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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 832
Likes: 29
From: New England
The "FLYING VIGINA" is what I've tagged it. Look at the back of it, it's a vajay jay
It's isn't because it isn't a Harley either.
I can appreciate a cool motorcycle no matter who builds it BMW, Ducati, Motor Guzzie, Triumph all make sweet looking rides and their not Harley Davidsons.
Victory = Ugly (IMO)
Sorry if you like them but maybe you should go to a Victory or flying saucer forum.
It's isn't because it isn't a Harley either.
I can appreciate a cool motorcycle no matter who builds it BMW, Ducati, Motor Guzzie, Triumph all make sweet looking rides and their not Harley Davidsons.
Victory = Ugly (IMO)
Sorry if you like them but maybe you should go to a Victory or flying saucer forum.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 12
From: SE Florida
I recently took a Cross Country for a test demo, about 10 miles of misc speeds. It sits very low and no mods would be needed for my 30" inseam, the seat is comfy and the floorboards are absolutely fantastic. Like football fields and various positions are easily made. My size 11s were like little ants in a field! I will say that the ride was nicely sprung, rr tracks weren't felt much at all, the turning radius is equal to my RK, and the power, compared to my stock-ish 88, is very, very good. But... it's extremely plastic. The saddle bags are definately larger than HD, and the new version lock well but the molding at the top ridge will be a problem for certain. I also took the Vision for a ride but after a terrifying 5 blocks, I turned around and too it back. The vision would be a great highway bike to put the miles on, with lots of nice features to keep you comfy all day.The biggest problem that I couldn't get over, other than all the plastic, is the sound.
It's freeking terrible. The induction sound is so loud that....well I can't actually describe it. LOUD sucking. Couldn't hear the exhaust, but I did think about what would have to be modified, and the dollar signs grew. You can't even get nice looking chrome lowers?!!?!!So when I get back the owner asks me what I think, and says after a week or two I'll never remember my RK. I didn't disagree with him, thanked him very much, and then got back on my loud, bumpy riding RK and after pulling out on to the street......I let out an incredible sigh of "I LOVE MY RK!!!"
One other thing!! And this is entirely based on this dealership. Part of owning this Harley Davidson experience is being able to go to the dealership on a Sat or Sun, and just hang out!!
Nice!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,246
Likes: 19
From: Cypress, TX
Rode with an old friend yesterday. He was riding a vision. We raced superbikes together long ago. We were about even in ability then. We rode through the national forest down here, pretty twisty. Middle of the day on a weekday so literally no traffic. Old habits die hard so it turned into a race pretty quick. For all the talk of more power and great handling I had no problem staying ahead of him or passing through the corners. He had a bit more top end on the straights but not much. I had more brakes and was able to ride it deeper into the corners. Good day, but I may be shopping for floorboards soon if I ride with him more often. Would have been funny for some of the sportbike kids to see two old farts at 100+ side by side in a 30 mph corner dragging baords, sparks flying, stereos blasting, on touring bikes. He loves his bike, I love mine.
Last edited by rg_dave; Mar 16, 2010 at 09:43 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Orange City FL
Victory's
I love my roadglide ,but wouldn't mind the cross country. I road it in Daytona and was surprised at the power and handling of it stock, i'm sorry but I don't think the HD 96 has the same hp at stock form (vic's 106 is 92 hp and 103ish ) maybe wrong but my opinion don't beat me up too bad. It did track well in corners and held it's line well. It needs a better exhaust no dought (louder) It's not a harley and so I'll keep mine. Thanks for listening............Jim
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