 New ride - Victory Cross Country
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Here is my new ride. I miss my Triumph but this Victory handles well and is very fast for a big bike. Going from 790cc to 1731cc is a big jump but I think Sue and I will be comfy on this ride. The seat height is only 26.25" so my stubby legs reach the ground and I feel like the bike really fits me better than the others we looked at. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/fishercat03087/DSC02094.jpg  
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Very very nice there, Ron!  Last year I happened by the local Prescott Arizona M/C multidealer while the Victory demo truck was there, and so I took a spin on the Cross Country and overall was pretty much impressed with it. My only complaint was that I experienced some helmet buffeting at highway speeds with the same windshield you have on your machine there. Enjoy your new ride, ol' buddy! 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Dwight,
I agree with you on the head buffeting and I plan on adding a higher Klockwerks flip windshield which is suppose to cure that issue. Also some win deflectors on the engine guards.
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That sure looks to be a mighty fine machine there, Ron. Congratulations and may the force be with you!!
Live to love, love to live.
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nice bike Ron ..test rode one my self last year..but after riding the Rocket for so long I found it very under powered ..good luck with your new ride and many happy miles.. Ed 
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Congrats!!!
I don't want to ride one ad I might like it too much.
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enjoy it Ron. what's your first big trip plan?
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When we riding Ron?
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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Bill,
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Hi Ron. Enjoy your new ride. Looks pretty sweet. 
I've become comfortably numb
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Quote:
Dwight,
I agree with you on the head buffeting and I plan on adding a higher Klockwerks flip windshield which is suppose to cure that issue. Also some win deflectors on the engine guards.
Congratulations! You got a nice machine there. 
If I needed to replace a Vision, the CC would be my first choice.
Did it come with that great paint work on the tank?
You might want to look at the Cee Bailey windshields. The correct height is key to avoiding the buffetting.
PS, there's a lot of good Victory information at www.thevmc.com There is at least one Victory riding group up in NH.
Good luck and ride safe.
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
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Congratulations. That's a beautiful bike.
Cheers, Richard
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Great looking bike! Good luck and keep the shiny side up. 
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Thanks for the info Kevin. T
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Very cool. Looks like a nice sound system to boot.
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