An uncanny resemblance!

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by ringadingh

Parts falling off the bike are not wear and tear items to me, tires and brakes are.
I'm surprised that Victory isn't doing anything about it.

Victory is the only "person" who seems to think they are wear and tear items. Nobody else thinks that, for sure.

At first, I was surprised Victory refused to do anything about it. I assume it's because they're either very greedy or they really want to save face. It's too bad such a crappy company produces such a marvelous bike.

[pbab]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Every vehicle has it's problems. That happens to be the Visions only real flaw. Unfortunately, it's a potentially fatal flaw. The big problem with that is Victorys corporate attitude. Their final determination is that it's a "cosmetic, wear and tear" issue and not safety related.

I can't believe their response either. Is it a lemon problem or recurring problem?

[azcruizer]

Originally Posted by jasperboy

I can vouch for Monkeyman, if you ever meet him in person "clown" is not an impression that you will arrive at.

That said laugh all you want about the Vision, but it is the most comfortable, best handling V-Twin I've ever ridden. Beauty is of course in the eye of the beholder and while I love the clasic look of the Nomad, I apperciate everything else about the Vision and the looks are growing on me.

Having recently traded in my Vaquero for a 2013 Vision Tour I couldn't agree more about the comfort and handling comments. I just completed a 1300 mile trip and the bike was amazing, plus I enjoyed 47+ MPG average. As much as I enjoyed the Vaquero, I'm gonna love this bike!

Jim Lohman
Gilbert, AZ
2013 Vision Tour
2011 Vaquero-sold

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by pbab

I can't believe their response either. Is it a lemon problem or recurring problem?

It is a recurring problem and as Chris said it is only on the Vision.
It is a very dangerous situation and a few guys on the Vic forum are fixing it themselves before it comes loose.
I think that is how I read it anyway.

[trip]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

As long as you can keep the back of the front fender from falling off and getting caught in the front of the bike interfering with you ability to steer

Hopefully, Polaris will add that recall to the list.

http://www.faqs.org/car/victory-vision/

[George]

Maybe after seeing this pic they'll think about switching back to a vulcan lol

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by azcruizer

...plus I enjoyed 47+ MPG average.

If you're going by the digital display, it's off. Stock Visions average closer to 40 mpg by the calculator method. I can't complain about it.

Originally Posted by trip

Hopefully, Polaris will add that recall to the list.

http://www.faqs.org/car/victory-vision/

I doubt it, Trip. Victory has already confirmed that it's a "cosmetic wear and tear" issue. It is what it is. My issue isn't so much that it's a problem but that Victory refuses to address it. There are probably more Vision riders who have never been on a forum than have and they might not know about this. I'd hate for some unknowning rider to break a fender and end up wrapped around a tree. I spent about $300 retrofitting a different fender to my bike. There are other (more expensive) options but Vision owners shouldn't have to foot the bill for something that obviously ISN'T wear and tear nor cosmetic.

What TC said is correct.

[badboy194]

Fammdw, That's a Bozo No-No! But it sure is funny.

[Loafer]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

I've had many previous occupations. Some successful (male escort, professional whale watcher, amateur gynocologist), some not (Olympic bean bag tosser, economist) but I've NEVER been a freaky, scary looking clown.

Amateur gynecologist? Damn wish I'd thought of that, I've been a whale for a couple of years now, time to get down to great white size again. Does it count if one of my sons is a gigolo?

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Loafer

Amateur gynecologist? Damn wish I'd thought of that, I've been a whale for a couple of years now, time to get down to great white size again. Does it count if one of my sons is a gigolo?

Yeah your dreaming Gerry, like father like son?

[Loafer]

Originally Posted by cnc

Yeah your dreaming Gerry, like father like son?

Shhhh

[azcruizer]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

If you're going by the digital display, it's off. Stock Visions average closer to 40 mpg by the calculator method. I can't complain about it.




I doubt it, Trip. Victory has already confirmed that it's a "cosmetic wear and tear" issue. It is what it is. My issue isn't so much that it's a problem but that Victory refuses to address it. There are probably more Vision riders who have never been on a forum than have and they might not know about this. I'd hate for some unknowning rider to break a fender and end up wrapped around a tree. I spent about $300 retrofitting a different fender to my bike. There are other (more expensive) options but Vision owners shouldn't have to foot the bill for something that obviously ISN'T wear and tear nor cosmetic.

What TC said is correct.

Actually I did use the calculator method in figuring gas mileage. Some fill ups I got as much as 53 mpg, some fill ups as low as 42 mpg....just depended on the terrain and my right hand

Jim Lohman
Gilbert, AZ
2013 Vision Tour
2011 Vaquero-sold

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by azcruizer

Actually I did use the calculator method in figuring gas mileage. Some fill ups I got as much as 53 mpg, some fill ups as low as 42 mpg....just depended on the terrain and my right hand

That's better than most. Assuming a stock bike, the average for a Vision is about 38-44 average. I tend to twist the throttle a bit harder than most so my gas mileage suffers some. If I stayed around 60, I could probably get a bit better, too.