Victory parts suck - Page 2

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.

Mav1 · 04-12-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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.

Agreed. I have several buddies on Harley's and it doesn't seem to be any more unreasonable for their parts than for the metrics. The difference for me was the cost of the bike more than the cost of making it "mine". I just felt that I got a really great deal from Kaw for my Vaq, and with the FP exhaust, it looks and sounds awesome. My bike generally draws more attention than the Harley's I ride with. Just sayin........

**glwilson** · 04-12-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav1

Agreed. I have several buddies on Harley's and it doesn't seem to be any more unreasonable for their parts than for the metrics. The difference for me was the cost of the bike more than the cost of making it "mine". I just felt that I got a really great deal from Kaw for my Vaq, and with the FP exhaust, it looks and sounds awesome. My bike generally draws more attention than the Harley's I ride with. Just sayin........

Probably because they are standing around wondering what the heck it is...

Sorry... you tee'd that one up and I just had to take the shot.

No harm intended.

cactusjack · 04-12-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav1

Agreed. I have several buddies on Harley's and it doesn't seem to be any more unreasonable for their parts than for the metrics. The difference for me was the cost of the bike more than the cost of making it "mine". I just felt that I got a really great deal from Kaw for my Vaq, and with the FP exhaust, it looks and sounds awesome. My bike generally draws more attention than the Harley's I ride with. Just sayin........

Probably because most people have never seen one before.

**cnc** · 04-12-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Probably because they are standing around wondering what the heck it is...

Sorry... you tee'd that one up and I just had to take the shot.

No harm intended.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Probably because most people have never seen one before.

Harley tag team?

**Jared** · 04-12-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Probably because most people have never seen one before.

You say that as if it's a bad thing?

landman · 04-12-2014, 06:08 PM

I replaced the black airbox covers on my vaquero with the chrome voyager covers.i was
okay with the $120.that kawi charged for them.i was not okay with the additional $180.
they wanted for the decals that go in the center of the cover.

**cnc** · 04-12-2014, 08:27 PM

Dam how this thread has gone off topic, it started out bashing Victory parts.

**Rasta** · 04-12-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Dam how this thread has gone off topic, it started out bashing Victory parts.

You sounded surprised........for a second!

04-12-2014, 12:58 PM	#2
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04-12-2014, 03:26 PM	#5
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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-12-2014, 03:59 PM	#6
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	#7
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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04-12-2014, 06:08 PM	#13
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	I replaced the black airbox covers on my vaquero with the chrome voyager covers.i was okay with the $120.that kawi charged for them.i was not okay with the additional $180. they wanted for the decals that go in the center of the cover. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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04-12-2014, 08:27 PM	#14
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Dam how this thread has gone off topic, it started out bashing Victory parts. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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