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Fargo, ND | It amazes me when I log on here and I see someone ranting about the problems they are having with their bike... then I see the gramatic errors, the spelling errors and I realize that some uneducated, backwoods idiot found a real motorcycle and doesn't know what to do with it. Go back to your rice burner and get off this forum. The Visionaries you find on this forum don't have time to listen to you rant and rave about your problems. And by the way... your cap lock was on just in case you didn't notice durring your seizure.
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Oklahoma City | Ok, I can't hold back anymore. Speaking as someone who has had some problems with his VV, I still would not trade it in for anything, ANYTHING else. When I first got the bike (2011 like my sig says) the radio was the old firmware, fixed by dealer. I have had the left side lighted badge fall off and dangle by the wires, temp fixed by dealer and then once parts came in they replaced it. Currently my hazard switch is loose, and when I get around to it I'll swing by the dealer and have them replace that as well (I think they caused that when they did the badge replacement, but if they did shit happens, it's still a warranty item).
Even if other problems crop up, I'll get them fixed and then mount up and go for a ride, because that's why I bought this fine machine, to ride. So to all of you with problems, big or small, remember that this still is one of the best machines out there, and that's why you bought it. No company has EVER released a product line that didn't have some defects, but we as consumers should be used to that by now. As long as the company keeps their end of the deal and fixes the defective items for you, then who really gives a shit. And if they don't, well, we've already had threads about that and I won't go there.
On a side note I got to enjoy a nice leisurely ride in wonderful liquid sunshine today. I loved every mile  |
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Brighton, MI | WOW!!!! I have 25,453 miles on my 08 and I beat the hell out of it, rubbed the floor boards almost off the bike, drove it like I stoled it, I mean beat the hell out of it and the only problem i had was, is i had to replace the clutch slave cylinder. Best bike I have ever owned. Did I mentioned BEAT THE HELL OUT IT!!!!! |
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Oregon. | 2009 VV premium tour, no problems, and taking it on a 1500 Iron Butt ride next Friday. If cowboy is having so much trouble, why doesn't he trade it and get a different bike. One question I have, has anybody seen a picture of his cheap motorcycle? Just curios.
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Salinas, Ca. | What I don't get is the whole issue this whiny cowboy has with Victory referring to itself as the New American Motorcycle. I don't get some peoples skewed logic! |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | ja70cad - 2011-09-15 8:39 PM What I don't get is the whole issue this whiny cowboy has with Victory referring to itself as the New American Motorcycle. I don't get some peoples skewed logic! He's a 'Hardly Canrun' wannabe owner. Thinks 'Made in USA' means 'Rolls-Royce at Yugo Prices' or something .... |
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scotts valley, California | I'm thinkin Indian is gonna be the New American Motorcycle..
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New Bohemia, VA | If Polaris can maintain the fine line of heritage styling, reliability, and cost in the Indian bike then that will help Victory. Indian will always have the higher-end, detailed quality bike, at least that is there plan. Victory has gone into the production mode where more bikes are being manufactured with a price minded buyer as the target. Indian's target is the higher income bracket who wants a piece of American History, or the middle-class guy that saves his pennies to own an Indian. While projected sales are expected to be enough to keep Indian afloat, don't expect to see many Indians on the road except at your sunny weekend rallies, or on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
The attention of Polaris building a quality high-end Indian can create a draw to Victory that has quality at a lower cost. I'd expect Victory to lower the prices on basic models of the current line or create a new line for starter bikes. In the world of cruiser motorcycles I'd take a Victory over any of the rice burners any day, even though I could get a nice cruiser ricer at a much lower cost. The problem is, folks just starting to ride will go after the ricer first because it is dependable and it is budget minded. However, the American Motorcyce mantra will drive them to be looking for the day when they can make the switch. Indian will get buyers because of its standing history.
Still, if you were to ask most people today to name all the American made motorcycles ever made, most would only say Harley Davidison and Indian and never give a thought to Victory. The general public's knowledge of Victory is greater where there are dealers or by a chance encounter with one, or maybe a commerical. I expect to see many Indian advertisements next to Victory and actually believe that folks will think that Victory is a new brand of bike. They'll see Indian, they'll see Victory. They drool over the unaffordable Indian that the affluent is buying and then go to the sister company and buy that joy that gives them knees in the breeze, American made, and affordable.
Okay, just some ramblings. The Victory is the New American Motorcycle, but I'm glad they changed the motto because it is 13 years old now, no longer new. They still need to work on coming up with a truly catchy motto because "Fuel It" and "Go Break Boundries" (go bake brownies) just doesn't get it, too preppy sounding. This past week up in Maryland I got a lot of compliments by folks who knew what I was riding. I commented to one guy who knew it was a Victory that most people don't know what a Victory is. He says, I knew it was a Victory by the "106" on the engine. But all those encounters doesn't happen where I live.
I see those who really have a heart for riding and want American quality coming over to Victory more and more, and Indian will help give it a boost as more folks get nostalgic minded and long for the freedom of the open road.
