Welcome everybody to Victory Forum. Please take a few minutes to introduce yourself.

Name

Location

Age (if you feel comfortable sharing)

# of bikes you have owned

Various Polaris Victory bikes you currently own, or have owned in the past

Your dream bike

Your favorite riding location


We look forward to make this the greatest Victory discussion site online.

get it I M KMAN

K is for Kris.... i am a big fan of victory but can not say i am an owner just yet, hope to be in the spring... as i am in canada i can not even try them until after the winter...


i am a Ducati rider and i am trying to get into the Chopper/Cuiser riding.

in my garage:
2007 Ducati Monster 695 totally moded, i love customizing my own work and with the sport bikes there is only so much you can do...

2006 Suzuki M109R, big, bad, bold!!! 240mm tire and biggest producation piston... great bike but would like to see a hammer s in its place


just to let you guys know what i will not be or eever will give up the ducati brand but i beleave victory will also have a place in my garage for as many years as the ducati's.

my intrests in victory:
Hammer S
Jackpot
8-Ball

there are no bikes out there with better styling and preformance then Victory!


if it matters i am 20 years old 6'1 and about 160lb to 170lb, if it comes up for riding needs....


and just a question (probable and stupid one) what is victory's stand on sturgis? go or no go?


cheers guys

Welcome imkman!

That's quite a collection and no, you don't have to "convert" completely. Personally I love Ducati too!

As for Sturgis...I'm not sure TBH. Perhaps one of our other members can chime in on that question...IMHO - it's always a go:).

Jackpot Sue, is my name. I have 07 white&blu custom. Jackpot.my 4th bike. 1st Polaris I am 45 yrs young 5"1. I ride in NH..And the back tire fits like a glove..love it..My fiancee has a 06, we are going to Sturgis

Actually my user name should be solid209rc I'm still trying to figure out how to change it...LOL my bad....
I purchased my Cory Ness Jackpot in 2006 in Dublin CA. @ Arlens Ness and been ride'n since, I use to ride back in the 70's but when the kids started coming I had to hang it up for awhile now that I'm grown ....lol ... I'm back on the rode again and enjoy'n every minute of it and so is the Mrs. ..Street Vibes, Hollister ....rode and been there done that..would like to make 10th anniversary of Victory:).....Plenty of local rides with good people. Sturgis...Hmmmmmm.

My name is Chris. Im a new member hear. I have owned 5 street bikes, 4 dirt bikes and 6 snowmobiles. I live aprox 30 miles north west of Toronto Ontario Canada. I spend most of my free time rideing my 2003 V92C Classic cruiser. It is all black with lots of chrome. Its had the stage 1 kit right from when I bought it. Spoke wheels along with the touring kit. Which is nice cause I can take the windshield and bags off as well as the pasenger seat in no time at all for a differn't look. I love rideing this bike cause it rides nice and it hauls ass!! usually out in front on all my H-D riden bro's lol unless they have exstessive engine work done!! lol

Good evening Vic Riders,I go by Biker Rick,I own an 07 Tribal Jackpot,and an 08 HD FLH,different bikes for different needs,Live in Pa. Also active in the ***,and ABC, When I aint ridin, I`m writing about it in Long Riders Magazine...see you on the road:cool:

Joe (alias Siskokid)

age: 54

home: Billings, Mt.

occupation:salesman at Yellowstone Polaris/Victory Recreation
http://polaris.yellowstonepolaris.com/home_polaris.asp

bikes: Buell Ulysses and getting ready to take possession of an 05 Victory Touring Cruiser.(very nice bike only 2900 miles, trade in). I told the boss I would buy one when I started working. One of the benifits of the job is I get to ride all the demo Victory's whenever and as much as I want to.

rides I like: Beartooth Pass, Chief Joseph Hwy, Yellowstone Park and Burgess Junction, Wyoming

I hope to get more input on the Victory bikes, technical info. such as ,types of oils others are using, tune-up tips for better mpg, etc.

I'll post some pictures as soon as I get the bike.:)

I am not a Victory owner yet, have several Harleys and am convinced that competition is a good thing. I am seeking to educate myself about your bikes.
55 yrs. of age
40 yrs. in the saddle, numerous Japanese bikes, Harleys since 85.
Live in rural Missouri
I do most of my own maintenance and repairs.

I'm fairly new to Victory bikes myself. Having owned a Harley, Buell and several rice burners I guess you could say I like them all. I just purchased a 2005 Victory TC (2900 mi.) from the dealership I work at. The bike seems pretty simple to work on and oil changes are a snap to do. One filter, six qts. of oil and your on your way.
I've been watching the number of bikes that come into our service dept. and so far all I'm seeing is things like oil changes, tire changes and FI remaps for pipes. I'm not saying that nothing could possibly go wrong with these bikes, however, I am a firm believer that if you take care of your machine it'll treat you right.
Another thing to consider is that I sell these bikes for a living. I don't think I would be making a good impression if I rode anything other than a Victory. Sisko

Thanks for the reply Siskokid. I'm glad to hear that the Victory's are reliable. I see them out on the road more and more. When I was gassing up a while back the guy at the next pump had a black Hammer with Street Sweeper pipes....looked and sounded good! Ride safe and GOD bless. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

Good Evening My name is Doug Oliver. I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the little town of Quinnesec. I am 54 going on 25.
I have owned several bikes in the past. A triumph 650 Bonnevlle, a few hondas, a 750 kawasaki, a 1100xs yamaha (3 times), and a 1999 victory V92c. I presently own the yamaha again

I bought a 1999 V92c in 2002. In 2007 I missed a curve and had to start looking for a new ride. I found it this spring. A 2008 Kingpin Touring.

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a great place to ride. There is a little bit of everything to see. Fall is especially nice when the autumn colors are out.

In 2005 I lost my 5 year old Grandaughter to spinal meninghitis. She was just starting to ride with me and was already a dedicated Victory nut. Angel wings and Her name graced the front fender of my 99 and are now on the windshield of the new bike.




We look forward to make this the greatest Victory discussion site online.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Doug. I have read some really good touring articles about your area. I hope to get up there some day.
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your granddaughter. I can relate to some degree. I have 3 beautiful grandchildren, the eldest is 6. Her name is Sky. She has very bad Cerebral Palsy. She can't walk, talk, or feed herself. What she can do is laugh and smile...and OH what a smile. It is a real miracle from GOD that she is alive today. From time to time she gets dangerously dehydrated and we come close to losing her. Sometimes it seems as if medical personnel regard her as less worth saving because of her handicaps. Just when you think that you have seen so much in life that nothing can get to you circumstances with these little ones can truly bring you to your knees.
Ride safe and GOD bless. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

Hello,

I'm Peter Boekweg from the Northern part of The Netherlands. I am 45 years old and own a 1991 Norton F1 Sport (rotary engine). It's the street version of the 1992 Isle of Man TT winner. Nice bike to have. Looking for a second bike, which should be a custom cruiser I found the Victory Hammer. What an impressive bike!! Unfortunately Victory Motorcycles are not available here:mad:, but I'm trying to get a Hammer from England end of this year. With some effort I can make it into spring 2009. That Hammer is a true musclebike......

Looking forward to meet other Victory enthusiasts!!

Thanks. That rotary sounds like a very nice bike. Rotarys didn't achieve quite as much popularity on this side of the pond. The only Norton I dealt with was a 850 Commando on which I replaced a head gasket for a co-worker.
Yes, I do believe the Hammer would be a fine addition to your garage.

