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Cabot Arkansas | Wow,we have been riding the BRP and great smokey mountains down to Helen Ga via Franklin and High Lands NC and home 1800 miles the last 5 days .What beautiful riding.I'm catching up on the latest threads and see alot of negative post about the vision.In just over 2 years I have put 35K + miles on mine and my wife has just over 33K on her Vision and thankfully both of our's have been outstanding.We have only had to change the oil and filters as scheduled and I replaced the headlight bulbs(yes it is a time consuming PITA) around 20K on both bikes .The seats are still GREAT on 700+ mile days and everything still functions like new, the radio and speakers sound fine to me even @ 80mph.Our fenders still look new at all the attachments.My paint still looks new.I have not yet changed the fork oil as my local wrench tells me it's not really needed every 15K and after riding the dragon and all the twisties we rode the last 5 days it still rides as well as the new Vision I test rode last week.I do have some front fairing buzzing noise around 3K rpm that I haven't been able to locate yet and after I put on the Ness big honkers and Llyod's performance package she started popping alot but a dyno tune by kevinx took care of most of that plus MORE power and mpg .I'm sorry for you folks that have had issue's and hope that you can get them resolved properly.The Vision is not perfect but IMHO it is the BEST all around touring bike available.In over 40 years of riding the Vision is the most comfortable easist riding motorcycle I have ever ridden. |
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Visionary
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| I agree totally, owners should do more riding and less complaining. The bike is the same as the day they bought it but then they complain about stupid stuff. The rule is to decide not to want it BEFORE you buy it.
Anny has 40K on her now and I need a destination or not....
I was looking at your signature. When I was out at Sturgis this year, I was talking with an older couple. They were very nice people. We talked about children and Sue passing away 11 years ago. The wife said, "You must be a very religious person." I said, "I wasn't but I wasn't the type that believed in the Golden Rule for an hour on Sunday and forgot the rest of the week." She said, "My husband has been the minister of our local church for 35 years and we know exactly what you mean."
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Sullivan, IN United States | I agree 100% with your statement. I did the Smokeys about two weeks ago, Cherokee NC, tail of the dragon, Mt. Pisgah and back to Ind about 1400+ miles and my 09 VV preformed flawlessly. All the up shifting and down shifting and switchbacks not even a hiccup. Runs like new and looks like new. I wouldn't own anything else..unless it was a triked out VV |
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Northeast Ohio | Maverick, it's growing pains. We were a much smaller group a year or two ago and we are seeing different personalities show up now. We'll all have to figure out how to deal with this. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | Amen brother! |
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Brighton, TN | Now I have multiple personalities, oh the Dr. is gonna have fun with this one. |
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Tourer
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scotts valley, California | I've put a little over 40k miles on my Vision with no serious complaints. Sometimes I get into those frames of mind where I would complain if I got stuck with a solid gold knife. Keller, my Vision, has been good to me. She squeeked a bit at first until we replaced the rear sproket. And I have printed some negative post about the "jerk" but I've never ridden a nicer bike. Over 600 miles a day for a seventy year old man says a lot for the bike. This last trip to Sturgis was so good that I went about a thousand miles out of my way on the way home, just for the joy of the ride. Four hundred forty miles from Las Vegas to Dinuba, with a side trip through Death Valley never saw the air temp drop below a hundred was a piece of cake for the bike (minor dehydration problems with my body). I am convinced that there just is not any better touring bike.
Relative to the comments about religion on this thread, I, too, will fight for each individual's right to choose. Personally, after years of "exploration", I came to a point where I had to make a decision: is the Bible the Word of God or not. If my choice is no, it goes in the trash; if yes, I will live by it 24/7.
It is clear (to me) that I can not take what I want and leave the rest. |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Oh yeah? Well, listen here. It bugs the dickens out of me I still have to get up out of my chair to go ride my Vision. If they'd have made the handlebars narrower, I could put it in my living room where it belongs, so I could just ride it out the door when I want. But Noooo-it's too wide! When is Polaris going to wise up here? My old Honda 450 DOHC went through the door. So, oObviously, it was far superior! |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | rainyder, I know just what you mean.
