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Broken Arrow, OK | Eric_MA - 2013-09-03 1:35 PM
Hi Jon, And thanks for looking into it? I myself would be happy with a two piece! In other words if you can make soimething to replace the original back piece in the same style but in metal and Black thats good for me! I don't care for a whole new single piece! As far as I care I really can't see it anyway and all I would like to see is something to replace the stock that won't break>>>Just my two cents!
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I have some custom paint work on the front upper + the chrome piece from Vic. Just a metal black rear would be the ticket |
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| Just wanted to give you an update and that things are moving along. I'm a little behind but should move faster next week. I have one step done already. |
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | witchdoctor - 2013-09-07 4:41 PM
Just wanted to give you an update and that things are moving along. I'm a little behind but should move faster next week. I have one step done already.
Thanks for the quick work......... |
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Manchester, CT | Can you give us an idea what the first fender will look like..e.g 2 piece, 1 etc |
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| No sorry not yet. On a few of the other forums some are making some condescending remarks so at this point I'm keeping it to myself. Its a shame that when you try to help and offer another solution we have to take crap for it. Childish really.. Even Spiderman does not know. lol I should have the next step done over the next few days and will update you again. I just really wanted to let everyone now its moving along. |
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| Jon, Exactly why I am not getting involved in these discussions anymore...Too many negative opinions from those that think they know it all and assume that most of us are just plain stupid!! We should be working together as Victory riders to help solve issues not constant "in-fighting"..... |
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Central Maryland | opas ride - 2013-09-08 12:30 PM
Jon, Exactly why I am not getting involved in these discussions anymore...Too many negative opinions from those that think they know it all and assume that most of us are just plain stupid!! We should be working together as Victory riders to help solve issues not constant "in-fighting".....
Ummm.. you just involved yourself again; by replying to this thread. Shake off the hurt puppy feelings Opas and address the issue yourself.
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| Thanks for the nice response....
Edited by opas ride 2013-09-08 6:29 PM
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Hudson, Ohio | witchdoctor - 2013-09-08 9:53 AM
Even Spiderman does not know. lol
That's what you think...I rigged Spidey Vision with a Spidey Cam...I have been spying on you all week. Don't forget who you are dealing with LOL. Oh yeah, I have some really good blackmail material on you now too!!!
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| Damn, So you did see Lisa and I on the seat? |
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Manchester, CT | Witchdoctor...what are you doing on the forum??? You should be heads down saving lives by working on your new fender  Im sure it will be well worth the wait! |
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| Actually I am working on it. Hope to have the next step done tomorrow.lol |
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Peru, IN | willtill - 2013-09-08 5:20 PM opas ride - 2013-09-08 12:30 PM Jon, Exactly why I am not getting involved in these discussions anymore...Too many negative opinions from those that think they know it all and assume that most of us are just plain stupid!! We should be working together as Victory riders to help solve issues not constant "in-fighting"..... Ummm.. you just involved yourself again; by replying to this thread. Shake off the hurt puppy feelings Opas and address the issue yourself. Good gawd. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. Feel free to leave your "not so nice" comments out of these threads, Will. You're not impressing anyone.
Edited by Monkeyman 2013-09-11 4:40 AM
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Manchester, CT | +1...since joining this forum back in February, it has become an invaluable source for getting answers and advice. The knowledge base that exists on this forum is 2nd to none.
I want to thank everyone for their willingness to share their experience and knowledge. It would be great if the forum can maintain a positive direction and attitude. |
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, FL United States | witchdoctor - 2013-09-10 10:57 PM
Actually I am working on it. Hope to have the next step done tomorrow.lol
Jon, thank you for persevering though all the negative comments. We who know you know that when you take on a project it gets done with excellent results. |
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Manchester, CT | Today while detailing my bike (2013 Vision with 8600 miles) I decided to check my front fender. Much to my dismay, I found a severe crack over and below the left side mount point. As you will see in the pictures, there is NO SIGN OF WEAR AND TEAR If the issue was due to wear and tear there would be stress marks and stress fractures. My fender was catastrophic due to faulty engineering design and materials. I will post this to Victory's facebook page. Please advise on who else I should make aware of the issue in addition to my dealership.
