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08-29-2013, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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2 Years ago today...
2 years ago today I purchased my first Victory motorcycle and entered into motorcycle bliss. After many different bikes and spending a lot of $$ trying to get comfortable with the ergonomics of various bikes I finally found a bike I was really comfortable on right out of the box. I am not a "brand" loyal kind of guy and I like virtually all motorcycles, but until someone else comes along with an ergonomic fit for me I will be riding Victory's. This weekend Greg Wilson and I will be burning up the roads around LaCrosse, WI. I never tire of riding these roads as they are some of the best the upper midwest has to offer. A few years ago Greg's wife Kendra accused us of being crazy after a particularly fast pass on one of the twisties we frequent. I think her comment had a lot of merit Ride safe over this holiday weekend everyone.
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08-29-2013, 02:47 PM | #2 |
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Hi Gibby!
Thanks for the good wishes & glad you are enjoying your ride. I understand were you are coming from, last September, I traded in my trusted 2005 Vulcan Nomad on a new 2012 Honda Goldwing that I truly enjoy ridding. Happy trails & ride safe! Cheers.
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08-29-2013, 03:39 PM | #3 |
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Mine is exactly 7 months ago Mike! Like you I'm not brand loyal but I am quality, comfort, fit and reliable loyal. My Vic is a lot larger than Kaw and HD have to offer with luggage room galore. I travel two up so all those factors were considered. I've never been happier over a ride.
Finally getting mine pinstriped this Saturday (artist was sick) and riding to Julian CA for some pie on Sunday.
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08-29-2013, 03:46 PM | #4 | |
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08-29-2013, 03:51 PM | #5 |
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Shout out to Kawhead, Mike let me borrow that smilie you have that is barfing
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08-29-2013, 04:00 PM | #6 |
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Keep that barfing in New York where it belongs
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08-29-2013, 05:31 PM | #7 |
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08-29-2013, 06:03 PM | #9 |
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Apparently there will soon be a new board for non Kawasaki bikes on here. It will be called you other people.
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08-29-2013, 06:16 PM | #10 |
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Shut up Yankee!!!!
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08-29-2013, 06:26 PM | #11 |
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Mike I'm going with Ruby Red (like the V on the tank badge) and a Grey/Silver color both lines side by side following the same pattern but about 1/32" apart. should set off the Bronze Mist metalflake nicely. Fairing, lowers, front and rear fender, side covers, saddlebags and Trunk.
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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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08-29-2013, 07:17 PM | #12 |
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Without us non Kawasaki guys YOUR National Rally would have been smaller than the last Civil War Veterans Reunion.
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08-29-2013, 08:10 PM | #13 |
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I saw a couple Vics a Honda a Harley and a Yamaha. Lots of Nomads
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08-29-2013, 10:57 PM | #15 |
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Ah come on Tim... there was at least another HD and Vic there... I am almost sure of it. Certainly there was a Burgman there...
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