Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?
SongFan
Posted 2012-05-14 2:12 PM (#114241)
Subject: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Visionary

Posts: 3204
Memphis

I made a poster with that caption on it and CoolHandLuke made a lighthearted reference along the lines of "tell us who they are....".  It got me to thinking and as I thought about it, a lot of specifics came to mind about who we are as a group and why this forum is so different than most.  Here are some of my thoughts on who the Vision Riders are.  Feel free to add to the list:

Vision Riders have progressed way beyond blindly following brand loyalty.  They come from nearly every brand of motorcycle sold.
They are a diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds. 
They don't expect perfection, they only want the best.  It just so happens that the Vision is the best bike ever made for them.
If every model of every bike that the Vision Rider members have owned and ridden were listed, it would astonish the motorcycle community.
Nobody intimidates them.  Peer pressure and b.s. doesn't work against these guys.
They will ride with anybody as long as that person doesn't ride like an idiot or a nuisance.
Most seem happily involved in their personal relationships and the spouses don't seem intimidated by the new "mistress" in the garage.
Many run their own companies or are in high positions of responsibility.
Many are ex-military.
Many spend their time inventing upgrades for the bike.  They are mostly concerned with lighting, engine, suspension, safety and comfort upgrades.   
They freely give advice and knowledge.  They rarely sugarcoat a problem.  Problem solvers are held in high regard. 
They are amazed at how well Victory did with the Vision, considering the scope of the hurdles involved.
Many have been members here for years and consider other members to be friends, even though they have never met face-to-face.
Most Vision Riders have been old enough to write the rules and still young enough to enjoy bending the heck out of some of them. 
They have nothing to prove.  They are content in their own skin.
I am extremely proud to be a Vision Rider.
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wtwhitelaw
Posted 2012-05-14 2:37 PM (#114246 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Cruiser

Posts: 262
Flowery Branch Ga
Very well put.
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20 10 Vision
Posted 2012-05-14 3:34 PM (#114260 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Tourer

Posts: 430
Well said
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radioteacher
Posted 2012-05-15 3:07 PM (#114343 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Visionary

Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX
Tom,

Nice one.

I would like to add that most here are very tolerant of bad grammar and misspellings.

I am one of the worst with the written word....this due to being dropped on the head a lot as a child by my older siblings.

Thank you for your ability to read around the errors.

Ride Safe

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lova
Posted 2012-05-15 3:35 PM (#114348 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Cruiser

Posts: 142
me like it!!!!

cheers!
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SpookyEng
Posted 2012-05-15 3:53 PM (#114350 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: RE: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Cruiser

Posts: 74
Navarre, FL
Sounds right
Especially the peer pressure part. I took crap for riding a V-Rod (not a real Harley, LOL) and people are still trying to figure out the 8-ball but I was never stopped in traffic to be asked about my bike and that has happened 4 times in the less than a year
I love this forum and the great community here!
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wrr1home
Posted 2012-05-15 4:56 PM (#114353 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Cruiser

Posts: 196
Right On, Songfan!
You hit the nail right on the head!
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Liandra
Posted 2012-05-15 5:01 PM (#114355 - in reply to #114241)
Subject: Re: Vision Riders - Who ARE those guys?


Cruiser

Posts: 188
Tifton, GA
Great list!
I would add that most have outgoing personallities. Some before buying a Vision, others developed it after all the Q/A sessions at gas stops.
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