Victory Vision

[RatoneMuerto]

I have been looking to replace my FJR.I am wanting something different.Family Power Sports in Mckinney was very accomodating allowing me to ride a Victroy Vision today.I rode it like I owned it.For someone that has a thirty inch inseam you would enjoy this cruiser.Good airflow and heat management.Very stable at speed and not effected by truck wash.Very light throttle springs and a delight on my arthritic hand.Ergos were wonderful to me.This V Twin really has some meat in the motor.Very little lag when twisting the throttle.It is a little futuristic looking.I found it a great riding bike meant for very long stints in the saddle.I did find it lacking in the storage area with a lot of doubts about being able to hold my camping gear.I think it would be more suited to motel camping.The huge looking trunk is not that big.It will hold two full face helmets but be prepared to have them scratched.The saddle bags are a part of the bodywork and have small openings.Last but not least I paid a visit to the judge,jury and executioner for her opinion.One of her comments was the ride for her was comparable to a gynocologist visit.So to avoid setting up my tent and sleeping with the dog I took it back to the dealer.My search continues!

 

[Toecutter]

I have been looking to replace my FJR...

Ya know, I think they make a pill for what ails you....

 

[El Toro]

There's at least one other thread on the Victory Vision. Your report is better than most. Maybe you should have tried the Victory Vision Tour instead. It looks like that seat would be OK for a pillion...

But as ODOT often points out, you could just buy a car and then your pillion will have even more comfortable digs, plus you get the safety of four wheels, the luxury of a/c, etc. etc.

I guess they gotta sell the Visions to someone. I wonder how much the leftover 08's will be next Spring. When the price hits $10K, I'm buying two of them, smearing them with cosmoline, and boxing them up with signs posted "Do Not Open until 2059".

 

[Scab]

Might I suggest: Torque Monster

 

[RatoneMuerto]

There's at least one other thread on the Victory Vision. Your report is better than most. Maybe you should have tried the Victory Vision Tour instead. It looks like that seat would be OK for a pillion...
But as ODOT often points out, you could just buy a car and then your pillion will have even more comfortable digs, plus you get the safety of four wheels, the luxury of a/c, etc. etc.

I guess they gotta sell the Visions to someone. I wonder how much the leftover 08's will be next Spring. When the price hits $10K, I'm buying two of them, smearing them with cosmoline, and boxing them up with signs posted "Do Not Open until 2059".

I forgot to say that it was a Tour model.Maybe I will take up ODOT's advice and buy a Mini Cooper.Now that would be different!Not to mention it probably would be cheaper too!

 

[Bugnatr]

Goldwing, she will be happy back there.

 

[jmdaniel]

I rode one for 1450 miles back in July. If you say they "aren't affected by truck wash", you weren't near any trucks. Very light in the front end.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

<snip>....something different....a Victroy Vision ....Very stable It is a little futuristic looking.

I passed one last month going over 10,000 ft. Cumbres Pass -- it was the new 10th Anniversary model (complete with '6-shooter' mufflers).

I try to keep a policy of not to panning bikes in public (better just to be silent...) -- But, it is Friday....

I thought it looked like .... A Carnival Ride.

 

[zenwhipper]

Hey man- I like it. Go for it. Worse case you sell it and find the next dream machine.

 

[Zorlac]

Might I suggest: Torque Monster

I mean if you're gonna go, go all the way!Running just 8 psi of boost on standard pump gas, this Rocket III routes 202.8 horses to its rear tire along with 215 pound-feet of torque.

https://www.boostisgood.com/RocketIII/

 

[Scab]

That's what I'm talking about.

Go BIG, or go home. B)

 

[dj313]

Hey man- I like it. Go for it. Worse case you sell it and find the next dream machine.

What happens when the 8 people in the world that wanted one already have theirs? You'll be stuck with that puppy for 768 years...

 

[dsmack]

I passed one last month going over 10,000 ft. Cumbres Pass -- it was the new 10th Anniversary model (complete with '6-shooter' mufflers).I try to keep a policy of not to panning bikes in public (better just to be silent...) -- But, it is Friday....

I thought it looked like .... A Carnival Ride.

Now that's just mean... Funny, accurate, but just mean!

Don