Electrical power to engine cuts out. Gauges drop to zero and headlight extinguishes. Turn signals continue to operate. Engine re-starts immediately and continues until a re-occurrence happens which become more frequent as this continues. Happens every ride. *Tr
Electrical system
Victory Kingpin Electrical problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Victory Kingpin's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
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2009 Polaris/victory kingpin low: purchased new 11may2010 with 4 miles. On 14may2010 the engine light came on and the engine stopped briefly causing the motorcycle to briefly and quickly slow considerably, causing a "lurching" feel. I thought it was possible low on gas and filled it with gas. On 15may2010 it did this again several times, usually in early 1st or early 2nd gear. On this date the engine also began surging as the clutch was engaged and the motorcycle came to a stop. It would surge approximately...
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10 times as it came to an idle. It was taken to the dealer (van wall motorsports in ankeny, ia) and after a week it was diagnosed as something within the electrical system that they were unable to fix. Polaris has authorized the installation of a new electrical harness - which is evidently an entirely new electrical system. *Tr
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