While maintaining highway speed (55 MPH) and with a full tank of gas (4.5 gallons) the fuel tank suddenly emptied its entire contents from underneath the fuel tank resulting in my left leg being covered with gasoline and the motorcycle skidded due to fuel covering rear tire leading to loss of traction ,almost resulting in a crash. My motorcycle mechanic who has over 40 years experience as a certified motorcycle mechanic is unable to pinpoint the exact cause of the leaking fuel tank. My mechanic states that the fuel tank still leaks fuel and it needs to be replaced in order to avoid a crash or fire.
The worst 2004 Victory Vegas problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
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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 Vegas 9
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
- Front brake lever push rod installation
- Suspension ride height adjustment procedure simplified
- Following assembly instructions when positioning the front turn signal mounts on the fork tubes during set-up
- Performance exhaust pn 2874288 instruction correction
- Vegas and kingpin accessory slip-on muffler price is $399 u.s. tt
- The vent hole located in the filler neck of some early motorcycles fuel tanks may be restricted or blocked...
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Is the 2004 Victory Vegas reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Victory Vegas, close to a typical Vegas model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Victory Vegas?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Victory Vegas have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
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