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Newnan, GA | Hey Gang,
I did a Vision test ride at the Cumming, GA Victory dealer.
At the dealer I met Jeff and his crew. The people there were very kind and while the demo bike was not there, another customer had it, Jeff opened up the big trailer that contained another Vision for me to test ride (this looked like it was a bit of a PIA for Jeff so I appreciate his extra effort).
Keep in mind that I have come from a Honda GL1800 Goldwing.
The Ride-
The day was a cool crisp sunny day. Perfect for testing the heated seat and grips.
Armed with my IPOD and riding gear I hit the road.
Right away I could tell I was on a very nimble bike and I take the Vision over the Wing for slow speed maneuvering. When going into a sweeper turn the Vision seemed like it had a mental link to my peanut brain and was effortless. The balance was fantastic. My wing always wanted to stir off to the right, not the Vision.
There are a lot of buttons but they are well organized. My only problem was when I kept hitting the horn when I was thinking that I was hitting the turn signal (I’m used to the Wing’s switches).
The suspension feels solid but not rigidly harsh. I had to have my Wing’s suspension
modified by installing the Traxxion system ($2,500) . I won’t need to do anything to the Vision’s suspension.
The radio- With my IPOD, the radio sounded better than my Wing’s radio.
Ergonomics- The Vision feels good in the seat, legs, back and hands.
The grips fit my hand very well. The floorboards are great with enough room to stretch my legs. The seat is narrow and wide where it needs to be. I didn’t get the pitched muscles between my shoulders after riding for 30 minutes like I did with the Wing.
Vibration- Well, it’s a V-Twin so I expected to have some but it was less that I expected.
All in a nutshell, The ride and ergonomics are superior the Wing. I liked the Vision and plan to buy one when I can.
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Cleveland, GA | Welcome to The Horde, Mongo - You have been assimilated! |
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Newnan, GA | Resistance was futile
Lone Ranger - 2009-12-02 11:59 AM Welcome to The Horde, Mongo - You have been assimilated! |
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New Bohemia, VA | ahhh mongo, why are you even talking about it...I'd be searching for great deals and going to get it right now. I had to wait from the time I read OF the Vision, until I actually could buy one, 9 months to make it a reality. I was ready to buy a Goldwing at the moment but the Vision made the wait worth while. I'll be hitting 60,000 in about another week or so, 25 months of happy (s)miles.
Edited by varyder 2009-12-02 1:43 PM
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Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Me like Mongo! Me like my new Vision as well! Go for it and buy your new Victory Vision . . . I triple dog dare you! |
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West Knoxville TN | You might as well buy one now cuz you are ruined for riding other bikes. |
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Newnan, GA | Who said that I wasn't looking? varyder - 2009-12-02 1:19 PM ahhh mongo, why are you even talking about it...I'd be searching for great deals and going to get it right now. I had to wait from the time I read OF the Vision, until I actually could buy one, 9 months to make it a reality. I was ready to buy a Goldwing at the moment but the Vision made the wait worth while. I'll be hitting 60,000 in about another week or so, 25 months of happy (s)miles. |
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Newnan, GA | I want to wait till I pay off my wifes car. Man314 - 2009-12-02 1:52 PMMe like Mongo! Me like my new Vision as well! Go for it and buy your new Victory Vision . . . I triple dog dare you! |
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Newnan, GA | I have a plan. Candyman - 2009-12-02 1:55 PM You might as well buy one now cuz you are ruined for riding other bikes. |
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Columbus, Ga | I guess the Vision and Jeff were both winners? |
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Newnan, GA | Rodger that! eagle - 2009-12-02 8:50 PM I guess the Vision and Jeff were both winners? |
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