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Fountain Inn, SC United States | There's been an influx of new members to the Riders sites and I just wanted to extend a welcome and urge you to participate! The sites are open and free, we just ask that you register and participate!
If you have a question about Victorys, most likely someone here has an answer. You'll find the members helpful and courteous. We ask that you be the same.
I urge you to post photos of your bike, your bike trips and introduce yourself.
You can also create your own profile, blog and riding groups (or join ones already created) on our sister website, the Victory Riders Network.
Welcome Aboard!
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Winchester, Virginia | I am a newbie since I just joined today. I have a 2010 Victory Vision Premium in Pearl White. I bought the bike in April of this year and just turned 6,200 miles this past weekend. Great bike!!! |
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West Knoxville TN | Well rebel715 welcome with that new pearl white vision. |
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Meadow, Texas | Rebel715,
Welcome and I'm just across the border from you and also own the Pearl White 2010 Vision. Love it and this is a great forum. Lots of super information.
Again welcome.
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| Hello everyone.I thought I'd just drop you a line from Derbyshire in England.I've got an ice blue Vision with 3000miles and never thought i'd own a bike better than my Honda Valkyrie,but the Vision is that bike.Me and the wife are already planning a France-Switzerland-Italy tour this summer so we'll keep you posted.Bye[Paul and Jackie Galpin. |
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Indianapolis, IN | Welcome aboard from across the pond. Those of us state side have a hard time imagining what it would be like to tour Europe on a bike, sounds like a lot of fun. My family originated in Switzerland, never been there. Enjoy and keep us posted. |
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San Antonio, TX | Here are some blogs from Bums on Bikes. They are from New Zealand and took off a year to ride two Visions across the US and Europe and back across the US. They had the Visions shipped to Europe and back to the US and......when the trip was done, had them shipped home to NZ.
http://www.bumsonbikes.co.nz/index.php
04 Jun, 2008 - from ship to shore.. by Ruby
http://www.bumsonbikes.co.nz/journalentry.php?LogEntryID=64
16 Sep, 2008 - Pyrenees by Emil
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5879&pos...
02 Dec, 2008 - Frankfurt.. Germany by Ruby
http://www.bumsonbikes.co.nz/journalentry.php?LogEntryID=144
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Lillian, Alabama | Greetings fellow Visionary's!
I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Paul and I've just moved (6 months ago) to the beautiful oil covered Gulf Coast....Lillian, Alabama. I live just across the Bay from Pensecola, FL (I can see FL from my front porch). I think I'm going to love it here, with the 12 month a year riding season and all *grin*.
I'm currently dividing my riding time between a 2008 Midnight Cherry Vision and a 2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Custom. But I've found that I like the Vision so much the Road Star in now for sale!!!
I've already read through much of the site and am excited to have this resource available and getting to know some of y'all. If any of you live in this general area, let me know. |
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New Bohemia, VA | galp - 2010-06-28 5:16 PM
Hello everyone.I thought I'd just drop you a line from Derbyshire in England.I've got an ice blue Vision with 3000miles and never thought i'd own a bike better than my Honda Valkyrie,but the Vision is that bike.Me and the wife are already planning a France-Switzerland-Italy tour this summer so we'll keep you posted.Bye[Paul and Jackie Galpin.
Welcome, enjoy your ride. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Moose381 - 2010-07-23 9:09 AM
Greetings fellow Visionary's!
I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Paul and I've just moved (6 months ago) to the beautiful oil covered Gulf Coast....Lillian, Alabama. I live just across the Bay from Pensecola, FL (I can see FL from my front porch). I think I'm going to love it here, with the 12 month a year riding season and all *grin*.
I'm currently dividing my riding time between a 2008 Midnight Cherry Vision and a 2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Custom. But I've found that I like the Vision so much the Road Star in now for sale!!!
I've already read through much of the site and am excited to have this resource available and getting to know some of y'all. If any of you live in this general area, let me know.
Welcome! I see you are trying to make me jealous, but it won't work, I ride a 2008 MC Tour Premium also. Hope to ride around your way sometime. |
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Houston, TX | Welcome all. |
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Fargo, ND |
Welcome to you 'New Members' and thanks for joining our group. Please feel free to chime in with your comments and questions...Remember, there are no stupid questions. We were all new to motorcycles and Visions at some point in time and had many unanswered questions. This board has a lot of seasoned members and even 'Techs' that hang here regularly. I have found it to be a wealth of information and 99.99% of the time a very friendly group.
Enjoy your bike and stop by this forum regularly or you will miss something of real value that will improve your motorcycling experience!
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Lennox, SD | Welcome all new members!
Pull up a chair and just jump in any time you are ready. |
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| Hello and looking forward to be part of this. I have a new 2008 Vision Premium that I bought off the showroom floor last September. Then had neck surgery so only have 3800 miles on it. Taking off to the Grand Canyon on 19 day trip starting Labor Day. Just picked up a N-Line trailer and looking forward to see how that tows. I welcome any suggestions on routes through, and over, the mountains....Grand Rapids, MI. |
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San Antonio, TX | ChiefEd,
You have a keeper! Feel free to post if you have any questions!
Ride Safe |
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Santa Maria CA USA | Hi from Santa Maria CA USA. Had My 2005 Hammer Premium sice Feb. this year. Done some upgrades since then. Absolutely LOVE IT! 
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Troy, NY | rebel715 - 2010-06-28 10:01 AM
I am a newbie since I just joined today. I have a 2010 Victory Vision Premium in Pearl White. I bought the bike in April of this year and just turned 6,200 miles this past weekend. Great bike!!!
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Memphis | Welcome Randy, nice bike. Lots of long-time Victory owners here if you run into any issues with your Hammer. |
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| Songfan the BLACK vision is the fastest but l don't mind riding with slower visions |
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| Hi There, we live in the beautiful, sunny South Africa, proud owners of 2008 Vision(Black). Currently there are only three Visions in all of Africa (all three of them in South Africa I must add). We live in Johannesburg, the other two Visions (both Midnight Cherry)are owned by a guy in Cape Town and another guy in the North west region of South Africa respectively.