Hi all, I`m Sean in Phoenix Az. 44, I have an 04 Vegas, black with a chrome virus, it keeps popping up all over ! It does go well with black.:D
Been riding about 30 yrs. I have have owned about 7 bikes ranging from the Kaw. H series to hard tail Harley choppers, & a Fatboy.. By far this Victory is my favorite ! The only time I have had it in the shop is for tires, brake pads, oil changes or to add more Leds. It`s an awesome cruiser that is great out on the road or around town.

Hi Sean. It sounds like you are enjoying your Victory. Ride safe and GOD bless. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

I,m Dave, live n E central FL. Ride 01 delux cruiser. Need tips on removind rear brake calliper (pref. W/O pullin wheel) respond if you can help T/Y

My Name is Wayne my bros call be bigfoot because I'm 6'7" and wear a 16 boot. I have had to many bikes to count mostly harleys. Had some finicial trouble and the bikes had to go, I bought a 1980 CB750 this spring just to get back in the wind and recently came across a great deal on a 1999 numbered victory, problem is that it went through a garage fire (thus the great deal). I have it striped to the motor and have been looking for reasonably priced parts to put her back together. hope some of your members can help!
God bless,
Bigfoot

Hello Wayne:
Yeah, I can see how the Bigfoot name would stick alright, I have a nephew down in South Carolina who is about your size.
I'm glad your finances allowed you to get back to riding. Good for you for finding the deal on the fire damaged Victory. It will be a challenge finding all the bits and pieces to rebuild it but I have a good idea that you are up to the task. This is a great opportunity to create a bike that is uniquely yours. One of the biggest factors will be the wiring system. If you can't find a wiring loom at a fair price you may need to build it yourself. Hopefully you have a good shop manual; study it, take your time, and work it all out. In the end you will have a bike you can be very proud of. Ride safe and GOD bless.
Sincerely: Shovelmike

Hi, my name is John. After much research, I recently bought an '08 Vegas and am very happy with it. I try to get out on it whenever I can get free time away from work and the family. I am a converted, former HD owner and so far have been very impressed with the handling and ride quality of my Victory. If it turns out to be as reliable as I've heard and Victory can grow a bit more and build a few more dealers, I would have no problem getting a Victory bagger when I grow up. I am nearing the end of my engine break-in period and have a couple of questions.
1) What is a fair price to have a dealer perform the 500 mile service? (I'm a DIYer, but feel the dealer should do this 1st service).
2) What is a fair price to have the Stage 1 slip-ons and re-map done at a dealer? (I can't wait to have this done! I need my sound!)
I'd greatly appreciate any info. on this. Thanks and nice to meet you all.

Hey guys, My name is Skip. I live in Houston in the great state of Texas. I'm 31 and I was lucky enough to be able to get a 08 Hammer just a couple of weeks ago (God I love my wife:D). I am about to get my first service done on Wednesday so I can take some real rides. I have owned only a Kawasaki ZX6R before this that was unfortunately totaled by a Jaguar. I can't wait to start customizing my bike. First thing first, it will be dropped 1" in the back on Wednesday and then hopefully I'll be able to get my led signal lights as well. Ride safe everyone!

Hello John:
I'm glad you are happy with your Vegas. I can't help much establishing a fair price for 500 mile service since I am currently on a H-D and don't know what the service includes. See if they offer a prepaid maintenance plan, it saved me quite a bit.
I agree that it would be good to see more Victory dealers before going for a bagger, although I still haven't adjusted to the non-conventional styling of the Vision.
And hello to you, Skip. I'm glad you came through the crash OK even though your bike didn't. It sounds like you have some good plans for the bike.
Ride safe and God bless. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

hello all.my name is Mitch .im living in kissimmee, florida sunshine state ,age 43 .had a few bikes mostly honda's. just bought this 07 vic hammer. and im loving it .i have that polish and chrome virus too .:D check photos...Riding my passion ..

Thanks for the reply ShovelMike, My harleys were all shovels and one pan, oh ya and a 77 sporty that started it all. Funny mental picture (Me on a sportster) HA HA. I've done most of my own maintance and this victory has some nice design features. A few more nuts and bolts then a Harley but a real common sence design, I like it. I wish it was carburated then I could just junk all this electronic junk and make it run if life were that easy........

newbie here! The name is Luke. I am looking to buy a Victory Vegas. Not sure yet if it will be the 8 ball or Jackpot. I hope to get a lot of good information from you all.

I currently ride a 2004 V-Rod and want to get more of a cruiser. I've looked at a few Harley's but I just can't justify the cost and what I would be giving up in performance (compared to the V-Rod.)

Anyways, just wanted to say hello. Talk to you all soon!

Hello everyone. My name is Austin, and I am 30 yrs old. I have been a motorcycle addict since 8 yrs old when I first learned to ride on my uncle's old shovel. I currently have a 1999 Victory V92C which is fairly stock as performance goes, but a few nice add-ons. I also ride a 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 LeMans that I love just for the cool factor. Not only is it fast, but I always feel a little like James Bond when I ride it. Anyway, I love to ride and tinker in the garage, but unfortunately I don't have much of the know how. I hope to learn from some of the more seasoned "gear-heads" who may shed some light on how- to's and allow me to spend some fun hours in my garage with my bikes. Glad to meet you all, and ride safe!
Austin

hello my name is kent, i am 38 and i live in altoona iowa. i have a 250 rear conversion 06 vegas 8 ball that i customized my self. i used parts from a jackpot and hammer to make my sinister little creation. i welded up my own exhaust, changed the headlight and bars and run a side plate and a eagle cat air cleaner. this is my second bike and i think out of all the bikes out there i chose the right one.

Well.....It finally happened. I now own a new Vegas 8-ball.

Name is Chris and currently live in Cumming, GA. This is my first street bike (always owned and raced motocross bikes) but very happy with the bike I decided to start out with.

Searched for a long time but finally found the right bike at the right price at Big Bikes in Jacksonville, FL. Rode that bad boy all the way home (6 hours) while still adhering to proper break in procedures. Bike ran great, handled great, was a blast to ride....but think I'll trailer it next time there's a tropical storm. Driving in the monsoon got a little old after a while.

Current Mods:
Black Jackpot Headlight (what a difference)
Stage 1 kit
Swept pipes

Future mods:
Rear license plate delete kit, swingarm mount
Smoked rear turn-signal kit
Black drag bars
Smoked front side lights
Mustang driver and passenger seat

Look forward to being pretty active in the site and learning/contributing. Hopefully some of you are in the Southeast region, it would be nice to meet some now fellow Victory riders!

Take care

--Chris

Hey All,
I became a memeber of this site back at the end of may when I found 1999 victory that had gone through a garage fire. It was pretty toasted. I finally, after alot of work, heard it run last week!!
I almost have enough parts to road test it soon. :) Then it's back on the bench for the long winter of customizing. By spring the 1999 victory number 657 will be back on the road.
God Bless
Bigfoot

My name is Bruce Fish, live in Garland, Texas.
Support Member of the BGBB
Ride an 01 V92C, added new mustang seat, and a tour pack for the wife's comfort. ISO grips, and wishing for new hard bags. Mine look like they are from an 01, wait, they are.

Bike has 51,100 miles, and no work done to it, that I know of. I bought the bike 2 years ago with 41,000 miles.

