Have had several issues with rear brake failure. Rear brake pedal goes all the way down, and does not engage the brakes. No leak signs of any fluid. This seems to be a serious problem with victory motorcycles after doing some research on line. Www.vision-riders.com. I have had my bike in the shop several times with this issue. The brakes were bled every time the rear brakes failed. I was traveling on a city street, a black in color chevrolet truck had pulled out in front of me. I immediately applied by front and rear breaks. When I applied my rear brakes, the pedal went down to the flood. I downshifted as fast has I could in order to avoid striking the vehicle. The bike was then towed home. I was told that air was in the system but no leaks have ever been found. Victory dealership stated that no recalls have been put out by victory. Please look into this matter before someone gets hurt or even killed. Thank you.
The worst 2008 Victory Vision Tour problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes7
- Body4
- Fuel system2
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes7
- Body4
- Fuel system2
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Motorcycle steering lockup
This Preliminary Evaluation (PE14006) was opened after the federal safety agency became aware of alleged steering lockup involving Victory Vision motorcycles built by Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris).This issue has been the subject of numerous online forum posts by the filer of VOQ 10534733.Both the VOQs and forum posts (from all sources) formed the foundation of our investigation. The subject motorcycles are equipped with a two-piece, plastic, front fender.The back half (the all-black portion in the photo below) is secured to the fork with a single fastener on each side.It is secured to the front half of the fender with two plastic pushpins.The back half of the subject 2-piece fender is alleged to cause steering lockup when it partially separates and becomes wedged in the lower faring.We have expanded the PE's original scope to include the MY2014 and 2015 Visions because (1) these bikes came on-line after we opened this investigation and (2) the subject fender remains unchanged.Since its introduction in May, 2007, Polaris has produced 7,337 Visions (and trim derivatives).In the 8 years since, we are aware of 35 incidents of partial fender separation wherein the fender wedged in the lower fairing opening.None of the incidents involved a crash.During testing, with the fender both wedged in the lower fairing and with it pinned in the seam joining the right and left lower fairing halves, we noted a ?notchy? steering feel but no steering lock-up.At no time was steering control lost in either circumstance (wedged and/or pinned).When the front forks were rotated at angles greater than 10 degrees, and vehicle speed was, by necessity, below 10mph we noted an increase in steering effort that was easily manageable.This is consistent with the results of Polaris? testing where steering effort increased at steering angles beyond ten degrees.Such steering angles were only reasonably obtainable at speeds below ten mph.Polaris concluded that a fender separation of the type owners allege, does not represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, but does compromise owner satisfaction.Consequently, on April 28, 2015, Polaris advised the agency that it decided to undertake a consumer satisfaction campaign to improve fender durability on all MY 2008-15 Victory Vision motorcycles regardless of mileage, time in service, or ownership status.Owners will receive notification of this campaign by June 20, 2015.A copy of Polaris' April 28, 2015 letter to us about this program is in the public file for this PE.In light of the low risk to motor vehicle safety as a result of displaced fenders, and Polaris?s actions to reduce the likelihood of fender interference through a consumer satisfaction campaign, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For additional detailed information on this investigation, see the attached closing report.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following (ODI) numbers: 10534913, 10535066, 10430546, 10469285, 10468997, 10592181, 10585428, 10534743, 10597031, 10535938, 10594160, 10594161, 10606364
PE14006
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Victory Vision Tour 3
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What 2008 Victory Vision Tour owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My gas gauge is not reading the fuel levels correctly. The gauge will only go the 1/4 level even when the tank is totally full of fuel. This is a pain in the butt as sometimes the gauge does not go that fall and the tank empty signal is on so you can not even use the mileage gauge as it will not work.
This is the third time this has happened. After the bike has set unused for 2-3 months the rear brakes have no pressure. The pedal goes to the floor. I have taken it to the dealer and they said they bleed the brake lines and all was good. After the riding season and letting the bike set for 3 months the same thing happened again, no rear brakes.
While traveling about 30 MPH and coming to a stop, the motorcycle suddenly became unsteerable, as if the steering control was locked. I coasted to a stop and found that the bottom rear edge of the front fender was lodged in the lower body frame opening of the motorcycle, making steering impossible. The front fender of the victory vision is composed of two pieces, with the front half metal and the back half plastic, attached with two side bolts and two top pins through holes in the plastic rear portion. The plastic had cracked completely through at the two side connections and broken. The plastic rear portion was only being held on by the two top pins, allowing the rear piece to flex and to swing backward and jam into the opening in front of the engine. This locked the steering controls and prevented steering input. Fortunately, there was no traffic and this happened on a mostly straight road.
Rear portion of the front fender broke off and got jammed into the lower section of the front fairing. No crash or damage at this slow speed but could have been very bad if it had occurred at speed.
The rear brakes completely failed, since the front and rearbrakes are a linked system the braking capability is seriously affected. If the speed was higher, I or someone else could be seriously injured or killed. The local dealer admits issues nd has done everything they could do, the dealer and I have tried to get the manufacturer (polaris/victory) and they do not admit any problems yet there are other complaints for the same thing.
The front fender which is two pieces, the rear piece cracks and comes loose dropping down pinning against the frame impairing the motorcycles steering.
I was approaching a turn where a sign indicated to reduce speed. Went to apply rear brakes and they went to the floorboards again! Attempted to pump brakes, but they would not hold. Had to ride with only front brakes. This is a real safety issue. The dealer keeps stating that victory keeps instructing them to bleed the brakes. This is only a temporary fix.
As I was approaching an intersection. I went to apply my rear brakes, and the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. I made a couple quick attempts to pump my brakes, while also braking hard with the front.
I have a 2008 victory vision. Something is causing a strong gas smell as you drive. I have heard it is either a bad tank neck or bad gas cap. I think victory should do a recall and fix this. I have read online that they only address as a case by case I.e. If you complain or not.
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Questions about the 2008 Victory Vision Tour
Is the 2008 Victory Vision Tour reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2008 Victory Vision Tour, close to a typical Vision Tour model year.
What is the 2008 Victory Vision Tour year score?
The 2008 Victory Vision Tour scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Victory Vision Tour: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Victory Vision Tour?
Brakes, with 7 complaints, typically around 17,450 miles. Next is body (4).
How many recalls does the 2008 Victory Vision Tour have?
No recalls on record.
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