[mike721]

I hit 145,770 miles today on my 2008 Vision, which may seem like a weird number to celebrate but it has a hidden meaning... I bought this bike with 45,750 miles and at the time I was very concerned with the mileage, I really wanted a Vision and it was what I could afford back then, but I was really hoping it would have some miles left in it.
So far, it had 100,000 more, and it still looks good, runs fine, and gets me to work every day. No engine work, no major breakdowns a few things had to be replaced, the fuel pump at 65K, the clutch at 108K and a transmission output shaft seal at about 90k, but other than that it's just been routine maintenance items, brakes, tires, oil.

The original owner paid about $23,000 for it, and rode it 45K miles, then sold it to me for $5500, so on a cost per mile basis I think I've done quite well. I ride it year round, in heat, cold, rain, dust, and a bit of snow occasionally , it's been as reliable as an anvil and see no reason this bike won't go 200K, Victory built some very reliable machines.

 

[DannoXYZ]

That's so awesome!! Any major repairs needed for those 100K miles? Or just regular maintenance?

 

[Eagle Six]

Congratulation of your victory on the Victory!

 

[Rollin']

Nice!! The Victory's are very reliable bikes.

 

[Oz]

Congrats on reaching 100,000 miles. That's a milestone to celebrate.

 

[mike721]

That's so awesome!! Any major repairs needed for those 100K miles? Or just regular maintenance?

A few things, nothing crazy in almost 150K miles.

Fuel pump got noisy at 60K, replaced it. probably the most expensive part I changed, I think it was $200
Compensator was noisy, I replaced a $30 spring
Clutch wore out at 108K, I consider that normal wear.
Output shaft oil seal failed, $50 part.
I broke a spark plug wire at 120K, had to change them.
Pretty much everything else was maintenance, tires, oil, light bulbs, wheel bearings, brakes, spark plugs, etc
The only thing on the bike that doesn't work is the gear indicator, was a known issue on 08s, a bad design that fails. I fixed it, it broke again, I decided I didn't need it so I disabled it electrically, it always reads 1, but this way it doesn't mess up the rev/ speed limiter like it did when acting up.

 

[Carbide]

Impressive. Well done. Always great to see people that actually put miles on their bikes.

I had bought a brand new 2003 GL1800 and went on to put 135,000 on it.
Had a 2006 FZ1 that I put 40,000 miles on.
Now I have a 2020 FJR1300ES that I've already put 35,000 on.
These miles were put on while having other bikes during the same period.

 

[McRider01]

With good care and reasonable riding, bikes last a lot longer now than they used to. My last two bikes had 115,000 miles (Kawasaki Ninja 650), and 80,000 (Honda CBR500R) before I sold them and both were running fine.

 

[Offcenter]

When I got into biking in the 60s, if you saw a bike with 30,000 or 40,000 miles on it, that was a lot...except BMWs. I had a series of BMWs from back that that just ran forever. My '74 BMW has 172,000 miles on it.
Now, 40,000 is like brand new.
My current Goldwing, pictured below, has 115,000 on it. Still runs like a brand new bike. I fully expect that this bike will last as long as I do.

 

[scott7d]

Congratulations on your milestone! My 2020 CVO Road Glide has 109,000 miles and will turn 3 years old in April. I'm on pace to average over 40,000 miles a year for 3 years straight on this bike. I never change the oil on time and have neglected all of the recommended maintenance items throughout the various mileage intervals stated in the manual. Everything in the bike is how it was from the factory except for a new fuel filter at 85k. The bike hasn't had a single issue. I have an online friend with over 150,000 miles on a 2021 Road Glide and even splits mileage with another bike. He hasn't had any issues, either.

I'm starting to become a firm believer that keeping these things moving is the key to longevity. Seems like that idea is working for you as well. Many more safe/happy miles to you!

 

[Unkle Krusty]

I seem to recall when you got that bike. Well done.

 

[Carbide]

When I got into biking in the 60s, if you saw a bike with 30,000 or 40,000 miles on it, that was a lot...except BMWs. I had a series of BMWs from back that that just ran forever. My '74 BMW has 172,000 miles on it.
Now, 40,000 is like brand new.
My current Goldwing, pictured below, has 115,000 on it. Still runs like a brand new bike. I fully expect that this bike will last as long as I do.

Agreed.
My 2003 GW was just broken in at 135,000 miles. I personally know of 3 others that have over 600,000 miles with no major engine work ever needed.

 

[scott7d]

Agreed.
My 2003 GW was just broken in at 135,000 miles. I personally know of 3 others that have over 600,000 miles with no major engine work ever needed.

I saw a post on a Goldwing forum recently. 80-year-old man with 767,000 on a 2015!

 

[Carbide]

That is awesome!

 

[hogcowboy]

You must be WAY up there if you add up the mileage on all your bikes @mike721.

 

[Offcenter]

Good ol Phil Steiner!!
He's amazing!!!
So he bought a new one, eh?
Let's see how long he makes this one last.

 

[Rollin']

100,000 miles - It's a little more than four trips around the world!

 

[mike721]

I'm starting to become a firm believer that keeping these things moving is the key to longevity. Seems like that idea is working for you as well. Many more safe/happy miles to you!

I agree, daily use seems to be the way to keep them rolling a long time!

 

[mike721]

You must be WAY up there if you add up the mileage on all your bikes @mike721.

Now you have me wondering, I'll have to try and figure it out

 

[Offcenter]

I have somewhat over 300,000 lifetime miles.
But I'm sure I don't come even close to you, Mike.