http://shutterpro.smugmug.com/Other/2013-Victory-Vision-Cracked/318... |
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Central Maryland | Street Eagle - 2013-09-11 9:39 PM
Today while detailing my bike (2013 Vision with 8600 miles) I decided to check my front fender. Much to my dismay, I found a severe crack over and below the left side mount point. As you will see in the pictures, there is NO SIGN OF WEAR AND TEAR If the issue was due to wear and tear there would be stress marks and stress fractures. My fender was catastrophic due to faulty engineering design and materials. I will post this to Victory's facebook page. Please advise on who else I should make aware of the issue in addition to my dealership.
http://shutterpro.smugmug.com/Other/2013-Victory-Vision-Cracked/318...
That is amazing. Such a new bike. I haven't developed this on my 2011 yet. I wonder if some of the cause of the crack(s) is due to the improperly tightened mounting bolt(s)?
1. Street Eagle; time to whip out some alcohol for cleaning the inside of that rear fender; some JB-Weld and some thin steel stock to backplate that area.
2. Or just go buy a new fender.
Option 1 above is cheaper and more readily available. If you are so inclined to take care of it yourself. Victory won't.
Gotta do what you gotta do....
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Manchester, CT | Thanks Willtil...yeah you can imagine my surprise to find this with only 8600 on the speedo. |
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Camas Washington | At a friends last night who has a 2011 Vision trike, out of the blue she says her front back fender cracked. Asked her if she has been reading the form lately and said no. She called the dealer and they are going to charge her to replace it. Told her to tell them hell no they pay for it. Its seems as the more Visions age this problem is cropping up more and more. |
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| Any interest in making the rear of the fender longer? Like make it come down further towards the ground? |
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| Jon
+1 on making the fender longer.
I am thinking 2-3" would give more protection to the battery area. It would also look better in MHO.
Thanks for your efforts.
Is there a date yet on when we will be able to place orders?
This is kinda life waiting for Christmas so I can buy my own gift!
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Central Maryland | Monkeyman - 2013-09-11 5:37 AM
willtill - 2013-09-08 5:20 PM opas ride - 2013-09-08 12:30 PM Jon, Exactly why I am not getting involved in these discussions anymore...Too many negative opinions from those that think they know it all and assume that most of us are just plain stupid!! We should be working together as Victory riders to help solve issues not constant "in-fighting"..... Ummm.. you just involved yourself again; by replying to this thread. Shake off the hurt puppy feelings Opas and address the issue yourself. Good gawd. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. Feel free to leave your "not so nice" comments out of these threads, Will. You're not impressing anyone.
I'm not trying to impress anyone Monkeyman. Where the hell did you get that idea?
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| Rammurry - 2013-09-14 4:56 PM
Jon
+1 on making the fender longer.
I am thinking 2-3" would give more protection to the battery area. It would also look better in MHO.
Thanks for your efforts.
Is there a date yet on when we will be able to place orders?
This is kinda life waiting for Christmas so I can buy my own gift!
I keep changing my mind on how I want to do this. lol Each time I think I'm almost done I look at it and say "If i did this is would make it better" and then I go back to the drawing board. I have some more material coming on Monday so I hope to have the new idea figured out by hopefully Tuesday. I have trial fit the new fender on the bike and just making some tweaks- BUT when you tweak 1 thing it screws up 2 more! lol
Making the fender longer in the back shouldn't be a problem- but then again it might be back to the drawing board.
I'm not going to take any pre orders just yet. I want to get it done so everyone can see what they are buying plus I wont have a final cost until I have it all figured out. Once I get a prototype done I can then take pre orders and start making them. |
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Manchester, CT | Extended fender...absolutely |
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Peru, IN | How about a hint, Jon? What material are you using? Fiberglass, plastic, aluminum, steel? C'mon. This is killing us. |
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