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Netnorske · 03-23-2014, 12:21 PM

Congrats Greg....nice looking ride. I got out for a couple hundred miles yesterday with a few other folks. I saw a blue one just like it on the ferry and checked it out pretty good. Nice improvements on the 2014 models for sure. CJ is going to be jealous....

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**glwilson** · 03-23-2014, 03:14 PM

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Good looking bike, Greg. Keeping fingers crossed for better weather.

I hear you Denny. It has been too long. Hope to see you and Sally sooner than later. I need to catch-up on some of your stories!

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Congrats Greg....nice looking ride. I got out for a couple hundred miles yesterday with a few other folks. I saw a blue one just like it on the ferry and checked it out pretty good. Nice improvements on the 2014 models for sure. CJ is going to be jealous....

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It only takes a short ride on the new '14's to immediately notice the changes HD made on their tourers. The most noticeable for me was the change in the fork and head bearings. It handles like an entirely different bike now. Much improved.

Coming from a 96 to the new upgraded 103 (improved cam), there is definitely an increase in power. Didn't notice much difference between the 96 and the previous old 103; although there was more power -- it was just not a big enough increase to make a difference to me. But there is a difference now.

Lastly, the hydraulic clutch, new trunk latches, increased space (not at much as a Vic though), LED lights, linked ABS brakes, improved electronic gadgets, and more make this a major improvement to previous Harleys. I would venture to say they are not even in the same class.

Jealous yet CJ?

blowndodge · 03-23-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Jealous yet CJ?

CHEAP BASTARDS are never jealous Greg! He'll just sit on that outdated HD with that sh*t eating grin of his!

cactusjack · 03-23-2014, 05:45 PM

Nope. Why would I be jealous? I'm happy with my "outdated" 2011 Ultra Limited.

It's amazing what you can learn about a bike when you ride it instead of tow it, eh?

blowndodge · 03-23-2014, 06:18 PM

Ouch!!!

**ringadingh** · 03-23-2014, 07:53 PM

Congratulations Greg, nice bike!

**glwilson** · 03-23-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Ouch!!!

The man never could take a joke...

waterman · 03-23-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

The man never could take a joke...

Looking in a mirror Greg?

By the way, nice looking bike. Have fun breaking it in (on the trailer).

**glwilson** · 03-23-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Looking in a mirror Greg?

By the way, nice looking bike. Have fun breaking it in (on the trailer).

Hey thanks Joel... However, I have been the butt of just about everyone's joke at one point or the other. I have thick skin... I can take... the bastards! All of them!!

Silent Sam · 03-24-2014, 03:16 AM

I TO Have felt the sting of the Cyber Bikin Bullies..sneerz...

But I'm ta...er uh -big- enough to take it !

cactusjack · 03-24-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Hey thanks Joel... However, I have been the butt of just about everyone's joke at one point or the other. I have thick skin... I can take... the bastards! All of them!!

Sorry Greg, I was just having a little fun at your expense. I still think your bikes get more mileage on the trailer than they are ridden though.

That is a nice looking bike. I wouldn't mind some of the new technology, I'm just waiting until they are vetted a little longer before considering a move.

blowndodge · 03-24-2014, 11:00 AM

My Victory is 13 months old and has 15K miles on it..... Just sayin..

BTW nice bike Greg. Maybe you can tow it to Orofino???

**GIBBY** · 03-24-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

My Victory is 13 months old and has 15K miles on it..... Just sayin..

BTW nice bike Greg. Maybe you can tow it to Orofino???

My Vic is 10 months old and has 15K miles, and I haven't been on her for 4 months.

dshelly · 03-24-2014, 11:57 AM

Someone get the trailer ready, these two guys have passed Victory's
15K mile limit.

**GIBBY** · 03-24-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

Someone get the trailer ready, these two guys have passed Victory's
15K mile limit.

Was wrenching on my Nomad all the time, NEVER have had to wrench on my Vic, so suck it.

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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Congrats Greg....nice looking ride. I got out for a couple hundred miles yesterday with a few other folks. I saw a blue one just like it on the ferry and checked it out pretty good. Nice improvements on the 2014 models for sure. CJ is going to be jealous....! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Nope. Why would I be jealous? I'm happy with my "outdated" 2011 Ultra Limited. It's amazing what you can learn about a bike when you ride it instead of tow it, eh? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Ouch!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Congratulations Greg, nice bike! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My Victory is 13 months old and has 15K miles on it..... Just sayin.. BTW nice bike Greg. Maybe you can tow it to Orofino??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Someone get the trailer ready, these two guys have passed Victory's 15K mile limit. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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