We just absolutely LOVE our Vision, although it seems that sometimes I cannot decide which is better, my Vision or the wife's Kingpin 
If you guys really want do do some awesome riding, come to South Africa, where you can have great mountain passes, long stretches of open road, quaint and quiet villages, the hussle and bustle of cities, wildlife, great scenery, cities & towns along the coast with good roads, and sometimes (in some regions) experience all four seasons in one day
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Edmond, OK 2012 Vision, 2012 Cross Country | Freedom, Welcome to Vision-Riders glad you are here with us., there is lots of information here on the website to help you in your needs for modifications or just regularly scheduled maintance type of questions you may have along with several videos on how to make the modification to your bike.
Take care and welcome again and please ride safe!!
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Flowery Branch Ga | I never properly introduced myself, so here it goes. My name is Wayne. I'm married with two wonderful young boys. I started riding in the spring of 09 on a 105 Ann. 1200 Custom Sportster. I loved that bike, put almost 7000 miles on it. It was small, top heavy, vibrated, shook, road like crap, got bad gas mileage for a small motor, and I still miss it. I wanted a bigger bike but wanted black and different. Then the wife realized all the fun she was missing out on and decided to start riding with me. She liked the Vision as much as I did, a deal was made, and on Sep. 8 10 I became the proud owner of a 10 Vision 8Ball. To date we have a little over 3000 miles on it. If anyone in the NE Ga area wnts to ride let me know.
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Minnesota | Here is me and my wife on our 1999 V92C. We love the bike and enjoy riding it everywhere, as much as we can anyway living in Minnesota.
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Lincolnton, NC | My name is Linda. I live in NC. I ride 2009 Ness Vision number 105. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Welcome gammaqueen, Hope you find this site full of info and new friends. |
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Fryeburg ME | Welcome Linda to a great site with a wealth of info, I'm from NH well via Australia 11 years back, my riding bud from Maine and I were down your way on the dragon last October and will be back down there the first weekend of October this year, we had 2 2009 Ness Visions down there one ridden by a lady rider Deanna aka Calista on the VMC and another lady vision rider was on her black vision Terri aka TKT2RIDE on the VMC come play with us all we had like 39 Victories in the Mountans of NC last year, sorry for the elongated rant, again welcome to the wonderful world of victory visions. |
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Lincolnton, NC | OMG, let me know when you bring all those Visions to the Dragon again! I only live a few hours from there and would love to add my "Mjr. Tom" to the Vision parade! |
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seattle, wa | Mjr. Tom....I like that!
welcome to the forum. |
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| Welcome gammaqueen. We will be back in NC the first weekend of October. Staying at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge again.
Last year we took a rather spirited ride over the Dragon and Chewohalla Skyway with a few guys.
Did part of the Blue Ridge also with a larger group.
This year we are staying in the Rocky Top cabin.
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Lincolnton, NC | Cool, I love the Ironhorse! Just reserved a cabin room for June. |
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Fryeburg ME | gammaqueen - 2011-02-24 10:33 AM
OMG, let me know when you bring all those Visions to the Dragon again! I only live a few hours from there and would love to add my "Mjr. Tom" to the Vision parade!
Roger that Ground Control will most certainly do that. |
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MA | Hello all, My name is Rob, I own a 2010 Cross Country, purchased almost a year ago, here in MA. Just joined the site yesterday. Have added a few things to the bike. Ipod and different grips when ordered. Since I have installed the flip windshield and lowers, what a difference that makes. Chrome gas cap, highway pegs. And waiting impatiently on my D&D slip ons and Lloydz fuel controller and will be installing that this weekend. Bought the bike at MOM's. Anyone else here in MA, give me a shout. That's all I got for now. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | rek58, Welcome aboard! Post some pics of your ride.
There's a few of us in your area. |
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Hershey, PA | Howdy all, my name is Erik. I live in Hershey, PA and have 3 small ones... one's 5 and the other two are almost 3. I have been riding since I was 17, got my class M when I turned 18 (parents' rules... not mine). I own/love a 2010 Vision 8-Ball, and cannot get gas or park without someone asking me about it. This is, without a doubt, the best ride I've ever owned, and I've had my share of 'em!!! Only "mod" I've made so far is switching the Blade windscreen for a Tall (I'm 6'4", the stock just wasn't cuttin' the mustard).
Bikes owned in the past:
'06 Triumph Sprint ST w/ABS
'06 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
'01 Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter
'98 Honda Magna
'91 Harley FatBoy (first/last HD)
'81 Kawasaki KZ1300 (my dad was killed on this bike, '95)
'79 Suzuki GS1000L (first bike, wish I still had her... took her to college with me)
Will post pics soon.
My wife will not ride with me... so I'm looking for any groups around here as we're sorta new to the area! |
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South West Iowa | Hello to everyone. My name is Brian. I just recently found this site. I spend a lot of time on another Victory site. I fell in love with the Hammer the 1st time I saw one. I couldn't afford one at the time so I started out with a 2009 Vulcan 900 Custom. Great bike but it wasn't what I wanted. Now that I have my Hammer I love it. I've had it since June of 2009. I'm hoping to learn more about the brand and give out what little advice I can.
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San Antonio, TX | BLININGER,
What year is your Hammer? Let us know if you have any questions.
Ride Safe |
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South West Iowa | radioteacher - 2011-05-26 9:36 PM
BLININGER,
What year is your Hammer? Let us know if you have any questions.
