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Michigan | I have a deposit on one and have started my accessory list while I wait for it to come in.
The biggest question I have is the electric windshield really no longer standard? The brochure and web wording are not clear and the electric windshield is an option shown on the customize site. I think the heated seat is another question but that one doesn't bother me if it isn't there. Both are listed in the 2012 owners manual as (if equipped) but I believe that was the wording in the 2011 manual as well since it covered the Vision 8 Ball which didn't have either.
I am just wanting to know if that will be something I have to order and install. I'll happily pay the $250 and add it.
Thanks. Can't wait till she arrives. |
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Oklahoma City | From what I've read the electric windscreen is an option on 2012 models, not standard. |
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Woodland Hills, CA | I think the electric windshield was always an option. At least it was when I bought my '08. |
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Cabot Arkansas | The Victory site has both the heated seat and power windshield listed as standard:
"POWER WINDSHIELD AND FULL-COVERAGE FRAME MOUNTED FAIRINGSome riders feel they?re not getting their due without wind in their face. Others prefer calmer days in the saddle. With the push of a button both get their wish ? power the windshield up for full protection with wraparound faring, or slide the windshield down for the gentle wash that comes with the ride."
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DUAL ZONE HEATED SEATS AND HANDGRIPSThe Vision Tour lacks for nothing in the comfort category, and as proof we offer up heated seats and handgrips as exhibit A. Together they offer the best means of enhancing your road warrior reputation, by adding precious road time to both sides of summer" |
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Michigan | I did see that listed but wasn't certain simply because it is an option under he customize section on the web. The brochure would seem to indicate it is still standard but neither it nor the web use the word "standard". |
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Michigan | My dealer called this afternoon and stated my new girl will be in next Thursday. I will sleep less and less as the day gets closer. Hopefully the weather will be dry that day. |
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| vvtmark...I don't know where you live in Michigan but good luck on the dry weather much longer this year.....I ride a 2011 Vision Tour and really enjoy the thing..I am in Commerce Twp. and it has been clear for the last several days and I was able to ride almost as much in a week as most of last summer.....Good Luck on your new bike...I got mine at K&W cycles in Utica, Michigan.BTW the adjustable windshield and heated seats/grips are standard equipment on the Vision......
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ROCHESTER,NY | Yes!!! Just got my "12" V.V. It comes with elec.windshield,and heated seat's and grip's. I know it's been said before but, NEVER GOING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK with the new V. HAPPY TRAIL'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Bluff Park, Alabama - God's Country! 2011 PW VV | BBQ! Take some Pics!
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ROCHESTER,NY | OK.I will this weekend.Ipicked the bike up in the rain,put it in a trailer. next weekend we JUST RODE!!!! I will try to take some pic's but it's hard when your in the wind.LOL
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Iron Butt
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Central New York | Congrats! |
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Michigan | Awesome news. Thank Puddle Jumper! SOOOO fired up for this. Hopefully there will be no delays. I did a lot of research and couldn't be more comfortable with my choice. As long as it is dry and no salt on the roads I'll be getting some riding in. |
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Michigan | Make that thank you BBQWIZ. Forum Newbe mistake. |
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SC, Bluffton | Hey you new 2012 owners, I have a question. Victory sends owners a quarterly magazine.
I the last issue it read to me as though the intercom was standard equipment?
True or False?
Thank you.
Herb
Edited by g1nomad 2011-10-14 1:51 PM
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Danville, CA | Pick up my 12 Ness VV (#10) tomorrow.. Woohooooo.. Let the mods begin... |
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ROCHESTER,NY | I think the inter-com come's on the Premium tour.It did not come on my Tour. That's ok VVTMARK.And congrat's on the new VVT. YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY REGRET'S.I RODE HD'S FOR 23 YRS., AND NEVER GOING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Michigan | Saw an absolutely thing of beauty at lunch today.........my new VVT at the dealership fresh off the truck. My salesman called to let me know it was here and to set up delivery timing so I ran over for a quick stop. Due to weather delivery will be either Thursday night or Friday am. I have already scheduled Friday as a vacation day to get break in miles on it and Saturday is supposed to be nice as well. No pics yet but there will be.....oh there will be!
