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| I'm 6'4, 225 and looking to purchase a Victory Vision Tour. I have done a short test ride but am curious on long treks how tall riders fare? Any inputs welcome. New to forum. Thanks. |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | I'm 6'4" ,215 lbs ,size 13 boots and a 36" inseam.
I am going to go out on a limb and say that tall riders are drawn to the Vision because its so stinking comfortable and easy to throw around. This is the only motorcycle I have ever ridden that I was substantially comfortable on with out modification.
? The floorboards are HUGE
? The position of the foot controls is adjustable.
? The saddle may be the best stock touring saddle ever built. Certainly most owners rave about it.
? The passenger has a very spacious area - No crowding.
This bike gives me so much space to move around in I can always find a position thats comfortable. I find it easy to go a full tank of gas with out stopping. 6.5 -7 hour days are no big deal. I know that at least one Vision-riders member, Varyder (sorry if I forgot anyone else), has done at least one Iron Butt on his Vision; and there are Quite a few very high mileage vision riders out there.
My only possible complaint is that the handle bars are just a little low and further back than I would like. I have not purchased the 2" shorter bars because I'm not sure that they would be an improvement. I waiting until I meet another Vision rider who has them so I can see the difference.
Get the taller shield as part of the package, otherwise you'll likely be buying a C-Baileys or Vision Tall Shield later so save the money and have the dealer give you the shield you want.. The electric adjuster is a must.
Good Luck and Welcome (and for God's sake don't ask about oil)!
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Puddle Jumper
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Shreveport, LA | 6'2" -- 230 and the Vision is the FIRST and ONLY bike I have ever felt comfortable riding. You can stretch out and enjoy the ride. |
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Cruiser
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Kincardine, Ontario, Canada | 6'5" 210 lbs, 36" inseam. Best bike that ever fit me.
I started out with the 2" shorter bars, that are also 1" higher, I took them off as I couldn't get comfortable and my back was bothering me. I'm back to stock and much happier, although you could push you way through corners better with the shorter bar, it changes your stance on the bike |
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San Diego, Ca | 6'4" , 34" inseam pants , 37" arm sleeve . I went with the 2" shorter Ness bars love them with my arm length . |
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Okeefenokee Swamp | I am 6'5,290 lbs with a 37 in. inseam and I absolutely love this bike.I have made several trips in excess of 600 miles and it is great. Stock handle bars. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I'm 6' 4", 240 lbs. and agree that the VV is a comfortable fit for a big rider. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Strongsville, Ohio | Great Bike for us taller riders. I am 6'7" and a bit heavier than most posted so far (not Kornbread though ), but have 37" arms and legs. I have no problems with the factory bars and the standard shield. As far as highway pegs go, I just lay my feet up and over the tip-overs to stretch out if needed. |
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Lindale, TX | In my opinion it's the best full touring bike for tall riders. I tried them all and at 6'7" 290 pounds, this bike fits like a glove. |
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| This is way better suited for me than my previous bike a BMW LT. I'm 6'3, 200. |
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San Antonio, TX | When I read this post I think about how fine the Vision is built for many different riders.
I am 5'6", 250 lbs with a 29" inseam and the Vision fits me better then any touring bike on the market. Most of them have seat heights taller then my inseam leaving me on my toes but on the Vision I can put my heals down. It is a great design that can really fit this many different sized riders.
What I find funny in most reviews is that the "Vision cannot handle at slow speeds or in a parking lot" Bullshift! Maybe I misspelled that...
Below is a short video of the Vision in the 24' MSF Box.
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| The Vision is better at slow speeds than my old LT. The LT topped the vision in some aspects for sure but I like my Vision better. |
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Belding Michigan | I would venture to guess I may be the biggest guy on the board at 6'10" and 400 lbs the bike is great. I have done several things to improve it and have several to go but this is the best ride I have ever had. I added a tall sheild and I am now going for the C. Bailey 4" over as I would like more height. I put on a Corbin seat as it sets a little higher and is more comfortable for me. I am buying the tall riders pegs that mount on the tip overs so I can get more stretch room but bar none this is as good as it get for a tall guy. Archie |
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Dallas, Texas | I'll chime in at 6'3", and 205lbs, in total and complete agreement with previous posts that this is the best tour bike for the taller riders. For myself, I may spring for some highway pegs at some point, but for now, I am great. I have put 8 - 10 hours in the saddle, and most of that was around town, stop and go, but have done some long stretches as well. Very comfy compared to everything else.
