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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 21
So.Maryland | I am coming off a Ninja ZX-12R and for a while didn't know if I wanted a cross country or a Vision. Yesterday while at the Kustom Shoppe I couldn't keep my eyes off a beautiful all black vision tour sitting in the back of the shop calling my name. And then came the next sign of confirmation, a guy rolled into the shop on his tricked out 8-Ball Vision. I now know what I want. Just don't have the pockets for a brand new 1 so used it will be. Is there a "best" model year to go with? |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/349/1377/Motorcycle-Article/2008-Victory-Vision-First-Look.aspx is the answer to your question. If I was to run out to buy one today, 2010 pre-ABS, or an 8-ball any year is what I would buy. check out an early promo vid. http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory/Vision/Experience/
Edited by varyder 2012-04-11 11:38 AM
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Cruiser
Posts: 53
Raleigh, NC | I just bought a used 08 Vision Tour Premium. I had never ridden it. Bought it and rode it home 3 1/2 hours and loved it. While many people prefer different year/models, I was just trying to find one in my price range. My research has taught me that the Visions are pretty reliable, so I just wanted to get one that I could afford. I am planning some long rides this summer in order to truly enjoy it. Good luck finding the right one for you. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 164
Quad Cities, IL | To answer the subject line question...Becuase I saw one. I didn't think I really liked it but I couldn't get it out of my head for three months. Did some homework. Then the big mistake...I rode one!  Found the one I wanted shortly after that, a 2008 SSG being used as an Executive ride. I really wanted the gray Vision.
No regrets. I love this bike, some might say too much. |
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Tourer
Posts: 444
Bay of Gigs, WA | I rode my Norton for 35 years, badmouthed hogs the whole time... Things like, "What's the difference between a Norton rider and a Harley rider?...the ability to use dental floss." (Or "use a toothbrush, read, an understanding of soap, shampoo, herpes, the fact he can see a tail light, turn, your joke here..) "When pulled over by a cop, what's the guy on a black Harley got that a rider on a black Norton doesn't?...a warrant for his arrest." (or grass stains from being spread-eagled on the ground, a gun to the back of his head, handcuffs, etc.) Lotsa fun back in the day when you could get your ass kicked by pulling into a bar on a Japanese bike. So when the Vision came out, my wife said she'd leave me if I bought an Ultra instead of the Vic. Smart girl. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 196
| After 5 yrs on my sweet '99 V92C Deluxe, I swore that when Ma Vic came out with a luxury cruiser, I was gonna have one... After ordering it in April of '07, and getting to ride one in June, and again in September, with the better half, we were chomping at the bit for our SSG TP to finally arrive on November 21, 2007. We haven't looked back since! 
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 10
Central Iowa | We are at a demo days last year. I was sitting on an Eight ball and a "Harley" guy said, "She can't ride that thing." So, I did just to prove a point. Wanted one every since. I liked my Kingpin, but I love my Princess. I did have to buy taller boots though.
You can't go wrong with any Vision. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| I decided it was time to get a tour bike as the bar hopper was getting a bit long in the tooth and a bit uncomfortable. I looked at Harleys,Goldwings and BMW. I decided to look at a Vision as I really like the look. After a ten minute test ride I was sold and bought it on the spot. The ride,the handling and the power sold me in addition to the styling. |
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Tourer
Posts: 500
| Because, for the money, it is the best damn bike out there and I especially like being a little different....Not many have the Vision yet and that is okay with me cause if those that follow the "herd" would ride one they would discover what they are missing with brand X...... |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | A test ride sold me on the 2008 Vision |
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | As Opas said, I like being different too. I also have a Triumph Rocket 3; which is extremely different. And I'm currently having Carpenter's Racing install the 240 hp pack in it.