E-mail is dbfish2148@msn.com

Thanks
Ride Safe
Bruce

Hello, My name is Roy, I live in south Texas. I am 54yrs old. I have owned about 30 motorcycles, still have 5. I bought a new Victory 1999 model 92c in October of 98.I ordered 6 months before I ever seen one.I have not had any problems in over 18,000 miles. I do all my own work. my bike has a Corbin touring seat, slash-cut exhaust w/high performance eprom I installed in the processor. I have only used Victory semi-synthetic or Amsoil oil.I have never found any metal on my magnetic drain plug, My transmission has no problems-Hope it never does. I have done 500+ miles a day on this bike. My wife and I used to long distance tour on a 1500 Goldwing. I have worked on vechicles and motorcycles for over 35yrs. I hope to be of some use to this forum on technical problems if possible.

Glad to hear you got the fire damaged bike running, Bigfoot, you will have a great time putting it in shape over the Winter.
Roy, you have lots of experience. It's great to be able to exchange ideas and information when things aren't going right...or when you are trying to coax a few more horses out of the engine.

Hello everyone,
I've been on the forum for a little while but never formally introduced myself.
Screen name: Gashouse Gorilla
Real name: Corey Chapman
Age:33

I live in Maine and own a Vegas '07 8-ball that I purchased this year as a leftover. This is my second bike and I previously owned a CBR600RR '03.

I have made a few mods to my bike at this point and only have a few more left to get it where I want it. Mods include:
Stage 1 Kit with black shotgun pipes
Black bullet headlight
Digital speedometer
Temperature dipstick
Black ness teardrop mirrors
Mods to do:
LED blinker kits for both front and back

As far as a dream bike.... pretty content with what I have.

Ride on and ride safe!

Sounds like a really awesome bike, Corey. Enjoy! Ride safe and God bless. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

I'm victor00725

New to victory with a Victory Jackpot 2007.

Also have Sportster 883C 2006.

Curious about Victory that why bought one.

Live in Puerto Rico where you can ride all year long.

If at any time like to visit just let me know and happy to guide you.

Regards,
Victor

Hi all,

Nick from Sunny San Diego California here. 07 Kingpin, black with with factory flames, stage 1 kit, windshield and lowers, tach and speedo, clock and thermometer fork caps and every piece of chrome I could afford!

my name is gary, i am 54 years old and am in laporte indiana.
i'm a steelworker. started riding back in 1968 on a honda 50. first real bike was a honda cb350, then moved onto a 550/4. feel in love with a 1976 kawasaki kz900ltd which i still own. decided to look at crusiers a few years back, after ridng them all i bought a used yamaha virago 1100. stopped by the local dealer to get an oil filter when i noticed a new victory vegas sitting out front. the salesman asked if i wanted a test drive and that was that. 48,000 trouble free miles later i am still in awe. i see that victory might come out with a vision 8 ball, seen the pics and that will be my next bike, still gonna keep the vegas tho. ride safe!!

Hello,
For those who haven't read my last posts, I bougt a 1999 v92c that went through a garage fire. I have sence stripped it to the frame and bassically gone through everything outside the engine. I fired it for the first time about a month ago and last week was able to reach my last pre winter goal of riding it about 2 miles. She is pretty ugly yet as there are no lights or sheet metal (except the tank) on her but happy to report that it went through all the gears and seemed to run fine.
Hey Corey... Glad to see someone else who likes the blacked out look, I've never been one for alot of chrome and never had a peice of arlen billet on one of my bikes! To each his own, make the bike yours.

Hello

I'm Victor00725 from Puerto Rico (Caribean).

Just bought a Victory Jackpot 2007 (White/Flames). New to the forum and Victory. I want to know all needed to Victory so advice is welcome.

Also have a Harley Sportster and use to have a Vrod.

I interested in swapt exhaust to get better sound. Please help me with sugestions and vendors.

Regards,
Victor

hello all
will pick up new vegas 8-ball in two weeks
i love all bikes, have rode honda's and moto guzzi's mostly
looking to get something different and american.
i like this bike because in my area not everyone has one yet :p
looking forward to it :D



ride safe
biggerjim

Welcome Biggerjim, excellent choice for your new bike !!

Havn't introduced myself yet. Go by Blatzman because of a Blatz beer tattoo that I have and it makes people wonder why Blatz? I'm 45 years old and live in the Cleveland OH area. I've been riding off and on since I was 18 and have only owned Harley FL models ranging from panheads and shovels up to twin cam 88's. I think the main reason I am on a Victory and not a H-D anymore is the feeling that H-D went into popping that bar and shield on too many things and didn't care if they sold another mororcycle or not. I also was running out of people that owned H-D's and ''rode'' them. I was even called a cheapskate by a dealer for not adding after market exhausts and other add on's by a dealer and when I had mechanical issues with a 5 month old dresser that had > 6000 miles they asked why I rode it so much. So now I hope to have years of trouble free riding without any attitude and run into other folks that go riding beyond bike night at the local wings and beer joint.

Just got my first Kingpin and thought I would drop by and say HI. I probably will have a number of questions on things that may come up. Lovin' it so far.

Hello Vic owners,

My name is Eric
32 yrs old
I live north of Orlando FL.
Just bought a new hammer a few weeks ago and racking on the miles. have owned a few sport bikes in the past but graduated to a cruiser. I love the hammer and have already ordered the new pipes (Bassani Prostreets) and intake (Full K&N kit). Not sure of what fuel controller to go with. Loyds?

Hello Vic owners,

My name is Eric
32 yrs old
I live north of Orlando FL.
Just bought a new hammer a few weeks ago and racking on the miles. have owned a few sport bikes in the past but graduated to a cruiser. I love the hammer and have already ordered the new pipes (Bassani Prostreets) and intake (Full K&N kit). Not sure of what fuel controller to go with. Loyds?


Lloyd is 'da man.

New guy here, friends call me Will. Looking forward to browsing around here and seeing what's going on. I own an '06 Cory Ness and I guess I have to go find the 'post pics' thread. I'm considering coming on as a vendor since I make custom billet bling as well as exhaust pipes for Vics. Wouldn't mind some feedback from members if ift would be worth it for me to do so. Hello to all, and thanks in advance for any feedback.

Hi all. I know some of you from the ***, I've been there since it started. I had a numbered '99, (KYSO blue) and now own a '02 TCD.

Hey Batman, welcome and good to see you here. I just found this myself.

Aloha to all...new guy here living in Hawaii. Not many Victory riders here and no dealers. That didn't stop me from bying a new 2007 Victory Vegas Premium last july, deliverd to my door from Arizona Victory Dealer. Love this bike and use it ever day to work. I also own a 04 HD custom Road King Classic. I been riding for 40 years now, originally from Connecticut I did lots of rides to NY,Main,VT,NH and an east to west cost Jaunt. A couple of week ago I did the toy for tots parade in Honolulu. I walked around to see if any other Vic rides where there. didn't see any out of over 4000 bikes hard to find in a sea of bikes. My Vegas got a lot of attention.

any other Victory riders in Hawaii drop me a line maybe we can do a victory ride around the island...

aloha and ride safe my friends..;)

Hello all,
Good to see new names every time I log in here. The handle is Bigfoot and in case you haven't read my previous posts, I bought a 1999 v92 # 657 that went through a garage fire. I have since torn it down to the motor sanblasted everything, built a new harness, painted and modified the bike in a few ways. It is almost done! I figure about two weeks. I will try to post pictures (not sure how on this site) when it is finally done. It has had parts donated from a goldwing, vulcan, motortrike, Harley, Yamaha outboard, and a Dodge Dakota to mention a few. I managed to keep the whole project under $1,500 including purchase price. I really like working on this victory, it has been a blast. A great way to spend the long winters in minnesota!