Ride Safe
It's a 2009. I bought it as a left-over. When I went into the dealer it was originally all black. I couldn't quite pull the trigger on it so they sweetened the pot by saying they would swap all of the tins with the 2010 sitting right beside it for no extra cost. That sealed the deal for me. I put pictures of it in the gallery. |
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| My name is James and I bought an 06 Jackpot in September 2010. Forums, reviews, and the look and the style of the bike sold the brand when I started looking for a cruiser. I bought my JP on Ebay from a Chevy dealer in NJ (I live in Hampton Roads VA). My first ride on it was the 400 mile trek home after deciding to pick the bike up rather than ship it. I've been in love with the bike ever since. I've put about 5000 miles on the bike in 8 months, nearly doubling the mileage since I bought it. I know I made the right choice and plan to enjoy this bike for years to come. |
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New York State | What are the locked Forums why do I not have permission to read them ? |
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| welcome post a photo so we can stair at your bike.
Good Riding to You |
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| I have posted on here once before but never posted here. I am the winner of the Spring Victory contest and should be getting my 2011 Vision Tour this week.
I live in the Mennonite lands of central PA and currently ride a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50. Well thats a stretch really my son and I ride the Boulevard. He's only 11 but now that his feet fit the pegs he goes out with me. Which is why I chose the Vision Tour. So that he had a comfortable perch for the longer rides.
Bikes I've owned previously were a 93 Suzuki GS500E from 2001-2007 and before that a 80 Honda CB650C. The plan is to ride the wheels off of the new one |
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Clearfield, UT United States | I thought I'd say hello....Picked up my new 2010 Vision 8 ball today. Only managed to get 120 miles on it, but it really rides nice. My previous experience with Victory wasn't so hot.....I had a 2004 Touring Cruiser Deluxe and it was absolutely the worst motorcycle I've owned....took six years to blot out the one year and the 12,000 miles I put on it. Looking forward to a much better experience with the 8 Ball. The five year warranty did give me some comfort. ) |
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Fargo, ND |
Welcome aboard Raybob and best of luck with your new ride!
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Welcome fodder650 and raybob, glad you became part of the gang. Post a photo of your bike when you get a chance, and fill in your location in your control panel so we know where you are and if other members are near. |
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Mena, arkansas / 12 vision | I've been on for a while before posting, and now have a thread going and have responded to a few posts. This is a great place. Thanks for all the hard work keeping this thing up. |
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Western Wyoming | Another new member here from Wyoming. An avid rider on H.D.s until Aug 22nd.3700 mi. on my Vision and very impressed
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| Should be a mandatory when you join you have to post pitchers of your bike. That cause I never get tired of looking at the vision.
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Brooksville Fl | Just purchased a 2011 Victory Vision Tour. Riding in Fl at this time of the year is GREAT! Looking for a drivers back rest w mount! Any suggestions?
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| Hey all, been reading many post for about a month, never posted. This site is dangerous, got to many ideas from everyone. From Mass. Have an 08 midnight cherry Vision. Bike is totally stripped down naked right now, Just had bike lowered 2", shorter kickstand, skid plate, inner bags cut to accomodate lowering, Front lights blacked out, rear lights black cherry, hawg wired stereo (all from HMD) installed D&D slash cut pipes, Lloyds cams, intake system, fuel controller, idle air valve, Muth turn signals, Ness low seat, chrome fairing, side cover, rear tip overs, and rear valence, custom finned engine covers, custom brake and clutch covers, and in the process of having air brushed. All this in the last 2 months. Ya think I'm excited for spring time or what! Will post pictures if I can put it all together again. Please don't give me any more ideas, it's not even January yet. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Welcome all new members!
Many of you have been lurking for awhile and finally decided to register so you can participate and add your insight/experience/enthusiasm to the mix. We're glad you made it official and encourage you to post a hello in this thread. If you were referred here from another site, or by someone, let us know. We're all ambassadors for this site and enjoy knowing when we are successful in bring in new friends.
Don't forget to add your location so we know if you are near us.
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Fostoria Ohio USA | Newbie on this forum but have been riding since 1970 and once owned a 2004 Kingpin. I just got back to Victory last Friday when I traded in another make & model for a new 2012 Cross Country in the Red & Silver two-tone. Five days and over 200 miles into owning this bike all I can say is Sweeeeet!! |
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Lake City, FL | Newbie from North FL Here to the Forum, far from a Newbie to Motorcycles .. Long Time Harley Rider Mostly, though owned darn near all brands.. Been Curious about Victory's for a couple years now and thought would give them a shot .. Had my 2012 XC 3 weeks now and 1700 miles later am loving it and look forward to sharing and learning more as time goes on .. Jay
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Fernandina Beach, Florida | JayFL459 - 2012-11-21 12:07 AM
Newbie from North FL Here to the Forum, far from a Newbie to Motorcycles .. Long Time Harley Rider Mostly, though owned darn near all brands.. Been Curious about Victory's for a couple years now and thought would give them a shot .. Had my 2012 XC 3 weeks now and 1700 miles later am loving it and look forward to sharing and learning more as time goes on .. Jay
Hey, neighbor! I'm also a new Victory rider (2012 Vision, Sunset Red) and I'm also in North FL. Been riding all my life and am fortunate to own a few other really nice rides (including 1 brand X).
I live in Ferrnandina Beach, maybe we can meet up some time. Also looking forward to catching up with as many others as I can as we are out enjoying the ride. Happy Thanksgiving to all!  |
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| Hey Everyone, Whalebone here I am new to this forum I just bough g it home so 2011 Vision today and I am having a little work done on it before I bring it home. I will pick it up this weekend and I will start wearing it out then. It was sold to me as a new bike even though it is a 2011. This is somewhere around my 38th bike I have been riding since the early 1970's/ I traded in my 2007 Vstrom on the Vision. I have slowed down a little I only keep one or two bikes at a time anymore.
I live on Camano Island in Northwest Washington, I enjoy motorcycles, live music, fresh air and good food.
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| hello all, new member here. I took delivery of my 13 XC in Sunset Red over the weekend and put a quick 200 miles on her. I really love this bike, everything and more I could ever want. I also own a 2011 Yamaha Stryker that I have totally customized. The great thing about this bike is it has everything so I doubt I'll be doing much. |
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| Hey guys, Joe from Alberta onboard. As you can guess i picked up a 2008 Jackpot Premium Edition this month....now the waiting begins, come on spring!!!..Great looking site and it appears i have some reading to do...see ya on the blacktop!! |
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| HI Everyone! I'm also a new member to the forum.
