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| Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
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Cruiser
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Lumber Bridge, NC United States | Just go and enjoy yourself who the f cares what they think. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| dan camarco - 2013-02-15 2:14 PM
Just go and enjoy yourself who the f cares what they think.
Oh I plan on it! Just feeling out to see how the overall vibe was!
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | The vibe is fine. HD riders (and Sturgis in general) have mellowed over the years. Even Jap bikes are accepted in most parts. Many HD riders are accepting of Victory bikes (some even envious). They all have heard how dependable and fast Victorys are. Have a great time, just bring lots of cash!
Prices of everyday things are much higher that week. There are many ATMs that dispense only $50 bills and then charge you $10 for the convenience! |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | No problem, I rode my 08 to Sturgis, stayed at the Ramada in Rapid City. There was probably 1000 Harleys at the hotel maybe 15 Victorys. They all thought mine looked pretty cool....... No drama, great times....... |
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Visionary
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| No one will ever give you a second look. Plenty of vision there and every think you can think of. You don't say where you live so no one can ride with you.
Go to the victory tent say hi to Arlen Ness he rides his vision from Ca.
If you don't have a room you'll be camping for sure. Please don't sleep in get out an ride there are so many beautiful roads that you will not see all I'm sure |
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Tourer
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New Mexico | damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
Hehe
You said 'hard on'
Hehe...
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | Kids. Juvenile humor this is an adult middle age site. Keep up the good humor. Where were those posters again. Songfan......... |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | One afternoon between Deadwood and Sturgis I saw a parade of at least 500 Victorys.........80 or so Visions........Lots of CC's......
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Cruiser
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| Sturgis was the first place I took my Vision. Nobody will look twice. I have been going there for almost 3 decades riding Harleys, Buells, Customs, Hyabusa, ST1300, Aprillia, B-King, BMWs, etc. and all are accepted. Just ride it there! |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | XRsteve - 2013-02-15 5:25 PM
One afternoon between Deadwood and Sturgis I saw a parade of at least 500 Victorys.........80 or so Visions........Lots of CC's......
I was in that!  |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter. |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | jimtom - 2013-02-16 5:38 AM
damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter.
Yes you are right about being the best platform: When I left Sturgis I rode another 5000+ miles on my 3 week bike trip last summer......7150 total miles..... |
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Visionary
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| I never locked my vision on main street stuurgis. Once your is the sea of people no one knows who owens what.
Victory has a charity ride out of dead wood an yes there are a lot of us. Get this free map there free and rest stops gas statons motels all have them
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Cruiser
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Boydsville, AR United States | I've ridden mine there since mine was new in 08. No problems. If you see me this comming year, wave at me as you pass. If you see me on the street, say HI! I will be the guy wearing the black leather jacket! |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | wseemann - 2013-02-17 2:36 PM
I will be the guy wearing the black leather jacket!
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | XRsteve - 2013-02-16 8:20 AM
jimtom - 2013-02-16 5:38 AM
damianpark - 2013-02-15 12:41 PM
Hey all, after 20 years of trying to get to Sturgis, I'm finally going this year..... Anyone here gone with their Vision? How were you treated? I know that most the HD guys are pretty hard on us. How was your expereinces?
It's not like you're riding your Vision to an outlaw clubhouse. There are people from everywhere on anything you can think of and some things you never thought of. I have been 4 times , first time on my Vision last year. The Vision is imho, the best platform from which to take in the countrside of the area or any area for that matter.
Yes you are right about being the best platform: When I left Sturgis I rode another 5000+ miles on my 3 week bike trip last summer......7150 total miles.....
I did something similar! I went another 4000+ after sturgis for a total of about 5800 miles but I had to do it all in 6 days (I only spent one night in Sturgis) because I was out of vacation days at work but it was so amazing. I would love to have 3 weeks! Maybe one day at retirement, Lord willing.
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Visionary
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| My question is where did you get the idea Victory or any other brands are not treated kindly? The internet? Been taking my Victory to Sturgis since 2000. Most years I ride.
Do you honestly believe someone riding a Victory will be treated badly. It would be the person being a jerk rather than the brand bike. Let's see, the president of the Hell's Angels owns and rides a Vision do you think someone is going to torch his ride?
You have a better chance at being arrested or ticketed then being harassed about what your ride except from the trailer queens. |
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Cruiser
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Las Vegas | I'm going with my Vision. My buddy has room in his trailer for two more bikes if anyone is interested. He is going to sell the spots. Trailer leaves from Las Vegas. |
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Tourer
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| Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'  |
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Visionary
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | 20 10 Vision - 2013-02-19 3:08 PM
Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'
Yep, probably so........ I ain't saying nothing cause you never know circumstances..........
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Cruiser
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| XRsteve - 2013-02-19 5:16 PM
20 10 Vision - 2013-02-19 3:08 PM
Detroit - you are going to catch it now - 'trailer for two more bikes...'
Yep, probably so........ I ain't saying nothing cause you never know circumstances..........
I'll go there. Why would you trailer a Vision? Its 1000 miles to Sturgis from Vegas. You could do that in a day and qualify for a Iron Butt award or a day and a half if you want to take it easy. It will take a day to drive there in a truck anyway. I would rather spend a couple extra days on the road even if I had to cut them off my time in Sturgis. IMO trailers are great for choppers and non-touring bikes but I can't believe the number of electra-glides and street glides being towed. Certainly not a Vision. If your ol lady won't ride out have her fly and pick her up in Rapid City. To each thier own, you will have fun either way but will kick yourself for being a wussy.
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Cruiser
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Las Vegas | For me its about time. I wish I could ride it. I'm flying in. And for my buddy he is bringing a crazy 4 engine bike. He is towing the bikes with the RV we are staying in. He makes crazy shit. You might have seen him and his dual engine roadster on the TV show Counting Cars. |
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Las Vegas | His ride.
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I saw that episode! Very cool. I'd still have to ride but that's just me. |
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