Victory parts suck

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by ponch

Or buy a bike that has the stuff installed at the factory.

Originally Posted by Top Cat

See the second part of post #12

Originally Posted by Top Cat

She was not flat footed on the CR and she really likes the looks of the BW much better.

It's easy (and relatively inexpensive) to lower an X bike (XR/XC/XCT). Glad she likes the looks of the BW (even though she's changed the bars, added hard bags and a windshield). About the only thing her BW has that the XR doesn't (from the factory) are the spoked wheels.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by ponch

There are more choices than that.

Once she saw the Boardwalk and sat on it there was not another choice as far as she was concerned.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

It's easy (and relatively inexpensive) to lower an X bike (XR/XC/XCT). Glad she likes the looks of the BW (even though she's changed the bars, added hard bags and a windshield). About the only thing her BW has that the XR doesn't (from the factory) are the spoked wheels.

Come on Chris, the BW and the XR look nothing alike.
The bar change didn't change the looks and made it so she could reach them.
After seeing the hardbags on the bike we are not going to use them as they changed the looks to much.
Who the hell wants to ride without a windshield
Bottom line, it is her bike and her money, if she wants to put a windshield, bags, ape hangers, a tourpack and paint it florescent orange it is OK with me as long as it makes her happy.
She is very very happy with the way the bike looks and even happier with the way the bike handles
But Victory parts suck.

[nomadtom69]

When momma is happy the house is happy

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Once she saw the Boardwalk and sat on it there was not another choice as far as she was concerned.

Like I said, there are other choices to entertain and you don't know until you check them out.

[Kawhead]

Originally Posted by nomadtom69

When momma is happy the house is happy

Destroying that which makes me happy, makes my mommy gratifyingly mirth in nonstop hateful woman laughter.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by ponch

Like I said, there are other choices to entertain and you don't know until you check them out.

Like I said, in her mind the choice was made once she saw and sat on the BW.
She loves the bike, she is happy, all is well in my world.

Except for the fact Victory does not know what parts fit what bike or they tell you they fit but then you have to buy adapters to make them fit.
Victory parts suck!

[cnc]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Like I said, in her mind the choice was made once she saw and sat on the BW.
She loves the bike, she is happy, all is well in my world.

Except for the fact Victory does not know what parts fit what bike or they tell you they fit but then you have to buy adapters to make them fit.
Victory parts suck!

You do realize you have hurt the feelings of about 5 people on here?

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by cnc

You do realize you have hurt the feelings of about 5 people on here?

You have known me for a few years and met me in person 3 or 4 times so you should know by now I don't like hurting any ones feelings.
In life as on this forum, if your going to give it out you better be able to take it.
I think I have done both on here. Probably taken it more times than given it out.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

You have known me for a few years and met me in person 3 or 4 times so you should know by now I don't like hurting any ones feelings.
In life as on this forum, if your going to give it out you better be able to take it.
I think I have done both on here. Probably taken it more times than given it out.

I am feeling sorry for you Tim so I'll help out...

Victory parts Suck!

Harley parts Fit!

There... feel better now?

[cnc]

Originally Posted by glwilson

I am feeling sorry for you Tim so I'll help out...

Victory parts Suck!

Harley parts Fit!

There... feel better now?

NO, but how about Nomads came with all the parts.

[VulcanE]

One thing I've noticed is that Victory OEM accessories usually are way higher than HD parts.

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by VulcanE

One thing I've noticed is that Victory OEM accessories usually are way higher than HD parts.

It's all about supply and demand. If Victory sold as many bikes as Harley and they kept the same basic model for decades at a time (not that I necessarily think that's a bad thing), there would be zillions of aftermarket parts for them.

[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Come on Chris, the BW and the XR look nothing alike.
The bar change didn't change the looks and made it so she could reach them.
After seeing the hardbags on the bike we are not going to use them as they changed the looks to much.
Who the hell wants to ride without a windshield
Bottom line, it is her bike and her money, if she wants to put a windshield, bags, ape hangers, a tourpack and paint it florescent orange it is OK with me as long as it makes her happy.
She is very very happy with the way the bike looks and even happier with the way the bike handles
But Victory parts suck.

Add the X bike bags and the dual exhaust (which you'd need to do with the X bike bags) plus a big windscreen and they look VERY similar.

I agree that it's her bike so it should be what she wants. After all, she paid for it since you're retarded....er, I mean, retired.

Victory parts don't suck any more than Indian parts or BMW parts or Ducati parts. If you get a mainstream bike, expect mainstream parts/prices. If you get a unique bike, expect "unique" parts/prices. That said, no matter the reason, I agree that Vic parts are expensive. Good thing there are plenty of aftermarket vendors.

Originally Posted by cnc

You do realize you have hurt the feelings of about 5 people on here?

Probably not as many as you might think. We Victoryholics are a hardy bunch. We know that we have exclusive bikes which require exclusive parts.

[Rasta]

What was that you were saying about Victory parts TC? I missed it.