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Midlothian, Va. | Trade your buddy for a few miles and ride his brand. He will tell you all you need to know (as if you didn't already)
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Ruskin, Fl | Yea, if you can get him off! |
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flagstaff, AZ | I've done that, they all ride Vics now, thats five converts. except two that ride dual sport. |
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milwaukee wisconsin | did that with one of my buddys that ride a 01 ultra he did not want to give it back and yes he now wants one |
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | My buddies won't trade because they know they will like it. |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | While riding 2-up this summer, I whooped the ass off 2 HD buddies who each had spent $10,000+ in hp mods, and they were riding solo. Now both are trying to figure out how to get enough money out of their bikes to buy Victory. Gotta love it ....
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Henlow, Bedfordshire, England | In the early summer I went on a trip to Germany with 20 other bikes mostly BM and Honda but on the way there was a mishap which ended with 1 rider coming home (collar bone problem) and 1 more staying but having lifts each day. He had a couple of pillions with others but spent most of the journey home on the back of the Vision. His BM was written off and he now owns a nice 2009 Tour. |
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Visionary
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Memphis | Several of my open-minded friends have ridden it and they all drool over it but the highlight came a couple of years ago when I was riding New England. My son lived up there and when I mentioned that I was riding up for a visit, a FedEx buddy of mine from here said "I've always wanted to ride that part of the country. How about I fly up, rent a bike and we can ride together for a couple of days? I have friends with bikes up there and they can give us the tour." "Sounds great." I had the Vision, my buddy rented an ST1300 and the other bikes were a 1976 Honda 750, VTX 1100 and Harley Dyna Wide Glide. I was odd man out since the other guys were all FedEx pilot buddies and it didn't take long to notice that the Harley dude was the alpha-wolf. He was a cocky bachelor who had brought his arm-candy girlfriend and they were totally decked out in H-D branded gear from head to toe. His two year old Dyna (his first bike ever) had 800 miles on it. He decided that he would be the tour guide since he was a New England native. It took about 5 minutes to figure out that he was scary to ride with. Very unsure of himself in parking lots and took curves so slowly that his bike barely leaned (which meant that the rest of us barely leaned). The girlfriend was not relaxed at all and could obviously sense his tension. It was agonizing to follow this guy. My buddy apologized all day long and wished that it had just been the Vision and ST1300 but we were stuck. After a long day of riding, we were about an hour and a half from home and the Autumn sun was going down fast. It was getting chilly. The girlfriend had had enough. At our last stop she told him "I can't do this. I'm freezing and stiff and you're gonna have to go get the car and come back and get me." He was stunned and embarrassed. He pleaded but she wouldn't budge. After about ten minutes of extremely awkward tension, I said "Hey, I've got heated seats and a lot of wind protection. You can try the back of my bike and if you don't like it, I'll pull over and wait with you while he goes and gets the car. Then I'll follow you guys home." She thought for a second and said "Ok, I'll give it a shot." "Great! I have a neck gaitor that might help also." Harley dude didn't know whether to shoot daggers at me or thank me. My buddy said "Tom's Vision has the best headlights by far so why don't we let him lead since she can give him directions." Everybody agreed and the Dyna ended up in the back of the pack with a very sullen driver onboard. I showed her where the heat controls were and started them out on high. As we pulled out I asked "What kind of tunes do you like?" She said "Seventies!" I hit channel 7 on the XM and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" came blaring through the speakers. I grinned, what perfect karma. As we settled in at about 50 MPH I hollered back "I'm gonna roll the window up!" She shifted in her seat like she didn't hear me quite right and said "What!?" I said "Watch this!" She leaned over my shoulder and watched/felt the windshield come up, leaned back and said "Wow." I was taking curves very conservatively but was still twice as fast as she was used to. I got to use the high beams several times and the guys behind me later marvelled at how bright and wide the pattern was. We finally pulled into the driveway and I turned the radio off, lowered the windshield, put the kickstand down and turned the key. As her boyfriend idled by to pull into the garage, I hopped off and said "What'd you think?" She was extremely mellow. "I just want to sit here for a minute." As the boyfriend walked up to us she looked at him and said "I could really get used to this." Perfect ending to a sucky day.
Edited by SongFan 2011-10-09 8:12 AM
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san antonio, tx | Good story! thanks for sharing! |
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Robins AFB, GA | I'm surprised Mr boyfriend kept up. Where in New England were you riding? There's some beautiful roads in northern NE - Vermont, NH and Maine |
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Memphis | We rode between Manchester and Seabrook but I really had my heart set on the Kancamangus Byway. My son has moved out of New England so I'm not sure when I'll make it up there again. The wife and I have done B&B's in Maine, VT and Mass so I really like that part of the country. Harley dude lagged in the twisties but caught up in the straights. He was cold when he got home. |
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Iron Butt
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| I was sitting at a stop light the other day when a dyna pulled up next to me. The guy driving it wanted to know if the girl riding with him could go with me. She was tired of riding with her knees in her chest and the small seat. I thought about it......
Edited by kris1956 2011-10-09 8:16 PM
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Iron Butt
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Tri Cities, WA | Great stories from all. Thanks for sharing and as always (songfan) awesome shit. I cant count how many friends wifes have been beat up riding on the back of there man's bike and at some point either I offer or they ask if they can ride on the back with me. I always say are sure because you will hate ever getting back on his bike again? I too have let others ride my bike and they have sold ther bikes and now are victory only riders. I love converting others especially HD riders to the other american bike. |
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Cruiser
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Midlothian, Va. | As a follow up I'm asking for an unbiased reply if you have ridden a new (12) Cross Country Tour as to the comfort, wind management and handling compared to the Vision. My buddy really likes the CC but hasn't been on one yet but does like the fact that my Vision is so nimble. I almost dread going over to the VMC and asking this question comparing the two. If you haven't been on both it's no need to reply and remember I don't need to be sold on the Vision. And yes i know we need to make a road trip to a dealer but we haven't had the time as of yet.<br />
Edited by Biscuit 2011-10-12 10:36 AM
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San Antonio, TX | A lot depends on the body type of the rider. I really love my Vision but the CC is a very capable ride. One rider I know is getting the CC Tour because his wife really likes the rear seat of the CCT better.
