Mad Monkey here, checking in from Southern California. 50 Plus years in the saddle: 2017 Victory Cross Country Tour Custom. Disabled Combat Vet.
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Mad Monkey here, checking in from Southern California. 50 Plus years in the saddle: 2017 Victory Cross Country Tour Custom. Disabled Combat Vet.
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Welcome to TheVog. How’d you find us?
Mostly, thank you for your service!
Mostly, thank you for your service!
Searching the web looking for the Victory family, and now i am here.
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Welcome from NM. Thank you for your service. And keep on keeping on brother... Great ride you got yourself. Saddle up and rubber down. 
Many thanks Fam. rubber down, shiny up...
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Got a few more years riding, but from one geezer to another, welcome.
Don't know what you've ridden but I've ridden and wrenched most brands.
All I can say is this; Victory, the motorcycle I've always wanted.
Don't know what you've ridden but I've ridden and wrenched most brands.
All I can say is this; Victory, the motorcycle I've always wanted.
Geezer to Geezer, glad u are still motoring. i have ridden, most brands with the exception of Aprilia and BSA. My favorite before the Vic was my beast of a VROD, 150HP stretched and lowered. But, geezer/vet body did not approve of the riding style. Therefore, i now have a beautiful road couch, my VBeast. Thanks for the onboard welcome.
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Welcome to the VOG!
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Greetings, Thank you, and Welcome to the VOG from Eastern Iowa.
Congratulations on your new-to-you Victory!
Below is some unsolicited and probably unwanted information.
Check and inspect the rubber parts for your fuel system. (Connections to tank specifically; and rubber-tipped, black plastic to air box (frame).)
Check and tighten your battery cables with every oil change. They do work loose, and loose battery cables cause all sorts of weird behavior.
Check your clutch play when the bike is cold and again when warm. The fully engaged and disengaged zones are small.
Here is a link to the IAC reset procedure: https://www.thevog.net/threads/check-engine-light-iac-problem.27955/
Here is a link to the TPS reset procedure: https://www.thevog.net/threads/tps-reset-procedure.150691/
The WIX 51356XP oil filter is probably the most used oil filter for our bikes. Trusted places like TheVicShop use this filter.
Oil Drain Plug Washers: 12mm ID x 19mm OD x 1.3mm thick - copper crush washers, you can get a bag of 25 from NAPA for $6.
Vacuum out the airbox when checking/cleaning the air filter.
Be advised that the fuel nipple on the bottom of the tank is plastic. When unclipping the fuel line from the tank, do not torque side to side to wiggle loose. Plastic breaks...
NGK DCPR6E are the OEM plugs and have proven themselves to be the most reliable.
Lyndall brakes are made in the US and are far better performers than other brands: All
The drive belt should easily last 80k miles or more. (154T, 28MM #3211107) Replacement can be found here: http://www.bdl-sales.com/Replacement-belt-for-Victory-Motorcycles_p_1137.html
The fuel pump and voltage regulator can be had from aftermarket suppliers.
OEM fuel filters are hard to find. https://www.highflowfuel.com/quantu...tum-fuel-pump-strainer-only-qty-3-fits-victory-cross-country-touring-2013-2020/ These are aftermarkets that can be made to work. (HFP-S20-3 (quantum) + 1” of 15/32 fuel line)
Check to see if there are any uncompleted recalls: https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/vin-search/ or https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
A lot of people keep a spare 40 AMP circuit breaker. "40amp Napa Circuit Breaker, #782-3041 or #782-3116" (The difference is the mount bracket) or a “Marine” grade version via Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9L7559?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y67YJR5HPYSJ4NSN7PM6
Lloyd’z Air Filter for Cross bikes is a common upgrade: https://lloydz.com/product/intake-and-fuel-control/lloydz-xcxr-high-flow-air-filter/
Rylan (VicBuilder) at TheVicShop has maps and excellent advice if your bike has a PCV fuel controller. An add-on Fuel Controller will most likely be behind the left side (shifter side) cover. TVS also has a large collection of YouTube videos on servicing VICs.
The Lloyd’s timing wheel is a very popular upgrade. Check the gasket around the right-side engine case cover. The factory gasket is nearly flush with the case and cover. The Lloyd’z gasket is thicker, firmer, and sticks up a bit, you can feel it.
Noe Martinez (noemtz) will perform remote MAXIMUS tunes. The MAXIMUS tune can adjust things that a PCV cannot. And without leaving an extra dangling bit on the side of your ride! Note: The Lloyd’z timing wheel is not needed with a Maximus tune. The timing wheel is very beneficial with PCV or by itself.
CrossCountryLA is a wizard with Victory Exhaust systems, known as Ragin Cajun’s.
Cross bikes Side Cover Grommets: NAPA part# NW784633
Brass brake and shifter lever bushings: $12 https://www.amazon.com/CICMOD-Bushi...+brass+bushing&qid=1653737938&sprefix=victory+brass+bushing,aps,119&sr=8-3&th=1
Clean and lube the clutch cable ends and the pin in the clutch perch at every oil change. Just the ends, the cable is lined don't put any lube down it.
A VOG member (BBob) as made the owners manuals available: Download the manuals from: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/aoq581k2ab25z/Victory+Manuals
Fork Dust and Oil Seals: Yamaha Part # Dust seal. 4pu-23144-00-00. Oil seal p/n 4pu-23145-01-00. (For Cross-bikes)
Replacement ABS sensors: Some Indians still use the original Victory unit. www.victorypartspro.com for $151.19, item number: 4013251.
