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I didn't know they were around 11 years.Obviously.Just looked at them.I think they are as ugly as a Rocker.I'd get a yamaha or Kaw before one of those.
 
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Victory has potential, but the drivetrain lash is a deal-kiler for me.
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OK it is agreed, Vision is Butt Ugly. Also found to much cylinder not enough crankcase.
Harley only way to go for now, but I'm looking at the new Indians. Just wonder if they will stay in business this time.
 
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I had an 07 Jackpot on a longterm loan. It's a fast bike. Unfortunately had all that Ness crap on it. The Vics that I've ridden all had clunky noisy transmissions and hard to find neutrals. And not nearly as stable on the freeway grooves as my Springer.
 
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I don't think about them....I think about my bike........
 
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I like the Victorys. Have a friend that rides a Hammer. Nice bike.
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Originally Posted by schumacher
Victory's, Harley's, etc.......
they're all just Indian rip-offs
Which way to the Indian forums?
 
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Originally Posted by 06FXDBI
I have a 2007 Hammer S parked right next to my 2006 Street Bob in the garage.
They have completely different personalities, and I thoroughly enjoy them both.


This is the first Victory that I've thought had a good look - sweet bike.
 
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I have been on the fence for a while, but I took a 09 Jackpot out for a demo ride a few weeks ago, and it was impressive. They are an experience, a little pricey and their color choices, require sunglasses, but all in all a nice bike.
Their popularity is a small segment and their huge price tag is outrageous to seriously compete with Harley, But I wouldn't mind a Black one , perhaps next fall.

Here is a pic of one in Reno this year with a springer front end on it
 
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Oh, I went and looked at em on the web. Yep Polaris. The one I rode was the only one they made at the time and it was like a Sportster XLCH in features with a lot more guts in the motor and about as uncomfortable as a buckboard.

Those ones available now are butt ugly in my humble opinion. Mize well get a Harley for the price.
 


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