Mine has too much air in the tires.
I've written several letters, taken photos, etc. but Victory still ignores me.
And my 'stealer' is no better. They offered to sell me new tires with less air, but I new that was a scam. So I bought the new tires, had them swap the air from the old tires to the new.
I'll give a ride report but I'm suspicious that what they did didn't solve the problem.
Typical. |
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, FL United States | ROTFLMAO ! you guys are just too much.  |
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Simi Valley, CA | Have you tried the purple air? Been using it in my tires for a while now, no problems and it scares away tar snakes too. |
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scotts valley, California | Switch to Amsair, the very best. |
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San Antonio, TX | Before I post I try to ask some questions before hitting "Submit".
Can I help in any way? Can I be supportive or constructive? If I post on this topic, can others here assist me in gaining more knowledge (that is Vision or Riding related)? Is this news appropriate for this forum?
Many posts and replies I delete after reading them because they are not helpful and/or do not help with a resolution.
I only ride on days that end in "y".
Ride Safe |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I sorry. I be good now. I no post no more smartie remarks that offend those who own the blog thingy. I forget sometimes that just because I paid for my scoot too that it doesn't entitle me to have fun on the net and that this is SERIOUS BUSINESS dammit, so knock it off! |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Sheesh. I swear some of you guys-even the eminently respectable Teachers among us (and I'm serious about that-I respect your work) need to drink a bit less coffee. Lighten up! Besides info, I read this thing for the same reason I bought this great piece of equipment-for fun! Not to kill kittens, though occasionally they end up collateral damage-Amsair, indeed! =0) |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Does Victory sell a semisynthetic blend air? Just asking |
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Iron Butt
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| rainryder - 2011-09-14 5:07 PM Does Victory sell a semisynthetic blend air? Just asking Yes they do, use it or your tires will slip. |
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New Bohemia, VA | WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE - CAP LOCKS - CAP LOCKS. I HAVE A LOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT, NO WAIT, MY WIFE HAS A LOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT. SHE HAS TAKEN PICTURES AND WROTE LETTERS TO VICTORY/POLARIS TO NO AVAIL. I JUST WON'T STOP RIDING AND SHE IS SICK OF IT. I'M ON A WORK ENGAGEMENT IN MD AND RODE UP HERE EVEN THOUGH THERE IS THREAT OF RAIN. SHE PLEADED AND BEGGED NOT TO WALK OUT THAT DOOR BUT I PACKED MY BAGS AND TURNED RIGHT AWAY...WAIT A MINUTE, I THINK THAT WAS A SONG. ANYWHO, WHAT A MESERABLE RIDE, I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN THE THROTTLE TO STAY WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT, THE RADIO WOULDN'T TURN DOWN TO A "NORMAL" LEVEL, AND ALL OF THE CARS KEPT GETTING SMALLER IN THE MIRRORS. OH, AND THERE WERE THE TAR SNAKES THAT MADE THAT OTHER RIDER SLOW WAY DOWN. IT REALLY SUCKS TO RIDE A VICTORY ESPECIALLY A VISION. ONE DAY YOU PEOPLE WILL LEARN!!!!!
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San Antonio, TX | kris1956 - 2011-09-14 5:11 PM
rainryder - 2011-09-14 5:07 PM Does Victory sell a semisynthetic blend air? Just asking ? ?Yes they do, use it or your tires will slip.
Will the tires slip on the rim or on the ground? |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Not another g**damned AIR thread ! What's with you guys ?????????????????????????????
