Considering Jumping Ship
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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You only have 3 colors (short of the Ness special) to choose from, limited parts for customizing, and limited service locations.
My advice is ride your bike for a year and if you still don't like it, try the Victory. (2011 Victory CC currently had a recall on bad handle bar clamps, and they have other recalls, so they have their problems as well.)
My advice is ride your bike for a year and if you still don't like it, try the Victory. (2011 Victory CC currently had a recall on bad handle bar clamps, and they have other recalls, so they have their problems as well.)
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Hill Country, TX
Bottom line is it's your money. Buy whatever bike you want.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 762
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From: Bellevue, NE
Go for it. You only live once. How much are they offering on trade, or are you keeping the RK? Personally, I don't care what someone else rides, or how they spend their money. I just know what works for me. Have fun! Like BP said, there goes the T-Shirt collection, though! 
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,593
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From: Mass/NH
I LOVE my rocker and would not part with it, BUT if I bought another bike it WOULD be a Victory. The stupid, repeatable warranty issues and the outrageous, toyota like response to their CUSTOMERS by HD (Let's all make believe it's not happening...), would make me a Victory buyer without hesitation.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 762
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From: Bellevue, NE
I LOVE my rocker and would not part with it, BUT if I bought another bike it WOULD be a Victory. The stupid, repeatable warranty issues and the outrageous, toyota like response to their CUSTOMERS by HD (Let's all make believe it's not happening...), would make me a Victory buyer without hesitation.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Grottoes Va.
I was kinda thinking along these lines too. How many miles have you put on your 2012 RK? More important, why would you buy it if you were considering another brand? Sounds like you needed to do more research, and may have been premature in your buying decision.
Bottom line is it's your money. Buy whatever bike you want.
Bottom line is it's your money. Buy whatever bike you want.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: The Burgh
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.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Grottoes Va.
Thanks for all the reply's, even the flames. Since my original post I have done tons of searching and came to the conclusion that most all manif. are about the same. The term "it's normal" came up quite a bit. I've only had this bike a year ( thanks mom. R.I.P. ) and it Looks like I'm keeping my Harley till I can't ride anymore. Don't remember who said it, but, you're right, I will be looking every time I hear that Rumble, thanks for the "Boot To The Head", I needed that. LOL. Reminded me why I got a Harley in the first place, I always wanted one. For the ones that got "offended", ...... never mind, you ain't worth it.