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Puddle Jumper
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Omaha, NE | I am looking at buying a used victory and found a 2008 Vision with 52K miles for $9500. I am very new to the victory scene and not sure if this kind of mileage is considered high and that I should probably look at another bike with less mileage. I did test drive teh bike and it ran great.
Side Note: Per Rylans suggestion from the Vic Shop. In an email to me, he suggested finding a higher mileage one and having him do his thing. Looking at Cams, VFC, Thundersticks, and Intake. Figure the right people to ask reside on this forum.
Thanks for input.
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| Several of our riders on this forum have over 100,000 miles with no major mechanical issues. Never hurts to have a Mechanic look at it . |
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Brighton, TN | I wouldnt think the mileage would be an issue. Your getting into the mileage where if the maintenance wasnt done per schedule it will start rearing its pricey head. There was a posting on here in the classifieds for a vision for 12,900 with only 9000 miles. Seems that one would be a better deal. I know of an2008 cherry still sitting on the showroom floor. I think it is under 17k |
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Nebraska | I just traded in a '08 with over 50 k on it. Mechanicaly the bike was sound. It was in need of maintenance. Belt, tires, wheel bearings, battery,fork oil change, steering head bearing maybe. That stuff adds up fast. Thats one reason I traded. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Yes, 52,000 is high, so I would only pay what would be a fair price for a high mileage bike. 9,200 may be okay. At 123,000 I'm riding on the original wheel bearing, absurd, but it is what it is. And no way would I sell or trade my '08 just because of maintenance needs.
Edited by varyder 2012-08-22 8:59 AM
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Nebraska | Maintenance was ONE reason. Main reason was I wanted a new one. Does that meet your approval ? |
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New Bohemia, VA | You don't need my approval, I just stated my position, nor would I sell for any other reason.
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Nebraska | Offer 7500. The dealer here in Omaha has a glut of used Visions. |
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Brighton, TN | http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=12304&po... Seems this might be better, and he might take less. Pending on your location.
Gotta love the REASON - I WANTED ONE! That one always wins. |
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Memphis | Maddog makes a great point about pending issues. Along with the possible issues he mentioned, throw in fork seal replacement. 55-60,000 miles is a predictable window where any or all of those things can come up. The bike rides great now, but if you have $11,000 in a cammed out/thunderstick bike and another $2,000 worth of issues pop up within the next year was it still a good deal? I'd factor these things into the deal and if the seller hasn't dealt with them, I'd make an offer accordingly. The motor/tranny is going to be fine. Those issues seem to pop up real early in the game if they appear at all.
Edited by SongFan 2012-08-22 12:20 PM
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Puddle Jumper
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Omaha, NE | I am beginning to wonder it the bike I looked at Monday might have been Maddog's. It is at Werner Cycles in Omaha. I did find a new 2010 8 Ball for 14200, with 5 year warranty. Not sure if I can give up all the comforts but still well within my budget. |
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Nebraska | Thats funny. If its black with no trunk its mine. If its black with trunk and chrome it's airguys. Both good bikes. I wouldn't hesitate to get on either and go cross country. Probably change the rear tire first though.
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Nebraska | Airguys would be the better buy. Trunk,chrome and CAMS...... |
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Omaha, NE | I did not see a black and grey with trunk. Now I need to go back today and look. I did ride the one without the trunk cover and also rode a 2008 cherry/grey with trunk. Is the Cherry one Airguys? The cherry one rode great and only needed new tires and a left passenger floorboard. |
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Brighton, TN | http://www.frspowersports.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=05023462X8...
700 miles to get it! At a negotiable 16,500 for a midnight cherry 2008 in Memphis, TN. Sitting on the showroom floor. I could call and find out what their bottom dollar is, but that might be close. Loaded for 2300 bucks more than the 8 ball. I know where I'd be going. No, I don't work for them, I did buy my bike from them at near MSRP in 2007. Songfan also bought his bike there and gives them thumbs up.