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San Antonio, TX | varyder - 2011-09-14 5:17 PM
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE - CAP LOCKS - CAP LOCKS. I HAVE A LOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT, NO WAIT, MY WIFE HAS A LOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT. SHE HAS TAKEN PICTURES AND WROTE LETTERS TO VICTORY/POLARIS TO NO AVAIL. I JUST WON'T STOP RIDING AND SHE IS SICK OF IT. I'M ON A WORK ENGAGEMENT IN MD AND RODE UP HERE EVEN THOUGH THERE IS THREAT OF RAIN. SHE PLEADED AND BEGGED NOT TO WALK OUT THAT DOOR BUT I PACKED MY BAGS AND TURNED RIGHT AWAY...WAIT A MINUTE, I THINK THAT WAS A SONG. ANYWHO, WHAT A MESERABLE RIDE, I COULDN'T SLOW DOWN THE THROTTLE TO STAY WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT, THE RADIO WOULDN'T TURN DOWN TO A "NORMAL" LEVEL, AND ALL OF THE CARS KEPT GETTING SMALLER IN THE MIRRORS. OH, AND THERE WERE THE TAR SNAKES THAT MADE THAT OTHER RIDER SLOW WAY DOWN. IT REALLY SUCKS TO RIDE A VICTORY ESPECIALLY A VISION. ONE DAY YOU PEOPLE WILL LEARN!!!!!
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Iron Butt
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| radioteacher - 2011-09-14 5:20 PM kris1956 - 2011-09-14 5:11 PM rainryder - 2011-09-14 5:07 PM Does Victory sell a semisynthetic blend air? Just asking ? ?Yes they do, use it or your tires will slip. Will the tires slip on the rim or on the ground? On the rim I would think. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | As long as they're quieter, I'll take the slippage. I heard the '12's have quieter air than last year, but can't afford to buy new.
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| I heard the same thing, but I'll keep my '08. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I TRACK WITH VARYDER, THE MIRRORS-ahem-sorry-I track with Varyder, the mirrors are mislabeled. Clearly, objects in them are not so close after all. Anyone else notice this? |
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Cedar, Michigan | The 2008 Vision is my 18th bike and I have only just over 5K on it so I can not speak to its longevity, all I can say is I haven't had all the horrible problems others state they have encountered. I can say it is head and shoulder above any bike I have throw my leg over in the comfort category. I have had a cooler looking bike, many faster bikes, bikes that got better MPG, and yes even bikes the would sprout wings and fly in the sky like a UFO. (I know, I know UFOs don't have wings) But never more comfort and technology. I love my VV, if you don't love yours I'm sure you can find a Hardly Running Davidson dealer to get a "real motorcycle". |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | OH, OH - LET ME TELL WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RED LIGHT - A MAN SAID, I REALLY LIKE THAT BIKE I SEE IT IS A VICTORY (LIGHTED BADGE) HE SAYS I LIKE THAT BETTER THAN A GOLD WING. I SAY 'WELL, IT AIN'T NOTHING LIKE A GOLD WING. THE FRAME WON'T CRACK, BUT THE FENDER WILL'. WELL, NOT REALLY, I REALLY SAID, 'I KNOW, RIGHT? SO DO I' - LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND AWAY I GO. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I think I saw a vid once'd with the Teach changing his oil with extra virgin. Am I mistaken? ;0> So he likes to laugh too. |
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New Bohemia, VA | rainryder - 2011-09-14 9:13 PM
I think I saw a vid once'd with the Teach changing his oil with extra virgin. Am I mistaken? ;0> So he likes to laugh too.
radioteacher - not be confused with the real "Teach". yes, the video is excellently funny... |
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, AR United States | Welcome back to the Natural State, Maverick. I'm jealous you got all that good riding in, although I did ride to Michigan and came home the long way this summer.
I have had my share of 'issues' with my Vision, but so far Victory has stepped up and made it right. Did you buy your Vics at Gregory Polaris?
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Akron Ohio area | Maverick;
I just had to replace my left headlight at 23,000.
I should have replaced both I guess.
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San Antonio, TX | rainryder - 2011-09-14 6:20 PM
I TRACK WITH VARYDER, THE MIRRORS-ahem-sorry-I track with Varyder, the mirrors are mislabeled. Clearly, objects in them are not so close after all. Anyone else notice this?
That's just funny. |
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Bullhead City, AZ | That Amsair is to much money, you can get Rotellair in Wally world for next to nothing. |
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Okeefenokee Swamp | I bought my 08 Vision premium in December of 08 and as of this morning have 36,738 miles on her. The only issue that I have had is overtightening the oil drail plug and having to get it repaired with a helicoil. I am very happy with this bike.I had only owned/riden Haley street bikes since I was 15 years old, before the Victory. All I can say is I am a Loyal Victory Customer from here on out. |
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Ew loren2 . . . Rotellair will void the warranty, and cause warts. You don't need that kind of trouble.
