Vtx riders now Harley
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Joined: Apr 2007
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In 2005 I bought a new a 1300c. I had it for about a year. After 10k miles and a trip to DC and Chicago, I decided that I should step up to a bike made for touring. The 1300c was great for around town but I just could not get it where I wanted comfort wise for longer trips. Traded it for my RK and have been loving it since then.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Watertown, SD
I had a 2003 VTX1300 when they first came out. Never did care for the bike. Seemed like a lot of vibration in it. Then I bought a used Honda Valkyrie. The Valkyrie was a lot of bike and a great road machine. After a trip on the Valk to Sturgis with some Harleys guys I found I couldn't keep up with them in the curves. Next year, 2004, I bought a new RKC and been riding Road Kings ever since. When victory came out with the Road King and Street Glide clones a few years ago I rode one at the local dealer. Came back and jumped on my RK and there was no comparison. Harley just has 'em all beat.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
I had a 05 VTX 1800C. Loved the bike and had it customized to my riding style with Ultimate X seat and was a great bike. I could never get it comfortable for the wife no matter what seat I put on the bike or any type of adjustment. Rode the Harley and instantly said this is it due to the comfort level. Now I will agree with many of the responses the Harley is a gutless wonder compared to the VTX but the ride makes up for it.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Waskom, TX
I had a 05 VTX 1800C. Loved the bike and had it customized to my riding style with Ultimate X seat and was a great bike. I could never get it comfortable for the wife no matter what seat I put on the bike or any type of adjustment. Rode the Harley and instantly said this is it due to the comfort level. Now I will agree with many of the responses the Harley is a gutless wonder compared to the VTX but the ride makes up for it.
Ride Safe
David
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Waskom, TX
I don't know, good question. 1300 guys on the VTX Cafe forum didn't seem mind. They could change pipes, breathers, etc and be running great with a simple jet mod. Of course there were a couple of carb gurus there to help with getting the carbs right. Us 1800 guys had to either buy a tuner, or be careful about what we did.
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