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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Did you know that Vision-Riders has 2000 (plus 20 or so) Members? Out of 4,000 or more Vision Owners - About 50% give or take.... Did you know that 500 of the 2000 have NOT logged on to Vision-Riders in the last YEAR ??? Did you know that 1000 of the 2000 have NEVER posted a comment or message on Vision-Riders - EVER ??? Did you know that Vision-Riders has LOST member "VaRyder" from it's ranks - because of some comments made ??? I didn't. Do now..... |
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Northeast Ohio | What happened with Varyder? |
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Fredonia, WI United States | We lost the snowman? When? How? He was an icon here! |
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Columbia, TN United States | That is sad we lost Varyder, he was an asset! It is also sad that that many do not care enough to get involved here. This is a great educational forum for all Vision owners. |
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | ScoreBo - 2010-03-25 5:51 PM
What happened with Varyder?
Did a search, and found this thread to be his last posting. Seems to have been an over reaction. He was not one to hold back his own sarcasm, but obviously did not like it pointed at himself
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5361&pos...
Edited by kevinx 2010-03-25 6:04 PM
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Pittsburgh, PA | kevinx - 2010-03-25 6:04 PM
ScoreBo - 2010-03-25 5:51 PM
What happened with Varyder?
Did a search, and found this thread to be his last posting. Seems to have been an over reaction. He was not one to hold back his own sarcasm, but obviously did not like it pointed at himself
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5361&pos...
I remember that post as it was happening.... 
very interesting facts! i bet if alot of the members would to log back in and sit for a spell they would learn alot about these bikes and there for wouldnt have to reply and the deer in the headlight look from "most of their dealers.. (not speaking of the Good one) |
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Northeast Ohio | kevinx - 2010-03-25 6:04 PM
ScoreBo - 2010-03-25 5:51 PM
What happened with Varyder?
Did a search, and found this thread to be his last posting. Seems to have been an over reaction. He was not one to hold back his own sarcasm, but obviously did not like it pointed at himself
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5361&pos...
Chris has taken a lot more than that. I saw that thread, but it'll be worse elsewhere. Kevin, you KNOW it is lighter over here than over there.  |
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| well aa one who went away for a while because of his holier than thou attitude i won't miss him. never could understand why he thought he had to weigh in on every post while often starting wih "i've never had that problem but it's probably....." |
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| There are a few who use to post several comments back when this sight first started that don't show up anymore. Remember buckeye? That guy cracked me up. |
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Iowa | Interesting facts. I'm new to this forum. I spend most of my internet time at the VMC, but I am adding a 2009 Vision to my garage tomorrow, so I've been looking for additional info that is Vision specific.
From my initial lurking the past few weeks, there is some good info. I am mostly interested in mods and paint currently, so I skip the areas that look like drama. I hope to get... and give good information from the forums here.
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Brighton, TN | Sometimes, I reminiscenceess, about coffee, beer goggles, and running around BucKnaKed in the yard with boots on and a helmet. I almost wish the guy had a stayed if nothing more than to post his BLOG. He sold his Vision and is now somewhere else. So, I too must tip a adult beverage on the ground in remembrance and do five circles clockwise or was it counterclockwise. Where is he, I need guidance? Oh yeah, I'm gonna finish the beer and then let the remannancnts hit the ground on his behalf. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Sad, Chickinman.
He had more miles on a Vision than any of us, and he had the most to say.
Worth reading, even if you didn't agree with his thoughts. Kinda made up for the 50% of the members who have never said anything.
I wonder how many of you know that you can BLOCK another member's comments - if you feel that strongly about them ???? |
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | donetracey - 2010-03-25 4:46 PM Did you know that Vision-Riders has 2000 (plus 20 or so) Members? Out of 4,000 or more Vision Owners - About 50% give or take.... Did you know that 500 of the 2000 have NOT logged on to Vision-Riders in the last YEAR ??? Did you know that 1000 of the 2000 have NEVER posted a comment or message on Vision-Riders -? EVER ??? Did you know that Vision-Riders has LOST member "VaRyder" from it's ranks - because of some comments made ??? I didn't. Do now.....
