Winter broke-down Gibby...

[glwilson]

The long winter months, and ridiculous "spring" finally had its toll on our friend Gibby.

He just didn't have the strength to fight-back the "siren's call" of a new 2013, red Victory Cross-Country when he saw it at the dealer.

The dealer didn't quite have him completely sold on the idea of trading-in his 2012 Victory Cross-Country -- that is until he started his 'hypnotizing dealer-speak, song and dance" and the "deal" they could make together... and how great Gibby would look on a new 2013 Red Vix.

That was it! Deal is DONE!!! BIKE IS BOUGHT! Delivered tomorrow! No turning back now! Red is in! Black is out! :D

Congrats on the new bike Mike. :cheers: :D

[GIBBY]

Thanks Greg, nothing like the smell of a new bike. One correction, my old Vic was a 2012 that I purchased in Aug 2011, about a week after they were introduced. I WILL look good on the new Red Vix, I have always had a weakness for red heads :yep::yep:

How about a trip report Greg?

[glwilson]

Thanks Greg, nothing like the smell of a new bike. One correction, my old Vic was a 2012 that I purchased in Aug 2011, about a week after they were introduced. I WILL look good on the new Red Vix, I have always had a weakness for red heads :yep::yep:

How about a trip report Greg?

Try to put some mile on this one... :lmao::cheers:

Trip report coming later...

[GIBBY]

As my body gets older I am riding less and less every year, I will be lucky to get 15,000 in this year. My right knee is shot, too much hockey as a yute and too much fun as an adult :D

[stretch]

Congrats on the new ride. Victory makes a nice bike, and red is great color and pretty fast right behind the red/silver of course. ;)

[rayski271]

congrats on the new ride mike

[ringadingh]

Congratulations on the new bike. Ive had about twenty bikes so far, and never a brand new one yet. My closest was a 3 month old Suzuki 750 in 79. Maybe some day.

[crazygene49]

Congratulations on the new ride!

[blowndodge]

Greg if you behave Mike, Kris and I will invite you over to the Victory Tent where all the "IN" bikers will be hanging out!! :lmao::cheers:

[waterman]

Greg if you behave Mike, Kris and I will invite you over to the Victory Tent where all the "IN" bikers will be hanging out!! :lmao::cheers:

What? A tent full of rocking chairs for all you old farts?:lmao: A supply of ben gay for your sore muscles, geritol and high fiber treats (have to keep regular).

[Bennie07]

Congrats on the new Vic Mike! Looking forward to seeing it in person at the benefit ride! Just don't let me stare at it too long, I might just be too easily hypnotized into running out and buying one too! (yep, no willpower here)

So.....where is this tent going to be...'cause if there's Ben Gay, geritol and fiber....I'm in! :lmao:

[cactusjack]

What? A tent full of rocking chairs for all you old farts?:lmao: A supply of ben gay for your sore muscles, geritol and high fiber treats (have to keep regular).

I heard BD is getting a metamucil keg for the Victory guys! Then maybe they won't be so full of sh*t! :lmao:

[elvis]

Thanks Greg, nothing like the smell of a new bike. One correction, my old Vic was a 2012 that I purchased in Aug 2011, about a week after they were introduced. I WILL look good on the new Red Vix, I have always had a weakness for red heads :yep::yep:

How about a trip report Greg?

Wow! Is it the Anniversary Edition?

Congrats, ride with the wind and due care.

[blowndodge]

I heard BD is getting a metamucil keg for the Victory guys! Then maybe they won't be so full of sh*t! :lmao:

I wondered how you guys kept your Harleys so clean!! :bird::D

[glwilson]

Greg if you behave Mike, Kris and I will invite you over to the Victory Tent where all the confused bikers will be hanging out!! :lmao::cheers:

:P :cheers:

[blowndodge]

Ahhhh... Thanks for reminding me!! It's Drink thirty time!! :cheers:

[glwilson]

Ahhhh... Thanks for reminding me!! It's Drink thirty time!! :cheers:

You forgot Stretch with the "rowdy NCR group"... he owns a Victory also.

I believe his is a Cross Country instead of the Cross Country Tourer... not positive, but think so.

Geritol on the rocks! :cheers:

[Rasta]

Congratulations Gibby!!Enjoy!!

[GIBBY]

Wow! Is it the Anniversary Edition?

Congrats, ride with the wind and due care.

It is NOT the Anniversary Edition. That was another 10 large and with the miles I put on it was not worth it. IF I was one of those guys that only puts on a few thousand miles a year I would be all over that 15th Anniversary Edition.

[GIBBY]

You forgot Stretch with the "rowdy NCR group"... he owns a Victory also.

I believe his is a vision though... not positive, but think so.

Geritol on the rocks! :cheers:

Tim has a Cross Country. Not to be confused with a Cross Country Tour.

[GIBBY]

Thanks guys, I am loving the new bike as much as I did the 2012.

[elvis]

Thanks guys, I am loving the new bike as much as I did the 2012.
What I find with a new bike is that the first 1,000 mi is a very exciting period. After that the bike begins to feel different until say about 5,000 mi. So I've concluded it's best to ride the 5,000 mi in one go and get it done. That's just my personal experience....

Enjoy your new ride!

[glwilson]

IF I was one of those guys that only puts on a few thousand miles a year I would be all over that 15th Anniversary Edition.

Oh... like BD...:lmao:

Butt jewelry... we call it.:D

Seriously though... I have to agree. We buy these things to ride, not to just sit around and look at them.

If you are riding it, no one sees much of it when you cruise by anyway... certainly not $10 grand more in accessories. You may think you look cool... but no one else does. :D :cheers:

[glwilson]

Tim has a Cross Country. Not to be confused with a Cross Country Tour.

That's what I said if you "re-read" my post! A Cross Country... not a XCT...:D

[blowndodge]

Oh... like BD...:lmao:

Butt jewelry... we call it.:D



Never trailered my bike to an event like you did Wilt. 42K on my Nomad and 4800 in 3 months on my XCT. What type of mileage does that chopped repaired HD have? :bird::D

I could have gone the rest of my life without hearing "butt jewelry". Thanks for the image!!

[glwilson]

Never trailered my bike to an event like you did Wilt. 42K on my Nomad and 4800 in 3 months on my XCT. What type of mileage does that chopped repaired HD have? :bird::D

I could have gone the rest of my life without hearing "butt jewelry". Thanks for the image!!

It was an easy shot. At my age... I have to take any and all easy shots!:D

[GIBBY]

That's what I said if you "re-read" my post! A Cross Country... not a XCT...:D

The miracle of editing :D

[GIBBY]

What? A tent full of rocking chairs for all you old farts?:lmao: A supply of ben gay for your sore muscles, geritol and high fiber treats (have to keep regular).

What do you mean "old fart"? I am not even 60.............yet. :D

[blowndodge]

No kidding Mike! I barely made the cheap menu at Denny's!!

[cbutteris]

Hey Gibby, I think you need a nice CT on that Vic before you get too far.
Something with an 'all-weather' tread! :wave:

Guess I'll see it in June. Between here and the rally I have just 2 weekends to try getting in a long ride.