I'm new to the custom world and especially to Victory motor cylces.
The information on your site and from friends who won't ride else but a Victory have convinced me to put an offer on a 2007 Kingpin.
Look forward to sharing my insights on my rides using my Kingpin.
Thanks again for your site.
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| elvis441 - 2010-07-23 9:58 AM
is there any one to welcome me ?
Welcome all. |
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| Jedi Jeff - 2012-01-30 9:15 AM
Welcome all new members!
Many of you have been lurking for awhile and finally decided to register so you can participate and add your insight/experience/enthusiasm to the mix. We're glad you made it official and encourage you to post a hello in this thread. If you were referred here from another site, or by someone, let us know. We're all ambassadors for this site and enjoy knowing when we are successful in bring in new friends.
Don't forget to add your location so we know if you are near us.
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| Zeus2010 - 2013-02-15 9:00 PM
HI Everyone! I'm also a new member to the forum.
I'm new to the custom world and especially to Victory motor cylces.
The information on your site and from friends who won't ride else but a Victory have convinced me to put an offer on a 2007 Kingpin.
Look forward to sharing my insights on my rides using my Kingpin.
Thanks again for your site.
Keep up the great work.
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| Jackpot - 2013-01-30 7:47 PM
Hey guys, Joe from Alberta onboard. As you can guess i picked up a 2008 Jackpot Premium Edition this month....now the waiting begins, come on spring!!!..Great looking site and it appears i have some reading to do...see ya on the blacktop!!
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| kris1956 - 2012-11-22 9:11 AM
Welcome to all, you'll find this forum has many good ideas and more importantly, many solutions.
i hope so ... |
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Batavia, IL | Hi all, just registered on the site. Bought a 2013 Vision yesterday in black. Traded my 08 Suzuki C109. I live in the far west burbs of Chicago so riding is still a few weeks away. Actually having the bike trailered to me, still too much salt on the roads. I am really looking forward to riding this bike. I sit on it and it's as though it was built for me. I have been reading about this thing for a year, hope it lives up to the praise that it gets. |
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Angelica, NY | Hi All I'm new to the Victory and went from a 08 Royal Star Venture to a 12 XCT. I live in the Southern Tier in NY along Rte 86 between OLEAN, NY and Hornell, NY. I'm going to be asking lot of question, hopefully you won't beat up on a newbie to bad. |
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| Just joined today from So. Cal. Purchases a 2013 XCT Bronze Mist. Love it! Hope to get and share lots of info with everyone! Thanks.
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| thanks Jeff! I've joined the other 2 sites as well. I came as a former moderator on another brand of bike for 6 years. Finally upgraded to the XCT. I accidently test road one and................. well you know the rest! I will do my best to contribute. BTW I stay out of "oil" wars!!! |
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Manchester, CT | I too am new to the site as well as to Victory. I was originally looking to purchase a HD Ultra Glide. My cousin just happened to be at the Victory dealer purchasing 2 new Yamaha jet skis (Dealership - motorcycles, quads and jet skis). We were going to meet at the dealership and then head out to a Harley dealer to see what kind of deal I could get. Thanks to my cousins advise, I checked out the Victory Cross Country and Vision. It took me all of 15 minutes to change my mind. That day I put a deposit on a 2013 Vision. My bike came in last week and the dealer is waiting on the chrome options I ordered along with the trunk rack, luggage liners, airhorn and GPS.
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San Diego, CA | Blowndodge - 2013-02-27 9:05 AM
Just joined today from So. Cal. Purchases a 2013 XCT Bronze Mist. Love it! Hope to get and share lots of info with everyone! Thanks.
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From one XCT Owner to another, welcome aboard! Great color choice, I've seen that color and is real sharp looking. What part of SOCAL you from?
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Central Illinois | I presently am riding a 2011 HD FLTRU, not a Victory of any kind. I am using my membership here to investigate the Victory, especially the Vision line for my future riding needs. If I find that the vision suits me, I will be in a completely different mode. If I do not find that to be the case, I am also very serious about the Yamaha Venture series of bikes. I have no particular loyalty to the Victory series bikes so I will be evaluating one bike against the other with no particular prejudice. One thing that I have seen so far in favor of the Victory is the net weight load limits. A Victory seems to have a huge passenger weight and luggage weight total advantage over my former preference, a Yamaha Venture. If that proves true with no other mitigating factors, I will soon be a Victory customer, but I have yet to get any true indication that my evaluations are right. |
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Jasper, MO | Oldman47 - 2013-03-05 8:57 PM
I presently am riding a 2011 HD FLTRU, not a Victory of any kind. I am using my membership here to investigate the Victory, especially the Vision line for my future riding needs. If I find that the vision suits me, I will be in a completely different mode. If I do not find that to be the case, I am also very serious about the Yamaha Venture series of bikes. I have no particular loyalty to the Victory series bikes so I will be evaluating one bike against the other with no particular prejudice. One thing that I have seen so far in favor of the Victory is the net weight load limits. A Victory seems to have a huge passenger weight and luggage weight total advantage over my former preference, a Yamaha Venture. If that proves true with no other mitigating factors, I will soon be a Victory customer, but I have yet to get any true indication that my evaluations are right.
Ride them both down the freeway, through some hills and curves, and over some rough railroad crossings. Then come back and tell us how much you like your new Vision.
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New Baden Illinois | Thanks....just joined .....I ride a 08 Vegas Jackpot and i LOVE it. I live in New Baden Illinois and Love Riding around the St. Louis Area.
