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« on: April 06, 2012, 08:04:27 AM » |
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85MPH in OD = 60 MPG... According to my on-board computer. Gets 50 MPG all day. 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour Hollow Aluminum Frame 106 CI - 1700cc 6 Speed w True OD ~100 HP ~ 115 ft Lbs Torque Heated Grips Heated Seat ABS Rear Trunk is easily detatchable  I've had her for a month now, and am LOVING it!  This bike is awesome! Even though it aint a Valk... Guess I'll have to ride in the back of the pack from now on...  (oh, and I still have 2 Valkyries...) |
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 08:23:58 AM » |
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If I had to replace the Valk (not gonna, but if I had too) i would also get one of those..... Only thing I didn't like was the crappy looking rear master cylinder and resivoir down by the pedal... loks cheap--somebody will make a chrome cover for it soon I'll bet.. Looks good!!!!!! I wonder if the black one's are faster than any other color??????  Brad |
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2012, 08:31:22 AM » |
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Congratulations, Gig, a few of the guys here in New England have gone to the Victory bikes, and really love them.
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2012, 08:42:17 AM » |
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Nice ride Big Guy Black too Black Dog |
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2012, 10:00:07 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2012, 10:05:39 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2012, 10:10:11 AM » |
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In 03 I almost bought a new Victory Hammer but I got a better deal on a 03 Valk. If I was to get another bike it would be a Victory that is unless Honda comes out with a 1800 fuel injected Valkyrie.
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2012, 10:19:47 AM » |
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sweet ride Gigster Like the look of the pipes and how the lines move from tank to seat good mpg is nice, smiles per mile better Hope you continue to enjoy both my friend. Let us know how hot it gets out in Sturgis this year. Sorry I wont be there the same time as you this summer but maybe thats a good thing after the pair of ladies you had over last time I passed thru your town.   |
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2012, 10:24:44 AM » |
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They are really nice bikes, couple fellow Patriot Guard guys have them.
They seem pretty well put together and the owners are as passionate about them as any Valk rider is about his.
How does actual tank fill mileage compare to the computer generated 60 mpg?
I had a Cherokee that would get 48 mpg (according to the computer) when you took your foot of the gas and coasted. Tank fill calculation was always 16-19.
No road test or long term test I ever read of a Victory got 60. It does seem many are getting 50ish at 3000 rpm or less at steady highway speeds.
You are setting records at 60.
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2012, 11:48:01 AM » |
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Rico: No road test or long term test I ever read of a Victory got 60. It does seem many are getting 50ish at 3000 rpm or less at steady highway speeds.
You are setting records at 60 I had a pretty good tailwind - and yes, the true test is the full tank test - just going by the on-board cpu, which I suspect is off a bit. Time will tell... |
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2012, 11:52:23 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2012, 12:32:03 PM » |
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Very good milage, but I'm satisfied with an occasional 40mpg with my Valkyrie. Hoser |
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2012, 12:56:04 PM » |
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Thanks, Brad! rear master cylinder and resivoir down by the pedal... loks cheap--somebody will make a chrome cover for it soon I'll bet..
Its the 1st thing I thought about, may even fab one myself. Cheers. hey, gig I just googled the covers and there are some on amazon (don't know if it's the right one) better to buy than fab-more time to ride! |
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« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2012, 02:50:27 PM » |
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"Berry mice" Gig !! AND, it's FAST BLACK to boot ! LOL! Safe winds and enjoy buddy.....
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« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2012, 03:13:28 PM » |
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That's a great looking ride, Gig. I have been wondering what I might buy if I ever add to my collection, and that one is definitely at the top of the list.
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« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2012, 03:38:06 PM » |
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I have the Cross Country without the tour pkg. I love mine, it has some wind management issues that were solved on the CCT. Power is great and the weight is alot less than my ex-Valk. When looking I wanted an Interstate but for a few thousand more than a used State I got a new bike. Honda really missed out on a lot of sales when they stopped making the Valk.
