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Victory Leather Seat

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:33:18 -0500

Kingpin-Rider abqhudson posted:

I've got about 2000 miles on the Victory solo seat now and it's been much better than stock Kingpin or Stock Vegas seat. Probably not the best seat that I've ever ridden, but does OK. Can't find a reasonably priced Corbin to try and don't like the idea of a Mustang seat that doesn't fit the bike - big gaps, why do they do this???

Strokers Dallas Bikini contest tonight

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:07:13 -0500

Kingpin-Rider rwilly posted:

Po,
Truth be told, I'm no leather type biker either. I learned a long time ago that leather sucks in the cold rainy months, I cut my ponytail off about 2 years ago, I drank way too much in my late teens-early twenties and got tired of the hangovers so I rarley drink anymore, but I DO have a few tattoos, and I also admire the hardbodies.

another set of tires

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:39:43 -0500

Kingpin-Rider candubrain posted:

Ok, I'm convinced, going for 42 and 40

Tired of oil threads, try this

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:57:52 -0500

Kingpin-Rider donetracey posted:

g1nomad - 2010-09-02 8:51 AM If you could flatten them hills, take out the turns and throw in some swamps, then you'd have my roads. :( I envy y'all. One of these days, I'll hit the lottery and move. Herb

Hear ya.... I lived (and biked) in Florida from 1997-2002 - WORSE roads I EVER biked on. And they had the nerve to call some of them "Scenic Drives" .... those signs actually made me laugh so hard - it almost made riding on them fun.

speaker upgrades

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:12:47 -0500

Kingpin-Rider witiigz posted:

j&m upgrades are a waste of money (09 vision tour premium) my factory speakers sound much better. j&m's are used for paper weights now. don't waste your money

pick up hauling of visions

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:52:27 -0500

Kingpin-Rider hoosiervic posted:

taz456 - 2010-09-01 10:06 AM I have never needed to transport my V92C besides riding it. I always thought that if it needed transported that I could get it into the back of my Dodge Ram. Now that I bought the Vision I'm sure that an enclosed trailer would be the best method of transporting it should I need to. I have no more money to afford a trailer nor the space to store one and i plan on riding it everywhere. How easy/difficult is it to use ramps and transport it in the bed of a pick up be? Has any one done this with a short bed dodge pros/cons? Do they make some ramps longer than others? I can also get metal catwalk materials from a supplier and make them any length i want? The thoughts of those with more experience than I are much appreciated.

You May want to look at the Rescue Riders page on the VMC web site. Many of the people listed throughout the country offer help with transportation. There may be someone willing in your area.

http://forums.thevmc.com/bb/riders.asp?region=All

Memhips Shades Batwing Fairing

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:22:28 -0500

Kingpin-Rider RhodeTrip posted:

Here is one on the KPT I just traded.

Jim

VFC III

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:01:24 -0500

Kingpin-Rider jammer111 posted:

Hi was hoping someone might be able to help.2007 hammer stage1 map vic swept pipes and S&S air intake would someone know the settings for this combo on VFCIII?Thanks

Has anyone a pic of l/green C Baileys screen fitted

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:21:25 -0500

Kingpin-Rider salty posted:

martyq - 2010-08-30 4:03 AM

Hi all , thinking of fitting the Cee Baileys Light Green Screen to my 09 Blue Ice Vision Street , I am a little concerned out the colours clashing , so has anyone got a pic or 2 of their Vision in blue ice , fitted with the light green tinted Cee baileys screen , cheers MartyQ :cool:

Blue and green...should never be seen! Ole tale from somewhere.
I think the light tint or dark like my Cee Baileys would look better!
Just my 2 cents

Victory Rider magazine

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:31:51 -0500

Kingpin-Rider KDKing posted:

Hey Lojak,
Just give the VRA a quick phone call to make sure that your dealer has registered your bike. I bought my new Vision in May and got my VRA package in 6 weeks. Their phone number is on the Victory website.
Cheers!

Oil

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:26:55 -0500

Kingpin-Rider Arkainzeye posted:

What's oil?