The rear seat of the Vision causes some people back pain due to the roll they put on the bottom rear of the back seat.
I love the air management better on the Vision (with the lowers). The CCT is very good but the cool clean air did not get to me as well.
Really, if someone is looking they should test ride both.
Ride Safe |
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Albuquerque NM | When the truck came through Albuquerque a couple of months ago my wife and I went and test rode both of them, I hadn't bought my vision at that time we were still two up on a 96 sportster. Needless to say she was much more comfortable on the vision than the CC, and that test ride convinced me to find my vision. |
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Brighton, TN | SongFan, need a poster for riding another dude's girl around!! I think I got it right. |
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Cruiser
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| We went for a ride and passed a victory dealer.The sign in front said test ride victory free so we pull in rode about 4 doff one before riding the vision.Then we rode the vision and bought one pearl wht. Mind you we rode in there on a Goldwing 1800. My wife love it 3 to 1 over the wing. SHE
has gooood taste. |
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Congrats and welcome!!
I have to ask if the test ride answered your question about which is faster? |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Biscuit - 2011-10-12 10:33 AM
As a follow up I'm asking for an unbiased reply if you have ridden a new (12) Cross Country Tour as to the comfort, wind management and handling compared to the Vision. My buddy really likes the CC but hasn't been on one yet but does like the fact that my Vision is so nimble. I almost dread going over to the VMC and asking this question comparing the two. If you haven't been on both it's no need to reply and remember I don't need to be sold on the Vision. And yes i know we need to make a road trip to a dealer but we haven't had the time as of yet.
The Demo truck was at my dealership I jumped on an all black CC tour The wind management flaps are great you can dial in how much or little air you want, it had a Zumo on the brake reservoir I really felt it was to close to my face.
I did not know how to turn off the radio I muted it so I could hear the bike, the trunk or rack rattled like a snake. but it was comfy.
The large side bags are a major plus and with the trunk the hauling capacity is unbeatable.
Had I not already been bitten by the Vision goddess I could really have seen myself on a CC.
But I loved Deer Crusher and I really like my 2011 Vision |
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Cabot Arkansas | I recently rode a CC Tour the better part of the day and while it is a great bike I felt the front end was much more sluggish feeling than my Vision probably due to the fork mounted faring on the CC.I kept reaching for the electric windshield switch,and the CCT seat is NOT nearly as comfy as the Vision.The only reason's I can see for the CCT over the Vision is the storage room and if you like the more harley look.I personally love the way the Vision look's like no other bike out there and storage is not an issue for me as my wife rides her own Vision.I hope they continue to make and improve the Vision as I find it to be the most comfortable easiest riding motorcycle I have ever ridden.Now if they will bump it up to about 116c.i. and add all LED lighting( so I don't have to spend 1600-1800 on those LED taillight's coming soon )I will be an even happier camper !The wind management on the CCT was very good ,but the Vision does it even better IMHO.
Edited by Maverick 2011-10-27 11:52 AM
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Midlothian, Va. | This is a copy/paste written by a friend of mine on another forum after riding my Vision for about 75 miles.
1. The ride is incomparable; of course its set up like a touring bike, so its smoothness and comfort did not surprise me. It was almost too smooth; a bit disconcerting, like riding on glass or a segway with an electric motor
2. The suspension is superior; like floating on a cloud
3. Handlebars are pulled back and in, allowing the elbows to stay close and down while readily handling the turns; much less fatigue
4. Loved the wind-screen! It slid up and down to accommodate better visibility depending on our local or highway riding
5. The bike is plenty fast, with enough torque to shoot in and out of holes
6. Sits high, yet centered, with controls easily accessible and good handle grip comfort
9. Music, cruise control all nice, although not a key factor for me
10. Excellent lean angle; could't find the bottom of the bike on turns
Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised with its handling and comfort. While I prefer a cruiser, I would put it up there with the best touring bikes. Bottom-line: it was clear that despite its appearance, someone would buy it for comfort and performance |
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Albuquerque NM | So far I've let my dad take it for a ride, at 72 he's stuck in his ways a little bit and doesn't want to ride anything other than his 1940 Indian. While it's an amazingly cool bike something about my 70 something two time cancer patient father riding a suicide clutch with mechanical drum brakes scares the hell out of me. Anyway he was intimidated by the size of the vision, but finally decided to give it a shot. He hadn't even made it around two turns before he got a big grin and gave it some throttle.
When he came back he said "that's what you meant about it losing 200 lbs!"
I can't wait to let a buddy of mine take it for a spin, but then I know I'll be helping him sell his dyna glide. |
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | The Vision is great and I love. I bought it for the way it looks. The CC might be a better all around touring platform just because of the storage capacity and I'm sure Victory will sell alot of them but the Vision is the one for me............ |
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| Not really, I don't ride other peoples bike like i would mine.But the wing is faster. Think about middle of next summer I'll will cam and ecu the vision. Maybe even big bore have to investigate that one a little more. We really love the vision and it's not a boring bike to ride. |
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Iron Butt
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Northeast Ohio | +1 to Steve! |
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Ever wonder how nice the VV is?