Love the Victory Cross Country....

BlueBird

BlueBird

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I checked one out last weekend and all I can say is wow. What a great looking bike and as I narrow down my choices for a bagger I have to say that looks, specs and features put it at the top of the list so far. I did not ride it, but I did sit on it for quite awhile and I was very comfortable. next Victory demo day I'll take one for a spin. Do we have any Vic owners here? I would specifically like to hear from a Cross Country owner who has racked up several thousand miles, but any Vic info would be welcome.

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Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
Not an owner nor even test drove it. From what I've read, it's a great bike and a good choice in that V twin, air cooled class.

The looks just ain't for everybody. :buddies:
 
Vince

Vince

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Larry Gude said:
Not an owner nor even test drove it. From what I've read, it's a great bike and a good choice in that V twin, air cooled class.

The looks just ain't for everybody. :buddies:
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Zactly. Nice bike, but I just don't care for the way it looks. :shrug:
 
bulldog

bulldog

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Yeah, I'm a Victory owner, but mine is a Crossroads, not a CC. Same bike, save my windshield vs. the CC's faring and my bags are not hard bags.
I've had mine for just over a year and am just shy of 10K miles with a 1-day, 1-K ride under my belt. Love the bike.
Some Victory owners complain about the "clunky" tranny, but to me that clunk is a very positive shift and does not bother me at all. The 106 V-twin is solid as a rock and has plenty of juice for just about anyone.

I don't think you'd need to wait for a demo-day unless they don't have any CC's in stock...which would surprise me. I walked in and test drove a CR off the floor and ordered mine as soon as I got back from the test ride.
 
HollyRockJT

HollyRockJT

Jus Chillin...
I have an 04 Victory Vegas, 92cu in, have 12-13k miles on it. As a bike, I have no complaints, it's very easy to service, very trustworthy, and the throttle response is excellent. I have a windshield for it, but no bags.

I think mine shifts very smooth as well, if you like the looks, and like the sound, I do not believe you will be upset with a Victory honestly, I haven't met a person yet that wasn't happy with theirs.

Also, Bernie and them up at Victory of Southern Md are great people, I've been up there a few times, odds and ends, questions, they are always willing to help me out. And I bought my bike used off of somd.com classifieds actually :lol: but they don't care, they just want to help where they can.


The ONLY thing I would change about mine, is the sound... I'm sorry, I'm just a sucker for a GOOD sounding Harley with pipes... not the super loud obnoxious Harley, but that nice clean throaty sound. *Disclaimer* - I haven't ridden with anyone that had a 106cc with pipes yet, so I do not know what those sound like without the stock pipes.
 
bulldog

bulldog

New Member
HollyRockJT said:
I have an 04 Victory Vegas, 92cu in, have 12-13k miles on it. As a bike, I have no complaints, it's very easy to service, very trustworthy, and the throttle response is excellent. I have a windshield for it, but no bags.

I think mine shifts very smooth as well, if you like the looks, and like the sound, I do not believe you will be upset with a Victory honestly, I haven't met a person yet that wasn't happy with theirs.

Also, Bernie and them up at Victory of Southern Md are great people, I've been up there a few times, odds and ends, questions, they are always willing to help me out. And I bought my bike used off of somd.com classifieds actually :lol: but they don't care, they just want to help where they can.


The ONLY thing I would change about mine, is the sound... I'm sorry, I'm just a sucker for a GOOD sounding Harley with pipes... not the super loud obnoxious Harley, but that nice clean throaty sound. *Disclaimer* - I haven't ridden with anyone that had a 106cc with pipes yet, so I do not know what those sound like without the stock pipes.
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You'd like the sound of mine. I had Bernie do his version of the Victory stage one pipes. Louder than the purr of stock, nice rumble, but not obnoxious. When I roll on the throttle, you know it, but does not knock you out of the park.
 
BlueBird

BlueBird

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aps45819 said:
Bernie in White Plains wouldn't let you take a test ride?



You're thinking of the Vision. The CC looks like a normal bike.
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I'm sure he would have if I would have asked. I'll wait for a demo day so I can test ride multiple Vics. "Normal Bike" I like that! I love the look of all the Vics and it's nice to see a diifferent looking bike on the ride. As an HD guy even I have to admit that I'm tired of seeing dozens of the same bike I own on the road. I've seen a good looking cross roads on base a few times and man that is one sharp looking bike!
 
BlueBird

BlueBird

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To APS....

You are one of the MSF intsructors on base correct? Is there a new course for cruisers that is diffferent than the BRC that's required every three years? I'm coming up on 3 years soon but would really not want to have to go through the same course again. I always practice my low speed maneuvers to stay sharp and would like do something different which will still allow me to stay current so I can ride my bike on base.
 
bulldog

bulldog

New Member
BlueBird said:
I'm sure he would have if I would have asked. I'll wait for a demo day so I can test ride multiple Vics. "Normal Bike" I like that! I love the look of all the Vics and it's nice to see a diifferent looking bike on the ride. As an HD guy even I have to admit that I'm tired of seeing dozens of the same bike I own on the road. I've seen a good looking cross roads on base a few times and man that is one sharp looking bike!
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What did said "good looking crossroads" look like? Colors? Hard bags or soft?
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
BlueBird said:
To APS....

You are one of the MSF intsructors on base correct? Is there a new course for cruisers that is diffferent than the BRC that's required every three years? I'm coming up on 3 years soon but would really not want to have to go through the same course again. I always practice my low speed maneuvers to stay sharp and would like do something different which will still allow me to stay current so I can ride my bike on base.
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We have the BRC2 which is slightly more advanced than the BRC, has a couple of different exercises and the same test. I'm doing one on Monday at Dahlgren.

If you've been riding a while I'd recommend the ARC (Advanced Riding Course) which covers trail braking, reducing radius corners, swerves in both corners and straights.
.... and no test :yay:

The ARC is essentially the sport bike class with different pictures and lower speeds.
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Larry Gude said:
"Now let's repeat the non-conformists' oath: I promise to be different! I promise to be unique! I promise not to repeat things other people say!"

Steve Martin
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:yay:
 

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BlueBird

BlueBird

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bulldog said:
What did said "good looking crossroads" look like? Colors? Hard bags or soft?
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It was black and had flags on the back. Hard bags! I tried to catch up to the rider so I could ask him how he liked the bike but he was to far ahead and the traffic got in the way.
 
BlueBird

BlueBird

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aps45819 said:
We have the BRC2 which is slightly more advanced than the BRC, has a couple of different exercises and the same test. I'm doing one on Monday at Dahlgren.

If you've been riding a while I'd recommend the ARC (Advanced Riding Course) which covers trail braking, reducing radius corners, swerves in both corners and straights.
.... and no test :yay:

The ARC is essentially the sport bike class with different pictures and lower speeds.
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It sounds like the ARC would be a lot of fun. I've been riding for going on 26 years.
 
bulldog

bulldog

New Member
BlueBird said:
It was black and had flags on the back. Hard bags! I tried to catch up to the rider so I could ask him how he liked the bike but he was to far ahead and the traffic got in the way.
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Not mine, but I do know who you are talking about. Very good rider.

Here is mine.
 

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