Edited by iluvink 2010-03-23 7:20 AM
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| WOW...thanks for all the inputs. I was hoping to get a couple but my gosh 13 in one day. On other question for you at STOPS. I have a Shadow with a real low seath height and at stops w/ a 34" inseam my knees are bent (not 90% but enough that I don't have as much support as a straight or mildly bent stance). I've had a couple "near falls" because I've slipped on a white line or rolling gravel & there is not much room to get the leg back under the bike. It sounds like this is not an issue for you tall guys either? Been riding for about 15 years w/ no falls but still a concern. Thanks again for all the help. I love the forum! |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | I'm also a 34" inseam and holding my Vis up at stops is NO PROBLEM. The SO has a Shadow and just riding it 1 mile to the Honda dealer is terrible on my long legs. |
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | It doesn't matter if you drop it. The tip-over guards have you covered. It won't tip over. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Shreveport, LA | You will never look or feel that you are bigger than your bike. The most I worry about when coming to a stop is forgetting to put my feet down. I can get so comfortable and balanced that I will often hesitate putting my feet down until absolutely necessary. |
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Iron Butt
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Southeast Iowa | I'm 6'8", 300 lbs, 36" inseam and have never been on a more comfortable bike. I use the tall windshield with stock handlebars and made my own cruising peg mounts. Not a better bike made for "Big" guys on the planet. My wife is 5'8", 125 lbs and has ridden my Vision too. Much bigger bike than what she cares to pilot on a daily basis but she proved she could do it. |
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | Two other things to consider as related to overall comfort regardless of rider size. 1. If the normal riding position is with knees bent back with your feet below you, stiffness will set in relatively quickly. Almost all of the newer modern touring bikes have this rider position if viewed from the side. 2. Vibration is the number one cause of rider fatigue regardless of the riding posture. Plain and simple, you do not have this problem with a Vision. Trust me, I test rode all the major touring options offered out there these days, several times, and always came back to the Vision for the over ride comfort. 6'3" x 36" sleeve and inseam. |
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| 6'3 200lb.. no issues with comfort on the vision |
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The Colony, TX | Hi Guys, Victory Noob here... I've got a Harley Road Glide right now and am considering a Vision. I am 6'6" and the only touring bike from HD that I felt comfortable on was the Road Glide. I went to a local Victory dealer Saturday and fell in love with the Vision. It is really setup well for the tall rider. With my RG I feel cramped after 2 or 3 hours and just have to get off, I doubt this will be the case with the Vision. So I'm starting my research on the purchase of a Vision. My main gripe with the Road Glide is helmet buffeting once I get above 45 mph or so. I've got the tall windshield installed but my full face helmet still shakes quite a bit and it's very frustrating.
Can you tall riders talk a little bit about buffeting specifically? I really don't want to get into another bike unless I can get this problem worked out. I have not ridden the Vision yet but my fear is that I'll need an extra tall windscreen, and where can I test a bike with one of those already installed?
Thanks guys, I appreciate your help in advance...
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Belding Michigan | I have a tall windshield made by Victory and I have no buffeting I am 6'10" tall most of it in my body I have a 33 inch inseam. I also have looked and am about to order C. Bailey Windshield. they have a 4" over stock height. I want it for rain protection. I have ridden both Harley Road Glides and Gold Wings and I have never found wind protection equal to the Vision. I have never regreted the purchase. Archie |
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Iron Butt
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North Orange County CA | I am still using the Laminar Lip on my bike.
I love it and have not regretted the purchase. The wife likes the reduction in buffeting that she experiences and I dont have to look through plastic to give her the benefit of the taller shield.
When the stock shield gets too scratched to live with I may replace it with a slightly taller one; but I think the lip will remain. If you can leave the shield down the aerodynamics improve because the angle presented to the wind is significantly less than when extended.
http://www.Vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=3973&pos... |
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Puddle Jumper
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Northwest, Nevada | I am 6-07 and 270 lbs. Best bike out there for tall dudes. I have owend many and this is the best fit as of yet. |
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | JM, Welcome to the forum and to the Vision family. My suggestion would be to get to know a local dealer and those actively involved with this forum in your area. I'm sure there is a dealer that has a demo bike that could answer your questions. My impression is you'll find Victory dealers provide very good customer service.
