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Tourer
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I thought long and hard when buying my new RGC. I like the looks of the Cross Country bike, but couldn't get past the idea of driving 3 1/2 hours to the nearest Victory dealer. Its a first year model, and I know its inevitable it will have recalls, every 1st year car, bike, atv does. I also had to keep in mind, that Harley dealers and service departments out number victory by about 80 to 1. So on a trip, need a part, you might have to drive upwards of a few hundred miles to get to the nearest dealer.
Now that I did go with the RGC, I couldn't be happier. I will still check out the cross country once they are out on the roads, and would still like the idea of owning one. But until the time comes when there are more dealers, especially in my area I won't be getting one.
Now that I did go with the RGC, I couldn't be happier. I will still check out the cross country once they are out on the roads, and would still like the idea of owning one. But until the time comes when there are more dealers, especially in my area I won't be getting one.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 163
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From: N.W. Iowa
I thought long and hard when buying my new RGC. I like the looks of the Cross Country bike, but couldn't get past the idea of driving 3 1/2 hours to the nearest Victory dealer. Its a first year model, and I know its inevitable it will have recalls, every 1st year car, bike, atv does. I also had to keep in mind, that Harley dealers and service departments out number victory by about 80 to 1. So on a trip, need a part, you might have to drive upwards of a few hundred miles to get to the nearest dealer.
Now that I did go with the RGC, I couldn't be happier. I will still check out the cross country once they are out on the roads, and would still like the idea of owning one. But until the time comes when there are more dealers, especially in my area I won't be getting one.
Now that I did go with the RGC, I couldn't be happier. I will still check out the cross country once they are out on the roads, and would still like the idea of owning one. But until the time comes when there are more dealers, especially in my area I won't be getting one.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Hmmm, SC last I checked (rumbling in to work this morning), my 09 Ultra has an aux input for Ipod, Mp3, Navi, etc. I use it all the time, apparently you don't?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Dutchess County, NY
I did not start this thread to bash HD. I am very happy with my bike. My point was that the Victory engineers seem to be thinking about the features on their bikes and if HD doesn't watch out they will continue to lose customers to Victory.
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From: Springfield, Ohio
It's because Harley's R&D is afraid to try anything new in-house.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Dutchess County, NY
Not sure if Harley is afraid or feel that they don't have to because they are Harley?
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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I couldn't agree with you more and now she's all dressed up with a Fuel Moto stage 1 kit, fog lights, detachable stealth rack among other goodies.