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Tourer
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | What do you think of Michael Dapper's VR article?
http://www.vision-riders.com/articles-expand.asp?Article=111
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Cruiser
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MN. | Well I'll be, that's me and my better half!!!
I'M SOMEBODY!!!!
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Tourer
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | Really?? How cool !!! | |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I think Mike does a good job as an author, and I was pleased by his "pros" and "cons" as well. I know he has worked as part of the PR efforts of Victory in the past (not sure if he still holds that post), but he has always put together professional publications, and he has always been willing to listen to Victory Owners.
I think his review, in addition to everything else being written, will help convince potential buyers that Victory "keeps it real" (i.e. they can't expect any model to be 'perfect' for everyone), and that the Vision is a great bike. | |
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Cruiser
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MN. | I thought the review was well done as well.
I really like the bike, for a full touring bike. I hopped back on my TCD and it felt like a old 750. The reason wasn't so much because of how the Vision felt, more that I haven't ridden a big touring bike before. It was obvious to me that the new bike would easily outhandle my TC, and by the time my ride was down, I was even getting used to having a HUGE fairing in front of me. I tell you, I instantly got hooked on NO buffeting around me! What a nice, quiet ride, at least compared with my TCD.
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Puddle Jumper
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| Hey Batman . . . so how did she like the back seat, really. That is so key for me . . . "when mama's happy, everyone's happy"! I know my baby will never read this so I can say that she is a little wide in the rear and she sat on it once and said it felt good. Do you think the curved lip is a problem for larger butts? In real testing does the leg positon feel comfy and can she go for long distances? Leg cramping is an issue with other bikes. How is the field of vision for her . . . looks like she sits higher and can see better. Is the backrest as padded as the seat? | |
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Cruiser
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MN. | Sparky - 2007-07-24 1:15 PM
Hey Batman . . . so how did she like the back seat, really. That is so key for me . . . "when mama's happy, everyone's happy"! I know my baby will never read this so I can say that she is a little wide in the rear and she sat on it once and said it felt good. Do you think the curved lip is a problem for larger butts? In real testing does the leg positon feel comfy and can she go for long distances? Leg cramping is an issue with other bikes. How is the field of vision for her . . . looks like she sits higher and can see better. Is the backrest as padded as the seat?
Sorry, hadn't seen your question until now.
She really liked everything about the bike except for the calf space. (something they also noted in the new MOTORCYCLIST mag) The seat was very nice, no issues there, (she is a bit wide, in a GOOD way, as well) and she liked the field of vision better then on my TC. She had no comment about the backrest, but I take that as a good sign. She had a full face helmet on for the test, and said she could hear the radio fine back there as well, and that it was nice and calm back there compared with my TC. I actually had a smaller gal sit on it with me at the AVR, and the seat was too wide, she said it spread her legs out a bit too much for her comfort.
I DO wonder if the "calf rubbing" will cause havac with the paint on the saddlebags. That would suck. | |
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Visionary
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| One thing I think that is important to remember about Dapper is that he is NOT a Victory/Polaris employee. I think this gives him a different view of Victory and allows him to speak how he feels more freely.
I think he does a great job with promoting Victory and he remembers everybody's name. | |
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What do you think of Mike Dapper's article?