Considering Jumping Ship
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I've rode a couple Cross Countries and was surprised of how nice of ride they are. It seems to do everything as good or better than my SG. My only complaint is the engine got really hot. When I pointed that out to the rep, he said there is a heater switch on the bike that was probably on. That seemed a bit odd to me. Doesn't matter, I not considering a Victory for the reasons Mark pointed out, and because really like my SG.
Beary
Beary
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,140
Likes: 17
From: Wisconsin
HEY! Kohler has better quality and more options than American Standard, plus they are not only made in the USA, but also in Wisconsin! So, you see, up here we get the best bikes and the best toilets! But, no matter how you combine the two, they don't look like a toilet seat on wheels (AKA Victory).
Novice
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
I was looking at a Victory Cross Country, and I must say, I'm impressed. Thinking about trading my '12 Road King for one. The only thing I didn't much care for is the short windshield, got a bit of buffeting from it. Other than that, I can't find anything wrong with it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Road King. After doing a stage one ( $$$ ) it almost has the power of a stock Victory. Help me out here, I know this is not the best place to ask this, but, give me some REAL good reasons not to do it.
Are you wanting to switch for the fairing? Power? Ride quality? Or just because?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
I like my Harley and am not going anywhere. But I have to say I am impressed with what Victory has done in a short time. A little competitive pressure on HD is a good thing. For example, I wonder if the 103 engines are the result of Victory's 106...
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,022
Likes: 60
From: Greer, South Carolina
I PM'd you. This is info on a possible trade for you without jumping ship:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...ic-silver.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...ic-silver.html
I'm biased toward HD for many reasons. I love the ride and looks, countless parts and accessories, I'm not crazy about most dealers, but they are there if I do need something. I have a few friends with Vics, they're not perfect, they have problems also, the only way I would even consider one is if my wife gave up riding, the back seat of the vision is roomy, but I would still have a Harley for the times I ride solo.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 9
From: Woodinville, WA
More likely the Kawasaki Vulans. There's been a steady upward increase in dispacement for many years. I don't think this is a game that Harley can win however - not with air cooled bikes.
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