While interesting, this is not quite the whole picture, although a good part of it. I think it's very important to also note that we have over 4000 unique visitors each month. Which in a nutshell means about TWICE as many people VISIT this site in ONE MONTH, EVERY MONTH than have EVER posted here. ?The model specific sites of the Victory Riders Network (Vision-Riders, Kingpin-Riders, Vegas-Riders, Hammer-Riders and Cross-Riders) are primarily information sites. With each visitor spending an average of 12 minutes on the site, that tells me that a lot of people are doing research or just being entertained by the info they find. I'm fine with that as it helps pay the rent, and helps those vendors who advertise with us. There are sites that have "members" or "memberships" that's not really what we're about. Our Vision (excuse the pun) is more that of a bike shop that is also a cool place to hang. Think about the first time you went to your favorite bike shop. You likely went there for information about something, or to just check it out. Some people get their info, and just move on, while others come back just to talk bikes. We're all here (hopefully) cause we have a couple of things in common. We like motorcycles, we like the Vision (or the other models if you are on those sites). Some of those that supposedly "left" did so because maybe they were looking for something more than a place to talk bikes all the time. I find it hard to believe there is someone that doesn't want to talk bikes all the time... at least when they aren't talking about guitars... but they exist. That's fine. But to use my "bike shop" analogy, I do not believe they left.. There's nothing to leave... they just stopped coming in to hang out. There's a big difference. We get about 60-80 new folks registering each month... That's what is really important. New people interested in the Vision, new people interested in motorcycles, new riders, and enough of us hanging around the shop to make'em feel welcome, answer their questions, and let us do what we like to do most when we're not riding...... and that's talk about riding!!! Just my two cents worth... |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Well said, Miles.
I am just sad about losing a 'friend' that I have never met. And hoped to, someday.
And I had hoped to prod some of the 'non-speaking' members into joining in - tell us what THEY think. Where THEY go, and what THEY like - or DON'T like.....
Maybe I gotta go join Chickinman and chase my bride neckid 'round the yard, maybe wearing a hemlet..... and stop spending so much time on this damn 'puter. Bye |
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | Maybe I gotta go join Chickinman and chase my bride neckid 'round the yard, maybe wearing a hemlet..... and stop spending so much time on this damn 'puter. Bye
And just so that we're clear... (I know I'm gonna regret this...) Is it you or your wife that's gonna be neckid? No offence dude, but I don't think any of your neighbors want to see you running around the yard neckid with a helmet on... seriously... I got that image stuck now... thanks..
But seriously... I hear ya on missing friends you haven't met yet.. and trying to coax some of those lurkers out into the open. It's good to do once in awhile. We really don't bite... much... often...
We met a few of the lurkers at Spirit Lake last summer, and I've met a couple around town.
That's always fun. |
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| My 2 cents...
One thing I have noticed over the years at most of the Victory sites is how owners will bad mouth another rider's bike. Just because it's not something they would buy or do to their bike doesn't give others the right to beat the guy down. It gets real bad when they pay to join, it's like since I paid my dues I HAVE to type something.
We need to pay attention to what we right. It's so much easier for something to understand it's joke when they can see our eyes.
Grandma always said, if you got nothing nice to say don't say a thing.
Nekid as a jay bird running through a watermelon patch.... |
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Belding Michigan | After 38 years of riding and more bikes than I care to count. I just love bikes I love to ride alone or with someone. This forum and many other contain people who feel the way I do. I hope that this goes on forever but if the computer quits or the forum dies I will still be riding and enjoying my way thru the world. I hope if you have something to say you will share if not just take the beast out and ride because in the end that is the real message. Archie |
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Dallas, Texas | For me, these Forums are great sources of info on my bike, maybe share some experiences and stories. I was a VTX Forum member until I traded it for my Vision. Actually before my VTX, these forums didn't really do much for me, and they didn't seem all that popular. I just don't take them that seriously. They are great and I enjoy them, but to get mad about something said or implied here, it seems to me to be a waste of spirit. I will say though, that it seems like any comment I make pretty much either kills the thread, or gets ignored. But that's ok too. Like I said, this forum is really for fun, sharing and learning info on our great bikes. IMHO |
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Brighton, TN | just so you don't kill the thread or be ignored. iluvink, I used to live on the West side of Fort Worth in AZLE. And, I used to work on the East side of Dallas in Mesquite or Downtown. Man it must be getting good riding weather there now. |
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Dallas, Texas | pollolittle - 2010-03-26 10:06 AM
just so you don't kill the thread or be ignored. iluvink, I used to live on the West side of Fort Worth in AZLE. And, I used to work on the East side of Dallas in Mesquite or Downtown. Man it must be getting good riding weather there now.
