Well finding parts isn't a big problem yet. But! Finding a shop to work on them is extremely difficult. I am now having an issue with sputtering, could be my fuel filter which is overdue for replacement or fuel pump or something else completely which I don't have the know how to diagnose the problem. Plus riding on a long distance Trip in my opinion is risky due to the difficultly finding a shop to work on them. The vast majority of shop won't do anything beyond tires and oil changes on Victory's
@JT2JZ
24 күн бұрын
Indian dealerships or aftermarket shops will always work on them. If a guy is mechanically inclined these bikes are very easy to work on for the most part. I do see your side though. A bit more risky still doing long distance. In my experience on a road trip you are screwed either way though. Last season I got stranded with my Yamaha r1. Starter failed but no one stocks parts anymore so in my eyes doesn’t really matter what bike you have. If you have issues it’s going to be a bad trip regardless of what you are on.
@michaelroy925
24 күн бұрын
In my area, which is Western Massachusetts. I'm lucky I found ONE shop that is willing to work on My Victory. I've called many others and they won't touch them except for tires and oil changes. Thank You for your response. Love My Victory and really struggling with the idea of parting with it
@JT2JZ
24 күн бұрын
@michaelroy925 that’s understandable. It’s sad they discontinued these bikes because they truly are great value for what they are. Very well designed. When mine gets higher in kms I will likely sell it as well.
@DarthVadent2
4 күн бұрын
I just bought a 2017 Victory Octane as my first motorcycle. There are many websites you can purchase parts from, the bike itself was very affordable and from what I've heard about Victory's reputation is that their motorcycles are very reliable.
@JT2JZ
2 күн бұрын
I agree. Many aftermarket parts are very easy to find. The bike is extremely good value for the money! Enjoy the new wheels my friend 🤘
@darrinrentruc6614
18 сағат бұрын
Prices have gone way lower than they are worth, I would agree that a victory is the best bang for your buck in 2024.
@JT2JZ
14 сағат бұрын
Right. See lots of them up for around $5500usd / $7500cad. At that price it’s a damn good bike!
@richardsmith5738
24 күн бұрын
Agree 100%
@JT2JZ
24 күн бұрын
Right. I love these bikes. Hard to find anyone that’s experienced major problems with them.
@markruhlig1295
21 сағат бұрын
Got my hammer 8 ball in 2011 no issues nothing but gas service kits and tires great bike
@JT2JZ
20 сағат бұрын
That’s what I like to hear!
@ZebraActual
23 күн бұрын
I love my Victory! I lucked out and bought my 2016 Victory Hammer S with only 342 miles on it from a dealer for only $7K out the door! I'm riding it to Sturgis this year.. from Florida lol! I have the 1/4 turn throttle, a throttle lock, Ness Shooter exhaust, K&N air filter, Hammer exclusive front fairing (that the seat cowl can mount to) Lloydz adjustable timing gear, KewlMetal quick release luggage rack w/quick release Viking bags, and I'm really looking forward to riding and camping on my trip to Sturgis.
@JT2JZ
23 күн бұрын
7k!? Damn you stole that bike. It’s pretty much impossible to find a better bike than that for $7000. Enjoy your trip man! I’m riding the Oregon/ California coast with my victory this year! Can’t wait.
@ZebraActual
23 күн бұрын
@JT2JZ I agree! But the dealer did try to screw me over by adding almost $1800 worth of fake "fees" but I said we had negotiated an "Out the Door" price the day before I came in to pay for it and pick it up, and when they started their "I need to talk to my manager" B.S. i simply walked out. My friend and I were a 1/2 hour away to go get a Moto Guzzi that had only 26 miles on it when the dealer called me back and said 'okay' they would stick to the original deal. Btw, it was bone stock when I bought it. I put on all the stuff. Some of which I got brand new this year! Parts are out there if you're willing to search it out. Enjoy your trip as well!
@JT2JZ
23 күн бұрын
I like that you stayed firm on the deal and it all worked out. Nicely done. I bought basically the exact same mods for my victory as well. Very easy to find parts still in my opinion.
@jackbraddell1124
Күн бұрын
@@ZebraActual wow, my favorite bike My 2009 Hammer S is the orange with graphics 4300 miles.
@jackbraddell1124
Күн бұрын
@@ZebraActual my next victory is the Magnum
@markruhlig1295
21 сағат бұрын
Actually had a guy here in texas Noemtz and he does mobile ecu mods
@tbonewalkerfan
4 күн бұрын
I agree with you. Victory is a great bike. Easier to deal with than my Ducati. (I assume we are both Canuks) Good review, bud.
@JT2JZ
4 күн бұрын
Yup. The one down side to living in Canada. The foreign bikes like my aprilia are a pain. Thanks for the kind words brother.
@jackbraddell1124
2 күн бұрын
My 2009 Victory Hammer was just shipped by Haul Bikes. They broke both right side turn signals due to carelessness. Cannot replace front right turn signal. Bike is stting.
@JT2JZ
Күн бұрын
Lots of aftermarket signal lights available
@jackbraddell1124
Күн бұрын
@@JT2JZ They don't snap into the $100 oem fork mount. Ducati monsters look super close, just ordered.
@isaacreyes6428
6 күн бұрын
Hey i love the pipes you got on here. Any idea what they are? All ive seen is the trask 2 into 1 which looks kinda doodoo. Do they run pretty hot during hard riding and in traffic?
@JT2JZ
5 күн бұрын
They are conquest 2-1 pipes. Yes they can get hot but they do have a heat shield you probably can’t notice in the video. It helps a lot
@joe8770
4 күн бұрын
I’m looking to buy an r6 can you recommend a few things such as what years models are good I don’t want anything newer then 2017 I prefer the old look better and how much millage it should have and etc..
@JT2JZ
2 күн бұрын
The R6 is one of the most well rounded / reliable bikes in my opinion. I have owned many over the last 10 years without any issues at all. Get one newer than the really old generation R6s and I agree older than 2017. They are the most iconic body styles. They were relatively unchanged throughout the years. You would be happy with any of them. The exup edition like I have is a nice touch with slightly more aggressive tuning but not really much different for the average rider. Just look for one with under 30,000kms in my opinion. ( under 20,000kms is ideal when I look for a new bike ) After that they do start to show wear and tear especially if it was not looked after or stored outside.
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