New Milwaukee 8 engine Victory copy ?
#32
10-22-2016, 07:34 PM
#33
10-22-2016, 11:17 PM
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Yeah, $hit I don't know. I have a good buddy that's got a Victory. I've put a bunch of miles on it. Great bike really. I'd rather own it than a Kawasaki Vulcan, or any number of other asian HD clones.
But to say the M8 is a Victory copy is... Well it's a stupid comment really...
But to say the M8 is a Victory copy is... Well it's a stupid comment really...
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#34
10-22-2016, 11:32 PM
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I've ridden bikes since '72. A couple dozen of them. Only 6 or 8 have been Harleys. I'd ride a Vespa 9 or 10 months out of the year rather than be on 4 wheels.
Yeah, true. But I justify it with the fact that my HP bike gets mid 40's MPG. ANY car I'm interested in gets 1/3 that. I'd rather ride my bike, or LOTS of other bikes, than be stuck on four wheels.
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10-23-2016, 01:23 AM
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the customer wins because they get what they want or the latest cool thing. lets face it, NONE of use actually need a motorcycle. its something that we all want. The companies provide us with something we want (not need) and we keep buying it up. that's just the nature of business. Supply and demand.
Now I will never refer to ANY motorcycle as a piece of crap. I love all things motorcycle. I own a Harley because its something I want. If I had not been blessed with the ability to afford a Harley, I would probably still own a motorcycle.
Now I will never refer to ANY motorcycle as a piece of crap. I love all things motorcycle. I own a Harley because its something I want. If I had not been blessed with the ability to afford a Harley, I would probably still own a motorcycle.
Motorcycles fit the bill perfectly. Went from Brit bikes to a used K model before going into the service. Came home, bought another HD and never looked back. There are other options out there in terms of other m/c companies but none appeal to me (for others the idea may be different).
I do think the M8 is one of the best designed motors that MoCo has come up with and will be the future of the company for a very long time.
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10-23-2016, 01:42 AM
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10-24-2016, 07:20 AM
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oh just be really honest, in that both American companies are merely following the long lead of the Japanese, Italian, and Germans. If anything Victory, Indian, and Harley, are all lazy as hell when it comes to making better bikes. They seem to want to have a contest in who can make the most overweight bike on the market.
That being said, the new Indian dash with the large screen is abhorrent to the extreme. The best option for any large digital dash would be to copy Audi/VW's gorgeous virtual cockpit where the display becomes what is needed for the use at hand.
That being said, the new Indian dash with the large screen is abhorrent to the extreme. The best option for any large digital dash would be to copy Audi/VW's gorgeous virtual cockpit where the display becomes what is needed for the use at hand.