How's THAT for different? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 215
W'ford Tx | I had a 99 vulcan classic bobber solo seat and all. Couldn't do anything with it but ride. Watching a friend of mine who had a trunk and saddle bags and watching him pack his stuff full while I'm walking around holding my helmet sold me on wanting a bagger. That and the fact my wife can ride with me got me looking for an ultra classic. When it came time to buy I was surprised on how cheap you could pick up a used vision vs a used ultra classic. I got more for my money with the vision and couldn't be happier. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 50
Illinois | Test rode an '08. My wife and I both loved the ride, weren't sure on the styling. We take a long trip every year with 2 other couples, one on a Gold Wing, the other on a Venture and I always felt sorry for my wife on the '02 V92C. Over the years seeing them on the rode we decided we'd have one some day and had planned on next year. When the Ness came out, it was over. We were in the dealership for a service before going to Sturgis last year and before we left, we had a deposit down. Had only seen pictures, but we saw the bike in the Victory store in Sturgis and were sold. Off to Colorado this year and Cath has her own Princess seat! |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | Coolest dang bike on planet earth. Michael Song has the design qualities I used to dream of in high school. A little old school hot rod with classic flowing curves. Hmmm, gotta love me some Vision. |
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Tourer
Posts: 324
New Orleans, La, | I bought my 08 VV after drooling over the teaser shots on the internet for a year and then reading every article written on it before the were in dealer show roomss. One day I was drooling over the pics in a particular article and my wife eased up behind me and commented that I must really like that bike. Of course I said yes and she said that if I promised to finish repairing our Katrina ravished home I could get the VV. Well she didn't have to say it twice so on my birthday at 3 am I drove to Houston from New Orleans to test ride an early production VV. Within the first 30 ft. of the test ride I knew the VV was light years more refine than the 2K Sport Cruiser I lost in Katrina. So on Tuesday December 18th 2007 I put my money down and signed on the dotted line and have yet to experience a second of regret. It was that simple. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 142
| I've been doing some homework after i saw a 2008 Vision Tour Premium....2 year later the Vision 8 Ball came out, then i was in LOVE!!! December 03 2010 i found one ...the only one in the in Texas...2010 Vision 8 BALL...it had 12 miles (rolling on the showroom only)...I immediately called the dealer and made the deal...of course after i got my wife's blessing. she said " it's your birthday next week...why don't you get it...i'm sick of hearing about it for the past two years....LOL".
I really like the 2010 vision 8 ball, since it's got the full tip over protection not like the 2011 model, by that my 2 cents.....
you can always dress her up...I now have everything installed except for the reverse kit
cheers!
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 8
| I LIKE THE ADVANCED STYLING,ENGINE BEING PART OF THE FRAME OF THE BIKE,VERY COMFORTABLE ON THE SEATING.
RODE FROM HANOVERTON,OH TO THE ECONOLODGE AT LAKE NORMAN,NC.IN ONE DAY STOPPED FOR FOOD & FUEL ONLY. WIFE & I WERE TIRED BUT HAD NO PAINS.
DID I MENTION THIS WAS OUR FIRST MAJOR TRIP? WE WERE GONE FOR 2 WKS.
NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VISION --- AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED FLAWLESS IN COMFORT,DEPENDABILITY,
AND PERFORMANCE.
