I've been tossing around the idea of buying a new Hammer for about eight months......having a hard time pulling the trigger though. I was looking at the 2015 Hammer 8 Ball, but the closest dealer is 200 miles away and when I went for a factory demo ride this past June they didn't have a Hammer to ride and I wasn't too thrilled with the Gunner. The motor however was unbelievable though, so much more than my 1300 VTX (Honda). Well now I have seen the photos of the new Hammer S, with dual gauges, dual front disks, and that sweet Cobra optional 2-1 exhaust, I have an itch to buy again really bad. Love the colour scheme too!
I note that you have a Hammer and I believe your bike will be almost the same as the new 2016 Hammer S, and would love to hear your thoughts regarding fit/finish, reliability, and all negative and positive comments alike that you would share.
I note that you have a Hammer and I believe your bike will be almost the same as the new 2016 Hammer S, and would love to hear your thoughts regarding fit/finish, reliability, and all negative and positive comments alike that you would share.
i am pleased with my 13 hammer very much + feel the upgrades on the new S is a good buy. even though not really needed i added a second disc + cost was over 2G no labor!! a built for you Penske shock smooths the ride a lot + pirelli night dragon tyres increase handling + braking + help the firm ride IMO. i will sell you that Cobra exhaust in black for $400, i took off my 13 Hammer
i am pleased with my 13 hammer very much + feel the upgrades on the new S is a good buy. even though not really needed i added a second disc + cost was over 2G no labor!! a built for you Penske shock smooths the ride a lot + pirelli night dragon tyres increase handling + braking + help the firm ride IMO. i will sell you that Cobra exhaust in black for $400, i took off my 13 Hammer
I can plan and save up all though winter and do something come April or may, Everyone keeps saying what bike do you really want, truth be told....I really want my 05 Hayabusa back, needed the cash and let it go, but I would want it back just as I sold it, I have no idea where or what it looks like now, or if its even till on the road, live and you learn......
I'm surprised that the new Victory Hammer S doesn't have better front brake cable management. Are the brake hydraulic hoses simply loose because they can't be attached to the lower front shock because it is an inverted shock? I really don't like the look of the hoses/cables simply dangling out there. Any comments? Anyone else notice this and is there a fix?
What's wrong with the brake lines ?? On the jap bikes there is a bracket that guides the breaklines just before the fork travel, and on the break caliper it is about 45 °
test rode a like new 07 hammer S, it was sooo beautiful, but the squarish early 250 rear tyre handled poorly, alsi i could not trade my porkster at the car dealer where the 07 S was. i commented on the forum + was told to try a newer model as the tyre was redesigned, i did + bought it on the spot! i later installed my pirelli night dragons, 240 out back, handling is great but i know they will not see typical 10,000 dunrock mileage!!! i feel the dual discs brake better as well as prevent fade as some have commented. if there was later model S available locally i would have purchased it.
I have a couple of pics to post, but I'm using an iPad, don't know if that is limiting me, but I couldn't figure out how to post pics on this site?:crying
Cobra
don't start the bike if you can't go for a go 1/2 hour ride. If you run bike you'll form condensation in motor and gas.
Don't know if you know this or not
That sure is a good lookin bike! Very nice, congrats!
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