Oil: Use a good JASO MA2 oil and STICK WITH IT. (What did the P.O. use?)
Cruise: When turning ON, only the red dot light illuminates on the control pad. The CRUISE symbol in the cluster will stay on when you SET the cruise. Before that, the only indication the cruise is ready, is the RED DOT LED on the control pad.
While these are V-Twin engines, they are designed to run at higher RPM's. Typically 'cruise' / steady speed around 2600~2800 RPM. Do not lug these engines. (I shift between 3400~3600...)
If you take any of the above advice and it turns out badly, blame yourself, I am not to be trusted.
With proper maintenance these machines just keep going.
Highly Plagiarized from VVB
Ride safe,
Smokier
Congratulations on your new-to-you Victory!
Below is some unsolicited and probably unwanted information.
Check and inspect the rubber parts for your fuel system. (Connections to tank specifically; and rubber-tipped, black plastic to air box (frame).)
Check and tighten your battery cables with every oil change. They do work loose, and loose battery cables cause all sorts of weird behavior.
Check your clutch play when the bike is cold and again when warm. The fully engaged and disengaged zones are small.
Here is a link to the IAC reset procedure: https://www.thevog.net/threads/check-engine-light-iac-problem.27955/
Here is a link to the TPS reset procedure: https://www.thevog.net/threads/tps-reset-procedure.150691/
The WIX 51356XP oil filter is probably the most used oil filter for our bikes. Trusted places like TheVicShop use this filter.
Oil Drain Plug Washers: 12mm ID x 19mm OD x 1.3mm thick - copper crush washers, you can get a bag of 25 from NAPA for $6.
Vacuum out the airbox when checking/cleaning the air filter.
Be advised that the fuel nipple on the bottom of the tank is plastic. When unclipping the fuel line from the tank, do not torque side to side to wiggle loose. Plastic breaks...
NGK DCPR6E are the OEM plugs and have proven themselves to be the most reliable.
Lyndall brakes are made in the US and are far better performers than other brands: All
The drive belt should easily last 80k miles or more. (154T, 28MM #3211107) Replacement can be found here: http://www.bdl-sales.com/Replacement-belt-for-Victory-Motorcycles_p_1137.html
The fuel pump and voltage regulator can be had from aftermarket suppliers.
OEM fuel filters are hard to find. https://www.highflowfuel.com/quantu...tum-fuel-pump-strainer-only-qty-3-fits-victory-cross-country-touring-2013-2020/ These are aftermarkets that can be made to work. (HFP-S20-3 (quantum) + 1” of 15/32 fuel line)
Check to see if there are any uncompleted recalls: https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/vin-search/ or https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
A lot of people keep a spare 40 AMP circuit breaker. "40amp Napa Circuit Breaker, #782-3041 or #782-3116" (The difference is the mount bracket) or a “Marine” grade version via Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9L7559?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y67YJR5HPYSJ4NSN7PM6
Lloyd’z Air Filter for Cross bikes is a common upgrade: https://lloydz.com/product/intake-and-fuel-control/lloydz-xcxr-high-flow-air-filter/
Rylan (VicBuilder) at TheVicShop has maps and excellent advice if your bike has a PCV fuel controller. An add-on Fuel Controller will most likely be behind the left side (shifter side) cover. TVS also has a large collection of YouTube videos on servicing VICs.
The Lloyd’s timing wheel is a very popular upgrade. Check the gasket around the right-side engine case cover. The factory gasket is nearly flush with the case and cover. The Lloyd’z gasket is thicker, firmer, and sticks up a bit, you can feel it.
Noe Martinez (noemtz) will perform remote MAXIMUS tunes. The MAXIMUS tune can adjust things that a PCV cannot. And without leaving an extra dangling bit on the side of your ride! Note: The Lloyd’z timing wheel is not needed with a Maximus tune. The timing wheel is very beneficial with PCV or by itself.
CrossCountryLA is a wizard with Victory Exhaust systems, known as Ragin Cajun’s.
Cross bikes Side Cover Grommets: NAPA part# NW784633
Brass brake and shifter lever bushings: $12 https://www.amazon.com/CICMOD-Bushi...+brass+bushing&qid=1653737938&sprefix=victory+brass+bushing,aps,119&sr=8-3&th=1
Clean and lube the clutch cable ends and the pin in the clutch perch at every oil change. Just the ends, the cable is lined don't put any lube down it.
A VOG member (BBob) as made the owners manuals available: Download the manuals from: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/aoq581k2ab25z/Victory+Manuals
Fork Dust and Oil Seals: Yamaha Part # Dust seal. 4pu-23144-00-00. Oil seal p/n 4pu-23145-01-00. (For Cross-bikes)
Replacement ABS sensors: Some Indians still use the original Victory unit. www.victorypartspro.com for $151.19, item number: 4013251.
Oil: Use a good JASO MA2 oil and STICK WITH IT. (What did the P.O. use?)
Cruise: When turning ON, only the red dot light illuminates on the control pad. The CRUISE symbol in the cluster will stay on when you SET the cruise. Before that, the only indication the cruise is ready, is the RED DOT LED on the control pad.
While these are V-Twin engines, they are designed to run at higher RPM's. Typically 'cruise' / steady speed around 2600~2800 RPM. Do not lug these engines. (I shift between 3400~3600...)
If you take any of the above advice and it turns out badly, blame yourself, I am not to be trusted.
With proper maintenance these machines just keep going.
Highly Plagiarized from VVB
Ride safe,
Smokier
Many thanks Smokier104, very much appreciated...
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