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Sparta, WI | I am wondering, how many of you Vision Riders went to Sturgis? I drove mine from Sparta WI. We are 700 miles from the Buffalo Chip. I put on 2100 miles by the time I got back home. I saw only one other Vision at the campground and I think one of the campground mangers owned it. Saw about 10 other Visions during a 4 day stay. Camping at the Buffalo Chip is no place for this Victory. It needs more space. Sure did get alot of attention. We all made it back home safe. Only close call was rocking a trash can back and forth with my right front ferring on the way back to camp after watching Kid Rock. No damgae done. It was either the trash can or the dude walking towards me. All's well that ends well. |
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | I also went to Sturgis. We usually go the week prior as it's easier to enjoy the Black Hills as they really are a great place to ride and lots less bikes. We got to Sturgis on Wednesday of the previous week and left for Colorado on Saturday. Spent a few days touring Colorado and then back to Sturgis on Wednesday of 'Bike Week'. Lots of people and bikes, however, I feel the numbers were really down (just my gut feeling). Motel rooms are in short supply and very expensive along with gasoline. We did about 3,500 miles in 10 days and even enjoyed the rain we got...which was very little. I traveled with 2 Wings, 1 Ultra and 1 8-Ball. My buddies had about enough of my Vision as it was the only bike strangers looked at and made comments about. You'd think the others were riding dirty laundry! Life is Good! |
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San Antonio, Texas | Flatsix - 2008-08-14 4:25 PM
My buddies had about enough of my Vision as it was the only bike strangers looked at and made comments about. You'd think the others were riding dirty laundry! Life is Good!
Dirty laundry---now that's a good line! |
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Tacoma, WA | I went in 06, and it was plenty for me for a while. I will go to Sturgis and vicinity in Sedptember, tho! |
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North Orange County CA | Sent to me by my buddy John who was able to go.
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Puddle Jumper
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Prince George B.C. Canada | Travelled from Prince George British Columbia Canada to Sturgis then through Colorado and home total 7000 plus Kilometers, also 16 days in June 2-up with the wife 8 states and almost 9000 kilometers( divide by 1.6 for miles ) from 31 deg F to 115 in Arizona can't say enough about the Vision.Power ,comfort ,and style what more can you ask for..... OH I forgot us motorcyclists are always lusting for more....total about 19000 kilometers on the Vision and now need a rear tire...... |
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Cruiser
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Warren, Vermont | We went from Vermont me on the Vision and Grace on the '03 Retro torquoise TCD. Put on about 5000 miles meandering around for a couple of weeks. Now we have to get another Vision and sell the TCD for the next trip.
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Sparta, WI | I will be sending pictures tomorrow after I figure out how to do it correctly.
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Tourer
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| My Buddy went to sturgis...and saw 5 visions parked....it turned out to be Arlen Ness and his ridin buddies. |
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Rapid City, SD | metalguy - 2008-08-14 7:23 PM
I went in 06, and it was plenty for me for a while. I will go to Sturgis and vicinity in Sedptember, tho!
When in September? I may actually have my shiny new red Vision by then. I live in Rapid City by the way. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| We rode from San Francisco to Sturgis, Took 2 1/2 day's to get there (1600 mi). The bike ran great. My buddies Harley, had to hit the shop 2 times on the trip. On the way home it poured and I was the only one not wearing rain gear, I never got wet. I made believers out of a lot of Harley owners. We got a chance to view the new anniversary edition, what a great ride. I saw 6 other Visions owners on the trip. We purchased a set of chrome wheels and rotors from Arlens while in Sturgis, Kevin Ness was great. He had to ship the front wheel from California to Sturgis overnight and after all said and done I saved almost a 1K.
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Puddle Jumper
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| Las Vegas to Sturgis riding in SD and Sturgis home via VRA lunch, 3081 miles 9 days. Picture www.roark-usa.net/pictures/sturgis-08 |
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Visionary
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| I don't have a Vision yet.  I was there. I stay in Hill City and there was a Vision there everyday. I never got to meet the owner.
Kind of glad I did not buy an '08 cause reverse should be good for my short legs. :p |
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Harrisburg, PA | My wife and I will be in Sturgis, SD on 9/17 and 9/18 for some site seeing then heading to Yellowstone... We are like kids waiting for Christmas to get here! |
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | I'd love to ride the Black Hills but I'm not sure I'd enjoy the huge crowds during bike week. We have the Republic of Texas (ROT) rally every year in Austin and that's insane enough for me. |
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Rapid City, SD | GnAontheRoad - 2008-08-25 7:08 AM
My wife and I will be in Sturgis, SD on 9/17 and 9/18 for some site seeing then heading to Yellowstone... We are like kids waiting for Christmas to get here!
I may be walking during that time. I am trading in a Jackpot this week in anticipation for my Antares Red Vision. I just don't know when that will be here. If you need tips while your in the area I will help however I can.
Just remember, "Iron Mountain Road" when your in the Rapid area. |
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