Bike broke...I smell a lemon...

[zif...@my-deja.com]

Hi Guys,
I can understand where y'all are coming from. I'm used to the "no
problem" Gold Wing that I still have in my garage as a second bike.
When I bought my Vic (99V92C) I had to keep in mind that this was a new
motorcycle manufacturer and there were apt to be glitches the first
couple of years. I've had 5 glitches come up, two of which were
factory recalls. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you have a
first year edition, someday that bike may be worth a fortune if you can
just hang in there. Also, keep in mind that Polaris has a hell of a
good reputation in keeping their customers satisfied.
I think in due time, all the glitches will be taken care of and those
Vics will go on forever.....just like their snowmobiles, ATV, and
watercraft.
Ride alert,
Arnie
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[Roadkill]

+My take is only slightly different Arnie. I agree that the earlier
bikes, numbered or otherwise, are going to be worth something down the
road because I believe the marque will survive uninterrupted.

My two bikes preceding the Victory, though, went 111,000 (Yamaha XS850
Special) and 102,000 miles (Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster). The
earliest required work (mileage-wise) was at 76,000 on the Yamaha. The
Sportster never needed any work until it died at 102k+.

I want a bike that will survive my rigorous input, and I believe
Victory is capable of producing it. That's why I bought it. And
that's why I think they're here to stay.

Ride on.
Roadkill

[Tov]

Well, we are all of a like mind in at least one sense. I keep my 1983
Gold Wing (90,000 mi and never been broken) covered and ready to go as
a backup. Still gets me to work and back without a complaint.

Tov

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Tov <bto...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> Well, we are all of a like mind in at least one sense. I keep my 1983
> Gold Wing (90,000 mi and never been broken) covered and ready to go as
> a backup. Still gets me to work and back without a complaint.
>
> Tov
>

I understand. There is only one time that I have had to take the Gold
Wing in order to ride because the Vic was in the shop. It was when
they did the callback for the fuel injection jobbie. I didn't mind,
though, cause the Wing needed to be run. It had been about a month
cause when both bikes are sitting in the garage, I'll choose the Vic
most of the time cause it's more fun....simple as that. Now, if I'm
going on a long trip or camping trip and need to haul our camping
trailer, the Wing has to be my choice because I don't want to put a
hitch on the Vic.

By the way, when I DID leave off the Vic, I got a good jab in on the
dealer. I said, " Well, Wayne, I'm going to hop on my girlfriends
Shadow and go home so tomorrow I can go for a ride on my over 100,000
mile Wing." He said, "Oh, you know how to hurt a
guy."......LOL...dealer has a good sense of humor. He knew I was just
jabbing.

Ride alert,
Arnie
http://cosmos.timesdispatch.com/rtd/studs