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From: El Guerrero del Interfaz on 2 Mar 2010 06:31 Hi, Beers on me. Even Belgian ones and in meatspace if you drive by here :-) Well, the title says it all. I'm doubting between these 2 bikes. I've never had one of either although I got a Sportster a few bikes ago. Now I ride a BMW R1150RT solo and a 1500 Goldwing with an Héchard side. The reason of the change is that the Beemer is not comfortable enough for my wife. That was also the reason why we bought the GW with side second-hand but, after several rides, she says that she prefers to be behind me than in a side. I fairly well know what to expect from the Harley but the Victory is unknown to me. It sure looked extremely interesting but, until a few months ago, it was not even imported in Spain. So I not only need to know about the bike but also about the brand, its reliability, service, etc. I've already searched the group but the results "Victory" give are not related to the bikes, the brand or even biking. I've also visited the rec.motorcycles.victory group but there's little activity. And I've already considered and discarded other touring options like another BMW, Honda, Kawa, Yamaha, Triumph and so on. Thanks and bye. -- El Guerrero del Interfaz
From: Snag on 2 Mar 2010 07:48 El Guerrero del Interfaz wrote: > Hi, > > > Beers on me. Even Belgian ones and in meatspace if you drive by > here :-) > > Well, the title says it all. I'm doubting between these 2 bikes. > I've never had one of either although I got a Sportster a few bikes > ago. Now I ride a BMW R1150RT solo and a 1500 Goldwing with an H�chard > side. The reason of the change is that the Beemer is not comfortable > enough for my wife. That was also the reason why we bought the GW with > side second-hand but, after several rides, she says that she prefers > to be behind me than in a side. > > I fairly well know what to expect from the Harley but the Victory > is unknown to me. It sure looked extremely interesting but, until a > few months ago, it was not even imported in Spain. So I not only need > to know about the bike but also about the brand, its reliability, > service, etc. I've already searched the group but the results > "Victory" give are not related to the bikes, the brand or even biking. > I've also visited the rec.motorcycles.victory group but there's little > activity. > > And I've already considered and discarded other touring options > like another BMW, Honda, Kawa, Yamaha, Triumph and so on. > > > Thanks and bye. > > > > -- > El Guerrero del Interfaz You're lots more likely to find service and parts for the Harley - no matter where in the world you ride . But then I'm prejudiced ... -- Snag "90 FLHTCU "Strider" '39 WLDD "PopCycle" BS 132/SENS/DOF
From: El Guerrero del Interfaz on 2 Mar 2010 08:01 On Mar 2, 1:48 pm, "Snag" <snag_...(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > > Beers on me. Even Belgian ones and in meatspace if you drive by > > here :-) > > > Well, the title says it all. I'm doubting between these 2 bikes. > > I've never had one of either although I got a Sportster a few bikes > > ago. Now I ride a BMW R1150RT solo and a 1500 Goldwing with an H chard > > side. The reason of the change is that the Beemer is not comfortable > > enough for my wife. That was also the reason why we bought the GW with > > side second-hand but, after several rides, she says that she prefers > > to be behind me than in a side. > > > I fairly well know what to expect from the Harley but the Victory > > is unknown to me. It sure looked extremely interesting but, until a > > few months ago, it was not even imported in Spain. So I not only need > > to know about the bike but also about the brand, its reliability, > > service, etc. I've already searched the group but the results > > "Victory" give are not related to the bikes, the brand or even biking. > > I've also visited the rec.motorcycles.victory group but there's little > > activity. > > > And I've already considered and discarded other touring options > > like another BMW, Honda, Kawa, Yamaha, Triumph and so on. > > > Thanks and bye. > > > -- > > El Guerrero del Interfaz > > You're lots more likely to find service and parts for the Harley - no matter > where in the world you ride . I'm sure you're right. That's definitively a big advantage that the Harley has. And that's the reason why my wife, who's the one who handles the money, prefers the Harley. But what I don't know and would like to know is whether the Victory service, however scarce, is any good compared to HD. And also about the bike reliability. When I bought the Sportster, I was actually quite wary about its reliability due to the legend. But at the end it was as reliable as a Beemer or similar. So I would like to hear about Victory from users. > But then I'm prejudiced ... As humans, we all are. Thanks for your input. > -- > Snag > "90 FLHTCU "Strider" > '39 WLDD "PopCycle" > BS 132/SENS/DOF -- El Guerrero del Interfaz
From: Sean_Q_ on 2 Mar 2010 08:05 Seems to me the Victory is more equivalent to HD's Softail than the FLH versions. That includes the touring model... http://bikerholic.com/2008/10/10/victory-motorcycles-announce-euro-expansion/ ....which I've seen once up close. It has limited storage space and its passenger accommodations don't look as comfortable as an Ultra. SQ
From: Vito on 2 Mar 2010 08:07
"El Guerrero del Interfaz" <el.guerrero.del.interfaz(a)gmail.com> wrote [ Well, the title says it all. I'm doubting between these 2 bikes. [ I've never had one of either although I got a Sportster a few bikes [ ago. Now I ride a BMW R1150RT solo and a 1500 Goldwing with an H�chard [ side. The reason of the change is that the Beemer is not comfortable [ enough for my wife. .... I'd go with the H-D only because of the easy availability of parts, service and accessories. [ And I've already considered and discarded other touring options [ like another BMW, Honda, Kawa, Yamaha, Triumph and so on. But have you considered a new wife? If your R1150RT isn't satisfactory for her, there is a possibility that nothing will be. |