I know we like to knock on the HD's around here...but in all seriousness I'd be proud to own this thing. I always loved the look and feel of the HD Night Train and this one reminds me of that bike. If it were the same price as the Stryker I would've been mighty tempted!
it's nice but too small man. dudes on those harleys always look like bears on tricycles to me. i'm not knocking HD. they're an American bike-maker, been in business for decades must be doing something right. just my useless take on it
On the Victory judge one... in the picture the rider has both hands on both the brake and clutch lever.... is that how you're supposed to ride? I don't touch them unless needed, or coming close to congestion etc...
I know we like to knock on the HD's around here...but in all seriousness I'd be proud to own this thing. I always loved the look and feel of the HD Night Train and this one reminds me of that bike. If it were the same price as the Stryker I would've been mighty tempted!
This is heresey ! Sorry, I feel that wire spokes and air cooled are fine for vintage bikes but the Stryker IS way more sexier (is that a word ?) The black v-rod now is another story but the Stryker with its big 21" front wheel and big tire is way nicer (is that a word ?).
Yeah, I'm prejudiced like most of the people here but I can't help myself. It is hard not to shop around but stick with the Stryker. After all you don't want to be an adulterer, do you ?
I pretty much agree. Not many HD's have ever appealed to me but this one sure looks nice. I agree with the comment someone else made about the wire wheels. It might look better without wire wheels but I guess that's probably a little too V-Rod for HD and HD purists.
The HD....meh. I do like the Victory Vegas or Hammer 8 ball. I really like the High Ball. Retro white walls, Flat black. Not for everyone, but, I like it.
I agree, not as sexy as the Stryker. However, I did test ride a Victory Jackpot in Daytona this year. That is an awesome bike! I absolutely loved the power!
I have to agree with the other post. Wire wheels are not a look for 2012 nor for me. To retro but here is where they get you on all the upgrades I guess.
Not to hijack the thread, the Victories are sweet and the Vegas 8 ball has definitely caught my eye. I sat on a Judge and it was more similiar to the Raider where it was much more stretched out. Unfortunately the dealer I went to had just sold the Vegas 8 ball but the salesmen said the handle bars come back much farther. There are some cool videos on YouTube that compare the Victory motor against Harley that were made back in 2010. I think there are 3 or 4 in the series. Here is the first one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGkFPUeNUqc. You tube will show the other related videos in the series. In the last series that actually reference that the Vrod motor is engineered very closely to the Victory motor.
I've always thought of you as well-rounded Shane! LOL and that is a compliment! Still going near Memphis in late August?
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