OK I have been trying to down load a work in progress picture of the bike and just can't get it to work.... not very good at this stuff!

can't wait to see some pics ...this project sounds very interesting

Not sure I wanted to introduce myself before I took possesion of my new Vegas but I guess even if I dont become a Vic rider within the next week I'm still a rider and we are all linked in that way.
Some of my friends call me Bdiddy, but my mom calls me Brandon.
I'm 34, live in Vancouver Washington, but consider myself an Oregonian. I just recently moved across the river to the Evergreen state.
I currently ride an 04 Suzuki Volusia (Boulevard C90) but made a deposit on an 08 Vegas 8 Ball with stage 1 swoops recently and will be picking it up on 3/1 if the weather cooperates.
So far I have enjoyed browsing through the posts and reading what everyone has to say. There seem to be a lot of good folks in this forum. It's nice to meet all of you.
Keep the shiny side up and always give you're fellow biker the highway handshake.

welcome bdiddy your gonna love the victory...hope you get to ride it home soon...post some pics so we all can see it...ride safe buddy ...:D

Hello

My name is Randy. I'm from South Central PA. I got a Black Cherry Vegas Low Aug. 08. Though I only have about 1000 mi. on it because I'm a fair weather rider. I love it. I haven't ridden in more than 20 yrs. but it all came back to me. I'm 42, 5'8" and my wife loves it too. so we might be adding another one. She loves the Low so maybe I'll give her the Low and get a Jackpot. I just love it.

Hey guys and gals I'm Tom. I just picked up my first bike in about ten years or so. A new 08 8-ball....LOVE IT! I live in south GA I'm about 30 years old and have spent my last ten years in the Air Force....Now that I got a bike they'll probably give me orders to Alaska.LOL. Glad to havve found the forum, seems to be alot of good info/people hear.

Tom

Hi Tom,

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome Tom.
I just purchased the same bike. Pics in the gallery...

Just joined,thought I would say hi.I bought a Victory last weekend.I pick it up Friday.They are installing new tires on it and do a service.
I cant wait.
I have owned several bikes.The Victory is the best handling and well balanced bike I have ridden.I hope to meet some of you guys here and learns some things about the Victory
Rick

Hello all, I'm in the Air Force stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Not currently a Vic owner but hope to be by mid summer. I really dig the Jackpot in Sunset Red but I'd definitely need to add some personal graphics, something similar to the 08 Jackpot in SR.

If anyone knows of reputable dealers in Colorado or Wyoming please let me know. Thanks!

Hello all!

My name is Robert and I am 40 years of age. I live in Albuquerque, NM. I have owned several bikes(dirt and street). Currently I have two in the garage. A 2005 Victory Vegas and a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-14. What can I say' I love to ride!

I'm new to the victory forum. I've had an 06 victory vegas for the last 3 years, and after owning quite a few other bikes by different manufacturers, I think Victory is the best on the cruiser market. I live in an awesome area for riding, southwest Virginia, upper east Tennessee. I live close to the Snake if anyone has ever heard of it, and I'm not that far from the Tail of the Dragon in the Smoky Mountains. I look forward to talking with other Victory riders, since my area is infested with the older american brand.

Hi everyone, my name's Chris, I'm 51 and I live in Wales, UK with my partner and 2 daughters (8 & 4).
I've had a few bikes, mostly sport tourer types over the past 20 odd years, but last year I treated myself to a Vision Tour and I LOVE it (so does the boss - she likes the armchair on the back:D)
My other current bike is a Kawasaki GT550 shaft driven four cylinder plodder, which is awaiting a refurb and off road at present.

My mane is John
I'm 62 and live in Springfield Illinois with my wife Kathy
We both ride she a 02 Honda Spirit 600 me a 06 Victory Vegas 8 Ball.
We are cruisers, but have done a little dirt riding when I was young.
We do most our riding together usually day trips as Kathy does not like long trips. My frinds a I take a 10 day trip every year somewhere.
I've owned a few bike and the Victory is the best has all the power and handles really well. Someday we,ll probably will buy a trike of some sort as age creeps on us.

:rolleyes: My name is Pete. I have been an enthusiast for a long time. I purchased a brand new Corey Ness Jackpot last week. I sold my last bike which was a custom Bourget last year and I was without a ride for the first time in 20 years. I got caught up in the custom thing in 2004. I have owned a Harley Wide Glide,the Bourget and now the Jackpot since the turn of the century. I love motorcycles as an art form as much as anything else.
I had seen some Victory's on the road and I really liked the look. I visited the Victory dealer not far from here maybe a dozen times in the past year. I was intrigued by the new vision and this years Ness Vision in particular. I read all the reviews and even after all the years of riding I couldn't decide whether I would enjoy a bagger as much as I did a cruiser. I even considered a trike as I am older now and the weight of a bagger is something I considered. I had no problem handling the vision or the Harley Street Glide I was interested in. The one thing was when I had to stop on a sharp incline which happens from time to time. I just couldn't get comfortable with 900 lbs to deal with in certain situations. The Ness Jackpot both Arlen and Cory just caught my eye and I kept coming back to the Cory design. I love the color purple and that is the basic color of this bike. It had the look of a true custom and I suppose that having owned one that did matter to me. This bike is a limited edition so,it is the closet thing to custom that is not one off. The price was an issue even though it was origionally a little less than half of what I had put into the Bourget. I visited this bike many times over the course of a year and in this economy I just couldn't pull the trigger.
Two weeks ago I went down there and "my" bike still had not been sold. The dealer ade me an offer I could no longer refuse. I was able to purchase this machine with 4.99% financing for a 25% discount from the origional m.s.r.p. I upgraded the pipes added an s+s air filter(adds about 5 hp) and that was it. I expet to hae it in a few days. I am really excited. This is a beautiful machine and it sounds and rides great. It is almost one off and it gets me excited every time I look at it. It can go and it is unique.
The thing is,that most of the people I know in the industry all seem to hae a few similar traits. They march to their own drummer,they have some rebel in them and they like to be different than the masses. I think Harley is an American icon. I think they make a nice bike. Lord knows there are a lot of Harley's on the road. Victory is unique. They make a kick ass motorcycle which is mechanically superior to any production bike I have seen or ridden. I really like the look and it is American made. Yeah, that matters to me. I feel born again now that I have a ride. I didn't realize how connected I was to it until I was without. In the end,I was able to buy a motorcycle that I could afford at a great price. It makes me feel good and that's what life is all about. They even threw in a 5 year warranty at no cost with no mileage limit. I mean it was like someone tapping me on the shoulder and saying"do it man,you only live once"
I did it and I feel like a kid.I can't wait to take him out and feel the wind in my face. I am grateful for my good fortune. I will give you my review once I ride him for awhile. His name is Archie 3.

Hiya Kids, I'm Unc. Been riding for 47 years now and have had 19 different bikes over the years. Looked at the Victory when they first came out in 99 and really liked the looks. I had a 99 Suzuki LC1500 that I really loved. Unfortunately a young lady didnt care to share the road ( she was hidden behind another car and we didnt see each other) She pulled out smack dab infront of me and as you all know, at 45MPH you dont stop a 700 lb. machine in 40 feet.Totaled the scoot and thankfully only broke a rib and my left leg. Started to look again and as soon as Ins. decides to pay me I'm gonna be a "Vegas" owner. At 62 I'm not old enough for an "old mans" bike yet LOL. Hope to have many more miles of good scooting left. Ya'll take care and keep the shiny side up.

My name is Patrick I have had 2 bikes a 1982 Honda CB750SC and the Victory. I enjoy everything in life to its fullest and I hope that I can continue that way.

