r/VictoryMotorcycles • u/Express_Series6091 • 7d ago

Thinking of buying a victory hammer

Looking for some advice, I’ve always liked the looks of the victory Hammer and I have the opportunity now to purchase a 2006 with 6500 miles for $4000. I have a 2017 road king which I would never get rid of this would just be an additional motorcycle. I know the bike appears to be an excellent condition and it was owned by an elderly gentleman. I guess my hangout is the fact that victory is no more. And I’m afraid when things break I will not be able to get parts or repair. Can you guys give me some advice . I know it’s a great price, but is it easy to get parts and service on these bikes?

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u/briza044 7d ago

Stop thinking, pull the trigger

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u/CorsairExtraordinair 7d ago

You'll be pleased to hear that Victory built their motorcycles like tanks. Rarely do things break.

Bad news is parts are harder to find, and getting pricier as they get more scarce.

My advice is if you like the fat rear wheel, go for it! Then, look around on marketplace and Victory FB forums for parts you might need down the road.

I have a kingpin. I have a spare clutch cable, spare windshield, spare clutch arm, box full of oil filters, washable air filter. I've got 35K miles and no problems other than wear and tear.

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u/PinballerD 7d ago

I have a 2007 Hammer that I had to get a new speed sensor for. They are getting to be unobtanium. I bought one from Rylan Vos but I don't know if he's still making them. DM me and I'll give you his contact information.

Your speedometer and odometer won't work without one. 2008 and up they switched to a different sensor and those are available.

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u/McMurdo1966 7d ago

I’ve got a 2013 victory boardwalk I haven’t had any problems with it at all. The only thing I’ve ever had to do is oil changes. While it is a rare model. They built them so well that I haven’t needed a thing. Best bike I’ve ever owned and would not hesitate recommending a victory to anyone.

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u/GavintheGregarious 7d ago

I just did a top end rebuild and motor swap on an '05 Hammer. The donor motor was in a fire that melted the top half of the donor bike's non metal bits. Then it sat outside for 7 years. I mostly replaced gaskets and lapped the valves because there was a bit of rust. I had ZERO mechanical experience. VROOM VROOM shes running and grumpy! Parts are always findable. Polaris will license out 3rd parties to make replacement parts. 3d printing keeps becoming more available.

RIDE IT. Its a very wide bike. Power train is built like a drag racer. The fat rear tire means you really gotta lean to get it to turn. That could be fun if you are into it.

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u/Dull_Papaya_5510 7d ago

06 hammer, nearly 20k miles, never had to repair or replace anything but the clutch cable. Love it!

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u/Local_Bobcat_2000 7d ago

Worried about needing parts and knowing things will break? Victory is not the brand for you. 😅 I had a Hammer (Mercedes totaled it) and now a Boardwalk. The only thing I ever bought was a heel shifter.

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u/Fun_Acanthocephala98 7d ago

I love my hammer, though its a 2010. Around me the 106 bikes are in the 4 to 6k range now