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Jul 8, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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frenchbiker

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From: The Burgh

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Originally Posted by Egldr05

The best reason I can think off is because it's butt ugly.....just my opinion though.

Not as butt ugly as the "Bozobike" but close.

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:36 AM

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From: The Burgh

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Last edited by frenchbiker; Jul 8, 2012 at 10:37 AM. Reason: duplicate post

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:43 AM

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kwo51

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From: florida

Resale -resale - resale.Buy high and sell low.JMHO

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:47 AM

#74

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

To me it's the support you get from dealers and indies that keeps me from going to another brand, if i am on a trip i am pretty sure i can find somebody that can help me out somewhere...if you ride a Victory , a Triumph, BMW, Ducati or and of the 4 metrics....usually Sunday and Monday you are phoqued...
Plus i have wanted a HD since i was a KId...now i have my 2nd one.

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:53 AM

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Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

If i buy a different bike than a Harley it will probably be a Goldwing.

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:56 AM

#76

Udawg

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From: Georgia

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Originally Posted by Zimbob

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.

I had similar thoughts and did the research too. I was very impressed with the technology advantage that Victory has but in reading their forums, I realized that their implementation is short of where it needs to be for me to jump ship. I am not one of the "Harley's are the best thing in the world" drinking the Kool-Aid camp and I am always looking at options but with Harley, I can do all the work myself and the major problems they have show tell tell signs that you can avoid if you do your maintenance properly. Things happen with all of them but I just don't think Victory is where they need to be for me to go there yet. They may be at some point but not right now.

Jul 8, 2012 | 12:05 PM

#77

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

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Originally Posted by thatsalexus?

My Director of Ops used to work for a Harley dealership and he rides a Victory. That said, I bought a Harley...

Explain that if you would?

Jul 8, 2012 | 12:10 PM

#78

XKnight

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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimbob

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.

Ride what you want, when you want and don't worry about what everyone else thinks. Personally, I couldn't imagine trading in a 2012 bike simply because of the bath I would take financially, but maybe money isn't an issue for you. Seems like you made the right decision anyway.

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Jul 8, 2012 | 12:12 PM

#79

EricD10563

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From: Florida

Real real good reason not to do it; because you gave me the money and can't afford it now.

Jul 8, 2012 | 01:07 PM

#80

Deuuuce

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From: Roseville, CA

Looks goofy, like a UFO or a Honda Rune as a tourer. Dealer network not nearly is good, neither is the customization options.

Very good bike but overly large.

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