I am 6'3" and use the stock windshield and do about 80% of my riding on the Interstate. Even in heavy traffic I don't notice much in the way of head buffeting. You will get some when in the "wash" behind a semi, but it's still bearable and of course you can move out of that. Like so many others I think once you have test ridden a vision for a few miles you won't want anything else.
Good luck and ride safe! |
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Lindale, TX | CeeBaileys +4 Windshield is all you need and creates a very quite pocket olf air. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Prescott, AZ | candubrain - 2010-03-22 5:46 PM
6'5" 210 lbs, 36" inseam. Best bike that ever fit me.
I started out with the 2" shorter bars, that are also 1" higher, I took them off as I couldn't get comfortable and my back was bothering me. I'm back to stock and much happier, although you could push you way through corners better with the shorter bar, it changes your stance on the bike
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Puddle Jumper
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Prescott, AZ | sdvic - 2010-03-22 6:11 PM
6'4" , 34" inseam pants , 37" arm sleeve . I went with the 2" shorter Ness bars love them with my arm length .
Were you able to use the original cable set with the 2" shorter bars?
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Puddle Jumper
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Cicero, Indiana | I'm 6'2" and now I feel short with these guys. I just bought a vision and am moving up from a venture. Love my venture but she's very top heavy and the queen get a lot of beating around by the wind in the back even with the tallest shield I could find for the venture. I am going to ride 6 hrs Monday to do the trade so this should tell me how much I like the bike. I like both bikes and both are great bikes but the vision is more updated and roomy. Only bad thing is I'm giving up my tape deck for heated seats haha. Go ride one but be prepared to get one! |
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Danville, CA | Hola, I love the bike. 6'6 230 with 36 inseam and 38 inch arms.
I love what I have and would recommend.
Arlen Ness Mini Ape Bars
Taller Windshield-Victory
AZ victory HW peg adapters along with Kurayakn pegs and 2 inch extenders
Back Rest
You should be set from there. The bars give you alot more room with legs and comfort and not really that tall for us tall guys.. My shoulders are still above the bars..
Best of luck..You will love the bike..
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Danville, CA | Hola, I love the bike. 6'6 230 with 36 inseam and 38 inch arms.
I love what I have and would recommend.
Arlen Ness Mini Ape Bars
Taller Windshield-Victory
AZ victory HW peg adapters along with Kurayakn pegs and 2 inch extenders
Back Rest
You should be set from there. The bars give you alot more room with legs and comfort and not really that tall for us tall guys.. My shoulders are still above the bars..
Best of luck..You will love the bike..
Brett |
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Puddle Jumper
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Raleigh NC | Hey folks, 6-4, 270, with a 32 inseam, I really enjoy the bike and it comfort. Have not done a ride no more than 300 miles so far with it but it was more comfortable than the BMW LT that I previously owned.. Planning to go to Americade in June so that will tell the tale for me.. All is stock so far, the only thing I might change is the seat, we will see. |
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Iron Butt
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| I love the bikes layout. 6'2" 220. The only thing I've changed are the bars. Went with the 2 inch shorter. If I could find some highway pegs I actually like I would add those too, but I can still stretch out. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Prescott, AZ | Hi guys. I really need to know if you were you able to use the original cable set with the 2" shorter bars? my dealer is telling me that I might have to buy new cables (throttle, clutch, etc.). thanks. |
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Iron Butt
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| I think my dealer used my original cables. Either that or he gave me new ones and I kinda doubt that. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Prescott, AZ | Thanks! Getting mine installed today |
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Salt Lake City | 6-9 and 270 lbs. here. Most comfortable bike on the planet for me and made a little nicer with Arizona Vic forward peg mounts and Kury Iso pegs. I have no reason to get a taller windshield; the wind just catches the top of my helmet, and I find minimal buffeting. Close to 25K worry free miles! I just don't think any bike compares to my TP for fit, comfort, handling, power and eye appeal. Love it! |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I'm 6'6" and 275 and this is the only bike I would ride. I test drove the Harley Ultra and the Goldwing and there was no comparison. Those bikes made me feel boxed in and crunched. I test rode the Vision and it was over. I did put on the tall windshield which works...I could of used two or three more inches. I also added some extended footrest that are chromed with a big "V" in the middle that are custom made I believe in Utah and they work like a champ. You will not be disappointed with the Vision. |
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Cedar, Michigan | bigred - 2010-03-22 6:56 PM
I'm 6'4, 225 and looking to purchase a Victory Vision Tour. I have done a short test ride but am curious on long treks how tall riders fare? Any inputs welcome. New to forum. Thanks.
