe to say its the same location for the 2004 V92TC?
I can not be certain.
Paul, Victory calls for 20w40 semi synthetic, but I can't find that weight in any shops in Ontario. Do you use the same weight or have you gone to something close?
Yeah it's hard to find those exact numbers. The first number is the winter weight and since I don't ride in the winter temperatures I am not too concerned about it. Currently I use Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic 5W40 oil. The summer weight (40) is the same as what Victory calls for so it works for me. I am actually going to be trying other brands and even mixing my own blends to see how it works.
Thanks for your quick response!
Amozon.com ships oil to your door. If you can't find what you like at the local store.
Paul, can you list exactly what kind of Rotella Oil you used in this video? Do you buy the Rotella Oil from Wal-Mart? Where do you get it from? How does your bike shift with Rotella? Is the tranny loud and clunky... or is it quieter than the Vic Oil? What is the part number of the WIX filter and where do you get it from? I live in Canada, like you... so I'm sure I should be able to find these items. I also wonder if you have any desire to install LED lights mounted off the lower fairing chrome bar? Some of the things I want to do this Winter include some of the things you've done, so keep up the good videos. They are very informative.
+Dean Simpson Hi Dean, In this video I used Shell Rotella T Triple Protection oil and the WIX-51356. I buy the filter from Benson Auto Parts in Ottawa for $9.99.
I haven't really found a favorite oil for the Victory yet. My Triumph really likes the Shell Rotella T6 so that is the oil that I use now in both bikes just to keep it simple.
I buy the T6 synthetic oil in 1 gallon jugs from Wal-Mart in New York State because it is half the price from here in Canada. I take my bike on a nice sunny day and take the 1 hour ride there, pick up a few jugs and ride back, so I always have some for when I need it. So far the Victory or Shell oils have not quietened the Victory tranny any.
I am interested in adding extra lighting to the front, I just don't know what I want yet, so for now the bike is good the way it is.
+Paul Pomerleau , Paul, I figured that Wal-Mart would be the cheapest place to buy Shell Oil. I don't live close to the USA border to be able to get the deals that you can. Anyways, it's still probably cheaper than buying the Victory Oil Change kits. I have two Victory bikes, so doing two oil changes, can add up. The Victory Oil Change kits over here in Edmonton are 75 dollars (CAN) each... so 150 dollars (CAN) for two bikes. OMG. As for the filters, how did you know to cross-reference the WIX brand to a Victory brand of Oil Filter? If I don't have access to WIX, what other brands would work? Do you know of a link that cross-references Oil Filters? Thanks for your help.
+Dean Simpson Go to this website: www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html near the bottom where it says "Spin on oil filters" Victory uses table #5 where you can see the WIX 51356 filter and all the compatible types that go with it. This has been of great use to me with my bikes. Carry this with you at all times so you will know what filter to get depending on where you are.
+Paul Pomerleau ... I just noticed that you are using a longer filter than OEM. It says in that link of yours that the WIX 51356 filter is about 3.25 inches long. How much more Oil do you need to add to make up for it?
+Dean Simpson I have never really measured the amount of oil that I put in to that degree. A longer filter would have more surface area of paper inside so the extra amount of oil would be negligible. I usually pour in 3/4 of a jug, run it for 20 seconds, then let it sit for a couple of minutes, check the level then add the rest. Usually in my bike it takes exactly one jug that I pick up at Wal-Mart in new york, so it is 1 gallon, which is convenient. I have never had to add more oil in it between changes.
Where did you order your drain bolts for 2014 Victory Cross Country?
Witchdoctors in the States.
@@PaulPomerleau ok thx...was trying to remove plug but Indian dealership tightened it too much, so I rounded either the pattern or wrench...so guess I'll order couple before I do anything else.
do you have a video on how to replace the belt drive by any chance?
Not yet as I have never had to do it. Thanks for watching.
Paul Pomerleau my manual recommends to replace it at 30k miles. Anyway thanks for your videos.
What’s a good site to get parts for Victory’s?
There are a few out there, mostly in the States.
Being from Canada I have not tried most of them so I can't say how good or bad they are:
- www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/
- www.victoryonly.com/
- buywitchdoctors.com/
- twistedthrottle.com/
How did u make the turn table
Here is the link:
I originally made it for my Triumph but it is strong enough to work with my 900 pound cruiser.
th-cam.com/video/OVn1qmzwluE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video. Unrelated question though, how did you make your turn table so it don’t buckle under the weight of the Cct?
I made one my self and it works great for my smaller bikes but my cct one move a inch on it. Mine looks just like yours as well
I made it originally for my Triumph. 2" angle iron frame and a 2"x10" plank. You can see the video here:
th-cam.com/video/OVn1qmzwluE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching
@@PaulPomerleau ohhh you put an iron frame on it. That would do it lol thank you.
what size crush washer are those?
I use a copper washer with 12mm inside diameter & 20mm outside diameter.
@@PaulPomerleau thank you so much!
so what is the deal with a magnetic oil drain plug? purpose for being magnetic?
The idea is to capture any metal particles flowing in the oil. I know the filter will do this as well but this way you can inspect the magnet during an oil change to see if there is anything in the oil that will warn you of a bigger problem that might happen soon.
I have personally never seen any particles on the magnets during oil changes but I guess it is an extra level of protection for piece of mind.
oh ok i see. well thank u sir for the fast response.
Paul, I can't seem to find one of those magnetic drain plugs here in utah; where did you pick up yours?
I bought it from Witch Doctors in the States. But I wouldn't do it again, it is very expensive for what you get.
Where did you get that magnetic drain plug. Thanks
scott wilkerson WitchDoctors