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Iron Butt
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Central New York | I have determined the the Vision side bags get bigger on their own as the bike ages. When I first got my Vision I could comfortably fit $35. worth of groceries in one side bag. Today I was able to get $55, worth of groceries, $19. worth of hardware from Lowes, and still had room to spare. Oh, and I'm pretty sure the gas tank is growing too. 
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Tourer
Posts: 500
| You got that right....I saw average size watermelons today at Hillers, a local Michigan grocery chain, for $7.95 each....KIss my WHAT???? Also agree with the gas tank...$122 bucks last month just for local riding around on Vision.......Whoever says we do not have current inflation must live under a rock...Bought a 7oz. can of Plexas at dealer in 2009 for $8.95 same can today was $19.95....What a rip-off!!!
Edited by opas ride 2011-07-19 3:40 PM
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Cruiser
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not far from hustler wisconsin | yep. I often do a little shopping on the way home, and my bags and tank have grown too..... |
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Puddle Jumper
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West Palm Beach FL | after completing a 3000 mile ride in June with my wife i can say that a little bigger side bags would be nice. bought a sweater and had to decide what to leave behind  |
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Cruiser
Posts: 141
| On a long ride buy new clothes... ship the dirty home  |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1117
Northeast Ohio | Too funny, Gary!
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Iron Butt
Posts: 785
Mt. Vernon, WASH. | "do these bags make my butt look bigger?' donot step on that landmine!!! |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | +1 on the mail laundry home thing. thinking about luggage rack saw one on a Vision in PA |
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Visionary
Posts: 1290
Ruskin, Fl | I've been mailing stuff alot. Mailed my clothes home last year so I didn't have to pay $23 to check a bag on the airplane and than wait 40 minutes for the luggage to come off the plane. Same went for our motorcycle trip to the Fire and Iron state rally in Panama City. Shipped the clothes back so I had room in the trunk for the trophy the Vision won in the bike show. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | http://www.thevog.net/file/pic/photo/cb8cd229b56f7bb3ea51ddfe1ebb14...
Here is a shot of me packing my side bags with ease |
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Visionary
Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va | ...I guess we won't have to worry about it, after four years of a good run, Victory is dropping the Vision. Expectation is that they will continue the Cross bikes to compete with the Harleys and the Wingers.
With Indian onboard now, the focus is engineering in that direction for a premium high-end bike. I just hope there will still be a pre-ABS Vision available in a few years I can snatch a good deal on when I wear out my '08. Thanks Victory for a good run and a great bike! |
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Tourer
Posts: 523
seattle, wa | Cap'n Nemo - 2011-07-24 2:10 PM
...I guess we won't have to worry about it, after four years of a good run, Victory is dropping the Vision. Expectation is that they will continue the Cross bikes to compete with the Harleys and the Wingers.
With Indian onboard now, the focus is engineering in that direction for a premium high-end bike. I just hope there will still be a pre-ABS Vision available in a few years I can snatch a good deal on when I wear out my '08. Thanks Victory for a good run and a great bike!
You are going to be right one of these times. Then you will be able to say "I told ya so." |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| Cap'n Nemo - 2011-07-24 4:10 PM
...I guess we won't have to worry about it, after four years of a good run, Victory is dropping the Vision. Expectation is that they will continue the Cross bikes to compete with the Harleys and the Wingers.
With Indian onboard now, the focus is engineering in that direction for a premium high-end bike. I just hope there will still be a pre-ABS Vision available in a few years I can snatch a good deal on when I wear out my '08. Thanks Victory for a good run and a great bike!
I'm hoping thats simply sarcasm lol. |
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Tourer
Posts: 500
| Just pure speculation!!!!!!! Nothing else |
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Tourer
Posts: 447
Northeastern Penna. | ...I guess we won't have to worry about it, after four years of a good run, Victory is dropping the Vision. Expectation is that they will continue the Cross bikes to compete with the Harleys and the Wingers.
With Indian onboard now, the focus is engineering in that direction for a premium high-end bike. I just hope there will still be a pre-ABS Vision available in a few years I can snatch a good deal on when I wear out my '08. Thanks Victory for a good run and a great bike
Simply put................ There will be a Vision in 2012 and so on, Guaranteed ! |
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Visionary
Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA | my dealers said the vision out sells the X bikes (in my area) |
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Visionary
Posts: 2300
Georgia, west of Atlanta | Cap: Say it ain't so..................... |
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Visionary
Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va | sorry - wrong post in the wrong thread - disregard. no joke to report either.
Edited by Cap'n Nemo 2011-07-24 10:27 PM
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Tourer
Posts: 575
Spirit Lake IA "Birthplace of Victory Motorcycles" | Every year around this time, a couple of people claim that the Vision will cease to exist. Every year their predictions don't come true. I suppose one of these years they will be right. Only way they will discontinue will be if they come up with a better design that fills the bill for an ass kicking long distance touring bike |
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Visionary
Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va | Man314 - 2011-07-25 7:07 AM
Every year around this time, a couple of people claim that the Vision will cease to exist. Every year their predictions don't come true. I suppose one of these years they will be right. Only way they will discontinue will be if they come up with a better design that fills the bill for an ass kicking long distance touring bike
I believe the Vision exceeds the bill for a long distance touring bike, and so does Victory. On the Victory website concerning the Vision:
2011 Victory Vision Touring MotorcycleHit the open road with the luxury touring motorcycle from Victory - the 2011 Vision. With unsurpassed storage capabilities, deluxe comfort and superior performance, this touring motorcycle sets the standard.
Featuring the all-new 106 cubic-inch Freedom V-Twin engine and 100k mile transmission that provides a smoother ride and less noise across gears, the Vision is an experience like no other on the road. From the distinctive styling to the high-performance engine, this is a touring bike that you need to ride to fully appreciate.
Visit your local Victory motorcycle dealership and test drive the new Vision today. You'll have trouble believing that a touring motorcycle this powerful and comfortable can handle this easily. Riding a Vision isn't like riding any other touring bike on the market today. This is an experience that follows your passion for the ride.
The 2011 Victory Vision touring motorcycle is ready for any trip that you can throw at it. Durable, powerful and stylish, the Vision is a dream come true for anyone that loves loading up and heading out on the open roads for a true American vacation.
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