Hi, I am new to the forum and just purchased a 2004 Kingpin. This is the first bike purchased in approximately 30 years. Used to own: Honda CB350, Hodaka Super Rat, Honda SL125, Yamaha TT500. I live in Simpsonville, SC and am looking forward to putting lots of happy miles on the Kingpin.

Hello! I am a newbie here, and I am looking for someone who could help me out with my bike. I mean how do you guys personalized your motorcycles?I just bought it last week and am planning to personalize it.

Hi Scott,
I am no expert, but to personalize my bike i plan to look at other bikes to see what looks good and look at the victory accessory catalog to see which accessories work for me.

Perhaps others have better ideas and will reply.

Good luck and have fun personalizing your bike!

Greg

hi folks i go by ronfox short for ronald i bought my 1st kingpin tour vic on 7-5-08 :)
& got rearended 5-2-09 :eek:
& bought 2nd kp custon tour 5-30-09 to replaced totaled one. ;)
i won a custom bobber v-92 at the helan ga *** southeast ralley on 6-6-09. :eek
and tickeld shi-lest over both of thim my wife rides with me most the time and we like that time away. we live in columbus ga i ride with a group of free masens,& shriners called traveling men chapter 11 of georgia
and the southern comfort victory riders of southeast reagon from the victory motor club. :cool: i hope to post pic,s better next week and hope to ride some day with yall.
ronald

My name is Stephanie, 32 yrs, and I'm in Lakewood, WA. I usually go by the nickname Red. I recently bought an 09 Vegas 8Ball w/black swept pipes in AZ. I LOVE it!!!! I bought my hubby a Suzuki M109R Boulevard LE for his Bday so it was time for mine (the view's better from the front anyway). ;) Looking forward to everything this forum and you all have to offer.

Hi everyone my name is Nick. Kinda new to Victory this summer when i bought my first ever big bike and glad to say it is a 2000 v92c. Its awesome with alot of power and before this bike the wife hated bikes but she actually waits for the days that i go out and ride cause she is right there waiting to come with now thanks to victory!!!!!!! I am 26 years old a little wet behind the ears yet but trying to make it an awesome experience. I am currently living it up in a little town called Elroy, WI.

Hello all. I purchased my first road bike of my adult life this spring. I had been looking at Harley or Victory and found a great deal on a new 2008 Victory Hammer S. That works out good as my dad is a Polaris Dealer and would have rode my butt for ever if I would have ended up with a Harley.

I rode a Honda V65 Magna as a kid in school but sold it when I got married and have not had a street bike in about 20 years. I have two boys both out of the house now but one raced motocross and the other ATV's for a number of years. We are all still very active in off road motorsports but at a much lower key now that the boys are on their own (kinda).

Looking forward to putting more miles on the Hammer and making a few additions and changes as time and money allow. I also hope to be chiming in here every now and then as I have something worthwhile to add.

Hello all, I am 51 and live in East Texas. I now own my first Victory, a 2000 Sport Cruiser (traded a boat for it)

I've been around and owned bikes off and on all my life (my dad used to put me on the back and one of my sisters on the tank and take us riding) LOL

I have owned 3 Hondas, 2 Kawasakis, 3 Yamahas, and now 1 Victory.

Current bikes are 1996 Yamaha virago 535 (actually my wife's bike) and the 2000 Victory Sport Cruiser (although I don't know just how long I'll keep the Victory, it's off to a bad start)

I guess I'd have to say my dream bike would be a Harley Dyna Low Rider or Wide Glide, or an 09 Kawasaki vulcan 2000 classic lt( drooling)

I joined the forum to find out if anyone can give me ideas on customization for the Sport Cruiser. My dislikes of it (other than no chrome) are the foot controls and the flat bars, I would prefer a more pull back style.

hi all.welcome here.....:) have a nice time...:cool:

My name is Adam and I am 58 years old and have ridden motorcycles most of my life up until kids came into the picture 15 years ago. I have been in the hunt for a new bike and have come to the conclusion that once again a tourer was in my picture. I was considering the Harley Electra Glide Ultra and the Triumph Rocket 3 Touring which are both fine bikes. However, last weekend the Victory truck came to a locala dealer and I had the opportunity to ride all the bikes that they had to offer. Man it was fun. I wallked away knowing that a 2010 White Victory Vision Tour ws in my future and I have ordered it. I will report in with more datta after I recieve and have put it through its paces. If it behaves like the demo I think it is the finest tourere on the road today. I have owned 9 bikes in my life and this one is by far the finest.

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum.. my name is John (ben2long97) Just picked up the Vision a few weeks ago.. I have 200 miles on the beast now. My other bike is a '99 Kawaski Concours, such a great bike for those that like to do there own maintanence. And the mainanence manual is only 16 dollars. Ha. Hopefully the new Vision will prove to be another good pick for me. I love working on my own motorcycles and cars. My first long ride will be to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I'd like to get the first 500 on her and do the oil change before I go. Anyone in the Charlotte, NC area please hit me up for a ride.
John.

New to this particular forum. Name is Ron. Living on the Left Coast near wine country. Just turned 50. Have owned several Harleys. Currently have a Road King. Now on my second Vic. 09 Kingpin 8 Ball. Blacked out lots of stuff including the Stage 1 slip on exhaust.
Can't believe the torque of the Vic engine right off the showroom floor. A real kick to ride.
Favorite ride has to be southern Utah. Can't get enough of the canyons, rocks and state parks. Close second would be Montana and western Wyoming.

I visited the Scottish bike show at the weekend and was pleased to see Victory there for the first time. I have always admired them from afar but never seen one in the flesh. Scotland is to get its first dealer and its only 30 miles from me thumb up

I was very taken with the Victory Vegas 8 ball and I'm due to change one of my bikes at the end of the year. So I'm here to learn a little more and to work out whether the big V is for me

Hi all, I'm Sid. I'm 51 and have been riding for 4 years down here in South Carolina. I started out on an '05 VStar 1100 Custom after taking the MSF beginner's course and racked up about 20k miles on her over the next two years. About that time though, my wife was ready to trade in her Suzuki M50. The only thing that had enough style for her was an '08 Vegas Low. Well... I couldn't keep up with her on the Yami, so I "had" to go out and get a Vegas myself. The folks at Cherokee Trikes gave me a great deal as well as fitting the '07 with some sweet Stage 1 drag pipes. Unfortunately, our love affaire with these wonderful machines was cut short by an accident on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the spring of '08 where another biker coming in the opposite direction lost control, crossed the center line, and took us BOTH out! Our injuries weren't life threatening, but the bikes were sufficiently bent (and practically new) so we worked with the insurance company to get them replaced. Now we both ride '08s, her's a Low and mine a regular Vegas. We're out all year 'round, mostly in the Piedmont area of SC and the mountians of Western NC. Hope to see ya out there!

My name is Andy from SD. I'm 22 years old and now own my 3rd motorcycle, an '04 Vegas. The other two are an '83 Shadow 750 and an '02 Shadow Spirit 750, both good starter bikes but needed something a little bigger. I still own both of those bikes as well.

My decision came down to a '92 HD custom softail (beautiful bike) and the vegas and I couldn't take my eyes off the victory so thats what I got.

Currently on a hiatus spending every dollar I own on accessories for the new toy! :)

Welcome aboard folks!

hey all i am new to the forum , my name is Ron from dublin ca 38 yrs old looking at a vic at Arlen ness for sale i want it but still cant seen to pull the trigger stuck on the price tag looking at used dynas but i love those 8 balls a lot only if i had more money my problem would be solved .

