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| May 2007 Member of the month ![]() | Victory Motorcycles,, love 'em or hate 'em,, they are the "NEW" Harley. Got a friend that just took delivery of a 2005 Victory Hammer. Already a wee bit cocky and he has only rode it around the dealers parking lot. I am getting alot of that "Cocky" attitude that is historically the "Harley-tude" you get from Harley owners lately from alot of Victory owners. I am glad to see them proud of their bikes,, but D*mn,, leave the attitude at home. Well I sat on all the Victory models and found none of them to be even remotely close to being as comfortable as my "LC". Some of the things on the bike didn't look like they made very well,, just my opinion. So what is so special about the "Victory" to give them such an attitude? The new Harley I guess. American made with the American attitude.
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| Third gear and cruising ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black
Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma
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| May 2007 Member of the month ![]() | Ya think,,, I think you are right. To elaborate on a few things such as the kickstands were painted black and not chrome. Just looked cheap to me. Some of the switches looked like they were made in the back shop and not on an assembly line. I just was not that impressed with those bikes to pay that much.
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: May 2005
Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i
Location: Sitting on the can... duh!
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| What I find strange is that Road Bike magazine (which I have a subscription for) included coverage on Victory bikes a few months back. There was a debate among readers as to whether Victory should or should not be considered a "metric." In the end, Victory was included. I would have thought that Victory would find a home in countless Harley/custom rags, but they are not the traditional American bikes with pushrod motors. Talking to Harley owners in my area, they commented that Victories are "okay" and "decent bikes." However, they did not offer glowing praises like they do on their mount of choice.
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| It's A Conspiracy ![]() Joined: May 2005
Bike: '06 XB12X
Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer
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| I effin' love Victory bikes! Always have. Main reason....Dealers have always treated me right even though I haven't spent a dime. I keep getting invited to the local shop for test rides. I love the 8-ball. However, I am not a skinny front tire kinda guy. That leaves me with the Kingpin. Which I'm not to crazy about the fenders on that one. But it does have the tire dimensions similiar to the M50 that I like, and an inverted fork. There is just very little aftermarket support for them. Up until this year or so, it was near impossible to find pipes or anything for them. Let alone a fender
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
Bike: '05 C50 Limited
Location: Reno, Nevada
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__________________ Catherine, biker buddy to soulmate Ray 40 and loving life! ~Mom of 2 Humans~ and 2 costly machines... |
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| May 2007 Member of the month ![]() | Yeah that is nice looking. But as I was saying,, the price "New" just doesn't warrant me purchasing one. Sitting on it my A$$ was hurting and I was on it for only a few minutes,, see pics in the 911 rememberance ride thread. They look great but up close I was just not that impressed with some of the fit and finish. I would rather for over the dough for another Metric cruiser like the new Kawasaki, another Suzuki, or even a Rune before one of those. Although the Rune is overkill I think (we have already went down that road). But I do appreciate what they are. I do think they are sharp looking bikes,, just they are not for me. I would rather have a Screaming Eagle V-Rod like I originally looked at versus one of the Victory cycles. But I will stick with what I have. Mine is powerful enough for me,, if I want more power I hear the Stage 3 kit will turn mine into a beast,, but the gas mileage will be atrocious. I LOVE the ride compared to most I have riden. The best part is it is completely paid for. I owe nothing on it and the title is in my hands,, unlike alot of these Victory and Harley folks who will be paying for theirs for years to come. I guess I am a little partial to Suzuki. Rode their dirt bikes for a long time and now I ride their street bikes.
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005
Bike: C90 - Black
Location: Timberlake, NC
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| Thats a pretty nice bike, love the color combination. I like turndowns, but those look like an afterthought that are to big for the bike under the hard saddle bags. Is that possible pipes that are to big |
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
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| Newbie Joined: May 2005
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| I took the All Bran Challenge ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50SE
Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
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| Catherine; You just got your bike, going ZD crazy, and your checking other bike prices already. You will end up like EZRider1 owning 2 bikes and a Pink Hippo. |
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() Joined: Sep 2005
Bike: '05 C50 Limited
Location: Reno, Nevada
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No really i went looking cause someone mentioned Victory, but, to your point I was searching for something to work on over the winter here, hubby was mentioning it might be fun to 'restore' a bike during the depth of the high desert snow, lol - Cath
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| Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer ![]() | Sean, you will be the "cocky" one soon enough. With the pathetic maitenance history of the Victory's, they will be spending more time and money on having the Victory repaired. Many plaguing problems includine ceased engine and replacing transmissions are common. Even H-D only has the leaking oil common prob. From what I have read, until the Hammer, the Victory's performance isn't even been near what they claim it to be.
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Oh well.....
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