SO FIRED UP I CAN HARDLY STAND IT! What a gorgeous bike. |
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Danville, CA | Congrats!!!!!!! Ride safe and enjoy... |
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| BBQWIZ - 2011-10-12 10:25 PM
Yes!!! Just got my "12" V.V. It comes with elec.windshield,and heated seat's and grip's. I know it's been said before but, NEVER GOING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK with the new V. HAPPY TRAIL'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIDE HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIVE FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HID Light? |
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Michigan | Here she is at the dealer's prep area. Just need the rain to stop. Still hoping for a tomorrow night pick up.
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| She's absolutely gorgeous! You lucky dog, enjoy and ride her treat her like a lady, and give it to her ;like they like it but are afraid to ask. Be safe, many many happy and safe miles.
Your Vision Brother,
PCNova |
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Tourer
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Albuquerque, NM | Didn't know the red visions had graphics. Is it the same color as the anniv. edition? Love that color combo! |
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Iron Butt
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| Looks like the same color as the 2011, but with graphics? Pretty sure it's a different shade of red than the anniv. edition. |
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Michigan | Here she is finally at home. Cold day Friday doing 100 miles of initial breakin. Did another 100 today riding out to my sisters for my Niece's birthday. Nice machine after the first 200 miles. I can see this one being my #1 all time favorite if this continues.
The only things that I have noticed that I didn't read about / expect were:
- fuel pump noise - a lot of high pitched whine at a stop <5 mph. Can't hear it when moving so I will deal with it
- over harsh bumps the back body work seems to rattle quite a bit. I cannot find anything loose.
yet and this may be items in my truck. I will know when I get my trunk mat and small item organized (both on order).
Over the first 200 miles the shifting is getting a bit smoother but still pretty clunky - as expected based on what I read on the forums. The engine is breaking in nicely as it seems to be "loosening" up a reving a bit more freely. Nice power as I am starting to get into slightly more throttle as the breakin miles start to add up.
I like the sound of the exhaust. A nice tone but also quite when moving along. Great ride. Reallly impressed by that to be honest. I didn't expect it to be so nice based on the test ride I did on the Vision 8ball.
I personally find the radio sound, volume (usually at level 9 riding along at 50 - 60 mph) to be more than adequate. I have put the kicker speaker upgrade on hold as a result. May still add them later. I also was a bit worried about the reception from some of the posts here but I am happy to report that the main metro detroit area radio stations were clear and crisp out to the Howell/Pickney area. Quite pleased.
The heated seat is nice but I don't know that I will use it much. The heated grips are another story. Outstanding and I really love them in this cool fall weather. I don't have to wear my big bulky winter gloves.
Speaking of items that help in cold weather.....how can you not love that electrically adjusted wind shield? I just love being able to adjust it to the conditions. Soooo convienient.
I find the temperature gauge and fuel economy on the display to be spot on compared to weather reports/bank signs, etc and manual mpg calculations i have done so far. Impressed with mid 40's f/e (display and calculated) so far. Based on the recommendations here - taking time to fill it - I have found no issues and that I don't really have to go that slow.
I don't like the rubber puck on the side stand. I am not used to having one and when trying to do a little move forward in the dark garage tonight it almost caused me to tip it over into items on the side of the garage. Luckily no damage as I was able to stop it and get it back upright. I will be more careful from now on but may consider removing it.
For some reason I though the side emblems were no longer illuminated. I was estatic when I started it today in the garage and noticed they are illuminated. I can't help it. I just think that is too cool.
I need to put some clear 3M film around the ignition to keep my soft leather key chain tag from putting light scuffs in the black paint.
That is it for now. I am looking forward to putting a lot of miles on this gorgeous girl. Gooding riding and keep the rubber side down!