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| Hi I'm Matt, I'm a new Vision owner...I purchased a Black/silver 08 VV 2 weeks ago and already have 500 miles on it!!...I live in the northeast Mississippi area and hope to ride with some of you guys in the near future.... |
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Central Wisconsin | B1gdawg0434 - 2013-03-21 1:00 PM Hi I'm Matt, I'm a new Vision owner...I purchased a Black/silver 08 VV 2 weeks ago and already have 500 miles on it!!...I live in the northeast Mississippi area and hope to ride with some of you guys in the near future.... Matt ... Welcome from Central Wisconsin! Might be over two weeks before I can even get my bike out of my driveway account of all the ice and snow.
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Central Wisconsin | B1gdawg0434 - 2013-03-21 1:29 PM Thanks man!...it's beautiful down here!...I hope to be riding this weekend if all goes well!....I keep trying to post pics on here but it tells me that they are too big, so I'm gonna try another way....hopefully pics will be coming soon!... Nice ... I've motorcycled in the Smoky Mountains several times, plan on going to Colorado-Arizona-Utah in May. I've had good luck using photobucket.com and sizing pics at 640 x 480.
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Clinton, CT | Noobie that just took delivery of a red Vision... Now Connie (my '09 Kawasaki Concours 14) has a new stablemate with Vicki!
Have ridden various bikes and most recently sold an '04 Fatboy for the Vision. Hope to learn a ton here and looking forward to getting to know Vicki a little better!
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So. Indiana | Hello all. I've been looking into the Vision as my next daily ride. Currently I ride an ST1100, but have always wanted to own an American bike, but have had too many friends with Harleys in the shop. I had assumed Vision was in that bracket as well until I stumbled across an article about the reliability of the new Victory's.
I'm hoping to catch one of the demo rides sometime this year. They styling on the Vision is really what drew me. Maybe a few too many electronic gadgets, but man... it's one cool looking bike. And with the MPGs and reliability where I need my bike to be, I'm really hoping this will be the bike I want it to be.
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Jasper, MO | Welcome rcb.
I believe you will find the reliability and the fuel mileage of the Victory Vision to be on par with the Honda Goldwing or your ST1100. Well, maybe not the fuel mileage of the ST1100. You can usually count on 40+ MPG on the Vision.
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So. Indiana | Thanks. Yeah 40mpg is my minimum requirement. I remember seeing one when they first came out and assumed it was getting mid to low 30s. Actually there were a lot of assumptions that had to be dispelled.
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Jasper, MO | Low to mid 40s for fuel mileage is pretty common with the Victory Vision when out on the road. The 6 speed transmission gives a true overdrive in 6th which allows the engine to turn only 2650 RPM at 70 MPH. 5th gear on the Vision is close to 5th gear (advertised as "overdrive") on the Goldwing, which turns 3000 RPM at 70 MPH. 3000 RPM on the Vision in 6th gear is 80 MPH. Mine actually gets its best economy running about 75 MPH (unless there's a stiff headwind). Add a little tailwind, and mid 40s at 80 MPH isn't uncommon.
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Went for a ride today to one of our favorite spots - on a beach near the U.S. border - where there is always a PARADE of cars and bikes up and down the promenade. We have lunch and watch the parade. Where dozens (hundreds?) of Harleys & Wannabe's motor by as we enjoy some of the best fish & chips in the world. They all have loud pipes and are very polished. But NONE of them could TOUCH my Vision in handling or performance. Makes my lunch MORE enjoyable. I know this to be true - I ain't afraid to have a go against anyone - ANYTHING - even at my somewhat advanced age. So I know what I say is TRUE !!!!
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| rcb - 2013-05-13 8:21 AM
Hello all. I've been looking into the Vision as my next daily ride. Currently I ride an ST1100, but have always wanted to own an American bike, but have had too many friends with Harleys in the shop. I had assumed Vision was in that bracket as well until I stumbled across an article about the reliability of the new Victory's.
I'm hoping to catch one of the demo rides sometime this year. They styling on the Vision is really what drew me. Maybe a few too many electronic gadgets, but man... it's one cool looking bike. And with the MPGs and reliability where I need my bike to be, I'm really hoping this will be the bike I want it to be.
Thanks for having me.
Don't test ride one unless you brought you wallet. Happened to me. :D
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Gulfport, MS | Hi All!!
Just wanted to drop by and say hey. I've been lurking for a week or so and like the board. I just recently (almost 2 weeks ago) bought a '13 Victory Vision. this is my second bike, my first is a '07 Honda Shadow Aero. Boy big difference when riding the Vision LOL. I will use the Vision as my weekend ride, my gf likes it better when we ride 2-up, gee I wonder why LOL.
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Lake Park, GA United States | Greetings, I also am a "newbie" with a 2008 Vision Tour. Bought in June and have just under 5900 miles on my "1st wife (according to my wife)" It is by far the best bike I have had thus far.
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Lake Park, GA United States | Matt, Hello I am Jussely, Eddie I purchased my Vision 3 months after you posted this , but I was a Ms resident, so after a month or so I decided that I wanted to take a little road trip and went to the J-action area to visit the family..... Great ride from somewhere between Tallahasee and Jacksonville Florida our capital of Ms. I am looking forward to the next time I can do the trip!
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Central Illinois | Oldman47 - 2013-03-05 8:57 PM I presently am riding a 2011 HD FLTRU, not a Victory of any kind. I am using my membership here to investigate the Victory, especially the Vision line for my future riding needs. If I find that the vision suits me, I will be in a completely different mode. If I do not find that to be the case, I am also very serious about the Yamaha Venture series of bikes. I have no particular loyalty to the Victory series bikes so I will be evaluating one bike against the other with no particular prejudice. One thing that I have seen so far in favor of the Victory is the net weight load limits. A Victory seems to have a huge passenger weight and luggage weight total advantage over my former preference, a Yamaha Venture. If that proves true with no other mitigating factors, I will soon be a Victory customer, but I have yet to get any true indication that my evaluations are right. Just an update - I rode one and now I own one with 7150 miles on it since mid-May. The FLTRU is history. My mods include the timing wheel, passenger arm rests and lower air controls.
