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Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 130,974
Posted By Kelvininin
I have the uppers and lowers on my Vision, heat...

I have the uppers and lowers on my Vision, heat management is no problem.
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 130,974
Posted By Kelvininin
That's not true, Vic stopped producing the low...

That's not true, Vic stopped producing the low editions I believe. I had a 05 Kingpin and its cornering clearance was adequate, the Visions is much better.
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 130,974
Posted By Kelvininin
Maybe for the Low editions. My Victory...

Maybe for the Low editions.

My Victory Vision is the best handling/cornering cruiser/touring bike I have ever ridden. I routinely drag through the corners but I also ride aggressively.
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-07-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,929
Posted By Kelvininin
If you want the most comfortable 1000 mile/day...

If you want the most comfortable 1000 mile/day touring bike, with the least amount of maintenance, and excellent reliability, take a real hard look at the Victory Vision.

Having had a GW1200,...
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
I have noticed heat off the left side, from the...

I have noticed heat off the left side, from the radiator... You're going to get some heat no matter what bike you are on. My air cooled Victory can be down right uncomfortable in stop and go traffic...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 130,974
Posted By Kelvininin
This is a bunch of malarkey. All Victory's with...

This is a bunch of malarkey. All Victory's with air suspension do not rely totally on air. They are air plus spring, and the air is for adjustment, even on just spring there is a few inches of...
Forum: Beasts 04-24-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
You can do what I did... I removed the Cig...

You can do what I did...

I removed the Cig lighter all together but use that pig tale to power my GPS. In its place I installed an SAE Bulkhead fitting, that's a fused connection directly to the...
Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
I can certainly see that, I pack like I don't...

I can certainly see that, I pack like I don't have the heated grips, so if they are needed I have them. I have nice Joe Rocket Nitrogen winter gloves, they are they warmest winter gloves that still...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 703,990
Posted By Kelvininin
Victory Vision, in Blue Ice I am also bias. ...

Victory Vision, in Blue Ice

I am also bias.

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Forum: Beasts 04-01-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
You must have hotter hands than me, Riding year...

You must have hotter hands than me, Riding year round here in the pacific north wet, I use them 7 or so months out of the year.

I did use to shun such things, even living in the UP of Michigan,...
Forum: Road warriors 03-26-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 130,974
Posted By Kelvininin
Interesting. Before I bought my Vision, I rode...

Interesting. Before I bought my Vision, I rode the Geezer Glide and thought that it felt anemic and cheap by comparison to the Vision, even compared to all the plastic on the Vision.

To each...
Forum: Beasts 03-21-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
The only thing that was modified as the drilling...

The only thing that was modified as the drilling of 4 small screw holes for the bulkhead SAE fitting. This was installed in place of the factory 12V 3A Cig lighter port and this part is not...
Forum: Road warriors 03-21-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,943
Posted By Kelvininin
Thats almost as classy as my Diesel Chevette

Thats almost as classy as my Diesel Chevette
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,943
Posted By Kelvininin
Contradictory to popular belief, you don't need...

Contradictory to popular belief, you don't need push rods to make torque, its all about how the engine is tuned.

OHCs typically allow the engine to spin faster, which is why they are common on...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,943
Posted By Kelvininin
I tend to agree, I was excited about Polaris...

I tend to agree, I was excited about Polaris picking up Indian to see what they could do with it, the new mill is a pretty piece, not thrilled with the pushrods, but understand its important to...
Forum: Beasts 03-20-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17,744
Views: 3,050,370
Posted By Kelvininin
You can just do what I did and install this,...

You can just do what I did and install this, fused connection directly to the battery. Its also where I plug the bike into the batter tender.
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,943
Posted By Kelvininin
Most of the Victory line-up are factory cruisers,...

Most of the Victory line-up are factory cruisers, even the Ness Series are cruisers with fancy paint and bolt on goodies. None of them are customs. Customs are OCC stuff. Just because they don't...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,121
Posted By Kelvininin
The Victory Vision has been the best touring bike...

The Victory Vision has been the best touring bike I have ever owned. I have only had to maintenance items to deal with, tires, oil, and one belt. Oil changes are cheap, tires are tires, and the...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,943
Posted By Kelvininin
You have clearly buy bikes to look at and not...

You have clearly buy bikes to look at and not ride, counter to your comment. Victory builds a very nice handling bike, built to be rode, and rode hard. Excellent handling and power. I cannot say...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-18-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,046
Posted By Kelvininin
I think that's a bit harsh... I consider myself...