Mark
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New Mexico | Congratulations, Mark. She is beautiful! You will Love her more with every passing day...
Brings back memories of my '09... The first test drive, the surprises. Finding out the 'frivolous' electric windshield is now a necessity. The radio is such a nice touch, and used more than I thought. The heated grips - How did I live without them?!? Smooth, comfortable, stylish, unique. And the cool lighted badges. Power, handling.
It just gets better and better, my friend...
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Tifton, GA | I got my Liandra last year on the Wed. night before Thanksgiving, and was back at the dealer Fri. morning after Thanksgiving. Needed my 500 mile service Enjoy your Vision!! |
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Edmond, OK 2012 Vision, 2012 Cross Country | Yes, Paid for it today, they just have to take pieces from my 2011 and put them on my 2012. Love the bikes. Ride safe. |
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| Got my 2012 VV Oct. 23 at 1630 Imperial blue and dark grey, rode from Springfield, Mo. to St. Louis (had a cup of coffee at QT)and back to Springfield did all the break in thingies on outer roads next morning had the break in oil changed at 535 miles. Rode to Venice, La. last week to have a hamburger and you can't go any further south in LA. without floats. Got 4469 miles on it now had a KP and I'm never looking back.  |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | WHAT !!!! Is there something wrong with my 2008 ?????????????????????
Why am I the last to learn about these things? And at Christmas! Poor me ...
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New Bohemia, VA | Isn't the '12 the last of the real Vision? Sorry, just yanking a chain. I would like to see what they are offering in the '13 model, if they dare. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Mark - A very thoughtful review. Generally its the tranny that makes the noise but it will quiet down as you put more miles on it. You need to post a photo of you & the bike together. Always looking for website front page photos.
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| It is amazing how the Visions get us as excited as little boys on Christmas eve. I have a Dr. appt [routine] later today and I am already feeling a little
excitement of riding my 'Viv' 10 minutes to the Dr's office LOL |
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Pittsburgh, PA | RobertDuval - 2011-10-22 10:06 PM
Yes, Paid for it today, they just have to take pieces from my 2011 and put them on my 2012. Love the bikes. Ride safe.
whats the Major changes from model year 11 to 12? |
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Illinois | Congrats. Funny you mention that whine. I have it too, kind of annoying. Let me know if you get it resolved. |
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Illinois | Congrats. Funny you mention that whine. I have it too, kind of annoying. Let me know if you get it resolved. |
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | Congratulations!!!!!! Now go get 'er dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Edmond, OK 2012 Vision, 2012 Cross Country | I traded my 2011 in on my 2012 in late Oct. (Black) they transfered the chrome and accessories over and it now has approx. 1400 miles on it. I also got this month a 2012 Cross Country (daily rider) for Christmas and its Imperial Blue. The difference in the Vision is the price went down and Vic has a price difference guarantee on the 2011 as well. Other than that mine it went from pearl white to black and doesn't have 24,000 miles on it.
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| Lovely looking bike, congratulations. The rubber puck is meant to fold the side stand if you forget to put it up when you take off. There is no side stand safety cut out. It is about as sensitive to tip over while moving around the garage as my previous bike , suzuki vstrom, which did not have a rubber puck. The rattle from the back is most likely the free play of the top box catches. Overfill the top box up with soft items so the lid is firm to close and listen to hear if it has stopped. If so there are various fixes, like packing near the catch with foam rubber. Others have found loose speakers or speaker mounts. Other than that think about fitting lower deflectors and enjoy your new bike. Does it have reverse fitted? |
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| SWEET, that one good looking ride... |
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Edmond, OK 2012 Vision, 2012 Cross Country | would not let me add the pics.
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South Florida | My 2012 Vision came with the electric windshield dealer stated its std on 2012 tour. |
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Michigan | Here is a picture of me last fall the first weekend I had it. With the warm weather approaching Michigan I am itching to get it out from under cover and on the road.
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