Currently i have an 06 Deluxe but recently been on the road alot with it, doing rides for dad/CF/etc. But recently ive been tasked to go teach out in wainwright alberta. Im military and instead of driving my truck out there with my kit, i usually just send it with a buddy or military ships it and i ride out with the essentials.

well, i love my bike, I wont be selling it anytime soon, but im wanting a touring bike mainly for the cross country taskings.

What im having a problem is which model

Right now i can't decide between a Road Glide or a victory Cross Country.

Im not wanting the big upper bags, just the two fiberglass side ones, so the Road glide ultra is out.

but has anyone ridden or owned or know someone with a victory bike?

 

My mothers brothers cousins uncle had one, but I think he sold it.

 

well, asking on this forum is going to get you an obvious answer from most..

But the best thing, IMO, is to ride them both and take a good, long look at the engines and fit and finish. make a list of what matters most to you and see which bike fits closest.

I've ridden a victory cross country and some things I liked a lot, some things I wasn't crazy about. Never rode a HD road Glide though.

I'm a little biased though, as I love my Iron 883, but I am not into getting a bigger HD engine than maybe a 1200 evo. I would pick the victory. I think that their bigger engines are more refined, run cooler, and will be more dependable than the bigger HD engines. But I can't back that up, as I don't own either one. But again, ride them both if you can. If you can't, look at some hard facts and specs and make your decision based on your priorities.

I don't think I helped you at all, I'm sorry...

 

You should ask Schumacher - he has only nice things to say about his Vic, which is for sale...

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...Roads-99041174

 

Are you on drugs? A Victory? The only thing you'll be victorious in accomplishing is throwing a grip of money down the toilet. Shame on you, Sir.

 

Only complaint I heard about the Victory is it is hard to find a dealer if you need service.

 

Point #1: You are in the military, and will be deployed at several different places. I would be concerned about a Victory dealer near you.
HD dealers and independent shops are everywhere.

I guess I only have one point. Both are sweet bikes. You will not need a seat or handlebar swap with the Victory.

 

I know what my answer is, but you should go try them both our if they're both up for serious consideration.

 

Funny... Sorry this is like going to a ***** house & asking for a glass of milk.

Every person I know with a Vic has traded in (for a HD) or sold them out right, not about the bike but because of lack of dealer support.

 

I was there too. almost got the cross country (nice bike) but glad I got the street glide instead