Be Carefull Out There--Watch for Buicks

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:54:58 -0500

Kingpin-Rider wroman posted:

VaRider, a women in an Escalade pulled out in front of us on the way home from AVR. We were turning off the road and into a short road to access a gas station. I watched the whole thing. She was on her cell and tring to get her seatbelt on. I stopped dead and watched her pull in front of me and when she finally saw me she gave me an angry look like I did something wrong.

buying new - any ideas

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:36:51 -0500

Kingpin-Rider Boots posted:

john frey - 2010-08-30 8:51 PM

I sold my 09 harley street glide last friday and have a little over a thousand miles on my vision. I am 64 and it will be the last bike I ever ride.
You can tell its me coming down the road the gray hair is flying and the teeth are like head lights from my big smile.
Have a great Ride

I was almost thinking the same thing when I bought mine - And I'm 48. Luckily, though, there was a guy in the shop while I was signing the purchase papers, still riding at 83!! Some quick math told me, after 32 years of riding, I'm not even half way done - YaHoooooo!!!

Kansas Motorcycle Museum

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:43:11 -0500

Kingpin-Rider RedRider posted:

When I stayed overnight in PA the TV had a show about Bill's Motorcycle Museum that's what they called it on the telly...
http://www.billsbikebarn.com/
It's close to the HD plant so stop in and do places at once. :P

IAV

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:35:36 -0500

Kingpin-Rider wroman posted:

Mudge, The green/blue on later model VFC is only for enriching when using nitrous. I believe the older units (like mine) did talk about decel enrichment but from what I understand they are best left set at 0. The problem with the Vision is the settings can be very far off and it will still run. I have played hell getting the VFC set after building a stepped baffle for my L2 mufflers that I was never happy with. Follow the instructions for setting the IAC, you may need to adjust the Green or idle/cruise setting on the IAC. Turn in to stumble and out just far enought to restore 1100 rpm cold idle. You do not have thaqt much time. I would leave the accel and main fuel tip in points set at the regular settings for S1L1 with intake plate. The next most inmoptant setting for mw was the accel fuel and on my bike I needed to to drop it down from 4-4.5 to 3. Until I did that the bike actuall wanted the IAC out 1/2 to 1 turn out because I was rich on accell. Setting the accel fuel correctly the bike has a nice crisp response. If you have any question about the green/blue call Lloyd--until the set at 0.

ELEVATION 9600 ft

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:57:47 -0500

Kingpin-Rider Blue Sky Guy posted:

I don't really remember what color those two Visions were; they could have both been cherry. Were you there kxb?

Ya know, Phoenix, I did not really notice the altitude affecting my Vision at all. But, two things, you were a half a mile higher than I, and both of my traveling partners were riding Harleys; know what I'm getting at?

Region 2000

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:25:37 -0500

Kingpin-Rider VaParadox posted:

I went to Region 2000 yesterday, my review is posted above

Bulbs burning out

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:25:36 -0500

Kingpin-Rider mkultra posted:

Well that was an ordeal. Got it done, did change thebulbs in pairs, had a hard time finding the rear marker bulbs on a Sunday, but found them in the strangest place...the grocercy store of all places. I could not believe W5W bulbs there...go figure. The hardest part was the hid cable. There is not much room in there, and its all by feel. I did have to change the hid from my cracked headlite assembly to the one I bought due to the cable being about 3 inches shorter. But all said and done 4 hours this time and if I had to do it again probably 2 hours. Thanks for the replies,

mike

Rear tire suggestions ?

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:22:58 -0500

Kingpin-Rider Jim Millington posted:

I have a darkside tire on my 2008 Vision and have no problems. I will say that cornering is a tiny bit more work but nothing to worry about. I run a Brigestone Poenza G109 195 55R 16. It fits well and has not rubbed regardless of the shock pressure, one or two up. The tire is at 32 psi and it feels great. The ride is pillowy soft, the performance in the rain is fantasitc and braking is like throwing out an anchor. I have ridden the prairies and the mountains without an issue. The best advice is to do a bunch of research on the various Darkside web sites, and talk to people that have done it in the past. It is not for everyone and I have met a bunch of those guys, and thats cool. I like it and a buddy of mine has a ton of miles on the dark side without issue. I like the part where if you go on a long trip you dont have to worry about a tire to come home on.the cost of the tire helps as well the car tires are generally way less than a bike tire, and last a bunch longer. Check the web sites and find the recomended tires and the non recomended tires there is a pile of info out there.

For me on a touring bike the darkside is the only way to go.

Good luck and good riding whichever way you decide.

INTRODUCTION

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:35:15 -0500

Kingpin-Rider Jim Millington posted:

Welcome to the deep south and another Victory rider from us here in the Great white North.