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Nice article in Rider Magazine. They say Victory wanted to polarize people with this new bike. Mission accomplished. I hope they didn't bet the farm on this thing. I see the first few going quickly to those with a Flash Gordon fetish(btw,I thought Ming's daughter was hot). Park it next to the Rune. 
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Re: Victory Vision
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Loquacious
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Oh Mike, you have no vision.....
har har har -
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Re: Victory Vision
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Loquacious
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You'll see, first Japan Inc, then HD, will be copying the styling queues from the Vision. Besides, it's built on a good chassis with a strong motor & tranny.
Get used to it, it's the 21st century and not everyone wants a bike with retro-60s styling.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Re: Victory Vision
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Old Hand
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Japan probably. HD, not likely, too nessy looking.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Re: Victory Vision
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Loquacious
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Japan probably. HD, not likely, too nessy looking.
Check out the HD Rocker.
Seems to me somebody at the Motor Company liked the Victory Hammer.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Re: Victory Vision
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Learned Hand
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I can't tell which is uglier- the Rocker or the Rocker C 
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Re: Victory Vision
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Bar Shake
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Bar Shake
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The Vision's a beautiful bike.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Re: Victory Vision
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3/4 Throttle
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I Think Victory went out on a limb with this one, the have some really nice bikes. A friend has a kingpin and it really runs and handles well.
05 TBA Mulberry/Silver, Thunder Bike pipes, K&N single Filter, 132 main Jet's, Snorkles Removed
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Re: Victory Vision
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Bar Shake
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There are now a total of four luxury touring bikes on the market.
Ultra Classic Electra Glide.
Gold Wing.
K1200LT.
Vision.
Note how it's not even necessary to mention the manufacturer.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Re: Victory Vision
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Need to add one more to that list from a certain motorcycle manufacturer in England.
Soren
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Re: Victory Vision
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Got a catalogue from Ridley the other day & the Victory looks a sweet Bike, can't sat that bout the harley - plain butt ugly, don't think any pillions will want to take up the challenge.
Hoffo
2x Norton Commando Roadsters
08 Triumph America
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Re: Victory Vision
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We've added the Vision to our touring bike list. My wife loves it, but I think it's a RoboCop thing. I patiently delay buying a true touring bike, in hopes that Triumph will get serious about long distance touring. I love the ST, but it's too small, the Tiger is perfect for me alone (except for my 31" inseam). My wife doesn't want the Tiger or BMW's R12GS. But I want a bike I don't have to polish every week - just get on and ride.
Victory? I talked with 7 Victory owner's at bike night last night. They all had the same two words for me: Bulletproof and smooth. I just wish they'd take that "polaris" name off the badge. Polaris is a bad (lousy, not good) ATV, rated at the bottom of every ATV review.
Ride Safe,
Dennis
Triumph, it's how I live and what I ride.
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Re: Victory Vision
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Loquacious
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Dennis, a lot of Victory guys change the badge out because of the Polaris name.
PM me if you're interested.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Re: Victory Vision
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Oil Expert
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The Vision and the Rune both belong in Buck Rogers or Logan's Run. Just my opinion, though, and I would be happy to ride with any members on this site who have either.
Good enough disclaimer?
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Re: Victory Vision
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Worn Saddle
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I can't tell which is uglier- the Rocker or the Rocker C
You know it doesn't look cool without riders but the way the passenger pillion disappears into the driver's seat when it's not in use is really trick. You get a solo look bike until you need to two up and then you flip out the pillion and away you go, no tools neccessary. That'll change a few minds in the long run.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Re: Victory Vision
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Just my 2 cents but that Rocker C pillion looks even more useless than the passenger "pad" on the Speedy gunfighter/gunslinger seat.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Re: Victory Vision
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I kind of like it. I'm hoping that the supposed 1500+cc cruiser from Triumph has a full front fairing as an option.
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Re: Victory Vision
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An easy on, easy off full fairing for a larger Triumph cruiser would be spectacular. On for the winter, off for the summer. Just a few bolts and headlight and turn signal connectors???
--Tom
02 TBA; 130 mains; TBS; Nology Coils&Wires;Unifilter/opened Airbox; -AI/snorkels; -2 baffles;Progressive 440s & Springs
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Re: Victory Vision
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3/4 Throttle
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I need help! I've seen so many articles on the Victory Vision that it IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A MOTORCYCLE TO ME! AHHHHHH!
Redbike7
2006 America
No amount of skill can overcome gross stupidity. Ask me how I know...never mind, I forgot...
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Re: Victory Vision
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Monkey Butt
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Motorcyclist Magazine named it one of their motorcycles of the year.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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Re: Victory Vision
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Worn Saddle
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Just my 2 cents but that Rocker C pillion looks even more useless than the passenger "pad" on the Speedy gunfighter/gunslinger seat.
You need to check out this video review Throttle Jockey and then make up your mind. It's a lot cooler than the photo. That said, it ain't a Triumph.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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