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| Well Guess it is time to jump in here my name is Tom and I am an official HD convert. After many years of looking at the Victory line I got on one for the first time last September looking for options on moving up in years from my then touring model. As they say: "Ride One, You Will Own One" As I say: True story!! Made the jump and not looking back for one second. Absolutely love my Vision for the comfort and power plant it provides. Not to mention everyone that walks by has to stop and ask about my Vision. Even the SOBs (some other brand) owners have very little bad to say about it.
Anyone need some used tee shirts........LOL
As other have said the information here is an outstanding resource and big thank you to those that provide so much insight!
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| Hi everybody,
I'm the proud owner of a Hammer S 2012
I live and ride in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
as far as my knowledge , there's the only one Hammer riding here, in fact I think there're only five, maybe six Vics in the islands.
I was a HD ( for twenty years) rider, until I tested the Victory cruisers . I use to ride between 300 km - 500 km per week, I use to say that the bike is my personal trainer.
Sorry about my poor english due is not my born language.
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West Salem, WI United States | Tom13 - 2013-10-15 5:28 AM Well Guess it is time to jump in here my name is Tom and I am an official HD convert. After many years of looking at the Victory line I got on one for the first time last September looking for options on moving up in years from my then touring model. As they say: "Ride One, You Will Own One" As I say: True story!! Made the jump and not looking back for one second. Absolutely love my Vision for the comfort and power plant it provides. Not to mention everyone that walks by has to stop and ask about my Vision. Even the SOBs (some other brand) owners have very little bad to say about it. Anyone need some used tee shirts........LOL As other have said the information here is an outstanding resource and big thank you to those that provide so much insight! Hey Tom, a little late but welcome to the Victory family. I see you are from Holmen, I'm over the hill in West Salem! |
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D/FW, TX | Howdy!
New Vision just north of Fort Worth.
Rode the Demo Tour and had to own one. Picked up the 2013 Vision two weeks ago and love it! Fixed the mirrors and added mud flaps so far.
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Madrid, --- Spain | Its time to introduce myself: I live in Madrid (Spain) and bought, two weeks ago the first Victory Vision bike, imported into Spain by Polaris back in July 2010. It's Cherryred, in inmaculate condition and now has only 32.000kms. It came with some extras like (1) lower air deflectors, (2) reverse gear, (3) GPS, (4) oil temperature stick, (5) stage one exhaust, (6) chrome front tipover protection and the (7) fairing rubber toe kick protector.
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West Salem, WI United States | Nice looking ride Gerhard, welcome and be sure to post pictures of your rides around Spain! Would be cool to see some of the places you get to see over there. -Lance |
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Glendale, AZ United States | gerhardberger - 2014-01-07 8:26 AM
Its time to introduce myself: I live in Madrid (Spain) and bought, two weeks ago the first Victory Vision bike, imported into Spain by Polaris back in July 2010. It's Cherryred, in inmaculate condition and now has only 32.000kms. It came with some extras like (1) lower air deflectors, (2) reverse gear, (3) GPS, (4) oil temperature stick, (5) stage one exhaust, (6) chrome front tipover protection and the (7) fairing rubber toe kick protector.
Regards to everybody.
Glad to have you on the Vision Riders site and WELCOME!! As mentioned, be sure to post some pictures of your travels there in Spain so I for one can shake my head and be jealous. Take care. Vlad. |
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CASTRO VALLEY, CA United States | I'm a new 2013 Vision owner for about 3 months and 2,000 miles. I've been on thie website on a daily basis to learn as much as I can about this incredible bike. After the first 500 miles, I had Arlen Ness put on the Big Honkers, frt/top perf filter, PCV and Autotune. The bike is like going from a scooter to a bike after the mods. It definitely have better low and mid range power now, but still nothing compared to a sports tourer. The pipes are a little louder than I expected, but I'm use to them now.
Out here in sunny northern California, I've taken the bike out when it was 36 degrees and the weather protection is phenomenal. Sorry, that's considered pretty cold here in CA.
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West Salem, WI United States | Welcome, good to have you here! |
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| It's 6 degrees out and snow is on the ground, and I just became the owner of a new Cross Country Tour! It hasn't been prepped yet and until the weather improves I'll wait sort of patiently while the guys at 3A Motors put on the Premium Tour taller windshield, passenger grab handles, drivers backrest, and install the reverse kit.
I did get a 5 mile road test on it a few days ago when the weather warmed into the 30s here in MA. It seemed to be everything I want and the batwing really made for a turbulence free ride.
The one challenge I can see is to get some custom mods on the passenger seat area, raising it up 2-3 inches so my short wife can see over my tall shoulders and get a forward view.
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Griswold, CT | welcome aboard
i got my 2013 in aug
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| Just joined I have an 04 Vegas I bought two years ago with 6000 miles on it and as of today it has 30,000+ miles. Been riding over 30 years and my motorcycle is my primary transportation. |
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| Don07tncav - 2014-03-12 4:13 PM
Hey Vindex! Welcome!
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Oklahoma City, OK United States | Hi all. I just picked up my '12 Vision last weekend in Denton TX. I've been wanting one since they came out but have just always had something else. Joined a while back so I could lurk, now finally have the bike. Will be selling a Yamaha Venture. |
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| Well I suppose I need to post a picture of my ride here. The first picture was when I first got it heading towards the North Shore of Lake Superior (Spooner, WI). Oh yea that oil spot under it was from the HD that left just before I landed for some gas!! Then I found this artist here in North Texas that is nationally known for his work. He was the voice of the Monster Truck Jam for years and painted the original Grave Digger trucks. Well Tex talked me out of my bike for a month just got it back today!!
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| Hey, just joined. I've been on the other two sites, but didn't know about this one.
Got a 2005 Hammer (currently tearing apart to put on new headlight, dakota gauges, bars,heated grips, LED mirrors.
