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The SVTC is NOT subject to the vibration issue common to "the other brand" of V Twins, so I am relatively certain this is an isolated incident.

I find Sport Mode to be quite jerky starting out and going between accelerating and decelerating, but I like the responsiveness when riding aggressively. Tour Mode is MUCH smoother, especially with a passenger.

It's happening for sure. We went there three weeks ago before the crowds and the sky-high prices, Had the roads pretty much to ourselves. It was beautiful. We're in Fargo, ND and the only Venture here that I know of.

So...which oil should I use? :smile5::smile5:

I just put on 1,750 miles fully loaded and two-up on a Sturgis, SD trip (530 mile one-way), so a mix of 70 mph highway and slower on the twisties around the area. Got 41.66 average. Impressive. My Victory Vision got 36 at best.

I think someone else addressed this. Bluetooth headsets apparently will not pair with the bike without using a Sena Freewire (uses the same one as HD) If you do a search on the forum, you should be able to find the other threadl. Best of luck

That looks exactly like the Vision horn only with the correct spade connectors, so it actually would be direct plug-and-play. I'm betting mechanically and sound-wise, it's the same horn. BTW, mine won't sound unless the bike is running, unlike the stock horn for some reason.

Thank you to all who do serve and have served. Let us never give in to the pressure to remove "God" from any of our nation's documents. God bless the U.S.A.!

Nothing. It's accessible on the right side of the front wheel. Just need to turn the wheel a bit to get your wrench in there.

Victory Vision horn in place on the '18 SVTC. I did trim the square corner of the horn, so no clearance issues at all. Before recording-20180618-110550[1].mp3 After recording-20180618-112220[1].mp3

Those look great, and the curve on the bracket follows the bike's lines nicely! They look much better than the Kuryakyns IMO.

The tire scalloping could also be the result of bad shock/shocks causing the wheel to bounce without adequate shock damping.

That's funny, but I'm guessing it will be resolved with your first map update. Let's hope anyway!

I rode a Victory Vision 38,000 miles before getting my SVTC. The belt needed adjustment maybe 5 times in ten years. Those kevlar-reinforced belts are supposedly good for eighty thousand miles or so. Mine showed no signs of significant wear. As with any belt, the stretch a bit with time and use, but a little loose is better than too tight, which causes premature bearing and pulley wear. Get the belt tension gauge and check it yourself every month or so and set your mind at ease. Best of luck.

I have this nifty little conversion that replaces the slide and magazine on an actual 1911. Converts it to a .177 caliber single-shot pellet pistol. I believe they stopped making this back in the late 1960's. Air cylinder goes in the barrel bushing area. Pretty fun and still fully functional.

I heard on another forum someone else had a noise in the steering neck. Had the dealer tighten the head stock bearing nut to proper specs (apparently was too loose). Best of luck.

Last time I did that, it cost me a Porsche Boxster convertible for my wife's birthday. Couldn't beg forgiveness, but I was able to buy it!

I carry my Colt Defender in a leather Blackhawk OWB belt slider holster. It has snaps on each loop so you just slip the ears behind the belt and snap. Carries it high enough and close enough that just a tee shirt is enough to conceal. My wife doesn't even know when I'm carrying.

I'm only 5'11'. I don't know for sure if highway pegs would interfere, but the forward position might be an issue. The deflector would be near the inside of your calf. Depends on how far out the pegs sit I suppose. There would certainly be care required. Some members have had the deflector break where the blade and the bracket connect in the middle. Obviously not designed to take much abuse. Best of luck!

I test rode a bike without them, but ordered them when I bought the bike. They make a HUGE difference. Installed them myself in about an hour and a half. The worst part was drilling the hole from the inside of the fairing panel and hoping it wouldn't break out where it went through, but all went perfectly. The built-in drill guides make it a piece of cake. Worth every penny, especially if you have a passenger. Really helps pull the cool air in on hot days.

I use Plexus polish and microfiber towels to clean between my two or three actual water washes a year. It dissolves bugs, is safe on paint, plastic, chrome, windshields and all. Polishes like wax but without buildup and leaves an anti-static shine that stays cleaner longer. I used it on my Victory Vision for 10 years, and its was in showroom condition when I traded it.

My dealer installed that and told me about it. Accessed under the right hand side cover.

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Did the same to mine. I went to clock settings and checked "GPS Time" and it self-corrected.