Have you given Santa Rosa Vee-Twin a look? May have some Vics at better prices, may not. Great folks there. At least check em out.

Hello everybody, the name is Travis, I'm 28 living in FW,IN. I'm new to Victory but not Polaris as I have rode/owned Polaris snowmobiles for 15 years. I just bought a 2006 Vic Vegas 8-Ball. Old bike was a 2006 Yamaha V-Star 650, good starter bike.

Thanks

Greetings from the Mountains of East Tennessee! My name is Bruiser. I am the 2nd Vice President of the National AMVETS Riders. Check out AMVETSRidersNational.org. We have great riding here year round. I ride a 2005 Victory Touring Cruiser & love it. If anyone gets out the the Smoky Mountains & would like a tour guide please let me know.

Hi folks, just a quick introduction. My name is Bill, but I go by Sundog. I'm 51, live in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada and am the proud owner of a new 2010 Crossroads. I work as a probation officer and social worker and riding is a great stress reliever. I've only been riding a few years, but better late than never! I picked my bike up 2 weeks ago and due to the fantastic spring we've had in these parts, I'm getting her broken in. I must say I'm loving the bike, especially 2 up on the highway!! She really scoots. My only gripe is how quiet it is, even with a stage 1 exhaust. My former bike was a suzuki crusier, and although smaller in displacement, she had Vance and Hines pipes, so I never heard that sewing machine sound of the engine. I'm assuming all that ticking on acceleration is normal? I was formerly a member of a Suzuki forum and the advice and information you get though this means of communication is invaluable, especially where there are not alot of Victory dealerships in this area. I look forward to meeting and chatting with fellow members through the forum.
Cheers!

Hey guys. My name's Zach, I'm 30 yrs old and I live the the Texas hill country. Lots of awesome scenery and winding roads. I have an 03 V92 classic cruiser that I got cheap because it was in a wreck and had a salvage title on it. The only problem with it is a dent in the tank. Other than that it runs great and only has about 19000 miles on it. Before that I was riding my dads yamaha 250, a fun little bike but I needed a little more power to do some real riding. I've been on this forum for a month or two now and have already gotten lots of good advice and help.

Hello everyone!
My name is Scott I am from Waukegan IL.
I don't have a Victory yet. Hopefully if all goes as planned I will have Cross Country by this time next year. I currently own a Vstar Classic. I have been on the hunt for the last motorcycle that I'll need to buy and was almost ready to go with the Harley Electra Glide Classi or Ultra
until Victory released the X bikes and I saw them at the show this year. Going on a demo ride in a couple of weeks at Randy's Cycles. I can't wait!

hello all, my name is scott and I'm from the GSP upstate area of south carolina. I've been here almost 2 years (transplanted from ohio) I'm 46 years old and have owned 3 harleys (although I haven't ridden the last 5 years) looking to buy a new or well cared for kingpin by the spring of 2011. also, if anyone know's a good apparel shop in the area I'd love to hear about it.....the harley shops are sooo overpriced. thanks.

P.S.......love the site guys, keep up the good work!

Hey Everyone
I am Doug
I am in Vermont
I have a 2008 Corey Ness Victory Vegas Jackpot #080.
Getting ready to lower and put a pro-street kit on it

any thoughts/suggestions to lower or pro street kits

Hello!
My Name is Alex!

my home is road! my motherland is America! =)
25 years old!

I have Ducati Multistrada! it's friend's present to me!

Your dream bike

Your favorite riding location: i like mountains and Empty streets!!!

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Check out the “how to” in regard to posting pics here.
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Once again welcome aboard!!!

I have a 2005 Hammer with a stage one kit on. I have been to Sturgis,SD three times on my victory and got many complements on my bike from H-D riders.

Good Morning to everyone. My name is Gord and I live in Calgary Alberta. I am 54 yrs old and have been riding bikes for near 40 yrs. I have owned 7 bikes over the years from a Hodaka to a Valkyrie Interstate. Today I pick up my new Cross Country Skulls :D, which has me pretty excited. The big Honda is being replaced. My wife also rides and has a 02 Road Star. We holiday every year on the bikes with last year being our longest ride yet at 7200kms in 16 days going through 9 states and 2 provinces. I look forward to using this site to gain some knowledge on the Victory Motorcycles and to see what everyone else has to about these bikes.

Another member North of the border!!! Welcome!!

A couple of pointers. Check out the “how to” in regard to posting pics here.
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If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.

hello all I have been riding various bikes for 30 years I currently own an 05 Kingpin and an 05 1600 Vulcan Classic. I am into making them mine so to speak. I own a small company www.grasshopperlimited.com and we manufacture drivers backrests for motorcycles check us out. I hope to learn form everyone here as I just bought the Kingpin and am really enjoying it.

Just bought a Cross Roads today. Ridden Harleys on and off for years.....looking forward to riding a Vic

I've owned my 08 victory kingpin 8 ball for about a year. Have over 5,000 on it already. Took it to sturgis last year where I put on the Memphis shades bat wing. Had a lot of complements on it. Upgrading to a rpw Thor pipe and s&s air cleaner with a pcIII tuned by a dynotuner.
I ride where ever. Mostly mountains and interstate.
Dream bike: want to trick out a hammer with a bunch of motor mods but would also like a tricked out cross country.
Always looking forward to meeting new people to ride with.

Ive been wanting a Victory for years, It finally happened, 07 Kingpin.
I live in Maine, USA.
I`m new to forums so please be patient.

Welcome!!!

Lee

Pensacola

40's

# of bikes you have owned.... 6?

Currently on 2006 Vegas Premium; all that work making her skinny and low, and new pull backs, THEN they come out with a short skinny with pullbacks right out of the box!!

I am 5'2" so they are all dream bikes.

My Name is Wayne my bros call be bigfoot because I'm 6'7" and wear a 16 boot. I have had to many bikes to count mostly harleys. Had some finicial trouble and the bikes had to go, I bought a 1980 CB750 this spring just to get back in the wind and recently came across a great deal on a 1999 numbered victory, problem is that it went through a garage fire (thus the great deal). I have it striped to the motor and have been looking for reasonably priced parts to put her back together. hope some of your members can help!
God bless,
Bigfoot

You can have my stock saddle seat. I put the Vegas Low Kit on my 06 and bought the low skinny seat.

Hey I'm Chris,

picked up my '09 Hammer last Tuesday, I have some before and after pics! This is an after pic 448

Aloha from Hawaii

Just picked up a new 09 Vegas in dark cherry and white pearl yesterday. I added a stg1 kit with the down turned chrome pipes. The dealer, Wilmington PowersportsWilmington NC, put on a set of Ness teardrop mirrors that really added to the look. The bike runs great, pulls like a frieght train. I rode Ninjas for years and had not riddden in about 10. I started looking at Hogs a few months ago. A friend of mine at work Eddie Harris (RIP) who passed on suddenly Sunday from a heart attack and was a hardcore biker , who still had a shovel and a sporty suggested I try a Victory as he was on his second Kingpin. He was right the bike is great. the deal was incredable the team at Wilmington Powersports is wonderfull, I could nor be happier.

Chris

Albany, NY

27 y/o

1st bike, 07 Vegas 8 Ball

So far, I like to ride around my neighborhood because thats as far as I've gotten. LOL.