To everyone else that's posted. You crack me up. Thanks. |
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Arkansas | BillyJoe - 2011-09-14 8:41 PM
Welcome back to the Natural State, Maverick. I'm jealous you got all that good riding in, although I did ride to Michigan and came home the long way this summer.
I have had my share of 'issues' with my Vision, but so far Victory has stepped up and made it right. Did you buy your Vics at Gregory Polaris?
Yes, we bought them both at Gregory. Hubby (Maverick) had also bought a 2006 Jackpot from them before and I had an 08 Kingpin. Good folks, we are lucky to have them so close.
Oh...did I mention....I LOVE MY VISION |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | The only reason I was mad at my Vic about the width of the handlebars is because it could use a video screen on it 'cause it's so comfortable, I could sit in it all day and watch football. But who wants to watch TV in the rain? So I'm way happier than any cowboy with my New American Motorcycle! |
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Green Bay, WI United States | Rainryder,
What does the width of the handlebars have to with a cowboy. I am a true red blooded American Cowboy so your comment makes me laugh. I now ride iron horses but like your comment.
Ride hard, ride fast but above all ride safe and free....
8-ball/Wildman
P.S. Lets set it up to watch the PBR or the Prca stuff.... |
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scotts valley, California | This being about "all the negative post", I would have to guess that there is something negative about cowboys watching TV in the rain. |
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New Bohemia, VA | 8-ball - 2011-09-15 6:43 PM
Rainryder,
What does the width of the handlebars have to with a cowboy. I am a true red blooded American Cowboy so your comment makes me laugh. I now ride iron horses but like your comment.
Ride hard, ride fast but above all ride safe and free....
8-ball/Wildman
P.S. Lets set it up to watch the PBR or the Prca stuff....
blocks the view - what a great idear - add bar mirrors then use the mirror hole for GPS and Video. |
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Oregon. | Absolutely, somebody at victory bought cheap mirrors that don't work properly. |
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Brighton, TN | Mine do vibrate quite a bit, and I do see my hands, what to do, wish I could get the vibes out. |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | "Cowboys, Watching Football, in the Rain"-gotta send that title to Willie Nelson! |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | http://media.photobucket.com/image/bill%20the%20cat/baritonobasso/B...
I guess air threads kill kittens, too. |
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Jax, FL | Oddly enough, the FHP bike was a lot closer in my mirrors than he looked when I passed him. Sixteen mph over will get you a very stern scolding in some areas of Florida.
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Bay of Gigs, WA | Don't FL cops have to be like, 70+ to relate to their clientele? How did he catch you with his seatbelt hanging out of his-er-bike, anyway? And his left blinker on... |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | Breaker - 2011-09-15 11:22 AM Ew loren2 . . . Rotellair will void the warranty, and cause warts. You don't need that kind of trouble. To everyone else that's posted. You crack me up. Thanks. WHEW!!!! Ya scared me there for a minute. I thought it was handling toads while toad licking.................................
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | I've been waiting for someone to mention what air they use in the winter. It's getting close to the time to have to change it out and I'm not sure what brand to go with. (Years ago the Mrs. actually bought this one.) |
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scotts valley, California | Probably not Frigidaire. Didn't they go out of business? Probably using CHEAP ASS parts. |
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Tourer
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I called my congressman to send me some of his HOT AIR. Helps with traction in the mountains. |
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Tourer
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Green Bay, WI United States | I gave the cruize control and radio some bad press. Overall it good stuff? I still want better and as I have heard Polaris has done better in this field??? I learned something, come ride with me and you do not have the time to be "screwing" with this stuff. I do ten over but an not bashful to pass @ 90+ if that's what it takes to be safe and out front. Screw the mirrors, they are what they are but in my world have no impact on anything but riding in traffic?
Let's ride on....
Ride hard, ride fast but above all ride safe and free.....
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