I've come to realize that there has to be that something down deep inside of a person that drives them to the "need to ride" passion. I believe out of all the motorcycles bought in the U. S. A. less than half get riden over 3,000 miles a year, and I'm talking about single owner bikes, not the bike that is sitting next to another bike or two. Never forget that those of us that ride are a very thin slice of the overall population, and the slice is even thinner for those who have a passion to ride. For every 10 or 15 people I meet who rides a motorcycle, only 1 or 2 really has a passion to ride. The rest sit around and whine about what's wrong with their bike. |
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Salinas, Ca. | I just seen a 2007 Fatboy with a bunch of upgrades on the floor of our local HD store. Guy traded it in for a Street Glide. Get this though. It has 276 miles!!!!!!! Un-Fricken-Believable, so I get what your saying Varyder.. |
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Southeast Idaho | varyder - 2011-09-16 3:59 AM
I've come to realize that there has to be that something down deep inside of a person that drives them to the "need to ride" passion. I believe out of all the motorcycles bought in the U. S. A. less than half get riden over 3,000 miles a year, and I'm talking about single owner bikes, not the bike that is sitting next to another bike or two. Never forget that those of us that ride are a very thin slice of the overall population, and the slice is even thinner for those who have a passion to ride. For every 10 or 15 people I meet who rides a motorcycle, only 1 or 2 really has a passion to ride. The rest sit around and whine about what's wrong with their bike.
Hmmm....hope your not refering to the cowboy for not having as you put it the "Passion to Ride", over 200,000 miles in the last 5 yrs on various bikes kinda tells me that to him its more than just a passion, its a lifestyle
no typo there, two hundred thousand. |
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Southeast Idaho | Brian G - 2011-09-15 9:03 PM
2009 VV premium tour, no problems, and taking it on a 1500 Iron Butt ride next Friday. If cowboy is having so much trouble, why doesn't he trade it and get a different bike. One question I have, has anybody seen a picture of his cheap motorcycle? Just curios.
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New Bohemia, VA | relic123 - 2011-09-16 11:24 PM
varyder - 2011-09-16 3:59 AM
I've come to realize that there has to be that something down deep inside of a person that drives them to the "need to ride" passion. I believe out of all the motorcycles bought in the U. S. A. less than half get riden over 3,000 miles a year, and I'm talking about single owner bikes, not the bike that is sitting next to another bike or two. Never forget that those of us that ride are a very thin slice of the overall population, and the slice is even thinner for those who have a passion to ride. For every 10 or 15 people I meet who rides a motorcycle, only 1 or 2 really has a passion to ride. The rest sit around and whine about what's wrong with their bike.
Hmmm....hope your not refering to the cowboy for not having as you put it the "Passion to Ride", over 200,000 miles in the last 5 yrs on various bikes kinda tells me that to him its more than just a passion, its a lifestyle
no typo there, two hundred thousand.
yeah, I guess I'm a light weight compared to him, but it's also bad when folks presume things. By the way, the miles I've put in the saddle was done in about 8 years total. I didn't ride for 17 years. 138,000 in the past six years.
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Southeast Idaho | looks like we are all living a "lifestyle" I myself, a little over 155k
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New Bohemia, VA | relic123 - 2011-09-16 11:28 PM
Brian G - 2011-09-15 9:03 PM
2009 VV premium tour, no problems, and taking it on a 1500 Iron Butt ride next Friday. If cowboy is having so much trouble, why doesn't he trade it and get a different bike. One question I have, has anybody seen a picture of his cheap motorcycle? Just curios.
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Southeast Idaho | one more just in case....the cowboys on the left and relics on the right.....10 day trip to colorado
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Oregon. | Great picture. Been there myself. Looks like you are having a great time. I really enjoyed Independance pass when I was there. Wife was worried we were going to fall of the edge. Wanted me to let her walk to the top. I didn't though. She doesn't like heights to well. Stay safe getting back. Been an awfull lot of motorcycle accidents this year. Seems that way anyway. Thanks for posting the pictures. I have the Midnight Cherry Vision myself. As I have said before, love it.
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san antonio, tx | Nice picture!
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Oregon. | Here is my bike at the coast:
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Oregon. | Yea no picture, working on it. |
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| Some bikes do have problems, I think it's just fate. Got my new V.V.S. 09 on Feb. 23, 2011. Got 60 mile down the road and stopped for a drink (of water) and it was dead when I went to start it. Dealer came and found it had a loose battey connection. (at 8000 mi.) Pulled a bunk house camper 700 miles, trying to be real careful I was doing 65 and stayed in 5th gear so as not to load the engine down. (The rear Jug always seemed to run hot)Bike was running poorly when I got there, changed plugs, no help. Got home and pulled the plugs, they were snow white, went to local dealer he was no help, went to Spirit lake IA. ralley and took factory the tour. Mentioned my trouble to the tour guide. (who happened to be the operations manager) He put me in touch with a person that got a hold of the test machine operator. He hooked it up and said the fuel control was down level and so was the radio. Runs just like brand new again & the rear jug doesn't seem to run hot anymore, just get the left leg heat from the oil cooler like everone else. (@ 12000) headed out the driveway and get screeching sound, like wheelbearing slipping in the race, on the road, now the cruise control doesn't work. Different local dealer will look at it Tuesday AM for me. Great ride, great handling, love this bike, best one of 10 or so I'v had & the 200K +miles I'v ridden. Wouldn't trade even if I do have trouble with it. Two wings with only the rear wheel bearing beat the hubs out a 75K on both of them, so I'm not used to having problems. This bike is a joy to ride! Best ride I'v ever had, Don't know when to get off it. |
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Oregon. | Sorry about the problems you are having. I have ridden Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda motorcycles. The Victory Vision is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. I have not had any problems with mine, starts first time, every time. The Gold Wing I rode was very uncomfortable, could pack a ton of stuff on it, but was uncomfortable to ride for me. Anyway, sorry about the problems your having, take it easy. |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I guess there are some fit and finish problems. I suppose I ought to slow down and look. Can't really see'em much above 85. Oh well-too busy with breeze in my knees... |
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Bay of Gigs, WA | I guess there are some fit and finish problems. I suppose I ought to slow down and look. Can't really see'em much above 85. Oh well-too busy gettin' the breeze in my knees...
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