Clutch cable broke in half while riding. This is the 3rd clutch cable that's broken on this bike in the last 14 months and appears to be a common problem (based on online forum discussions where others have reported the same failures). When the cable breaks its very difficult to control the bike and becomes a safety issue. Luckily all three times I was able to make it to the side of the road then kill the engine and (abruptly) stop. In heavier traffic I believe it would have caused a wreck. There should be a recall for this issue but instead owners are required to purchase a $400 hydraulic clutch upgrade kit and install it.
The worst 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot problems
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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot 3
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Is the 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot, close to a typical Ness Jackpot model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Victory Ness Jackpot have?
No recalls on record.
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