BAIRS INC. IN CANTON,OH. HAS A 2009 VISION PREM. TOUR & 2009 VISION STREET,BOTH CAME OF THE VIC TRUCK THEY WERE DEMO BIKE. (www.bairsinc.com)
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 21
So.Maryland | I like the 8-Ball too but I want the comforts of the tour, so wouldn't I come out cheaper just trying to find a used Vision tour? |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | Rise - 2012-04-11 10:20 PM I like the 8-Ball too but I want the comforts of the tour, so wouldn't I come out cheaper just trying to find a used Vision tour? The major difference in comfort in an 8-Ball and a tour is less foam in the tush cush and the bike overall is lower. Of course, you give up all the amenities like radio, cruise, etc, etc, but that's why it is an 8-Ball. But yes, my choice for the best bang for the buck for creature comforts is a used tour. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 188
Tifton, GA | After my wreck July 15, 2010 decided to get a bike with ABS and wanted framemount fairing. Checked out Road Glide, Vulcan Voyager, and Vision for me the Vision won in all areas. Style I really like her rear end and the rest of her is good looking too. Power beat the other two hands down. Handling my buddy said following me through a curve looks like I am riding on a rail. Comfort this is the only bike that I ever owned that I did not change handlebars, risers, or both! Stock seat rides so good if there is an improvement I would go to sleep on it instead of my bed. I like the quieter transmission in the 2011 over the earlier models and the ABS started in 2010 so for me I would want no older than a 2010. My $.02 |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 33
South Carolina | I built a harley type (S&S 124) custom and wanted a tourer. I thought I wanted an Ultra Limited or Road Glide. Used Limiteds with 10K miles are still $20. At 15 - 18K miles the Harley needs a cam shoe and the primary chain looked at. The compensator needs changed unless you get an '11. The crankshfts have runout problems. The rear suspension is bad unless you but at least an '09.
I found a leftover '11 Vision for $16 OTD, new. With that much of a price difference and the better engineered, better handling, better features, better wind protection I couldn't pass it up. Could the accessories be better, yes. Could the trunk be quick detach, yes. Could the paint be better, yes. Could the transmission not be so clunky, yes. Those are minor. I'm looking forward to NOT using a can of brake cleaner during my first oil change. Other riders don't wave to me anymore so that's a plus too...I guess they think it's a GW or some other metric....
I first rode the 8 Ball Vision and thought I wanted one of those but used they go for $12 and don't have all the features.
There are still several leftover '11.s in the SE that I know of. A dealer in Columbia MO still has new '09's and '10's I believe.
Edited by biermark 2012-04-12 7:53 AM
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Cruiser
Posts: 160
Lennox, SD | I wanted a touring bike, I had spent lots of dollars try to make my 06 Kaw Nomad into a touring bike.
I looked at the first Vision available in my area and liked the look but someone had already spoken for it.
Then in in July 2009 I went to the Victory dealer and he persuaded me to take a 1 hour demo ride. . . . I could not get that ride out of my mind and it took me 3 1/2 months to sell my Nomad and I picked up my new Vision Tour Premium in November 2009.
I love this bike.
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Iron Butt
Posts: 849
, FL United States | It chose me! I saw one at Bike Week in DB in March of '07. After looking it over for a half hour or so, we continued walking down Main St. toward our favorite watering hole. My S.O. stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, turned to me and said "You're gonna buy one of those and you haven't ridden in 30 years. Are you out of your mind?" I just smiled and replied "Yes and Yes". Black Cherry arrived 11-17-07 and altho' I don't have as many miles as my hero Varyder, I still think I'm doing pretty well at 69,346 as of yesterday's lunch ride. It was just karma, for me. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 825
, WI | I was NOT going to buy a Vision.
My next bike was going to be a Cross Country and then I saw the Vision 8-Ball....... |
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Cruiser
Posts: 199
Salt Lake City | Saw my first VV at a bike show in '08 - thought then that it was a stunner! For a couple more years, I dumped a ton of green on a VTX1800 "R", and rode the heck out of it. Loved that bike! I had a wicked cool "bass boat" orange metalflake custom paintjob on that bike, and easily another 3K in chrome and other goodies; I really had no plans to get another bike since I had this one set up(solo seat) just for me. When my wife finally admitted she'd like to ride with me, the first place we went was to the Vic dealer. The fit was perfect for my 6-9, 270 lb. frame, and my wife was super comfy on the back. No other bikes compared, or were even close. 2 1/2 yrs. and 25K later, we are still loving every minute of it! I do miss the rich, mile deep metalflake paint, but a neighbor bought the VTX, so I still get to see it cruisin' down the road occasionally. Additions to my VV? Chrome lowers, custom highway pegs-nothing else needed! |
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