Victory parts suck

**Top Cat** · 04-12-2014, 10:11 AM

So far I have bought a Windshield that Victory said would fit but it didn't.
Now I have $849 saddlebags and $176 attachment spools that Victory said would fit but of course they will not unless I buy a $180 passenger footrest support bracket

Screw them, I will sell what I have and look someplace other than Victory for parts.

VulcanE · 04-12-2014, 10:15 AM

Instead of selling them, take them back and get a refund........ then you'll have the cash to get aftermarket (and probably better) parts with some cash left over.

**Top Cat** · 04-12-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

Instead of selling them, take them back and get a refund........ then you'll have the cash to get aftermarket (and probably better) parts with some cash left over.

I can take the spools back but I bought the bags on Ebay and the seller said no returns in his auction.

**cnc** · 04-12-2014, 10:30 AM

Tim, perhaps you can get rid of the brackets that don't work, or keep them and have a fabricator start from scratch or make what is missing to mount the bags you bought, can't be that tough.

**glwilson** · 04-12-2014, 10:41 AM

Harley parts fit...

**HwyRider** · 04-12-2014, 10:56 AM

But they cost 5 times as much as they should because Harley is stamped on them.

**glwilson** · 04-12-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

But they cost 5 times as much as they should because Harley is stamped on them.

Oh details, details. Don't get lost in the details... just bust-out the wallet.

**HwyRider** · 04-12-2014, 11:03 AM

dshelly · 04-12-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

So far I have bought a Windshield that Victory said would fit but it didn't.
Now I have $849 saddlebags and $176 attachment spools that Victory said would fit but of course they will not unless I buy a $180 passenger footrest support bracket

Screw them, I will sell what I have and look someplace other than Victory for parts.

Don't mean to start something here but if your wife wanted bags and a windshield why didn't she buy the Cross Roads? It already has a windshield and bags.

blowndodge · 04-12-2014, 12:58 PM

That's too easy Dave

dshelly · 04-12-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

That's too easy Dave

Just sayin..........

**Top Cat** · 04-12-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

But they cost 5 times as much as they should because Harley is stamped on them.

You don't think $800 for victory bags are expensive?
Victory is competing with Harley in the price of parts as well as other things.

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Don't mean to start something here but if your wife wanted bags and a windshield why didn't she buy the Cross Roads? It already has a windshield and bags.

She was not flat footed on the CR and she really likes the looks of the BW much better.

cactusjack · 04-12-2014, 03:26 PM

No, but I think $1200 each for Nomad bags is criminal.

Harley parts are no more expensive than anyone else, and most seem to be fairly reasonable. Case in point: I replaced my stock antenna. It cost me $29.95. Ask one of these Voyager owners how much a replacement antenna is for them. It's close to $100.

**HwyRider** · 04-12-2014, 03:59 PM

My brother got a Harley Solo seat from his employees at Christmas. The bracket to change the seat was 180.00 at the Harley dealership. Does that sound like a price that other bike brands would charge for a seat bracket? I think not. If you think that Harley parts are not more expensive than other brands then you are living in a fantasy land.

cactusjack · 04-12-2014, 04:59 PM

You're absolutely right. I own a Harley and have no idea how much their parts and accessories cost. You must think $45 each for the 6 aluminum strips on a 1600 Nomad saddlebag door is "reasonable", or how about $400 for a fuel pump? Pocket change.

I'm not saying Harley parts are the cheapest on the planet, but they aren't often as bad as some people think.

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Victory parts suck So far I have bought a Windshield that Victory said would fit but it didn't. Now I have $849 saddlebags and $176 attachment spools that Victory said would fit but of course they will not unless I buy a $180 passenger footrest support bracket Screw them, I will sell what I have and look someplace other than Victory for parts. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-12-2014, 10:15 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Instead of selling them, take them back and get a refund........ then you'll have the cash to get aftermarket (and probably better) parts with some cash left over. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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04-12-2014, 10:30 AM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Tim, perhaps you can get rid of the brackets that don't work, or keep them and have a fabricator start from scratch or make what is missing to mount the bags you bought, can't be that tough. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	But they cost 5 times as much as they should because Harley is stamped on them. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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04-12-2014, 03:26 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	No, but I think $1200 each for Nomad bags is criminal. Harley parts are no more expensive than anyone else, and most seem to be fairly reasonable. Case in point: I replaced my stock antenna. It cost me $29.95. Ask one of these Voyager owners how much a replacement antenna is for them. It's close to $100. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-12-2014, 03:59 PM	#14
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	My brother got a Harley Solo seat from his employees at Christmas. The bracket to change the seat was 180.00 at the Harley dealership. Does that sound like a price that other bike brands would charge for a seat bracket? I think not. If you think that Harley parts are not more expensive than other brands then you are living in a fantasy land. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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04-12-2014, 04:59 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	You're absolutely right. I own a Harley and have no idea how much their parts and accessories cost. You must think $45 each for the 6 aluminum strips on a 1600 Nomad saddlebag door is "reasonable", or how about $400 for a fuel pump? Pocket change. I'm not saying Harley parts are the cheapest on the planet, but they aren't often as bad as some people think. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 04-12-2014 at 05:05 PM.
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