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foward controls

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:41:38 -0500

Hammer-Rider vtxmichael posted:

i just got a 2009 hammer s . i love it but the controls are a little to foward for my short legs, does anyone know if i can move them back?

what gear never leaves YOUR bike?

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:35:59 -0500

Hammer-Rider varyder posted:

I can sit in both camps, because I have. I find the older I get, the less I want or need to carry. Simplicity and saavy go together. Never go hiking without a knife, string, and a book of matches. An old Army saying is, "Trust God, but keep the powder dry." So we must have a level of preparedness, but don't carry the kitchen sink. I've had a few friends that will even admit they are "always prepared" but they are always tired of trying to keep up with everything. I quit carrying an airpump because it was always in my way and never could think of a time I needed it on the road. If I need that much air, chances are I need something else too. I do carry a compliment of tools, and even the rear axle nut wrench. Why? They really don't take up much space, I do use them in the driveway, so I don't have dig to in the shed; I can help out others, and that happens many times. The rear axle nut wrench is one that others most likely won't have if I break a belt on the road. Oh, I do have a first aide kit, not for myself, but if I was ever to come upon an accident, I do believe first response is often the life-saver. That is one thing I hope I'll never have to use.

Insurance Cost Reference

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 04:48:13 -0500

Hammer-Rider kris1956 posted:

Dallas, Texas. 08 Vision.92 HD. Progressive, full coverage. 250.00 deduct 5k acc. on each. safe driver and over 50 discount. 450.00 a year.

Motorcycle lift table for a victory?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:58:56 -0500

Hammer-Rider radioteacher posted:

That looks sweet! Looks like a great deal. Please post a report on you lift.

How hard was it to get off of the truck?

Lift Safe

Question on what would you pay

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:08 -0500

Hammer-Rider VisionNWRider posted:

I'm interested in these toe brackets and peg combo for $86 plus shipping??? I have the same Arlen Ness shifter/brake knurled pegs that nozzledog has on his above. would like the same set on the toe rest your selling. Is that possiable? Do you have the brackets in chrome as well? if not no big but would prefer it. can you show us the whole setup for $86 delivered...

PREpurchase questions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:29:24 -0500

Hammer-Rider Godspeed posted:

I think these guys have done a great job of summarizing what to expect out of the Vision 8-ball that you're looking at. They've all pretty much hit the nail on the head. Even though the Vision may be a 'heavy bike' by some standards, I believe a trunked XC is heavier than an 8-ball (but correct me if I'm wrong on that one). My wife isn't afraid to ride my Vision (even though she has two Victorys of her own... spoiled brat,lol!), and the tip-over protection certainly adds to her confidence. And she's only 5'5" and 135 lbs.

You should see the looks she gets from those big, gruff, sleeveless Harley dudes at bike night, when she hops on the Vision and takes off like it's second nature.

She likes riding it because she feels a little safer in traffic than her bikes. She likes the feeling of not being so exposed to the cagers versus a bike with little or no bodywork (plastic, fairing, whatever you want to call it).

Roar on the Shore Erie PA July 19,20, & 21

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:19:34 -0500

Hammer-Rider Trekwolf164 posted:

http://www.roarontheshore.com/

I have been to Daytona bike week a few times and Sturgiss both very fun Motorcycle rallys.

Last July Donna and I attended Roar on the Shore for the first time.

We had a blast unlike the above mentioned bike events ROS picks a charity and donates a lion share of the money taken in to it.

Last year the charity was the Flight 93 memorial.

The people of Erie embrace this event and the bikers who make the pilgrimage.

The area is great Lake Erie is a great reasource fishing and water sports abound.

The reasturants are well priced as well as the lodging.

For those who smoke Cigerettes are inexpensive and bars allow smoking.

Inspite of our current woes I have convinced Donna that we should at least do this event.

Hope to see some Vision and Victory Riders

WINTER ? RIDING

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:43 -0500

Hammer-Rider donetracey posted:

Oh yeah, did I mention insects big enough to knock you off your bike ???

And then kill you while you're laying on the road trying not to get eaten by something even bigger ?????

Book pass along ??

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:52 -0500

Hammer-Rider VisionNWRider posted:

thanks good idea.

Why do I see on the Home page???

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:59:11 -0500

Hammer-Rider Blackjack posted:

Jedi Jeff - 2012-01-31 8:39 AM

Arkainzeye - 2012-01-31 8:42 AM

you have to be a member of the secret society called the "SKULLS" to be able to see it.