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Bangor, WI | I'm officially part of the forum now I guess. Been lurking and looking for awhile. A good friend and fellow rider is on his second Vision. I had a chance to see a Vision up close and ride with a Vision rider for a few years. He is also knowledgable and someone who knows his way around a motorcycle. I bought a 2008 Vision April 2013. I have enjoyed every (s)mile I've put on the bike. Had 9000 mile on it. Has 16200 on it now. So that's it. Glad to be here.
ljurgens, I live in your area. If your Vision is orange, I bet I've seen you on the road.
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Victoria Tx, TX United States | Welcome.... Now Enjoy!!
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Henderson, CO United States | New guy here. Just got a 2014 XR 8 Ball. Love it so far! This is my first American bike and my first cruiser / bagger. |
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Jasper, MO | steveyb - 2014-04-18 10:52 PM
I need help with my 2004 Vegas,it's fouling my plugs and jerks badly.How do I post questions..
Just ask.
If you want to, you can hit the "New Post" button at the top of the page and start a new thread with the details of your bike and any problems. The more specific you are with what you've done to your bike, and the conditions leading up to your plug fouling problem, the better the responses will be.
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| Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and to Victory. I have been looking at new HD and Victory bikes all winter long. Finally last week, I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2013 Arlen Ness Victory Vision. It's currently at the dealer getting the S1L1 kit installed. Looking forward to nice weather and many (s)miles ahead. |
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| Hello all, my name is Eyad, I am about buying my fist victory motorcycle, a 2012 cross country
used to super sport motorcycles, my othrr bike is a 2009 gsxr 1000.
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Albuquerque, NM | steveyb - 2014-04-18 9:52 PM
I need help with my 2004 Vegas,it's fouling my plugs and jerks badly.How do I post questions..
Do you hit the throttle after starting your Vegas? This will foul the plugs very quickly. Start the bike without touching the throttle. Turn the key on and wait until you here the fuel pump prime the system, then start. Let it idle and warm up properly before revving it. (EFI motor) |
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West Salem, WI United States | bluekaw - 2014-04-13 2:22 PM I'm officially part of the forum now I guess. Been lurking and looking for awhile. A good friend and fellow rider is on his second Vision. I had a chance to see a Vision up close and ride with a Vision rider for a few years. He is also knowledgable and someone who knows his way around a motorcycle. I bought a 2008 Vision April 2013. I have enjoyed every (s)mile I've put on the bike. Had 9000 mile on it. Has 16200 on it now. So that's it. Glad to be here. ljurgens, I live in your area. If your Vision is orange, I bet I've seen you on the road. I love the Orange, but mine is solid Black. Bought it right before the snow started falling last fall, so I've only got 750 miles on her so far. I was out cruising this past Saturday though! BTW, we need a photo of your Vision for proof ;-) -Lance |
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West Salem, WI United States | MINESS31 - 2014-04-29 10:36 PM Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and to Victory. I have been looking at new HD and Victory bikes all winter long. Finally last week, I pulled the trigger and purchased a 2013 Arlen Ness Victory Vision. It's currently at the dealer getting the S1L1 kit installed. Looking forward to nice weather and many (s)miles ahead. Welcome to the club! |
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| Thanks ljurgens, based on the previous reply you have an orange vision? Is it also a Ness Vision? |
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| New to this site. Bought my 2011 CrossRoads in 2011. Got a little over 17,000 miles on it now. The way I read on these sites it is just getting broken in. Been a good bike got a few mods to. So I will try and post a picture or two later, the photo site is not working right now,of course,ha,ha.(the way things go sometimes).
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Moncks Corner, SC United States | Welcome, and enjoy. You will find alot of good information here regarding maintenance and upgrades. |
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Jasper, MO | gareth23 - 2014-08-06 2:12 AM
Hi guys! Been lurking here before and now I decided to join. I ride a 2007 Vegas. See you around guys.
Welcome!
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Eagan, MN United States | Hello, I'm a sort of new guy here. I guess I registered back in 2009 when I bought my Jackpot. I've come around from time to time but this is my first post. While I know there are other networks I always felt this site was mainly geared toward Vision riders. Well, tonight after work I will become a Vision rider so figure I should introduce myself and start participating! I will be bringing home a new 2013 Nuclear Sunset Vision this evening after work! I've done a lot of riding on my Jackpot but I am looking forward to all the creature comforts, better handling and weather protection the Vision has! I've already used the information here to order some led's to add to the back for a 3rd brake light and turn signals. So I already have to say thank you for the great information!
Thanks,
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West Salem, WI United States | Welcome, that's my favorite Vision color! |
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New user
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Vale, NC United States | Hey! from Western NC. Been a long time rider and just traded my BMW RT for a 2014 Cross Country Classic.
Enjoyed getting the "break-in" miles completed on the Blue Ridge Pkwy this weekend. I get the first service done Tuesday and on Friday I head out on a trip through the Ozarks, Smoky's and then up through New England.
Thanks for the great tips from members here as I needed to get things sorted quickly. I'll post some photos
as I match my Luddite skills with the site's secret handshake...
Cheers |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 40
Griswold, CT | welcome and enjoy your vision |
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New user
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| Well just seeing if this is still being used pick up my new bike in a day or two hammer 8 ball but looks like this site has died ! Hello anyway and
Regards mick |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | Mick, welcome aboard, the board. I hope you enjoy your ride and would like to hear you share your experience. I use to be very active on this board, but many of those who I enjoyed bantering with have apparently gone off to other things. Mostly the board became a debate for oil and tires, just like many other forums become. You will still find useful maintenance tips and discussion, so don't be afraid to throw a post out there looking for information or just to discuss something. Others will say many have gone to Facebook, but there again, many of the threads I find on Facebook is talking about oil and tires, car tires that is, a very boring subject to many. There are a lot of good people here that will give an honest answer to many of the questions you might have, will encourage you in trouble, and share in your Victory! |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 802
Perry Hall, MD | Hey Mick, welcome to the Victory family. I saw that you already found the Hammer Riders site. Enjoy the new bike, and if I can, I would suggest that one day you also treat yourself to another kind of riding experience on a Vision.
