2010 Victory CD
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From: Springfield, Ohio
yes there is. There's a few over there that aren't very friendly to Harley owners curious about Vics.
Don't ask about dealerships....that's instance death right there
Don't ask about dealerships....that's instance death right there
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From: Charleston, SC
You guys have my permission to talk Victory all you want. Beats the hell out of the normal BS threads around here. 
Seriously... anything even new today on the entire site?
Nope.
lp
Seriously... anything even new today on the entire site?
Nope.
lp
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From: Springfield, Ohio
This new one is actually pretty funny
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First of all, I wish Victory all the best. I've gone to their show room in my area and like most of their products, except for the Vision. I know they tried for something new, but "yes" the Vision looks like a Jetson's mobile and the storage is ridiculous.
But Victory has one advantage over HD and that is not having to keep with the "classic heritage styling". Some people critizise HD for building the same old cycles year after year, and yet when the company does try something really new (V-Rod and Rocker), the sales are not very good and traditional HD riders say they're fugly. Product development is expensive and the Moco wants to get a return on that investment as quick as posible. Victory is still creating their look and I expect they want to find themselves in a position where make styling changes without upseting their core buyers.
But Victory has one advantage over HD and that is not having to keep with the "classic heritage styling". Some people critizise HD for building the same old cycles year after year, and yet when the company does try something really new (V-Rod and Rocker), the sales are not very good and traditional HD riders say they're fugly. Product development is expensive and the Moco wants to get a return on that investment as quick as posible. Victory is still creating their look and I expect they want to find themselves in a position where make styling changes without upseting their core buyers.
Last edited by StreetGlider57; Nov 24, 2009 at 09:44 AM. Reason: spelling
I've been riding a Kawasaki Mean Streak for several years when I got the Harley Bug. Being from Wisconsin, I've attended several Tomahawk Fall Ride Days and sampled all the bikes (also at the local dealer). The local Victory dealer in Tomahawk is an old friend of my buddy and I also sampled several varieties of Victory's. I can say that the stage 1 equipped 106's just rip compared to the 96's. When the Cross Country was brought out I contacted the dealer for pricing. I was able to check out the CC in Sturgis and it is a very nice bike and saddlebags are cavernous compared to the Visions. Best I could get was $16,999 (black) + stage 1, rider/passenger backrest, heated grips, hiway pegs and XM receiver at msrp with install included (and free 1k check). All told, about $19,200 + TTR. One thing that deterred me was the fact that Victory has no dealer in the Madison area, with the closest one being 70 miles away. I was able to get my 09 FLHT demo for about $15k and added the above stuff/stereo for another $2500. I can also get the 103" stage 2 installed and be about the same as the cost of the Victory. My local H-D dealer is 10 miles away and they've been very supportive. I believe I made the right choice in my bike but I hope Victory does well as it will keep H-D on their toes...
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Oklahoma City
This is not a bad lookin bike. The Cross Country.
I guess everybody likes the skulls thes days. I could do without them.
I hear they are commin out with a full tour version,
Called the Victory Cross Dresser...
I guess everybody likes the skulls thes days. I could do without them.
I hear they are commin out with a full tour version,
Called the Victory Cross Dresser...
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: North Carolina
. Not sure what you paid for your bike but my RG was cheaper than any of the comparable Victory's.
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From: Springfield, Ohio
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