This is my 18th motorcycle, I have had faster, better looking, more expensive, less expensive, ect.... NEVER have I had a bike that was more comfortable. I live in the northern part of Michigan and picked my bike up in Lakeland Florida. The ride back was the greatest long haul I have ever had on a bike. Mainly because of the comfort factor. I'm 6'4" tall 250 lbs. Just get it, you won't be sorry,, Matt |
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Northwest, Nevada | I am 6-07 and 250 lbs, that's why I bought the Vision. I put the 2 inch shorter handle bars on it and it fits me well. Mine happens to be for sale. |
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Lindale, TX | Another tall rider. 6'7 280 and I can't imagine riding 500 miles on any other motorcycle. See my modifications on signature line. One piece of advice. Don't buy highway pegs unless you have taken several long rides. Honestly, even though I have them, I usually just put my Heels on the tip-over bars and stretch my 38" inseam straight out.
The best thing about Vision engineering is the floorboards. During a long day trip I find my normal knee bend at approx. 90 degrees. However, every 15-20 minutes I ride with either my legs straight ( heals on tip-overs ) or feet slid back to the rear of the boards (think Concourse 14 ST position ) which relieves any back pain. Bottom line: I bought a first year model Vision based on a long search for the best bike for a tall rider. Now my HD/GW riding friends hate riding with me because I don't need to stop every hour like they do.
Get one and you will be amazed |
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San Diego, Ca | You do not have to change the cables with the 2 inch shorter Ness bars. |
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| Easttexasrider - 2012-03-18 7:17 PM
Another tall rider. 6'7 280 and I can't imagine riding 500 miles on any other motorcycle. See my modifications on signature line. One piece of advice. Don't buy highway pegs unless you have taken several long rides. Honestly, even though I have them, I usually just put my Heels on the tip-over bars and stretch my 38" inseam straight out.
The best thing about Vision engineering is the floorboards. During a long day trip I find my normal knee bend at approx. 90 degrees. However, every 15-20 minutes I ride with either my legs straight ( heals on tip-overs ) or feet slid back to the rear of the boards (think Concourse 14 ST position ) which relieves any back pain. Bottom line: I bought a first year model Vision based on a long search for the best bike for a tall rider. Now my HD/GW riding friends hate riding with me because I don't need to stop every hour like they do.
Get one and you will be amazed
hahahaha... If you ever come out to Oz, Easttexas, you'll be able to borrow my Vision. it's a 2011, but has exactly the same setup with the exception of the chrome trim. I've got the Jurock +4 screen though, and the forward bars. +1 on the highway pegs scenario...Great fit, eh
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Sturbridge, Mass | bigred - 2010-03-22 6:56 PM
I'm 6'4, 225 and looking to purchase a Victory Vision Tour. I have done a short test ride but am curious on long treks how tall riders fare? Any inputs welcome. New to forum. Thanks.
Welcome to the forum !
6'3"- 235#
I concur with most folks, you will have no issues having enough room on a Vision. for me, I don't need foot pegs as I can use the chrome wedges in front of the floorboards. The Boards are huge, plenty of room to move your foot to find a comfortable spot.
I have done many 400+ plus days without issue.
Good Luck ! |
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Fargo, ND | Also 6'7" tall and 260, I rode Harleys for 30 years but not before I added forward controls, risers, corbin seats, and raked the front end on many in order to get the highwaypegs out far enough. I Rode a vision in 2009 and never looked back!. I did not have the change anything and the ride is fantastic. I am looking into adding the tall windsheild just to help with the buffering my wife deals with. |
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Illinois | ONLY 6'2" 220 lbs. Very comfortable. I did put a backrest on it and the tallest windshield Victory has for the Vision which is perfect for me: see over when down and thru it when up. Low speeds are NOT a handling issue. |
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Danville, CA | AZ pegs, Ness Apes, taller windshield, and back rest are my favorite.. 6'6 230 lbs, 36 inch inseam, 38 inch arms...
