en Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:52:24 -0500 Latest Activity on Kingpin Riders Victory Motorcycle Enthusiasts http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com Latest Activity on Kingpin Riders http://www.kingpin-riders.com/rss/Kingpin-riders_rss.gif http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com <![CDATA[Before You Bought Your Kingpin...]]>
Looked at one of the first Kingpin Tours, was in love. My girl loved it too. Hated the lunchbox-looking saddlebags and no accessories to make changes to it. Couldn't stop going back to look. Didn't think I would ever get one, but heard about some deals in 2010. Went to take a look, not expecting anything different. Asked the same old questions. got answers I didn't expect. They actually had some accessories. Out front was a new 2009 just like the picture I kept in my head. Mostly basic cruiser with a few extras. Didn't even take a test ride. I'll take it. Considered trading for a tourer. Dealer said "you have the best riding bike Victory builds". Added a Memphis Shades fairing and some throw-over bags and didn't look back. Yes' I love my Kingpin. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=3168&posts=3 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=3168&posts=3 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:52:20 -0500 <![CDATA[Passenger Backrest Survey! Vision Owners please read!]]>
What shape will the backrest have? I see the oval design in your cad rendering. I have not seen any requests for a particular shape from those wanting it. I like vic's original shape personally. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8342&posts=104 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8342&posts=104 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:28:11 -0500 <![CDATA[Insurance Cost Reference]]>
Upstate NY
08 Vision
GEICO
25K/50K
Comp 500. Ded
Coll 1,000. Ded
$366. per year ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10775&posts=19 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10775&posts=19 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:13:47 -0500 <![CDATA[what gear never leaves YOUR bike?]]>
All I carry is the shock pump in case I pick up or abandon a passenger, The owners manual/tool kit that came with the bike (it has the reg and insurance card in it), and a one piece rain suit.

I don't need tools, tire kits, spare tires, extra pistons, or a portable hospital. I would have no intention of using any of that crap on the side of the road anyway, no more than I would change a flat tire on my car. That's why God gave us cell phones. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10781&posts=19 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10781&posts=19 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:07:05 -0500 <![CDATA[Motorcycle lift table for a victory?]]>

radioteacher - 2012-01-31 10:58 PM That looks sweet! Looks like a great deal. Please post a report on you lift. How hard was it to get off of the truck? Lift Safe

It was easy to get off the truck.  I work for a company that allowed me to have it shipped to their loading dock and then they put it on my trailer for the ride home. If you ship to your home they will charge additional costs, ($200), for a lift gate truck and then you have to get it into your garage.  It is packaged REALLY well in a wooden crate.  After opening the crate it is easily unpacked.  The total shipment was REALLY heavy, 650 LBS, so getting it off the trailer was an issue.  I basically unpacked it on the trailer and rolled it off on it's own wheels.  The lift is packed upside down in the bottom of the crate so I just tipped the crate onto it's side and flipped the lift out and onto it's wheels.  There is a picture of the crate shown at the bottom of the web page for the lift.

As soon as you get it onto it's wheels and remove packing ties and put an air coupler on the foot pedal you can raise the table and roll it where ever you want.   The only thing that seems really low quality is the foot pedal, it seems to leak a lot of air if left coupled to your hose but it is functional.  I have my snowblower on it currently since my garage is a little full, I will finish re-organizing this weekend and see if I can awaken the Vision from it's long winter sleep and see how the lift works. If I don't get that done it will be spring before I can get the bike out of storage.

]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10686&posts=34 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10686&posts=34 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 07:07:18 -0500 <![CDATA[Question on what would you pay]]>
I'm interested in these toe brackets and peg combo for $86 plus shipping??? I have the same Arlen Ness shifter/brake knurled pegs that nozzledog has on his above. would like the same set on the toe rest your selling. Is that possiable? Do you have the brackets in chrome as well? if not no big but would prefer it. can you show us the whole setup for $86 delivered... ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10544&posts=16 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10544&posts=16 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:08 -0500 <![CDATA[PREpurchase questions]]>
I think these guys have done a great job of summarizing what to expect out of the Vision 8-ball that you're looking at. They've all pretty much hit the nail on the head. Even though the Vision may be a 'heavy bike' by some standards, I believe a trunked XC is heavier than an 8-ball (but correct me if I'm wrong on that one). My wife isn't afraid to ride my Vision (even though she has two Victorys of her own... spoiled brat,lol!), and the tip-over protection certainly adds to her confidence. And she's only 5'5" and 135 lbs.

You should see the looks she gets from those big, gruff, sleeveless Harley dudes at bike night, when she hops on the Vision and takes off like it's second nature.

She likes riding it because she feels a little safer in traffic than her bikes. She likes the feeling of not being so exposed to the cagers versus a bike with little or no bodywork (plastic, fairing, whatever you want to call it). ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10772&posts=22 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10772&posts=22 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:29:24 -0500 <![CDATA[Roar on the Shore Erie PA July 19,20, & 21]]>
http://www.roarontheshore.com/


I have been to Daytona bike week a few times and Sturgiss both very fun Motorcycle rallys.

Last July Donna and I attended Roar on the Shore for the first time.

We had a blast unlike the above mentioned bike events ROS picks a charity and donates a lion share of the money taken in to it.