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If I ever get rid of my I/S, the only 2 cycles I would get is the Victory you have or a good used 04-09' 1832cc goldwing. Maybe by then though, they will have something else out that I will like better since mine hopefully should last me another 20+ years ?  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2012, 03:51:49 PM » |
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Been eye balling those as well - only thing negative I have herd that dealers were not all that willing to go the extra mile for in-transit rider in trouble - to me if that would be deal breaker   Anybody herd any positive feed back about Victory dealers helping stranded cyclist ? |
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« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2012, 05:29:42 PM » |
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Been eye balling those as well - only thing negative I have herd that dealers were not all that willing to go the extra mile for in-transit rider in trouble - to me if that would be deal breaker Anybody herd any positive feed back about Victory dealers helping stranded cyclist ? If a new cycle stranded me, it would be highly considered being sold if it happened more than just once for a factory flaw. For 14-23K for a cycle new nowadays, you'd expect it to be top notch and not break down in the first 3 years no way. |
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« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2012, 05:42:42 PM » |
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My cousin has the Cross Country and he loves it. I on the other hand am not too crazy on it, nice riding bike but does not have the power of my valk. He has had problems with not being able to get warranty work done from other Victory dealers, he has to take it back to where he bought it. Here in Ottawa he could not find a dealer that would let him test ride one when he was looking for a new bike so he went to Montreal to test ride one and even went back to his local Victory dealer to see if they would match the price, they wouldn't so he bought it from the dealer in Montreal. Now the dealer in Ottawa won't even touch his bike. Pretty sad.
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« Reply #21 on: April 06, 2012, 05:55:36 PM » |
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Right in the same price range as a new Wing |
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« Reply #22 on: April 06, 2012, 06:33:27 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: April 06, 2012, 06:36:07 PM » |
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Around here we have several Victory dealers, all owned by the same conglomerate. If ya has a problem with your bike, they will take it in and fix it, but, ya'll fall to the bottom of the incoming work, if it was not the selling dealer.
On a trip, or just a local, makes no difference, you go on a FIFO deal. That is First in First out.
This guy also has several John Deere dealerships. They will not warranty anything unless they sell it and then it has to be the selling store. I bought a garden tractor off of them once, with a snow thrower. 1st time I tried to use the blower it fell off the hooks and tore up about $600 worth of items. Pulleys, pulley guides, belt and etc. They wouldn't cover any of these items. I had to pay the full thing.
One winter we got a pretty heavy snowfall and the tractor just wouldn't take the pressure. Took the transmission out twice, when it went the 3rd time I took it to a different dealer for repair. My selling dealer told me it would be at least 3 or 4 weeks before they could touch it. Got it fixed that time and was informed, that tractor was not designed or built to take that snow blower. Took the dealer to court and got a small settlement out of him. Took the tractor to another dealer where a Valkyrie rider worked. Talked to his boss, and we parted out the tractor and snow blower. Bought the right size from him and have had no trouble since. Ended up buying a huge lawn mower with a 70 gallon grass catcher, wife did not want dead grass laying on or in the grass bed. After she saw the grass catcher, she said why did you let me talk you into that catcher. Told her there was no reasoning with her on it, so I bought it. I haven't had a problem with either tractor in the past 10 years. Change the oil, and other oil (tran/rear end) hydro stat on both at the scheduled time and go for it.
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« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2012, 08:47:32 AM » |
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Thats pretty sweet GiG! I remember ya drooling over them in Rapid City last summer. |
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« Reply #25 on: April 07, 2012, 09:22:05 AM » |
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nice looking bike ya got there! quite possibly my next bike (when the valk is 20yrs old!  ) i remember you saying at fudgies house how you would never own a bike with a trunk, cause you can't throw a leg over it...  |
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« Reply #27 on: April 07, 2012, 04:12:07 PM » |
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Very Sharp!!! Congratulations GIG |
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« Reply #28 on: April 07, 2012, 04:59:02 PM » |
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Nice Ride Gig... that bike is on my short list if could get another bike or could not have my Valk..
