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| Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
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Lumber Bridge, NC United States | Just go and enjoy yourself who the f cares what they think. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| dan camarco - 2013-02-15 2:14 PM
Just go and enjoy yourself who the f cares what they think.
Oh I plan on it! Just feeling out to see how the overall vibe was!
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | The vibe is fine. HD riders (and Sturgis in general) have mellowed over the years. Even Jap bikes are accepted in most parts. Many HD riders are accepting of Victory bikes (some even envious). They all have heard how dependable and fast Victorys are. Have a great time, just bring lots of cash!
Prices of everyday things are much higher that week. There are many ATMs that dispense only $50 bills and then charge you $10 for the convenience! |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | No problem, I rode my 08 to Sturgis, stayed at the Ramada in Rapid City. There was probably 1000 Harleys at the hotel maybe 15 Victorys. They all thought mine looked pretty cool....... No drama, great times....... |
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Visionary
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| No one will ever give you a second look. Plenty of vision there and every think you can think of. You don't say where you live so no one can ride with you.
Go to the victory tent say hi to Arlen Ness he rides his vision from Ca.
If you don't have a room you'll be camping for sure. Please don't sleep in get out an ride there are so many beautiful roads that you will not see all I'm sure |
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Tourer
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New Mexico | damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
Hehe
You said 'hard on'
Hehe...
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | Kids. Juvenile humor this is an adult middle age site. Keep up the good humor. Where were those posters again. Songfan......... |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | One afternoon between Deadwood and Sturgis I saw a parade of at least 500 Victorys.........80 or so Visions........Lots of CC's......
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Cruiser
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| Sturgis was the first place I took my Vision. Nobody will look twice. I have been going there for almost 3 decades riding Harleys, Buells, Customs, Hyabusa, ST1300, Aprillia, B-King, BMWs, etc. and all are accepted. Just ride it there! |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | XRsteve - 2013-02-15 5:25 PM
One afternoon between Deadwood and Sturgis I saw a parade of at least 500 Victorys.........80 or so Visions........Lots of CC's......
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter. |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | jimtom - 2013-02-16 5:38 AM
damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter.
Yes you are right about being the best platform: When I left Sturgis I rode another 5000+ miles on my 3 week bike trip last summer......7150 total miles..... |
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Visionary
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| I never locked my vision on main street stuurgis. Once your is the sea of people no one knows who owens what.
Victory has a charity ride out of dead wood an yes there are a lot of us. Get this free map there free and rest stops gas statons motels all have them
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Cruiser
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Boydsville, AR United States | I've ridden mine there since mine was new in 08. No problems. If you see me this comming year, wave at me as you pass. If you see me on the street, say HI! I will be the guy wearing the black leather jacket! |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | wseemann - 2013-02-17 2:36 PM
I will be the guy wearing the black leather jacket!
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | XRsteve - 2013-02-16 8:20 AM
jimtom - 2013-02-16 5:38 AM
damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter.
Yes you are right about being the best platform: When I left Sturgis I rode another 5000+ miles on my 3 week bike trip last summer......7150 total miles.....
I did something similar! I went another 4000+ after sturgis for a total of about 5800 miles but I had to do it all in 6 days (I only spent one night in Sturgis) because I was out of vacation days at work but it was so amazing. I would love to have 3 weeks! Maybe one day at retirement, Lord willing.
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Visionary
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| My question is where did you get the idea Victory or any other brands are not treated kindly? The internet? Been taking my Victory to Sturgis since 2000. Most years I ride.
Do you honestly believe someone riding a Victory will be treated badly. It would be the person being a jerk rather than the brand bike. Let's see, the president of the Hell's Angels owns and rides a Vision do you think someone is going to torch his ride?
You have a better chance at being arrested or ticketed then being harassed about what your ride except from the trailer queens. |
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Las Vegas | I'm going with my Vision. My buddy has room in his trailer for two more bikes if anyone is interested. He is going to sell the spots. Trailer leaves from Las Vegas. |
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| Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'  |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | 20 10 Vision - 2013-02-19 3:08 PM
Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'
Yep, probably so........ I ain't saying nothing cause you never know circumstances..........
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Cruiser
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| XRsteve - 2013-02-19 5:16 PM
20 10 Vision - 2013-02-19 3:08 PM
Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'
Yep, probably so........ I ain't saying nothing cause you never know circumstances..........