I think that's a bit harsh... I consider myself and enthusiast, I have two bikes, ride year round and average more that 20K miles a year. I recently traded my KTM A990 for a Super Tenere, not so...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-16-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,660
Posted By Kelvininin
In the two years I owned my KTM, the only time it...

In the two years I owned my KTM, the only time it ever say a dealer was when I was there to buy oil and a filter. I work on all of my family's cars, toys, ect.

I try to avoid the dealers at all...
Forum: Vendors 03-08-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 159,093
Posted By Kelvininin
Ordered! Thanks!! :beer

Ordered! Thanks!! :beer
Forum: Road warriors 02-22-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
No I am just board, and I love rattling cages for...

No I am just board, and I love rattling cages for no other purpose than my own enjoyment. Easiest cages to rattle are the HD cages. After reading many of the response... Mission accomplished.
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-22-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Well when you never get of 5 or 405, your not...

Well when you never get of 5 or 405, your not going to find the twisites. No worries, they would be boring on an HD anyway, best you stick to the straight line stuff.
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Everytime I hear the sound of an HD, I think......

Everytime I hear the sound of an HD, I think... "There is the sound of 50 HP right there... Sounds a little like a briggs and straton."
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Repeatedly is kind of a stretch... Maybe once or...

Repeatedly is kind of a stretch... Maybe once or twice.

Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
That's a great Idea! Will a Camel work? It's...

That's a great Idea! Will a Camel work? It's hard to find horses in Kuwait... What about a sheep, lots of those here.
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
You don't need an extensive dealer network when...

You don't need an extensive dealer network when the bike is reliable. I have more that 60K miles on Victory Motorcycles, the only time they where at the dealer is when I bought it and to reflash the...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
I have, and my Adv bike has me thinking about...

I have, and my Adv bike has me thinking about selling my Victory Vision. The Vision is a fun bike but the A990 and then the Super Tenere, holy crap...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
I made that comment, and I don't own an HD, after...

I made that comment, and I don't own an HD, after my experience with Buell, I never will. I do own a Victory Vision and a Yamaha Super Tenere.

I made that comment for two reasons.

1) ...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,912
Posted By Kelvininin
I have drooled over them. I would not mind...

I have drooled over them. I would not mind riding one but I am afraid if I did I would be looking to buy one.

But I was so unimpressed with the amount of work my KTM A990 was to keep that I...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-21-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,115
Posted By Kelvininin
My 990 would overheat in Seattle stop and go...

My 990 would overheat in Seattle stop and go traffic in anything over 70F. KTM suggested I removed the front radiator cover. That is not a solution. The second fan kit is cheap compared to...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Hey they guy asked why buy a harley? I agree,...

Hey they guy asked why buy a harley? I agree, why buy a harley when there are much better options available.

I also am an idiot and ride like one. I will likely end up dead the way I toss that...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
You're cute.... I love the name calling. ...

You're cute.... I love the name calling.

It's never about the bike but the skill of the rider... There are a lot of unskillful riders out there, a lot of them own sports bikes or HDs. They...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Bring it... We have roads out here that make the...

Bring it... We have roads out here that make the tail of the dragon look straight. I would be happy to school you folks on how to ride a bike through the twisties, and I will do it with the cruse...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
Ride that Ducati out here to Washington state,...

Ride that Ducati out here to Washington state, and I will give you a run for your money in the twisty mountain roads of the pacific north west on my Big Victory Touring bike. It won't be the first...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-20-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,115
Posted By Kelvininin
Tinker I can handle. quarky requiring too much...

Tinker I can handle. quarky requiring too much work required is another thing. Trust me, I would have rather spent my money on something other than a new bike.

But good luck, I am sure the A990...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
I do carry a spare belt, because I have had a...

I do carry a spare belt, because I have had a rock get stuck in one while traveling through chip seal in Idaho. The belt had a big old rock stuck in it and survived a spirited ride through Lolo...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-19-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,136
Posted By Kelvininin
I had Jesse on my A990 and fully plan on putting...

I had Jesse on my A990 and fully plan on putting Jesse on my Super Tenere. Very high quality, and very sturdy.
Forum: Road warriors 02-19-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,977
Posted By Kelvininin
I guess I am just skewed, I have repowered cars...

I guess I am just skewed, I have repowered cars and trucks with the old 350 diesel engine, with zero aftermarket support, it just a matter of finding the parts you need. If there was ever an engine...
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