Hi there, I am new to the site and on the verge of becoming a first time Victory owner. Currently have a Suzuki Boulevard - but got bit by the Victory bug a year ago. I currently have my eye on an '06 8-Ball, and have wrestled with giving up the 6th gear offered by the Vegas (anybody have any feedback??). I live in Calgary and our local Victory dealership sucks to deal with - so I am looking at the private market instead. I guess for starters I was hoping to find a local chapter of the Victory Riders Association or at least see if there are other groups available in Western Canada.

i know ******.com has a canada chapter.

hey guys. So how's Calgary for a riding season KevDave? Do you have a good few months for it? I've been thinking about doing a Canadian Tour. I'm told it's quite beautiful.
Will

Hey there,
Depends where you are coming from and what you are looking for in the landscape I guess. I am originally from Winnipeg and the thought of a Canadian tour across Manitoba or Saskatchewan is enough to put me to sleep. I live in Calgary now - so when I head out 90% of the time it is towards the mountains. I went on vacation this year in the BC interior (by car) - but will be going back to travel it on the bike next summer. Gorgeous scenery, lots of ups/downs, curves, rock faces, wild life...etc. That would be my idea of a bike tour anyways. Where do you live and what is the riding like there?

Hi KevDave
I also live in Calgary and also had a Boulevard that I sold and bought a new 07 Vegas last summer , I bought it especially because it was a 6 speed [very smooth on the road].

I went from a 2004 Volusia (Boulevard) to an 08 Vegas 8 ball.
I didn't have the six speed on my Volusia so I dont have anything to compare it too but I kind of wish that I did have a sixth gear on the 8 Ball. It's not a big deal since most of my riding is in traffic back and forth to work but it would be nice on long rides.
I have the stage 1 swept pipes and being able to kick into 6th gear would bring down the noise level a little bit.

I went from a 2004 Volusia (Boulevard) to an 08 Vegas 8 ball.

What is it with Suzuki Boulevards and Victories? I have a C50 Boulevard....and just purchased an '06 Kingpin....100 cu and 6 speed. Brought it up from Portland, Oregon.....and just got it registered and insured today. Absolutely LOVE IT!

Anyone know if there are any groups in BC dedicated to Victory owners?:)

Hi KevDave, I'm in Airdrie, I too have the 6 spd on my 08 JP and love it. There's a bunch of Victory owners that usually meet at the A&W in Airdrie every Wed night 6 to 8. There's also a Calgary Victory club, check them out at http://victoryriderscalgary.webs.com
Hope this helps.

Mooneyac.