LOL, Great idea. Actually those forums are the "staging area" for the webmasters.

Lloyds Blog actually gets viewed by going to his blog section (see front page or Articles) where its rendered as an article.

The Knowledge Base was something we & Victory were partnering on. Can't say anymore than that.

The Blog was our test blog section which ended up being lloyds blog. I should probably delete it.

Now you know all there is to know. sort of. ;)

And now you have to kill us????

STUPID ??? Grip removal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:22:48 -0500

Hammer-Rider Nozzledog posted:

I have some Arlen Ness grips (non-heated) I will let go cheap if the dealer can't get yours replaced. I would stick with the heated ones though, I find them priceless.

Custom Exhaust tips

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:28:35 -0500

Hammer-Rider bwhittaker posted:

I am definitely in the market for a pair of the Jet Tips for Vic Vision 2011.

I am ready to buy if you have some in stock.

bwhittaker_1@yahoo.com

New Members, Welcome Aboard!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:19 -0500

Hammer-Rider Jedi Jeff posted:

Welcome all new members!
Many of you have been lurking for awhile and finally decided to register so you can participate and add your insight/experience/enthusiasm to the mix. We're glad you made it official and encourage you to post a hello in this thread. If you were referred here from another site, or by someone, let us know. We're all ambassadors for this site and enjoy knowing when we are successful in bring in new friends.

Don't forget to add your location so we know if you are near us.

Winter

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:44:52 -0500

Hammer-Rider Trekwolf164 posted:

I live in Orange County NY last year we got 30 inches of snow for Christmas and I did not see my lawn until I left for Daytona in March.

This year we have had very little snow and some incredibly warm days.

I should be happy but based on last year I put my Vision in to storage and had back surgery.
The surgery went well and I really would have loved a ride today.
My DR probably would not agree.
I know it is for the best for both my back and my Vision but I really miss her

LOGO VICTORY RIDERS

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:19:58 -0500

Hammer-Rider uknessie posted:

It was no problem and so long since I did mine that I forgot this bit of info. Got a feeling Google translation had more to do with it.... The jpg version is easy to do but if you want just download from http://www.henlowvillage.co.uk/Vicpics/vr.jpg then put in the download section for everyone.

New Plate on our 12 XCT (Cross Country Tour)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:00:43 -0500

Hammer-Rider 8-ball posted:

Bitchin plate, no harm, no foul or pun intended....

Passenger Backrest Survey! Vision Owners please read!

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:29:00 -0500

Hammer-Rider CycleOps USA posted:

wildbill - 2012-01-29 11:23 AM

When and where can we order looks great , I was getting ready to build my own but like your deisgn

As soon as they're ready and loaded to our site I'll be sure to let you all know. I'm hoping to have the proto ready in as little as a couple of weeks and will be working full bore on it until done. As soon as it's tesast fit and I know it's all good they'll go into production immediately with rush orders given to all involved.

Question on the Zumo

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:29:39 -0500

Hammer-Rider Arkainzeye posted:

okie vision - 2012-01-28 7:46 PM

I just spent a whopping $98 bucks for a Garmin 765T refurb job from Wallyworld. Mounted it with a Ram handlebar mount and listen to my instructions via the FM tuner. Used it today and worked fantastic. Heard her loud and clear. I only switch to the unused station when I know I'm nearing some instruction. I also have the MP3 glovebox cable option if I want to. You can load all the MP3 tunes you want in it....bluetooth too. I know the Zumo is the shizzle and I had one for a brief couple of days on another bike but returned it when I couldn't see the screen in daylight. Same screen issues with this 765T but the voice instructions through the stereo speakers made it awesome and saving 5 or 6 hundred bucks didn't suck either. Waterproof?, no and neither am I. Like many others, I have a ziploc if I need it.

+1

The Dark side review

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:03:55 -0500

Hammer-Rider cchristo posted:

I think when the time comes, I'm going to try a CT. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can get one mounted near San Antonio?

which commutes better car or bike?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:10:13 -0500

Hammer-Rider ByteN2it posted:

No real choice for me-company truck,gas card,800 miles a week through Denver traffic & back to the Ponderosa every week.- No way I'd do it on a bike,it'd take most of the fun out of the ride. When I work on out of town projects I'll put a bike in the back and commute home & back on weekends in the summer-that I like.