Lenny |
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New user
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| Cheers varyder I had thought that may b the case I work away from home so will b a bit the same lol and I will get on here if I need help cheers
And Lenni thanks man for the reply too I did ride a cross country tourer but I'm a naked kind of guy and the wife is not a rider or pillion either so as for the vision well it victory all the way mes just a 8ball lol cheers
Regards and later |
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New user
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| G'day brothers ( sisters too, so they don't feel left out) If you haven't guessed I'm form OZ Our Sydney dealer has a saying to every potential customer that walks through the door. It is, Ride one and you'll own one. Well I took that as a challenge and needless to say within a week I had sold my beloved GSX1400 and was picking up the most AWESOME bike on God's creation. It is a 2014 Hammer S LE No:010 in pearl white and matte black. I have just put a set of Freedom Performance pipes on and a Hi flow filter. Thanks guys for the forum. |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Hi. It's snowing |
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New user
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Lsibon Falls, ME United States | Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum but not Victory. I just picked up a 2011 Cross Country to replace my 03 V92 Deluxe. I have not ridden it much so the anxiety is already there for Spring to get here. Gonna be about 8 weeks till I get to ride again unless I get lucky. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 180
Georgia On My Mind.... United States | Rav - 2015-01-24 8:31 AM
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum but not Victory. I just picked up a 2011 Cross Country to replace my 03 V92 Deluxe. I have not ridden it much so the anxiety is already there for Spring to get here. Gonna be about 8 weeks till I get to ride again unless I get lucky.
Congrats on the Cross Country! We ride year 'round down chair. Couldn't 'magine havin to park my Vision fer a spell 'cause of the weather.
Post a pic if you can.
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New user
Posts: 3
| Just joined up after buying a "new" 2012 Victory Vision Tour w/640 miles on the clock. So far 2100 miles and I am very impressed with this bike after owning almost everything else since 1958 when I began riding. Hope to get lots of trouble free miles and smiles out of this unit. |
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Tourer
Posts: 341
West Salem, WI United States | Welcome motomi1, you're going to love that Vision ! |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 33
Watauga, TX United States | Good Morning,
Retired US Navy ETC(SW). Westcoast Sailor. Gators, Carriers and Detroyers.
Proud owner of a used 2009 midnight cherry Vision Tour w 24k miles in October, well 30k now .
I have already upgraded my air filter and added a top filter.
Further mods for this weekend include WD slip on mufflers and a Weisco FMC.
I love the riding season (11 months/year) here in N. Fort Worth,Texas. I ride everyday as long there is no ice.
I ride to ride, no destination, as long as the wife tells me to get out of the house.
Have seen a few Victorys in the area. Mostly XC but meh I am not one to judge. :P
Keep frosty and out of the port or starboard quarters of those Accords. Because he/she is on the phone and cant check her mirrors!!!
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Cruiser
Posts: 207
| Welcome to the site! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 115
Katy, TX United States | Welcome to the Vision and thank you for your service to our Country.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 10
| hello to all! found this forum from another Vic forum, always looking to learn from others. i have a 13 hammer bought preowned in 13 8xx miles, been a very good ride replacing my 06 porkster i was never quite satisfied with. [IMG]http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a599/rodhotter/IMG_0168_zpswecboojw.jpg[/IMG] |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Welcome Rodhotter! This is the forum that started it all. |
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New user
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, DE United States | Glad to be here, I've already learned a few things in just a few days of perusing the posts. I pick up a new 2016 Vision in blue, on Friday, 12May from the Victory dealer in Metuchen, NJ. Great deal and they seem like nice folks to work with, so far. Riding the "Uncle Joe" express up there (Amtrak) to be able to ride it home. Anyway, I read the break-in posts, so I'll vary the speed and take side roads once I make it back into DE.
I will try to post a photo once I get a chance to do so. Bob
Edited by Chopperbob 2017-05-11 5:57 PM
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Iron Butt
Posts: 802
Perry Hall, MD | Congrats and welcome! You are going to love the Vision. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | it's a great bike and glad to have you here brother. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
| Howdy, all! We are looking at 2008 Victory Vision as next project bike. Kinda new to the thing and thought to join here for knowledge. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | welcome friend! |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
| Than you Jim! |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 28
Mossyrock, WA | New Vision owner here. Recently purchased a 2009 Alen Ness #119. The original owner took off the original body panels and seat and purchased the solid black ones when the bike was new a trunk and a Corbin seat which I received in the purchase. Never considered a Victory before mush less a Vision, but something about the solid black grabbed me. Been riding for fourth years and have sport bikes, dirt bikes, dualsport bikes and adventure bikes; but never had a cruiser before.
I went to a Harley demo day 2 years ago and rode 2 Road Glides with and without the tour pack. All I thought was what a evil handling pig.
So over the the last year I have been riding with some guys at work who have Harley's while I have been riding my Yamaha Super Tenere. Have to admit those guy went down a few dirt roads with me including going through a foot deep water crossing; ok it was a two track trail with water a foot deep for about a half mile.
So I started looking at bikes and read some reviews about Visions, and found a used on at a dealer where I could test ride one. I was not intending to buy it, I just wanted to see how they rode. Well I bought it. Even with crap tires, I was shocked one how it handled.
Anyhow been surfing around here, downloaded a few things and have been reading up. Modes the mufflers with the Magnaflows, ordered new tires and scored a set of factory heated grips from eBay. Now just waiting for the snow to leave to do some riding.
John
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Cruiser
Posts: 207
| welcome! |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 5
Florissant, MO United States | Not a new member but this is one of the sites I forget about referencing especially since it isn't very mobile friendly and my eyes don't work so good. Anyway, looking around on the computer at work, SHHHH DONT TELL NOBODY! Leading the V2V across Missouri this year. Hopefully there are members here that we may see on the ride. EYROYS |
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