Motorcycling to Alaska: how I prepared, what happened, and lessons learned.
If you're thinking about motorcycling to Alaska, this is a must see. For five months I researched, planned, and prepared for motorcycling the 4650 miles from ...
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Flight from Anchorage, AK to Phoenix, AZ.
Victory Vision Review: What dealers won’t tell you, unless….
Victory Vision: what dealers won't tell you, unless you ask. If you're thinking about buying a Victory Vision, you should watch this video: quirks, idiosyncrasies, ...
+Dan F. I should add the engine has been very dependable and reliable. No mechanical break downs or problems with the engine. Side note: electrically, the electrical sensor (I think that's what its called) that regulates the charging of the battery just went out. Fortunately the extended five year warranty covers it, so Victory is paying for everything to replace it.
+Adrian Kiraly Hello Adrian, I hope the video was helpful. Over all it has been a great engine: smooth, quiet, and with excellent passing ability. If you close your eyes, with the exception of the wind you can't tell if you're going 60mph or 90mph. I don't, however, suggest you drive with your eyes closed. LOL I'm approaching 90K on the odometer and am starting to notice some oil leakage from two of the gaskets. Very slight, easy to clean up, and nothing coming close to oil drips under the bike. I hope this is helpful. Safe travels and remember: "rubbery side down."
Great review and feedback. You brought up some good points regarding
dealership sponsored service contracts - same as in the auto sales
industry. I'm glad to hear the Victory Vision has held up well. I'm very
interested in purchasing a 2016 Victory Vision as my wife wants to begin
touring. Keep up the posts and the great rides!
+CLOWhite Hey CLO White. Go for it! Although my wife isn't into the long trips like I am, from Phoenix, AZ we've toured to the Grand Canyon, Ruidoso Down NM, Orange County CA, and all around the Arizona deserts (during winter) and mountains (Yes, there are mountains in Arizona.) together. Riding "two up" the bike was very comfortable and stable even n stop'n'go traffic.
+123JumpingJacks Hello 123 Jumping Jack, Thanks for watching. I hope it was helpful. Very comfortable. The fairing and windshield do an excellent job wrapping the wind and weather around you and a passenger. I'm 6'1" so I could use some foot pegs a little closer to the front tire to stretch my legs on. Because I'm middle age (60) and single day's trip is typically between 500 - 800 miles, I need a back (Either a sissy bar that mounts in the middle of the seat or my Victory Ultimate Touring bag) rest to lean on. Hope this is helpful.Oh, yes. I have a friend with a Vision who's short (Somewhere around 5'2") and had to have the seat lowered to reach the footboards.
Hello..I am retired and am learning how to make the journey the destination
myself. Question...what are your thoughts on large bikes and accident
avoidance? I have hesitated to buy a large touring bike because they cannot
swerve, brake, and have less lean angle compared to lighter more
maneuverable bikes.
+dry509 I purchased a smaller bike 5 years ago when I started riding again for some of the same reasons you mentioned. I was unsure of my abilities to handle city traffic on a touring bike. I found that to be a mistake and recently upgraded to a full on touring bike (HD Ultra Limited). While a large bike cannot carve the twisties like a smaller sport bike I find that the larger frontal presence of a large bike to help be seen. Saying that, most retires I hang around with are not out to carve corners. I find that once you get comfortable with the friction zone of the clutch and understand through parking lot practice how you bike handles at slower speeds, there is really little difference. One of the huge benefits of a larger bike is that most come with or have the option of ABS. This allows you the ability to push your panic/emergency stops past a seat of the pants effort. My HD and I know a few others also link the brakes at a certain speed meaning that you get the benefit of both brakes in a street or highway speed panic stop, regardless of how much you are actually applying on either brake.It's really getting past the fact that you are keeping 900-1000 pounds balanced at a light or stop sign - and really with time, you really do not notice the weight. So I echo if you are looking for highway miles and 300+ mile days a touring bike is well worth the money.
Thanks for the feedback. It is very helpful. I guess I will stick to a full size touring class bike as I do want the advantages you listed so I can relax and enjoy the journey.
+dry509 Hello dry509,Thanks for watching my video. I hope it was helpful.One thing to keep in mind is I know a retired gentlemen who, after motorcycling his entire life, traded in hisGoldwing (905-910lbs, depending on options.) because it simple got too heavyand cumbersome to manage as he aged. Hewas in his 70s. My Victory Visionweights 900+ lbs with a full tank of gas, and I just turned 60. If you’re planning on primarilydoing interstate cross country touring, then nothing beats a full size touringclass bike in comfort, a smooth ride at highway speeds, and keeping the bugsand rain off you. Now, I know, you haveto drive state highways and county roads with red lights, stop signs, andtraffic to get to the interstate. Yes,it is true, especially at slower speeds, they are cumbersome and awkward….atfirst. When I first got my bike, I wouldfind a vacant parking lot to practice left and right U-turns in the space oftwo parking spaces without having to put my feet down. Occasionally I joined a local Goldwing clubto practice different low speed maneuvers such as tight figure eights and lastsecond swerves around cones. There are anumber of good youtube videos to give you an idea of what’s possible on a heavystreet bike. Search under: motorcyclepractice drills.Then again, if you just can’t seeyourself on a hugh 900+ motorcycle riding surface streets, there are many greatmid-size bikes. You just, however, can’tbeat a full size touring class bike when it is time to ride 600, 700, 800 milesa day on the interstate for five or six straight days.I hope this is helpful. Safe travels, and always remember the journeyis the destination.
Nice review - thank you. I own a 2014 Vision. I am curious who makes your
lower lights? Also I know there are other manufacturers out there that
make the air deflectors out of metal - also some folks screw in the air
deflector attachments instead of rely on glue. I also have the Garmin 660
GPS installed which I like and also have the back rest. Thanks for the tips
on the seals and "ride on" for the tires. I have not had major issues with
filling up my tank although I do have to slow down to actually fill up the
tank. Also so far my cruise control works just fine. Again thanks for the
info. Great news on the gas mileage - my bike is still under 10K
+Ed Kelenyi Hey Ed,Thanks for your feedback. I am hoping others can learn from my mistakes. My fork running lights are: PIAA 73112 Platinum 1100X. I highly recommend them. A kit cost about 200 bucks on Amazon or ebay. Happy to hear your cruise control doesn't give you fits like mine does. Ride safe!
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