I'll go there. Why would you trailer a Vision? Its 1000 miles to Sturgis from Vegas. You could do that in a day and qualify for a Iron Butt award or a day and a half if you want to take it easy. It will take a day to drive there in a truck anyway. I would rather spend a couple extra days on the road even if I had to cut them off my time in Sturgis. IMO trailers are great for choppers and non-touring bikes but I can't believe the number of electra-glides and street glides being towed. Certainly not a Vision. If your ol lady won't ride out have her fly and pick her up in Rapid City. To each thier own, you will have fun either way but will kick yourself for being a wussy.
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Cruiser
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Las Vegas | For me its about time. I wish I could ride it. I'm flying in. And for my buddy he is bringing a crazy 4 engine bike. He is towing the bikes with the RV we are staying in. He makes crazy shit. You might have seen him and his dual engine roadster on the TV show Counting Cars. |
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Las Vegas | His ride.
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I saw that episode! Very cool. I'd still have to ride but that's just me. |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Cool roadster............ |
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Tourer
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| That is a very cool car! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 65
| DetroitDetomaso - 2013-02-20 3:00 AM
His ride.
It might be foolish to ask but why is he bringing a car to a bike rally? He must be part of the circus. To each their own. Since he has to drive out anyway you should ride. Lets see travel time to the airport, get there an hour and a half early, 2 hour flight if its direct but 3+ if its not then rent a car or have someone pick you up, which is their time, plus travel to the campground, with no delays That will be 7-10 hours, the better part of a day. Like I said you can ride there in a day. Just busting your balls. You will want to RIDE out next year! |
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Las Vegas | He is not bringing the car. He is bringing a bike with 4 engines. |
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| DetroitDetomaso - 2013-02-20 8:59 PM
He is not bringing the car. He is bringing a bike with 4 engines.
That sounds interesting. What does he do with it? |
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Las Vegas | 1951vbs - 2013-02-20 6:39 PM
DetroitDetomaso - 2013-02-20 8:59 PM
He is not bringing the car. He is bringing a bike with 4 engines.
That sounds interesting. What does he do with it?
Right now he is building it. |
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Cruiser
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| Cool maybe I'll have a chance to run into you guys in Sturgis and see what it can do! |
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Tourer
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scotts valley, California | For me and many, Sturgis is all about the ride. I don't take shortcuts either. Last year left Sturgis for the Canadian Rockies; the year before that Grand Isle, Nebraska; both going north or east instead of southwest. OOPS, just remembered, I guess I lied. One year Hwy I-80 was closed around Park City, Utah. The advance warning signs were pretty clear about it, but who is really going to believe that an interstate freeway is closed. Surely a motorcycle could get through. WRONG.. But there was a shortcut on a gravel road through the Guardians that kept us rolling. I just love riding.
Incidentally, there is an open lane from the Bay Area to Sturgis (beside me). I'm leaving Saturday the third if anyone wants to join me. I would leave the second except that is our anniversary and.... What the heck was I thinking getting married just before Sturgis week? |
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Visionary
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| you will see every make of bike and car there its unreal.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/sturgisrallydaily/ |
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Tourer
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Central Illinois | Forget Sturgis during the season. I was there 2 years ago a week after the official Sturgis rally. The nearby roads were great and I thoroughly enjoyed being on them. If you head south, there are lots of great miles to enjoy. If you head north, enjoy the man-made attraction of Mount Rushmore. Sorry but I cannot become enthusiastic about a huge meet that hides the real attractions of an area. |
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Cruiser
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Jal NM | I'm hoping to make the trip this year and get an Iron butt in on the way up from New Mexico.
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Cruiser
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Brighton, Colorado | Can't let this one go. Poolittle talks about "adult middle aged" site. I agree. We're also not "RACIST." "Jap bikes" Seriously? War is over. Denegration of a whole nation by referring them to "Japs" because a motorcycle is built there is a detriment to EVERYBODY. It makes us all look bad and racist. We all ride motorcycles. NOBODY should care whether it is a HD or it was made in Japan. They are not "Jap bikes". They are bikes made in Japan. I don't go on this site very much. Racism on this site is further confirmation that my reasons were justified. I'm preaching to the choir, but, as usual, there are those who will never figure it out. I was taught, "duty, honor, country." If you are a World War 11 veteran, first of all, thank you for your service. If you aren't, you have no business making reference to "jap bikes". Shame on you.