Senor ChickenPoquito,...that quite a commute. Couldn't you live and/or work a bit closer to one another? |
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Brighton, TN | Wish I had a bike then. But gas wasn't but $1.50 or 60, wasn't too bad.
Actually the wife worked at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth. So like always I give her the shorter commute. Nice flip on the name. I may have to keep that in mind. |
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Central New York | Sorry! I just don't understand the hub-bub. So somebody left. His loss. I read the thread linked above and didn't see anything offensive to anyone. For a Vision owner/rider this site is priceless. Help is always a post away and you can learn the answers to question you didn't know you had.. Sure, there is some sarcasm in some replies, but no one has glued your eyeballs to the screen, look away! Like some other good sites, I glean what I what, ignore what I want, and if I have something to say or can help someone, I say what I want. Don't let this site, or any other get you down. That's what we have Washington for! 
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Memphis | Forums are like women; You see what you want to see. |
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Brighton, TN | Posters! |
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New Bohemia, VA | Don are you starting rumors again? Sheesh, you made it sound like I died or something. Dearly Beloved we are gather together...no wait, that's for a wedding, well same ending anyways....
Hey Po, I'll be screaming through Memphis on my way to Barstow sometime this summer, grab them boots and helmet and hop on. Just don't smell my neck and hold on to Dr. Peper. Bah, where is BuCKeY anyways...
Well, got to go change my oil, AMSOIL 10w40 with a SuperTech 7317 filter, I just don't get it, I spend 42 bills for oil and 250 pennies for a filter. Oh, well, it works well. I'll be turning over 65,000 miles come Monday through the pouring rain at 4:00 am on the way to Atlanta Georgia. Gee, I was hoping it would snow...
I talked to few lurkers at Catlin's today. It was amazing they knew who I was when I was asked how did I like my Vision? All I said was, "Well, I've 64,778 miles on it and have loved every mile...." How could they have known it was me... I think there might be a few more Vision owners very soon.
By the way, I test road the Cross Country and I absolutely ....... love my Vision! |
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San Antonio, TX | varyder,
Good to read you again. Yesterday I rode the Cross Country and today the Cross Roads and I couldn't wait.......to get back on my Vision!
Don't you ever come to Texas anymore? I am guessing that by now the statue of limitations is up on what ever you did.
Ride Saferly |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Well, according to Chickenman: I almost wish the guy had a stayed if nothing more than to post his BLOG. He sold his Vision and is now somewhere else. Which, having 'sold his Vision' - mean to me YOU WUZ GONE !!! SO - not MY rumor. Let's get 'him', OK? I just think you make the best Spokesperson for the 1000 or so members who have nothing to say..... And who cares whether or not we agree with you !!!! Welcome BACK Chris.... |
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New Bohemia, VA | Thanks Don E. nUMber ONe iS Po and I haVe neVeR BeeN tHaT inTaMate, aND B: I wOUld NeVeR SaiL my VisIOn. At least I don't think he was talking 'bout me, were you Po? I thunk it was that guy from High Ho Land who you too used to sip coffee and run around NekKed with. Best we ever done was flirt with waitresses with a set of teeth between 'em all and eat pork bar-b-q. But, like you say, what does it matter? It's all good. Oil is almost done draining and I'll need to plug it up and fill 'er with sweet olive oil... |
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Buford, GA United States | Hey Varyder, where in Atlanta are you going to be? I am N.E. of town and I know of some good places to eat... |
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New Bohemia, VA | didn't you send me to Rhinehart's? I'll be around College Park. There's two other riders too that I hope to meet, one's the Lone Ranger, and the other is... hmmm he's on the VMC and I forget. I'm riding in on Monday straight to a business meeting. I don't know how long it will last. I'll have to PM you my number if I don't have yours already. |
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Buford, GA United States | Yeah, I sent you to Rhinehart's and I think I made you go what 3 times??? College Park is not in my "world" so I don't know where to send to eat nor do I want to meet you in that area. If you are going to be in N.E. Atlanta in the Lake Lanier area I can meet up with you. I will need at least a half hours notice... |
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New Bohemia, VA | five...yeah, it's that good, thanks. We'll figure out something. Mon, Tue. Wed. nights I should have some time. Gone Thursday morn.... |
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