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#1 ·
Anyone,
I need some help with my 2001 V92 it will only run at a high RPM, I have called every shop within 100 miles and no one will touch it theres a Polaris place in McKinney Texas that still work on the newer models but wont touch the 01. They acted like I should just sale it for scrap medal. Im 68 miles North of Dallas if anyone on here knows of anyone that might be able to work on my bike. Ive had it for years and really love it. any help would be very appreciated.
Thank you Shane
My email is greersr11@gmail.com
 
#2 ·
Contact Rylan Vos at the Vic Shop. He can probably point you in the right direction to troubleshoot the issue.

https://www.thevicshop.com/contact/

Having said that; have you checked the vacuum lines and do you have a way to check the battery/alternator/regulator? This is likely one of those process of elimination issues. Changing the plugs or at least checking the gap and visually checking the plug wires for cracks could be a start. See if the compression is equal in both cylinders.

Any independent shop should be able to do these checks if you are unable. I would also clean the throttle body real good while also looking for cracks and leaks on the rubber boot.
 
#3 ·
I agree with Bbob, check for vacuum leaks. The carb boot does get hard and crack from heat.. That wasn’t an uncommon problem.

Also, the tps can go bad or even lose its setting. When I first bought my Kingpin it had sat at the dealer all winter and the battery was completely dead. They had to charge it to let me ride it.
Long story short, it ran real rich. I road it for test ride and rode it home. But it would foul plugs and be hard to start and run real rough or die at idle. After a bunch of diagnosis they figured out the tps was 20 points rich, they adjusted it and it was good after that.

Another possibility, have you checked the high idle cable and throttle cable? One of those could be freyed or bound up somehow.
 
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Southern Motorworx
Kevin cross was a Victory mechanic from the beginning. You can also use a older GM diagnostic code reader on the Pre- freedom motors. Noe on here maybe able to help you, he's from the Houston area. Family Powersports in Lubbock, Tx works on Victory's.


https://www.familypowersports.com/
I would also clean the throttle body. On the older Victory's the would get nasty and barely run.
 
#5 ·
Backfired

My bike backfired on me cranking it up yesterday at a local store. It blew air onto my left leg. Did not start. I went ahead and cranked it up. It would idle at 2000 rpm instead of 1000 rpm. It also ran like crap. Shut it off. Checked the vacuum lines and sure enough it had blown one off by the top from of the rear cylinder by the throttle bodies. Put the line back on. It cranked right up after that and rode it home. It might be worth checking around on it with a good flash light to see if anything looks out of place or cracked.
 
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You could also try Noe Martinez (NOEMTZ) down near Houston, that is a heck of a lot closer than Rylan is. Also you could try Piper Performance in Decatur, I know he does dyno's on Vics.
 
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Still no luck finding anyone within a 100 miles willing to look at it :( does anyone have a vacuum diagram for the victory v92 ? and the full instructions on how o reset the TPS I ran about half a tank of fuel with cleaner through it today riding it ( rough Riding ) it will still only run high rpm and never cleared up. thanks for any and all help
Shane
 
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Also check the throttle body gooseneck for cracking or coming apart. But it sure sounds like a major vacuum leak, hose or caps.
 
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Congratz to our helpful brotherhood of VIC faithful and BULLSHIT to all the dealerships and shops who categorically refuse to touch a Victory because "they're out of business you know, we can't get parts" - Really? I wasn't aware of that, so this is a piece of junk? "No, not right now but soon enough so you'd better jump ship if you're smart like us". BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT. Twenty years from now they'll still be shaking their heads saying look at those fools on those dinosaur Victories (damn they're sweet rides). I'll be on RICZ's 3-wheeler by then, towing him behind me on a gurney, but we'll both be giving thumbs up to the Vics passing us on the road - TTWFO!! Keep 'em running boys.
 
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Have you tried Strokers in Dallas, TX? Rick Fairless was and remains one of the consultants Polaris uses for design work and ideas on their motorcycles. They still continue to do work on Victory Motorcycles. I'd be very surprised if they'd turn you away. In fact, if they did, I'd go their anyway and talk to Rick himself, he's always their somewhere. Strokers is one of my go to places anytime I'm near the area. Also, have you talked to Rylan Vos at The Vic Shop as was also suggested?

Since the carb cleaner didn't do anything, it again points to a mechanical issue. Like has been suggested frequently, a vacuum leak which is a fairly common occurrence on that series of Victory. Or something like a faulty TPS or some other related ignition item. I know I've seen Rylan post pictures of split and cracked rubber manifold parts that can be very difficult to verify with everything still connected and in place.

Call Rylan (515-339-4313) if you haven't already done so and take the bike to Strokers at 9304 Harry Hines Blvd in Dallas. The number is: 214-357-0707.
 
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So you're saying that Strokers' Dallas refused to look at it? Really? I just find that hard to believe. I can't picture Rick Fairless knowing that his service dept is telling a Victory owner to take a hike... But you have some good ideas to follow up with, so..
 
#20 ·
I was at Strokers in Dallas today and spoke to Rick Fairless directly. He welcomes you and your Victory into their shop. Any Victory model, from any year for any reason. Rick and his team are still loving on Victory motorcycles. He thanked me for recommending Strokers on the forum.

We also talked a lot about what he was doing with Victory over the years as well as what he was doing with Polaris Indian. Remember, Rick was burned twice by Polaris. Once as a Victory Motorcycles dealer and again as a major Victory accessories supplier. So yea, don't expect to see Strokers bringing in Polaris Indian.

But, get you and your Victory to Strokers. They'll be able to diagnose and fix your bike. They're a great shop that I enjoy stopping at whenever I'm in the area.
 
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https://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/dealer-locator/#q=Dallas, TX

If you zoom out on the map you'll find a lot more dealers that could help. The one down in Katy, TX is also very good. But with Strokers so close to you, well, that's an awesome thing. Strokers is a very well known biker destination. It's an event center for bikers with a shop, a restaurant, stage for music events and if it's still open, even a good tattoo shop. They have at least two custom Victories on their showroom. Rick's personal Cross Country at the 11 o'clock position just as you walk through the front door. And then Evil Ethel, a customized Victory Octane in the row of Rick's custom bikes on the right side. Anyway, you could spend an hour just looking at some of the custom work Stroker's has done over the years. There's also an excellent chance Rick Fairless will be their as well. He own's the place and is, well, always their. He's the hardest working guy in the company for sure. He also loves Victory Motorcycles and has been on the design team for Polaris motorcycle projects for many years. The 'new' liquid cooled Polaris Indian engine that's been seen all over the internet. Yup, that's been around as a Victory engine for a long time. If you see Rick, ask him about the Victory Core concept bike.
 
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