Administrators: If you choose to block me because of this message, I understand. Kind of doesn't matter. Not going to this site any more.
Ride safe everybody. |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | Squeak - 2013-05-29 11:27 AM
Can't let this one go. Poolittle talks about "adult middle aged" site. I agree. We're also not "RACIST." "Jap bikes" Seriously? War is over. Denegration of a whole nation by referring them to "Japs" because a motorcycle is built there is a detriment to EVERYBODY. It makes us all look bad and racist. We all ride motorcycles. NOBODY should care whether it is a HD or it was made in Japan. They are not "Jap bikes". They are bikes made in Japan. I don't go on this site very much. Racism on this site is further confirmation that my reasons were justified. I'm preaching to the choir, but, as usual, there are those who will never figure it out. I was taught, "duty, honor, country." If you are a World War 11 veteran, first of all, thank you for your service. If you aren't, you have no business making reference to "jap bikes". Shame on you.
Administrators: If you choose to block me because of this message, I understand. Kind of doesn't matter. Not going to this site any more.
Ride safe everybody.[/QUOT
Jap bike isn't racist. It is a simple reference to the bikes country of origin. Another pot stirrer making something out of nothing. Probably best that you're not coming back. Good bye. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | can't even find the words "jap bike" in this thread, definately pot stirrer. |
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Jasper, MO | Squeak - 2013-05-29 12:27 PM
Can't let this one go. Poolittle talks about "adult middle aged" site. I agree. We're also not "RACIST." "Jap bikes" Seriously? War is over. Denegration of a whole nation by referring them to "Japs" because a motorcycle is built there is a detriment to EVERYBODY. It makes us all look bad and racist. We all ride motorcycles. NOBODY should care whether it is a HD or it was made in Japan. They are not "Jap bikes". They are bikes made in Japan. I don't go on this site very much. Racism on this site is further confirmation that my reasons were justified. I'm preaching to the choir, but, as usual, there are those who will never figure it out. I was taught, "duty, honor, country." If you are a World War 11 veteran, first of all, thank you for your service. If you aren't, you have no business making reference to "jap bikes". Shame on you.
Administrators: If you choose to block me because of this message, I understand. Kind of doesn't matter. Not going to this site any more.
Ride safe everybody.
Greg, first of all, thanks for your service.
But man, I've gotta tell you, you're seeing things that aren't really there. There's no racism on this site. Lighten up dude!
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Illinois | I've been on both my bikes and it's the same thing: there are so many bikes there, nobody really cares. I did notice last year though, they are starting to pick on guys who actually ride there....I guess they figure that if you can't afford a trailer, you're 2nd class Have a great time. |
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Conneaut, OH | No one cares what you ride in Sturgis anymore I rode my kawasaki zx14 there 2 years and my vison last year and will be riding it there again this year when I can't make the ride anymore I will either move closer or stop going. |
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New user
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| Go to Sturgis, ride your bike, have fun and keep your head up high! I went last year and saw MANY broken HDs and only 1 broken Vic (clutch cable). When they give you crap just remind them that the electrical parts in thier bikes are made in Mexico. That always gets them. Here is some ride advise for Sturgis.....you MUST ride Iron Mt. road and the Needles Hwy. Trust me you will love it!! |
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Cruiser
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Saratoga NY area | I went last year and am still recovering. Crazy Horse is way overrated, would not go again. Mount Rushmore is a tad overrated. You will spend about 1 hr there. Deadwood is great. The nightlife is crazy. There is a bar ( I forgot the name) out there with a big pool (which is free for everyone) you should definitely try. The only phone carriers that work out there are Verizon. All of the locals and people are friendly as heck out there. Ride to the badlands and check that out. one of the best activities is actually the Victory tent on main st. They have famous people who are super nice and some nice things to see. have fun |
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Albuquerque NM | Enjoy riding through spearfish canyon, I thought that was one of the most enjoyable roads when I was out there. |
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Wish I was going again this year, 2012 was a blast. Alot of great riding out there and things to see that just don't exist east of the Mississippi.......... |
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