Oh yeah, pretty sure the 5 year warranty comes with it too. and a few other incentives, if I remember correctly..
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Brighton, TN | One more - FRS Powersports, Memphis, TN |
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Nebraska | Airguys is black. Grey was replaced with chrome. His also has 50 k +. Mine is black with grey trim except the front pieces are black. I believe them two are the only ones with 50 k + on them |
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| If you do buy it ask for owners manual and make sure you read it special the how to change and check oil.
Ask if there is any warranty for a Small fee you can transfer into your name.
Look close into saddle bags and see if there is any cracks in the plastic.
Make sure the rear tire is not cupped if so you'll spend $300 bucks right away so check |
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Hinton, Iowa | Mine is the black and chrome like Maddog said. It needed tires and the other maint.like Maddogs bike. But very solid. Just rode it to Georgia.Id get back on it and go again. It is ced with airbox and VFBig 3 fuel controler. Made 112 HP / 115fp torque. Ness honker exhaust. |
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Hinton, Iowa | Mine is the black and chrome like Maddog said. It needed tires and the other maint.like Maddogs bike. But very solid. Just rode it to Georgia.Id get back on it and go again. It is cammed with airbox and VFC 3 fuel controler. Made 112 HP / 115fp torque. Ness honker exhaust.
Edited by airguy 2012-08-22 5:46 PM
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Omaha, NE | Airguy, yours has allready been sold. I am planning on getting one by the end of this month, so got a week or so to shop. |
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Nebraska | Mike forgot to tell you. Yours sold for 15k |
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Hinton, Iowa | maddog - 2012-08-22 5:19 PM
Mike forgot to tell you. Yours sold, for 15k[/QUOTE
NOT!!! |
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Republic of Tejas | Threadjack on:
Hey Doggie, how's it hanging?
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Edmonton Alberta, Canada | If everyone maitained their auto, like they maintain their motorcycles, you would be hard pressed to to see used autos with under 100,000 miles. Many people are so finicy about their motorcycles, ( almost competitive about how much maintenance they do on thier bikes! With only 50,000 miles and seeing a few with over 100,000 miles you would not have much to fear! Fork seals? Unless they are leaking don't fret it! Belt? Tires? Battery? Have them replace as part of the deal, maybe offer a few hundred more! Battery? I have 4 summers, and 3 winters, never a battery tender, charger, or even removed for that matter! Wheel bearings? Should be good for a couple of years! Steering head bearngs? It's not like a dirt bike that you are beating up and jumping, 4-5 years before looking at them. At that price you can buy it and ride it and trade/sell next summer and not loose your shirt!!! Good luck and happy riding no matter which route or bike you buy!!!
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Beer Collins, Colorado (there is no fort) | I traded in my much loved 2003 TCD when I got my '09 Vision, the TC had 72,000 miles on it and was emaculate-it was only at the dealers for a couple of days before they resold it and I actually got to talk to the new owner & tell him things the dealer didn't know about my old girl-the thing that sold him was my maintenance records that had every receipt and I logged every scheduled maintenance/date/mileage that I had done in a book that went with the bike-this helped my trade in value and made him very comfortable when others wouldn't even look a a bike with those miles. I'd much rather have a vehicle with a record of preventive maintenance performed than a low mileage one that's just been sitting around. Brian |
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Puddle Jumper
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Omaha, NE | I wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded. I can say that I am very fortunate in that, one of the members used to own the bike I am looking at. We have been in tough and now I know the entire history of the bike. This is a great site. Thanks Again. |
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Akron Ohio area | I have a 2011 with 38,000 miles on her and I've changed tires twice, plugs once, brakes once, and oil as per Victory's shedule. |
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Akron Ohio area | I have a 2011 with 38,000 miles on her and I've changed tires twice, all wheel bearings, plugs once, brakes once, and oil/oil filter as per Victory's shedule. Next tire change I will change the fork oil and have a good look at the belt. I know you can't tell if a belt will break just by looking at it, but I will anyways. LOL |
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Puddle Jumper
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Omaha, NE | Just putting out there. I ended up buying the bike this evening. The dealer is going to do a 10K mileage maintenance check on it and replace the tires. |
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Nebraska | Congrats man. I'm really happy she found a good home. Enjoy.
