Blindside News from the Northwest - Page 2

Netnorske · 02-24-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Congratulations again Kris!

Ive never heard nothing but great praise about the Victory bikes, everyone raves about the power and handling.
Ive never ridden one yet, but hope to try one someday.
Good luck and enjoy the new bike!

Be careful Ring about that test ridin' deal...just sayin'...

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bigdave · 02-24-2013, 08:08 PM

Congratulations on the new bike. I am also planning on looking at the Victory line soon

Netnorske · 02-24-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

In one way I am sorry to hear of your change of heart, it seemed such a short time ago you were bubbling with pride over the Voyager purchase. On the other hand, if it was not the right fit for you and your wife and the XCT is then better to bite the bullet and move on ASP. Congrats Chris. Now this could to turn into a photo session war between you and BD. Does my new Victory make me look better dressed than Brad??? or something similar.

Norm,
I liken it to buying a new pair of boots that you really wanted and thought would be perfect. You try them on, walk around the block with them and all seems great. You walk out of the store happy as a clam, then after several months you finally admit to yourself that the damn things hurt your feet and stop wearing them. The VV was truly not the right fit for the Mrs. and I, so we were left with two choices, suck it up or move along. We decided to bite the bullet and move along.

Netnorske · 02-24-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

my thoughts exactly ! enjoy the new ride kris and thanks for your service and dedication to the northwest region.with my luck you will probably offer
me a test ride

Bob....I was gonna let you go first.....

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**ringadingh** · 02-24-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Be careful Ring about that test ridin' deal...just sayin'...

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I heard from a few guys that the test ride really sold them on it. When its time for me to replace my ride I think I should give them a look.

I doubt that will be anytime real soon though.

**trip** · 02-24-2013, 08:19 PM

My congrats to Netnorske. I'v always said that a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do when it comes to his ride.

May the wind be at Kris' back while he's enjoying his Victory.

BTW, as Kris mentioned, he will have to become an Enthusiast and give up his position as Regional Leader for the Northwest. A new Regional Leader will be considered and appointed in the coming weeks.

My thanks to Kris for all his help in leading the Northwest.

Trip

**Griz** · 02-24-2013, 09:08 PM

Congratulations Kris, hope you enjoy the Cross Country Tour. I've test ridden one and if I ever decide to change from the Nomad it will be at the top of my list.

caribou · 02-24-2013, 09:47 PM

Congatulations on the new ride, Kris! Hope you and the wife have many happy miles on it.

**crazygene49** · 02-24-2013, 10:56 PM

Congratulations on the new ride! Ride safe and share some pics.

cactusjack · 02-24-2013, 11:05 PM

Kris, I wish I could say I am surprised, but I'm not. I could tell from your past posts that the Voyager wasn't the right bike for you. I hope the new Victory is everything you want in a bike and then some. Good luck with the new ride, buddy.

Now for the gratuitous Harley disciple parting shot: It may not be a Harley, but it's a step in the right direction!

Oh, one more thing...welcome to the ever growing "red headed stepchild" group here.

blowndodge · 02-24-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

I have kept virtually everyone in the dark about this impending move with one exception.

do tell???

blowndodge · 02-24-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by trip

BTW, as Kris mentioned, he will have to become an Enthusiast and give up his position as Regional Leader for the Northwest.
Trip

"all we are is dust in the wind"...............

Branded!

cactusjack · 02-24-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

"all we are is dust in the wind"...............

Branded!

As I recall, he was "branded" a coward. Hmmm, I get it now.

**Idaho** · 02-24-2013, 11:41 PM

You both will enjoy the Vic. Nice ride. Congrats.

blowndodge · 02-24-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

As I recall, he was "branded" a coward. Hmmm, I get it now.

Something you understand well huh?

02-24-2013, 08:08 PM	#17
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Congratulations on the new bike. I am also planning on looking at the Victory line soon __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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02-24-2013, 08:19 PM	#21
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	My congrats to Netnorske. I'v always said that a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do when it comes to his ride. May the wind be at Kris' back while he's enjoying his Victory. BTW, as Kris mentioned, he will have to become an Enthusiast and give up his position as Regional Leader for the Northwest. A new Regional Leader will be considered and appointed in the coming weeks. My thanks to Kris for all his help in leading the Northwest. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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02-24-2013, 09:08 PM	#22
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	Congratulations Kris, hope you enjoy the Cross Country Tour. I've test ridden one and if I ever decide to change from the Nomad it will be at the top of my list. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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02-24-2013, 09:47 PM	#23
caribou Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bancroft,Id. Posts: 335	Congatulations on the new ride, Kris! Hope you and the wife have many happy miles on it. __________________ Tad "Caribou" Jensen VBA #1976 Bancroft,Idaho 2012 Electa Glide Classic 2003 Nomad FI(Past) _______________________________ I ain't never been lost, powerfull confused for a month or two, but never lost.
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02-24-2013, 10:56 PM	#24
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Congratulations on the new ride! Ride safe and share some pics. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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02-24-2013, 11:05 PM	#25
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Kris, I wish I could say I am surprised, but I'm not. I could tell from your past posts that the Voyager wasn't the right bike for you. I hope the new Victory is everything you want in a bike and then some. Good luck with the new ride, buddy. Now for the gratuitous Harley disciple parting shot: It may not be a Harley, but it's a step in the right direction! Oh, one more thing...welcome to the ever growing "red headed stepchild" group here. __________________ 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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02-24-2013, 11:41 PM	#29
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	You both will enjoy the Vic. Nice ride. Congrats. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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