And soon to be a new Cross Country owner. Hello all, my name is Rob and I live in Mass. I'm 52 and have been riding since the early 80's. I have owned 5 motorcycles and am picking up #6 Tues or Wed. Four have been Yamahas and 1 Honda. I hav been looking at the Victory for quite a few years now and fell in love with the CC. Finally got off my a@@ and pulled the trigger. So I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I look forward to talking with all of you in the near future.

Hi everyone my name is Steve and am new to forum. Just traded in my 2004 HD Fatboy for a leftover 2007 Kingpin Touring.Got it at M.O.MS of Foxboro, Ma great deal I am picking it up on Monday.

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

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cruzerbotz (Real name Dave)

Older than dirt. Just turned 60.

Traded a Goldwing in on a Cross Roads. Love the bike. The styling. The ride. I will say it isn't as "refined" a ride as the wing was, but wouldn't go back. Picked it up yesterday and put about 100 mi on it. From the ride, the only thing I'll have to do for comfort is add highway pegs. I'm 6'-4".

Near Charlotte on the NC/SC border. Best of both worlds.

I just picked up my black Cross Country a week ago and have already put on over 900 miles. I test rode one at Americade and received a coupon for $1000 in free accessories. I have added stage 1, heated grips, ipod connections, lid organizers, and saddlebag liners. I am 33 years-old and live in New Hampshire. My previous bike was a Yamaha Road Star. I have rented pretty much all the Harley baggers and the Cross Country blows them away. I am just not into the "Harley thing," maybe I'm not old enough yet. Oh well, I look forward to learning a lot through this forum.

Name: Joe Schmoe...actually something else

Location: East Tennessee

Age (if you feel comfortable sharing) 47

# of bikes you have owned
1970's something mini bike
1984 Suzuki 650 (water buffalo)
2006 Harley Road Glide
2007 Harley Nightster (wife's)
2009 Victory Vision

Your dream bike
Have it RIGHT NOW 2009 Victory Vision with Lloyd's cams and VFC3

Your favorite riding location
Here in lovely East Tennessee!! cheers Home of : The Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, US 421 The Snake, US 116 The Devil's Triangle, and a ton of others

Name: Travis

Location: Topeka Kansas

Age: 35 yrs old

# of bikes you have owned: Have owned 2 Sport bikes (Yamaha Bandit, Suzuki Ducati), a Kaw Vulcan and am now the proud owner of a 2009 Vegas 8 ball!!! My vegas is new and stock, look to make my impression on it in the future!!

Your favorite riding location: Anywhere that is not straight! I love the winding roads with lots of scenery.

Glad to have found this forum to read of others and ask questions if needed, thanks again!

hello victory riders,
name:brian
location:tomball,tx.
age:51
bikes owned:honda 125 dirt bike,1978 kawasaki 650 sr,2007 premium victory jackpot.
dream bike:i think im on it now (jackpot),maybe in the future a cc or cr.
favorite riding location:so far the farm roads around tomball and conroe,hopefully in the future i would love to cruise the pacific hwy. and yellowstone area.

hello victory riders,
name:brian
location:tomball,tx.
age:51
bikes owned:honda 125 dirt bike,1978 kawasaki 650 sr,2007 premium victory jackpot.
dream bike:i think im on it now (jackpot),maybe in the future a cc or cr.
favorite riding location:so far the farm roads around tomball and conroe,hopefully in the future i would love to cruise the pacific hwy. and yellowstone area.
Welcome from Katy Tx. Brian!cheers
checkout www.bcvr-online.com for your local victory riding group.thumb up

Hi guys, Im William. Im a newbie. Nice to join this forum.

Name: Brian

Location: Rossville, Indiana

Age: 46 yrs old

Picking up a 2007 KP Tour this week. Moving from a V-Star 650.

My favorite rides are two-lane state highways in the middle of nowhere. I would love to take a few weeks and just cruise out through the West and Southwest (Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico).

Welcome folks to the Victory Forums.

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Hello My name is Chris Williams

I am from Allentown PA and currently own a 2002 Victory TC Deluxe. I also own a 1997 Suzuki savage 650 ls. The TC Deluxe is stage 2.

Name: Makindue

Location: Minneapolis

Age: 19 years old

# of bikes you have owned: 1

Various Polaris Victory bikes you currently own, or have owned in the past: n/a

Your dream bike: 2006 Suzuki M109R

Your favorite riding location: Anywhere

Hey all. I recognize many names from the mothership (edited by moderator)(rkymtnhigh) and even some malcontents. I've had my 04 TC since May of 07 when she had 1,450 miles on. I'm an avid supporter of our Vets and and active member in Patriot Guard Riders and Run for the Wall. Look forward to meeting some new folks in this forum.

Cheers...cheers

Lazar, from Columbus, Ohio. My Victory is a black '07 Vegas.

G,day

Say I own a 07 Jackpot an love it! Been a rider of rice burners since the late 80's. For the life of me I knew I wanted an American made bike but in no way if possible own a Harley, everyone has one of those. This is what I found, and even Harley owners like my bike.

Have a good one...

AH

Name - Larry

Location - Central NJ

Age (if you feel comfortable sharing) 60 (well at least I'm still riding...)

# of bikes you have owned - I have one running and several non-runners. My wife had 2 bikes but recently sold one. Guess I've had only a few - 6 or 7.

Various Polaris Victory bikes you currently own, or have owned in the past - Currently my bike is a -05 Kingpin with custom paint, state I & II with S&S air.

Your dream bike - Got 3 of them, Vision, CC and my KP with a 110!

Your favorite riding location - Anyplace except central jersey and the central plains.

My name is Barry and I live in Bethlehem, PA. Not far from Beech Nut whom I have never met. I have had several bikes in my 47 years of riding. A few are a 1965 Hodaka Ace 90, a 1956 (Royal Enfield) Indian 700cc , a 1958 Triumph 650, a 1973 Harley Sportster, a 1974 Honda CB750, Two Gold wings (a '75 GL1000 and a '82 Interstate 1100). I presently own a '01 V92C Deluxe Cruiser that I call Vickie, or Vicky for short LOL.

I first got interested in motorcycles when my grandparent's next door neighbors were bikers and I loved the sound, the leather bags, the leather jackets, the chrome, the lights and most of all the sexy girls that were always hanging around. I guess in my old age I love that Vintage look, so that is the look I am going for. My bike is on photobucket. You can view it there. Enjoy.

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab48/spookytruck/HPIM0789.jpg

Hello, I have been riding for a while. 49 years old, out of Milford, CT. I prefer Harley Davidson but I have owned just about everything.
I currently ride a 1990 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic.
I have owned a Ninja, a Goldwing, a Valkyrie, a Vulcan 1500FI classic, several Harley's and currently the Ultra Classic.
I am looking at a 2003 Victory Vegas with 5K on it to replace my Ultra Classic.

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Whats new fellow riders... my name is Eric... active duty Air Force since 97. I'm 30+ stationed in Idaho at the moment. I've owned cross-rockets to yamaha crusiers... got into Victory around 04 when I bought my Predator 500. Love the style and dependability, and after what my quad has gone through Victory is like no other... Finally got my dream bike to date... 09 Jackpot blacked out... love riding and cant wait to add my touch to the bike.... need new pipes bad, so that's my main focus and story... ride safe and hope to see ya on the road!!!

Hi just joined this forum, reporting from sunny California....owner of a Vision and a 2001 Sport cruiser..looking forword to sharing.cheers

Welcome folks to the Victory Forums.

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Banjo, what part of California are you in?

