Tread separated from case on tire. I began to loose control of the motorcycle but manged to bring it's speed down from 65 MPH to a stop without a crash.
The worst 2006 Victory Vegas problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
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
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump retainer clip may not be installed correctly.
- Risk
- If the retainer clip fails, the fuel pump may not provide adequate fuel pressure, or the pump may fail entirely, which can cause poor performance or possible engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new fuel pump retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact polaris at 763‑417‑8650.
Recall number 06V279000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.
- Risk
- Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763‑417‑8650.
Recall number 06V259000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 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: fuel pump retainer clip failure
- Victory motorcycle: the rear axle failure caused by a material problem on models 2006 kingpin, vegas eight...
- Missing carb emissions certification label - executive order D-268
- Correction to wiring diagram fuel pump wire color
- Turn signal wire color and polarity questions addressed
- Pullback handlebars require a longer front brake line on some 2006 models
- The instructions for accessory tachometer kit 2875006 have been revised to include the connection of the...
- Oil capacity reduced to 5 quarts on most 2006 models
What 2006 Victory Vegas owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was having a tire repaired at "ridersville cycle" in berkley springs, west virginia on sept. 28, 2007 when the technician showed me the rear axle of my 2006 victory, vegas, motorcycle. The axle had a large piece missing at the very end of the axle, photos of the axle are available. The tech informed me a "recall had been issued by victory" . I mentioned I had not received notification from victory as to any recall, he continued the recall was issued in august 2007 for my model motorcycle. I then took the defective axle to show the owner of "ridersville cycle", harold munger, to compliment the technician for finding the broken axle and to inquire as to why victory had neglected to notify me of this recall of a very important part? I was surprised, to say the very least, at mr. Unger's response. He stated ( I will paraphrase his statements) the part didn't appear defective to him looking at it logically and he felt it would not present any safety concern. He continued "you could drive this six million miles an hour forever with no problem". He then told me perhaps victory had indeed sent me a recall notice. I said they had not done so. He then added it could be in today's mail. Mrs. Unger searched for the victory recall on the business' computer and provided the notice. I was told a summary; it stated the motorcycle should be not ridden, it should be inspected as soon as possible by a victory technician because of defective rear axles. This is the second time I have experienced failure of parts on the motorcycle. One of my saddlebags fell off the motorcycle while underway. I was not notified the brackets were defective. I am filing this because I feel victory motorcycle company fails to notify customers of defects to save having to replace parts until someone has a problem. I believe the company encourages their dealers to discourage having these defective parts replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 twist-go verona (na). While driving 35 MPH, coolant began leaking from the front fender and the red engine overheating light illuminated. The contact stated that fluid began leaking from the steering column and he drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact sustained second degree burns to his chest. The vehicle is currently parked at his home. The current and failure mileages were 4,000.
Rear brakes wear out pre-maturely, ie 2600 miles. This is an inherent problematic design flaw. This is a known problem and has been discussed at length by many people on the victory motorcycle forums.
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Questions about the 2006 Victory Vegas
Is the 2006 Victory Vegas reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2006 Victory Vegas, 4.0 times a typical Vegas model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Victory Vegas?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Victory Vegas have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
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