Stop at Werner Saturday eve. |
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Brighton, TN | well what did you wind up getting it for and what all is he throwin in? Inquiring minds want to know. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I don't replace wheel bearings, steering head bearings ( i have never replaced a steering head bearing in any bike I ever owned), fork seals, battery,belt until they go. Got 136,000 miles on the front wheel bearing of my 99 V92C. I think I'm only on my second battery on that bike. I did replace the rear wheel bearing somewhere 90K mile range. THere is a Vision rider on here with over 100,000 miles on the original belt. Probably saved himself $600 or so in scheduled uneccessary belt replacement. I keep the oil changed, tires, brake pads and don't fret the rest. Saved a ton of money over the years. If I had money to burn , mad technical skills and all the time in the world, I might do more of that "replace it before it needs it" stuff.....nah, I wouldn't  |
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Nebraska | I agree. If you follow the maintenance schedule though..... |
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| If you don't see a hole or tear or fraying in belt leave it a lone.
If your going to put bearings in what ever go to a bearing store for the same money you can get twice the quality. |
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Omaha, NE | I ended up getting the bike for $9000.00 plus cost on tires. All I can say is the purchase of this bike has been a wonderful experience. The dealership has been great, I would highly recommend them to anyone. This forum, how lucky was I to find the original owner and get a first hand report on the history of the bike. If everything is done on the bike I will be picking it up Monday or Tuesday and come Friday or Labor day it will be at the VicShop with Rylan putting on some Cams, VFC Fuel Controller, Lloyds intake, and a set of thundersticks (Love the sound and looks). From there it will be going to paint. I got a couple ideas on paint, but it will be something that suits me and will be done by myself. I will end up getting some additional items: utopia drivers back rest, witchdoctors passenger backrest (Wish it had a luggage rack option), dash bag from dragon, arlen ness flip dark tinted windshield, and some way I can mount my nexus 7.
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Sand Rock, AL United States | Congrats! Sounds like you have a good plan on upgrades and accessories. You did your homework. |
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Rhode Island | Hope the new ride treats you well.
Check with Rylan before heading over there; the VMC National meet is next weekend and he may be going.
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| vwaleck - 2012-08-22 8:16 AM I am looking at buying a used victory and found a 2008 Vision with 52K miles for $9500. I am very new to the victory scene and not sure if this kind of mileage is considered high and that I should probably look at another bike with less mileage. I did test drive teh bike and it ran great. Side Note: Per Rylans suggestion from the Vic Shop. In an email to me, he suggested finding a higher mileage one and having him do his thing. Looking at Cams, VFC, Thundersticks, and Intake. Figure the right people to ask reside on this forum. Thanks for input. Vince Not knowing how much you want to spend look at this web site. Type in victory vision and look there some good price with less miles http://www.adhuntr.com/ |
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New Bohemia, VA | at 9grand you will do well. 52 is just broken in for a Vision. I've 75,000 over you, and mine is still running as strong as new.... |
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| "Wish it had a luggage rack option" I added a Gold Wing rack I found on ebay for less than $100, it had some chrome blems. I had it painted, black, to match the bike and it works great. |
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Ruskin, Fl | I have 54K on my '08. Runs like a top. Heading to KevinX's dealer on the way to Daytona this AM. I want a new one too, same as Maddog. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| 52k mileage is not too high but it depend where the vehicle was driven, incity or offroad area , you can compare prices but colleting data from craigslist.
you can search all of craigslist here http://searchenginecl.com/ |
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Akron Ohio area | I replaced my wheel bearings around the 25K mark and they needed replaced. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | got over 44,000 on my 08 Vision, original bearings. My 1999 has over 136,000 and has the original front wheel bearing still ! |
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Buying Advice: Is 52K miles considered to high?