SilvrT

You should have bet ... then pointed to the piece of paper ... on the floor (anything on the floor) ...

You're very welcome sir! I wish you good luck no matter what brand you decide to go with. Hey, here's an idea ... why not hold off until Yamaha releases their new model (the one that will replace the Venture ... if they ever do that is).

and I was just poking fun (as shown at the bottom of my post).

My comment was directed to anyone, not you specifically although I did quote your words. Parts, to my knowledge, are not "un available". Further, there are many, many factory and third party accessories and new ones are coming out regularly. There are small companies dedicated to building and selling Vic accessories as well as custom engine parts and builders for nothing else but Victory. Back ordered parts are common everywhere. It's the "sign of the times" and it solely depends on what that part is. You can get left "sitting awhile" with any bike make. No, you won't see too many Vics with high mileage simply because they haven't been around that long and didn't really get into the touring market until what... 2008 or 9 when the Vision came out. Before that their models were cruisers. Now how many cruisers do you see with high mileage? That said, there are a few Vic owners I know of with over 100,000 trouble-free miles. Guys, I "get it" ... but if you live your life a skeptic, you're not gonna "live".

sheeesh! You can go to any motorcycle forum and hear horror stories about dealers ... heck, you can read them right here in this forum! c'mon ... sounds like a lame excuse to me to rule out buying a bike just because of some bad experience with a dealer or a person representing a company. (sorry, had to say it)

I'll quote it to victoryforums.com

Interesting .... did you post this on a Victory forum? If not, I will do it for you. I'd be interested in reading the response (if you get one). Keep in mind the saying "don't let one bad apple spoil the basket".

ya snooze, ya loose ... I just bought it!

Yes, the engine sounds are noticeable. In fact, in the beginning it sounded like there was a lot of valve train slop or something. Thought there was something wrong... but that's the way they are and in time, I got used to it and now, don't even realize those sounds exist. 'Course, a pair of D&D mufflers might have something to do with that LOL You'll also notice it's quite "clunky" when shifting In time, that quietens down and about the only time you hear it is going into 1st or 2nd. Totally normal. The tranny is very solid, straight cut gears with helical gears between primary and secondary shaft. Also, you can't shift these bikes like many others during the downshift. It's ok going down to 5th or 4th but blipping the gas going down to 3rd, 2nd, 1st ... especially 1st, the computer seems to think the engine is "running away" and will sometimes simply shut down. Once I knew about that, I never blip the gas going down to those gears anymore. Just a simple "re-programming" of my own habit is the cure. As for the gear indicator, yes, it does tend to fool ya if you rely on it. If the clutch is in, it shows no gear so, you don't actually see what gear you're in until you let the clutch out. To be honest, most other bikes I've ridden never had a gear indicator so I don't really pay that much attention to what it's displaying. I can tell from the rpm's, speed, and engine sound pretty much what gear I'm in. I've also found myself taking off in 2nd gear a few times with no stalling or lugging. If you've got a hankerin to own one of these bikes, don't let a crappy dealer stop ya. Where I bought mine, the guys are fantastic and whenever I drop in to the shop, they all remember me, say "hi, how ya dooin? How's the bike? blah blah..." and when I need something done, they've always been super accommodating. (maybe it's a Canadian thing,,, )

I would not buy another RSV no matter what year it is. Even if they come out with a 2015 model that just rocks ... I simply could not afford that. Kinda blew the budget on this Victory and just 2 weeks ago, bought a house so there went all our savings (almost). If I were to sell the Vic due to financial reason's but still had some cash and wanted another scoot, I would probably buy a 1st gen. While I liked my RSMV for some things, both of my 1st gens were a better bike IMO.

Curious, how does that compare to other months or years? Are we increasing, decreasing, or staying basically the same?

The topic is "what do you love most about riding" Wrenching is not riding Two things I love most are a) the feeling of "escaping" from the daily routine. b) the adrenalin rush when I crack the throttle and wind it out to the max. c) the people I meet along the way that only riding a motorcycle brings. oh, that was three, wasn't it

Doc told me my cholesterol was a "tad" on the high side. I told him it was that way 10 years ago yet I've changed my diet considerably since then. He said I'd have to drastically change it over a long period of time in order to have any real effect ... he gave me some pills. I hate pills!

Totally agree on the 5 small meals. Now if I can just discipline myself to all of the above.....