Hey everybody--I'm a new Vision owner, but a long time rider. Rice burners in the 70's to various HD's from the 90's until this year. Looking forward to many comfortable miles on my new ride...

aka TheHotNess,
My name is Jason, from Southeast Texas. I've owned a Honda Shadow 600VLX for my first bike, went up to a Suzuki Intruder 1400, but it had mechanical issues so I traded it in on a new 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 750DC. After 4 years and 30,000 miles on that bike, I finally found the ONE. My current 2008 Victory Arlen Ness Jackpot had only 149 miles on her, and it was owned by my local Victory dealership's former manager. He never drove her. I WILL!!! I work for an oil refinery as a maintenance supervisor, and I'm 38 yrs. old and married with 4 children, one of which is in college. I've already made my first mod, by extending the shock links by 3/8" to lower the bike 1". I'll post pics later once I get more familiar with the site. cheers

Hey all.... Jim here aka "toejam" from Southern Indiana. I'm a rider of about 40+ years, some Honda's - started on a Mini-trail 50, went to a 70, then 450, followed by a 77' Kawasaki KZ-1000, then a 87' Suzuki GSXR-1100, after that a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. Been a pretty good gap in time without one, then recently a 93' Kawasaki ZR-1100, and now a 06' Victory Hammer as seen below. The changes I have made in the 2 months I've had it are new rubber front and rear, mirrors, K&N air filter, remap, changed lowering straps back to stock ride height (I'm 6'3" and 285lbs) Learned the hard way that the original (previous) owner did not relocate the wire harness when he added the LED turn signals and lowering kit. Cost me a new auto turn cancel unit as well as a tail light - can we say O U C H? Anyway, glad to be here amongst fellow Vic riders!


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Hello, Im new to the site and owning a Victory. I have a 99 V92C given to me by a relative that wanted it to go to a good home. It belonged to their husband that has passed. So it has been sitting for a few years. Needs some help to say the least.

This is my first bike I've owned. Im 38 years old and I love playing around with cars and trucks. Been doing it frome the time I was 16. I've modified quite a few. So I figured I would try to bring the Victory back to life.

I live in the North Shore, Mass. Area so ther is some good places to ride up here. Can't wait to get the bike bake to good running condition. Iwelcome all help and info on the 99 V92C. tech, parts, upgrades, must do's. Going to need all the help I can get.

Thanks. jdstang

Hello,

I purchased a Victory today. A 2004 TC. Should have it in a week or so since it will be coming from the other side of the country.

I have owned many Hondas over the years as well as a Sportster ( briefly).

My father owned a 2003 TC, which I thoroughly enjoyed riding.

So, I tossed back and fourth of wether to buy a Harley or a Victory this time around.

I think I made the right decision!cheers

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Check out the “how to” in regard to posting pics here.
http://www.victoryforums.com/showthread.php?t=1688

The Search feature is your friend!  You will find the answers to a lot of your questions by using it.

If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.

Hey everyone, I am a first time owner of ANY motorcycle. Researched for several months, did some test drives, and settled on a Victory!

Plano, TX

Age: 34

1!

Bought myself a 2010 Vegas 8-Ball!! Lovin it!

I guess the one I own...

So far...up to Choctaw Casino in Durant Oklahoma, via Hwy 289.

Hi, I have owned over 30 bikes in the last 40 years and have owned H-D(s) for the last 20. I first saw a Vision at an intro 3 years ago and finally took a test ride. After one fast turn it was a done deal. Case closed, good-by Harley. Intake, exhaust and a cam later I can tell you this a fast great handling rig. I'm looking forward to a long trip and hearing from fellow Victory owners about their bikes. PB

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Check out the “how to” in regard to posting pics here.
http://www.victoryforums.com/showthread.php?t=1688

The Search feature is your friend!  You will find the answers to a lot of your questions by using it.

If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.

matty
live down in so cal
im 41

currently own 4 harleys- a couple of softails and 2 bagggers.

lookin at the 8ball vision...
tryin to figure if its worth it since i want to add a stereo and would like to change the exhaust and bars....

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Please take the time to read the “Sticky” threads in the “Victory Forums Rules and New Members Introductions” forum. This will help you out a LOT with the Victory Forums.

The Search feature is your friend! You will find the answers to a lot of your questions by using it.

If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.



I posted pics of the HMD Vision on that other site for you. I was never really fond of the Vision until I saw that one. Saying that I had the opportunity to attend the Victory Tech class they offered to introduce the Vision to dealers.


I rode a pre production one and man was that a hell of a ride. The Vision handles great!!


I think you need to go to a dealer and test ride one for a bit.thumb up

Hello,

New(ish) to this forum, thought I'd better introduce myself.

My wife and have been riding Victorys since 2003. Bought 6, still own 4 (see rides her own, 2 each).

Barry

Great to stumble across this forum, hope to learn plenty about the brand, querks, trials or tribulations with them, any info would be appreciated.
Had 34yrs with HDs, a string of old Triumphs before that in teens, last tourer before the XC was a Triumph Touring. Like restoring old iron that has one foot in the grave and I have a couple of old bikes on loan in a motorcycle museum.
List of bikes have/still own here - http://www.pitbossracing.com.au/pimp.htm
Look fwd getting to hear about others adventures here.
Cheers, Blackey.

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New member here and also a new 2010 Vegas owner.
We've been riding for a year now and while it took me 8 months to find my ideal bike (WOOHOO!!!!!) I bought my wife a Suzuki Boulevard800. She loves the Vegas but as first time rider she wanted something a bit more manageable for her at this time!!

Been surfing this site for a few months, but first post.

Name is Kerry. Male, 40 yrs old.
Been riding for about 4 yrs. Had never ridden before taking the safety training course. Only took 2 wks after getting my license to find my first bike, Boulevard 800. Nice bike to cut my teeth on. Moved up to a VTX 1800 the next year. Then last year sold the VTX and bought a 2010 Victory Cross Roads, midnight cherry.
Broke it in just in time to ride to The Rally. Love getting on the open road and just going.

In the group I ride with I'm the only one without a Harley. Fun to give them a hard time. Personally, I feel as long as you're riding it's a good thing, regardless of what kind it is. It's all a matter of personal preference.

Currently live in Sioux Falls, SD. Been to Sturgis the past 3 yrs. Want to ride out to the West Coast and take the PCH down the Oregon coast into Cali and then back thru Utah and Colo.

Enjoying this site as there is a lot of good info to be found and knowledge shared.

Thanks.

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Please take the time to read the “Sticky” threads in the “Victory Forums Rules and New Members Introductions” forum. This will help you out a LOT with the Victory Forums.

The Search feature is your friend! You will find the answers to a lot of your questions by using it.

If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.

Just got a 06 Victory Jackpot. Come on spring, ready to ride! This is my second bike. The first was a Honda Ace 750. Can't wait to do a few upgrades.

I own three motorcycles. One Victory Hammer (2007), One Victory Vegas(2004), and a 1200 low sportster(2009).

The Hammer has had pistons, andrews cams, 2 into1 exhaust, power comander, and dyno tuned. The Vegas has been down to the frame and completely redone top to bottom. The other bike is stock.

I am 57 years young and plan to enjoy riding until I can't walk!

Welcome to the Victory Forums.

A couple of pointers. Please take the time to read the “Sticky” threads in the “Victory Forums Rules and New Members Introductions” forum. This will help you out a LOT with the Victory Forums.

The Search feature is your friend! You will find the answers to a lot of your questions by using it.

If you are asking questions that are of a technical/mechanical/electrical/performance nature please place them in the “Victory Tech and Performance” forum. This will speed up a response. Placing them in the model specific forum can delay a response.