Last year the charity was the Flight 93 memorial.

The people of Erie embrace this event and the bikers who make the pilgrimage.

The area is great Lake Erie is a great reasource fishing and water sports abound.

The reasturants are well priced as well as the lodging.

For those who smoke Cigerettes are inexpensive and bars allow smoking.

Inspite of our current woes I have convinced Donna that we should at least do this event.

Hope to see some Vision and Victory Riders ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10780&posts=1 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10780&posts=1 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:19:34 -0500 <![CDATA[WINTER ? RIDING]]>
Oh yeah, did I mention insects big enough to knock you off your bike ???

And then kill you while you're laying on the road trying not to get eaten by something even bigger ?????
]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10763&posts=17 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10763&posts=17 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:43 -0500 <![CDATA[Book pass along ??]]>
thanks good idea. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10761&posts=3 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10761&posts=3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:52 -0500 <![CDATA[Why do I see on the Home page???]]>
Jedi Jeff - 2012-01-31 8:39 AM

Arkainzeye - 2012-01-31 8:42 AM

you have to be a member of the secret society called the "SKULLS" to be able to see it.

LOL, Great idea. Actually those forums are the "staging area" for the webmasters.


Lloyds Blog actually gets viewed by going to his blog section (see front page or Articles) where its rendered as an article.

The Knowledge Base was something we & Victory were partnering on. Can't say anymore than that.

The Blog was our test blog section which ended up being lloyds blog. I should probably delete it.

Now you know all there is to know. sort of. ;)


And now you have to kill us???? ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10767&posts=7 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10767&posts=7 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:59:11 -0500 <![CDATA[STUPID ??? Grip removal]]>
I have some Arlen Ness grips (non-heated) I will let go cheap if the dealer can't get yours replaced. I would stick with the heated ones though, I find them priceless. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10752&posts=7 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10752&posts=7 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:22:48 -0500 <![CDATA[Custom Exhaust tips]]>
I am definitely in the market for a pair of the Jet Tips for Vic Vision 2011.

I am ready to buy if you have some in stock.

bwhittaker_1@yahoo.com

]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5602&posts=358 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5602&posts=358 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:28:35 -0500 <![CDATA[New Members, Welcome Aboard!]]>
Welcome all new members!
Many of you have been lurking for awhile and finally decided to register so you can participate and add your insight/experience/enthusiasm to the mix. We're glad you made it official and encourage you to post a hello in this thread. If you were referred here from another site, or by someone, let us know. We're all ambassadors for this site and enjoy knowing when we are successful in bring in new friends.

Don't forget to add your location so we know if you are near us.

]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5879&posts=52 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5879&posts=52 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:15:19 -0500 <![CDATA[Winter]]>
I live in Orange County NY last year we got 30 inches of snow for Christmas and I did not see my lawn until I left for Daytona in March.

This year we have had very little snow and some incredibly warm days.

I should be happy but based on last year I put my Vision in to storage and had back surgery.
The surgery went well and I really would have loved a ride today.
My DR probably would not agree.
I know it is for the best for both my back and my Vision but I really miss her ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10697&posts=21 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10697&posts=21 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:44:52 -0500 <![CDATA[LOGO VICTORY RIDERS]]>
It was no problem and so long since I did mine that I forgot this bit of info. Got a feeling Google translation had more to do with it.... The jpg version is easy to do but if you want just download from http://www.henlowvillage.co.uk/Vicpics/vr.jpg then put in the download section for everyone. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10744&posts=11 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10744&posts=11 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:19:58 -0500 <![CDATA[New Plate on our 12 XCT (Cross Country Tour)]]>
Bitchin plate, no harm, no foul or pun intended....




]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10760&posts=3 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10760&posts=3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:00:43 -0500 <![CDATA[Question on the Zumo]]>
okie vision - 2012-01-28 7:46 PM

I just spent a whopping $98 bucks for a Garmin 765T refurb job from Wallyworld. Mounted it with a Ram handlebar mount and listen to my instructions via the FM tuner. Used it today and worked fantastic. Heard her loud and clear. I only switch to the unused station when I know I'm nearing some instruction. I also have the MP3 glovebox cable option if I want to. You can load all the MP3 tunes you want in it....bluetooth too. I know the Zumo is the shizzle and I had one for a brief couple of days on another bike but returned it when I couldn't see the screen in daylight. Same screen issues with this 765T but the voice instructions through the stereo speakers made it awesome and saving 5 or 6 hundred bucks didn't suck either. Waterproof?, no and neither am I. Like many others, I have a ziploc if I need it.

+1 ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10759&posts=5 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10759&posts=5 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:29:39 -0500 <![CDATA[The Dark side review]]>
I think when the time comes, I'm going to try a CT. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can get one mounted near San Antonio? ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8574&posts=79 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=8574&posts=79 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:03:55 -0500 <![CDATA[which commutes better car or bike?]]>
No real choice for me-company truck,gas card,800 miles a week through Denver traffic & back to the Ponderosa every week.- No way I'd do it on a bike,it'd take most of the fun out of the ride. When I work on out of town projects I'll put a bike in the back and commute home & back on weekends in the summer-that I like. ]]> http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10730&posts=21 http://www.Kingpin-Riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=10730&posts=21 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:10:13 -0500