1999 Victory V92C: transmission slipping

Filed Apr 3, 2012 · Transmission · 5,290 miles · OH

I was traveling home after purchasing the bike from the second owner. A victory v92c made in america, only 5,203 miles when I got it. I immediately noticed a very hard hitting, loud sounding clunk when I shifted gears coming from the transmission. I thought that maybe it was just the norm for this bike. I found out I was wrong and it nearly cost me my life. The first indication that I maybe in trouble was the transmission was not properly shifting in to 2nd gear or 3rd gear. When I would shift into second it would pop into neutral and sometimes when shifting into 3rd it would seem to go into 3rd for an instant and then drop into 2nd again. I am new to motorcycle riding and thought that I was doing something wrong and tried to be more attentive to my shifts. About 80 miles into my trip home it started to rain. I hit exit 50 off of I-71 in ohio and intended to head for cover at the pilot fuel station there. At the top of the exit ramp was a stop sign. I stopped and proceeded with caution. Just as I hit the apex of my left hand turn I shifted from second to third gear, released the clutch, felt third gear engage and was immediately thrown the road when the transmission slipped back into second gear. After researching the internet I have found hundreds of complaints regards to these transmissions. Luckily my injuries were minor. Please do something before there is a death if not multiples. Sincerely, new to cycling in galloway, ohio.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 victoria v92c motorcycle. While traveling approximately between 30-35 MPH the transmission suddenly slipped out of third gear as a result of the vehicle stalling. The gear selector was then shifted into second gear and the vehicle continued normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the technician recommended a new transmission. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Transmission · 2,500 miles · WA

I own a 1999 victory v92c motorcycle. The third gear constantly slips out of gear causing an extremely fast drop in speed which launches the driver forward and sometimes locks up the transmission causing the bike to go into a skid which could result in the driver losing control and crashing.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · PA

My victory v92c has 7,000 miles on it and has lost 4th gear completely. It started by slipping into a false neutral once in a while and now has completely lost 4th gear. Repair shop tells me that this is a huge and very common problem with these bikes and that victory will not recall them. They even said that the rear wheel could lock up and cause an accident.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · IA

Less than 10,000 miles on motorcycle and transmissionwas slipping in third gear.

Filed Apr 5, 2007 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 victory v92c. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle slipped out of gear, causing the contact to drive into oncoming traffic. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed an upgraded transmission. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Transmission · 10,450 miles · FL

I purchased my victory new during the first year of production. Although the transmission has always been loud and sometimes slow to shift it has recently begun to lose power totally, as if slipping into neutral. In one instance this failure caused me to come very close to being hit. The transmission is now almost impossible to get into first gear from neutral after stopping. I am told that the only real fix is to have a total transmission replacement costing almost $3k from a victory dealer.