I test drove a Cross Roads.... very, very plush ride... one helluva rear suspension. I recall that you could not even shift into 6th gear at less than 65 mph.. the engine bogged down way too much... that 6th gear truly is an overdrive.
I was very impressed over all... lots of torque... probably would scrape the large floor boards often, but it was a very comfy ride for the 30 miles I took it.... I've heard dealer support may be the weak link....
Enjoy the ride....
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« Reply #29 on: April 07, 2012, 06:16:06 PM » |
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Nice bike. I know you'll love it as much as I do mine. I picked up my new XC back in January, and I've been riding it as much as I can. cropped resized.jpg) You're right about the quick-disconnect trunk, takes about a minute to take off.  (and Lara loves her Vegas we got last year.) About the gas milage, you'll find that you will see about 45-48 is about average for the X Bikes. (oh, and I also still have 2 Valkyries...) |
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« Reply #31 on: April 08, 2012, 06:53:52 PM » |
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Nice Looking Bike Gig! Answer your phone once in a while and we'll do some riding!!
Is that Dude in the pic with you standing in a hole??
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Is that Dude in the pic with you standing in a hole?? Lol! |
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« Reply #33 on: April 08, 2012, 08:19:00 PM » |
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That is a nice looking bike, but if anyone is waiting on wearing out a Valkyrie to get another bike, don't count on having to make that choice.
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« Reply #34 on: April 09, 2012, 08:14:44 AM » |
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Joe: Right in the same price range as a new Wing The Wing is built for the vertically challenged, not for me. The Vic suits me very well. The Victory dwarfs the Valkyrie. The Valkyrie dwarfs the Wing. Because they share many of the same features(ABS, heat, etc), the prices are in line, but there is no comparision between the Victory and the Wing as motorcycles. Besides, after the way Honda NA treated me when I HAD to Lemon Law the last new honda MC I bought - I will NEVER buy a new honda product of any sort. Ever. That's not to say I wont buy another Valkyrie, used of course, but honda corp will never get another penny from me. Besides, BUY AMERICAN! CHEERS. |
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« Reply #35 on: April 09, 2012, 10:53:47 AM » |
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Gee, 2 valks and a victory or even 2, someone has got the dough? No way would I spend 20K on a new victory or goldwing, probably not over 10K ever to be honest on a used one. If you can wait, the price of 1832cc goldwings in the 04 thru 09' model year will go down to below 10K soon and even the newer victory CCT in a few more years though. I can wait to save 10 grand vs. buying new since don't think my Valk will be going anywhere soon and will not depreciate too much more. I'd never buy a new cycle though period, simply because the depreciation after say 5-6 years cuts the price almost in 1/2 and they are out there to be had at a decent price if willing to search for them. You say the seat height of the victory is higher up than a goldwing? Looks to me from pic the victory sits lower but the floorboards are way up front offering more stretch out legroom correct? They do look really nice though for a V-twin and 6th gear over 63 mph or so would be nice to drop rpms and save on gas getting 50 mpg would be awesome. |
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« Reply #36 on: April 09, 2012, 03:49:02 PM » |
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85MPH in OD = 60 MPG... According to my on-board computer. Gets 50 MPG all day. 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour Hollow Aluminum Frame 106 CI - 1700cc 6 Speed w True OD ~100 HP ~ 115 ft Lbs Torque Heated Grips Heated Seat ABS Rear Trunk is easily detatchable I've had her for a month now, and am LOVING it! This bike is awesome! Even though it aint a Valk... Guess I'll have to ride in the back of the pack from now on... (oh, and I still have 2 Valkyries...) I dont' Believe the mileage claim. JMO,, But you have real nice bike in just the right color. Congratulations, the new Victorys look awsome. |
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