Good luck... |
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Akron Ohio area | JMinette - 2010-03-29 11:38 AM Hi Guys, Victory Noob here... I've got a Harley Road Glide right now and am considering a Vision. I am 6'6" and the only touring bike from HD that I felt comfortable on was the Road Glide. I went to a local Victory dealer Saturday and fell in love with the Vision. It is really setup well for the tall rider. With my RG I feel cramped after 2 or 3 hours and just have to get off, I doubt this will be the case with the Vision. So I'm starting my research on the purchase of a Vision. My main gripe with the Road Glide is helmet buffeting once I get above 45 mph or so. I've got the tall windshield installed but my full face helmet still shakes quite a bit and it's very frustrating. Can you tall riders talk a little bit about buffeting specifically? I really don't want to get into another bike unless I can get this problem worked out. I have not ridden the Vision yet but my fear is that I'll need an extra tall windscreen, and where can I test a bike with one of those already installed? Thanks guys, I appreciate your help in advance... John M. The Colony, TX The electrically adjustable windscreen is all I need to adjust for head buffeting. I'm 6'4" and prefer to look over the top of the windscreen rather than through it. |
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| I don't mean to HiJack the thread but I'm 6'7" with a 38" inseam and 300 pounds. I have a Cross Country and it fits better than any other brand stock bike but I've never had a chance to ride a Vision. Has any of the other tall guys out there compared the Vision to the XC from a tall guy fit stand point? |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I rode one at a Fuel It Demo, It felt like a Jr. Vision, like 9/10th scale (in comparison), more like my HD Ultra. |
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Phenix City AL. | I have a test set out, that will allow you to mount after market extensions like the Arizona mounts, the are my mount but only about 1inch above the tip over, and you will keep your ground Clarence, I should know in a week if I will offer them, price will be $60.00 shipped. I have been working on a adapter, that will move my mount to the front of the tip over, adding around 4 inches forward, and still keep the same ground clarence, however mounted I can not reach the peg, so I am looking for a long legged rider to test them, I should have them ready this week, I have busted the guys balls at the fab shop for taking so long to get my stuff done, but when you get a high paying order, the small orders wait lol, great guys so it should not be too much longer till I get some sets in. On other note, does anyone want to mount driving lights infront of the pegs? I have been working on a adapter, that will mount small driving lights to my peg mount. Think landing lights on a big airplane |
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Danville, CA | JB.. Bring it on.. I would like to test and out.. Can you send me a pic before I make a decision? I would like more ground clearance since I love gettin low and the AZ mounts do take up some clearance and my bike is lowered an inch from the factory... |
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Prescott, AZ | jb.hatch - 2012-04-03 5:47 PM
I have a test set out, that will allow you to mount after market extensions like the Arizona mounts, the are my mount but only about 1inch above the tip over, and you will keep your ground Clarence, I should know in a week if I will offer them, price will be $60.00 shipped. I have been working on a adapter, that will move my mount to the front of the tip over, adding around 4 inches forward, and still keep the same ground clarence, however mounted I can not reach the peg, so I am looking for a long legged rider to test them, I should have them ready this week, I have busted the guys balls at the fab shop for taking so long to get my stuff done, but when you get a high paying order, the small orders wait lol, great guys so it should not be too much longer till I get some sets in. On other note, does anyone want to mount driving lights infront of the pegs? I have been working on a adapter, that will mount small driving lights to my peg mount. Think landing lights on a big airplane
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| JB are you talking about the Vision or XC? I'd certainly be interested in testing them for the XC. |
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| JB....I've got a '12 Vision which I bought in December and absolutely love..... and a longer than average inseam. The bar/peg/seat relationship for me on the Vic is what got me looking at it in the first place and as of today (thanks to a mild New Jersey winter) I've managed to put 1500 miles on her and appreciate it more every mile.
But hey nothing's perfect right? I'd like to add a set of highway pegs but I haven't seen any that will allow me to stretch out, most are based on the floorboards and I can ride with my heels on the front tip over protection so I like where you're going with this. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Virginia Beach, VA | victory HW peg adapters along with Kurayakn pegs and 2 inch extenders
was wondering where you found these and at what price? We dont have jack available on the east coast it seems. |
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Phenix City AL. | I have a set up that I make, you can mount them to the rear of the tip over or with an adapter mount them to the front, or I have a different mount that will allow a off set mount to be mounted. PM me if interested. |
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