I had a 5000 mile service completed on my motorcycle at the dealer. They informed me that the rear brake pads were worn out and replaced them. They provided the old pads when I picked up the bike and sure enough they were worn all the way to the metal. They had 4957 miles of use (since new). After becoming aware of this problem I have monitored the rear brake more closely. Without any use of the back brake the rear caliper and disc become hot after only a few miles of riding. The rear brake is maintaining constant pressure on the disc even when the brake pedal is not applied. The pressure is causing excessive wear to the pads, heat to the disc, and common sense would say decreased performance of the rear brake. Added heat and friction creates brake fad and decreased performance. The dealer says the rear brakes are "functioning properly" and rear brakes on victory's just drag.
The worst 2004 Victory Kingpin problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
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- Brakes4
Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2004, through may 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, jackpot touring w/backrest. The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.
- Risk
- The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
- Remedy
- Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1‑888‑704‑5290.
Recall number 11V346000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail causing the shift lever to become inoperable.
- Risk
- If the weld fails, the operator cannot shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shift lever shaft free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763‑417‑8650.
Recall number 06V258000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the hose that connects the rear brake fluid reservoir to the rear brake master cylinder may have become damaged during shipment and may leak brake fluid.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of rear braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if it is found to be damaged. Owner notification began on april 26, 2004. Owners should contact polaris/victory at 1‑763‑417‑8650.
Recall number 04V187000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Victory Kingpin 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete.
- Victory motorcycle service campaign: the welded joint on the shift lever shaft may fail, causing the shift...
- Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color. tt
- Front brake lever push rod installation. victory 1999 V92C, 2000 standard cruiser, 200 sport cruiser, 2001...
- Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified. victory 2003-2005 vegas, kingpin, & hammer. tt
- Following assembly instructions when positioning the front turn signal mounts on the fork tubes during...
- Performance exhaust pn 2874288 instruction correction. tt
- Vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. tt
What 2004 Victory Kingpin owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear brake failure on 2004 kingpin at 2600 miles. Brake pads are worn to metal backing plates, final "wear out" occurred over a period of days. Front brakes seem to be fine even though they are used for almost all braking on a motorcycle as per the recommendations of all motorcycle safety instructors. Have ridden motorcycles for 35 years and never gone through rear brakes in under a year and 2600 miles. This is a design defect reported by numerous people in different victory motorcycle clubs.
Uneven wear on rear brake rotor and excessive heating of rotor with no brake usage.
2004 victory kingpin motorcycle, rear brakes after only 2,500 miles are down to the metal. Dealer says this is normal and victory (polaris) will not cover under this warranty. Does not has a fix to prevent these brimbo brakes from warring out so quickly. If an owner of one of these bikes is not aware of how fast these brakes ware out they could have a fatal accident.
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Questions about the 2004 Victory Kingpin
Is the 2004 Victory Kingpin reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Victory Kingpin, 1.3 times a typical Kingpin model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Victory Kingpin?
Brakes, with 4 complaints, typically around 2,600 miles.
How many recalls does the 2004 Victory Kingpin have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Victory Kingpin brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V187000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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