My new toy

[RoddingRon]

Picked up a new riding toy today. 2005 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. I bought the touring seat to go on it since it only had a solo seat from the factory. The previous owner added the exhaust and heated hand grips...which today were much appreciated. Everyone thought I was crazy for wanting to pick up the bike today...mid 30's temps and sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.I was plenty warm, but the wind gusts beat me up pretty good on the hour and half ride home from the dealer.

 

[fuzz]

Beautiful bike Ron. You're going to have alot of fun with that one, when the weather warms a bit!!...[cl

 

[rustybeercan]

That is one beautiful bike, congrats! [cl

Beercan

 

[WUWU20]

So what do you think of the Victory? I've been looking at the Cross County and now theres a new bike called the "High Ball" that should be out in April that really looks sweet and priced great

 

[ratrodz]

love the bike, i'd been just like you i'd rode it home too

 

[RoddingRon]

So what do you think of the Victory? I've been looking at the Cross County and now theres a new bike called the "High Ball" that should be out in April that really looks sweet and priced great

Everything I read and heard about the Victory was positive. They're American made which was part of my reason for buying it (but I've owned about all brands over the years). I like the styling cues that are standard with the Victory and it less expensive (won't say cheaper) then a Harley. As far as the ride, it felt more then stable and comfortable even under the conditions I rode home in yesterday...when the weather gets back up into the 40's without the rains sleet snow that they're forcasting again for over night, I start putting some real miles on it and will have a better feel for the overall ride.

Thanks all for the nods of approval

 

[wannaby]

Man those heads look tall wonder how long the rods are and why the heads are so tall too.

 

[dmw56]

Nice bike, Ron! Have fun and be safe.