Before I bought my CCT, I test rode them 3 or 4 times over a period of a couple years. I have to agree somewhat that there were a couple times where it left me disappointed in their power. Then I rode a demo bike used by one of the owners that had a few thousand kms on it. What a difference! I was hooked. I also learned, at that time, that these bikes just don't have a lot of torque at rpms below 2300. When I got my CCT it had 3 km on it. It took until at least 5,000 km before it started to show some real signs of "life". I knew this going in coz I'd spent some time on a Vic site and everyone says the same thing ... "ya gotta get at least 3000 miles on these things before they come alive". Mirror vibration? Rattle in the fairing? NADA. Not on my CCT. Slow and unresponsive acceleration? Ya, even after several thousand kms it would seem that way unless it was running 2500 rpm or higher but even that wasn't gonna snap your head back. As for the "tupperware plastic" .... go check out a Kaw Voyager. Side covers do tend to pop loose but it seems to only happen when the passenger bumps them with their boot heel. Heck, I had side covers come loose on my Wing and my 1st gen. Seems to be a "nature of the beast" with those push pin things. Since I bought my CCT in May, 2013 I've made a few changes. Added an adjustable timing wheel and set it at 4 degrees advance. Cost appx $150. Result ... MAJOR improvement in torque and power especially below 2500 rpm. Added a Lloydz high-flow air filter. Helped with the breathing and power. Removed the catalytic convertors. Drastically cuts down on engine (actually exhaust) heat on the right side under the passenger footrest. Also improves engine breathing. Changed out the mufflers to D&D performance. Great sound and adds to overall performance. Installed Power Commander with Auto-tune. Improves HP and torque considerably especially above 2500 rpm. With these few mods (total cost under $1500) I now have the "snap my head back" effect when I crank it. In summary, and I say it again, don't be disillusioned by these bikes when on a demo ride coz new ones will tend to fool ya.

Bought the following... Scorpio SR-i900 RFID Two Way FM Security Motorcycle Alarm System and... http://www.lorextechnology.com/Wireless-camera-system/vertical-dvr-Security-camera-system-with-960h-resolution/prod560024.p

4000 rpm? 4500 rpm? 7000 rpm? Wow ... at 120 km/h I'm sitting around 2800 rpm ... ooops ... sorry, I guess V-twins don't need those higher rpm's

The Harley will always make one feel that way because they are much more torquey at the lower rpm ... but that's it. The Vic will fool you as it really comes alive once you've gotten to appx 2400 rpm. With a $150 adjustable timing wheel, that will drop to 1900 or so. Being a Victory owner now for a year and a half and 20,000+ kms ... here's my 2 cents (and we don't even have them anymore) I concur that the Venture motor is superior to the Harley but how do you base this when compared to the Vic motor ... it hasn't been around long enough although considering it's track record so far, I'd say it's a pretty solid engine ... much the same as the Venture's and definitely superior to the Harley. I had more mirror and handlebar "buzz" on my Venture than I do on the Vic ... in fact, there isn't any on the Vic .... except when I got it wound to the max maybe LOL but I can run at 100+ mph and still see clearly in the mirrors. As for more revvy, these Vic engines can wind up to 5+ grand and still be pulling and I guarantee you, they've hit higher hp and torque way before the Venture engine hits it's max. Unfortunately, a new Vic just doesn't "loosen up" before about 5,000 k or so therefore, anyone testing a new one can be mis-led as to their power. Enjoyed your writeup ... just felt the need to add some perspective re: Victory albeit somewhat bias .

Currently we live in a rented house which has a garage. I keep the scoot in the garage. We bought a place and it only has a carport. Where we live now is a very low crime rate ... it's the opposite where we are moving to. Just needing to protect my stuff and have a bit of peace of mind. you call that "messing with it"? :stickpoke:

Somebody out there probably knows when a guy takes a leak, for how long, and how many times he shakes it LOL!

Polaris musta figgured nobody would steal a Vic ... there's NO locking device of any kind on them.

hmmmmmmm... I'll have to check into this with my ins co.

And you know this how?????? You have a memory issue there Brian ??? :stickpoke: Yes, I've considered that option; however, when I'm at work, it would be good to know if someone is messing with my scoot.

One surely would remember real quick !!

So, I'm considering some "security" measures for my scoot. Read some info about the "Chatterbox" alarm ... seems ok but not exactly what I'm looking for. Would like an alarm system that doesn't make sound but rather, either calls my phone or sends me a text. Is there such a thing? What do you guys recommend? Also, what about a Caliper lock? Recommendations puhleeze. Thanks guyz oh, the reason is we are moving and unfortunately (at least temporarily), I'll have to keep the scoot parked in the carport of the new place.