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ORIGINAL: FormulaJackpot
For years I have been riding Harleys, two of which I owned. I thank God everyday mine broke down on Rt. 83 where it was towed to a Victory dealership to see if they can give me a hand. That night, i drove a new Victory Jackpot home and have never looked back.
I found it amazing how the BMW, Honda, and other forums welcome the new styling and innovations. Remote windshield, heated grips, seats, 110" 6 speed combo, ipod capability, navigation, etc.
I was at the Javit Center today, I saw the hundreds of people at the Victory booth, and three dozen at HD. I heard over and over the same thing at the HD booth, "Same as last year," "Oh look, new rims, must be a new model." (lol)
I read someone call it a "Scooter" here. That "Scooter" has a 110ci 6speed that will more than likely wipe you big bad Screaming Eagle. That goes without saying, my wife outran my Fatboy riding the old 92" Vic engine onher Vegas, - and thats a woman driving.
So far the whole motorcycle community minus HD accepts change and innovation, something HD owners will never understand. I never did until I saw it for myself.
I still proudly wear my HD shirts and have my HD plate on my Ram, but you'll never catch me throwing a leg over another HD again until I see some new changes, better service, and newer models. I loved my HD's and still love the company, but there are bigger and better things out there IMHO.
Maybe the Victory Vision is too "futuristic" for some, but then again, I wouldnt expect any other comment from riders who have had the same models and engines recycled over and over for the past 20 years.
I have since painted over the four oil stains on my garage floor from my HD's and I couldnt be happier.
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Here here, my fellow Jackpotter! My wife's '06 Sporty's been in 3 times for warranty in under 1,000 miles, but because it's a Harley, she says it's part of owning one. Huh? Scratch my head over that one every time I hear it, and hear it alot!
I spent two afternoons in a HD showroom and truly went to buy one. Pretty bikes for sure, but I just couldn't fall in love with anything when there. Then, when doing my homework on the Hogs, I saw a Victory Jackpot online, and now 8,500 miles in 6 months later, I couldn't love it more, andit just keeps going strong with not a single problem, not to mention I run the nuts off all my HD friends. Much more balls,and from 18-25% less fuel used, even with my 100"s versus their 88"s, and having checked it against friends HD's on many long runs. Also steals the stares every bike night and whether boulevard cruising or when running in a pack. Not sure yet personally if they went too 'Goldwing' on the Vision, but if they did it intentionally I like how they did it. Now I want to see something in between. In closing, show me a HD w/ only a stage 1 job done that wheelies like my 'pot will and I'll switch.Only like the new'07 CVO Springer though... except for the fact that the friggin' oil tankcap burned my leg right through Levi's cause the damn engine ran so friggin' hot!Damn, and I almost wanted to buy that one HD, almost
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