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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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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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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.
Edited by RhodeTrip 2012-08-25 9:57 AM
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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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| 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?
