Victory Motorcycles
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From: Harrison, ar
RE: Victory Motorcycles
Victory is a good choice if some one doesn't want a HD and wants a American Made Bike. I have had polaris snowMobiles never had any problems with them or the service and would consider a Victory for my next bike. I have all ready test drove an 8 ball which was really nice. the engine in the victory's has no pushrods in the motor.. they have a 100 cubic inch motor stock and a six speed transmission ( they have had it out for a few years). With the Ness's getting involved they have help the styling of the bikes.
The local dealer Shaker Valley has done a good job standing behind their product and service. They have stood behind their product better then a HD dealer I know. But in the end it comes down to choices I don't dog on what other people ride, it isn't my game.
The local dealer Shaker Valley has done a good job standing behind their product and service. They have stood behind their product better then a HD dealer I know. But in the end it comes down to choices I don't dog on what other people ride, it isn't my game.
RE: Victory Motorcycles
just went in a wrecked 92c deluxe today. put on some Harley handlebars and mirrors and took it for a little spin, and HOLY COW those things pack a lot of power. now I'm debating about keeping it and selling my ironhead, I plan on getting an Electra/Street Glide next year but I like the victory enough to keep it for now.
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From: Dallas, TX
RE: Victory Motorcycles
If it weren't for the Bob, I would gotten a Kingpin. The ride is great, the power great, and they are getting aftermarket following now. Plus, the new Ness look makes it no longer a Harley follower. And IMO it looks good. They need to get better bags on the Deluxe (1/2 bag thx to the exhaust).
The 8 ball is a good looking bike - black everywhere. Rumor is a full touring replacement is coming for the original look TC (92 motor, not the 100), and they are testing the market for a chick bike (smaller, 800cc motor). The prototype of that is ugly, tho.
The 8 ball is a good looking bike - black everywhere. Rumor is a full touring replacement is coming for the original look TC (92 motor, not the 100), and they are testing the market for a chick bike (smaller, 800cc motor). The prototype of that is ugly, tho.
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RE: Victory Motorcycles
Before I bought my HD I stopped in at a Victory dealer, liked the bike, the salesman was friendly and knowledgable. The deal killer was when he admitted that the one drawback is resale.
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RE: Victory Motorcycles
ORIGINAL: Mrkicks
Before I bought my HD I stopped in at a Victory dealer, liked the bike, the salesman was friendly and knowledgable. The deal killer was when he admitted that the one drawback is resale.
Before I bought my HD I stopped in at a Victory dealer, liked the bike, the salesman was friendly and knowledgable. The deal killer was when he admitted that the one drawback is resale.
RE: Victory Motorcycles
ORIGINAL: grunt
That is why I'd rather wait for a few years now. Get one on the used market for less than 9 in 3-4 years. They will lose value like all the others until (and if) the day that HD is no longer the top seller.
ORIGINAL: Mrkicks
Before I bought my HD I stopped in at a Victory dealer, liked the bike, the salesman was friendly and knowledgable. The deal killer was when he admitted that the one drawback is resale.
Before I bought my HD I stopped in at a Victory dealer, liked the bike, the salesman was friendly and knowledgable. The deal killer was when he admitted that the one drawback is resale.
but the hd resale is starting to go down to because of the upped production to so in a few years the used market will be somewhat flooded and they'll lose resale too. Just my guess don't hold me to it I could be wrong
Road Captain
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From: Philly Burbs
RE: Victory Motorcycles
I'm not a big fan of their styling either. not a very attractive bike in my opinion.
another major issue I see with them is resale value......they have NONE. they mssrp for big dollars and in a year when you decide to sell for a Harley you better hold your azz.
just check ebay for slightly used one and you'll see what I mean...
another major issue I see with them is resale value......they have NONE. they mssrp for big dollars and in a year when you decide to sell for a Harley you better hold your azz.
just check ebay for slightly used one and you'll see what I mean...
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From: Maryland
RE: Victory Motorcycles
The Vegas Jackpot is a nice looking bike. It is great they have an original style and aren't copying Harley like the Jap Cruisers.
I would consider one. I am not that concerned that they might not hold their resale value a year after you buy it. I don't expect to sell a 18,000 bike after one year. If I didn't like it I wouldn't buy it to begin with. Plus it would cool to be unique.
But if I were getting a second bike I would probably get the Triumph Thruxton 900 I prefer the retro looking bikes.
I would consider one. I am not that concerned that they might not hold their resale value a year after you buy it. I don't expect to sell a 18,000 bike after one year. If I didn't like it I wouldn't buy it to begin with. Plus it would cool to be unique.
But if I were getting a second bike I would probably get the Triumph Thruxton 900 I prefer the retro looking bikes.
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RE: Victory Motorcycles
I also didn't like the looks of the Tall Motor. But a dealer told me to sit on one and lean it over and stand it back up, and I tell you they have an amazing low center of gravity the bike felt like it weighed nothing I was impressed with that aspect of it...to bad that was all that impressed me about it, or I might have owned one.