alabamawing
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Bike Year / Level: 2007 GL1800
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Post by alabamawing on Sept 29, 2014 12:07:39 GMT
Thinking of getting a "run around town" bike and looking at the Victory Vegas 8 Ball. Was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with it? Of course keeping the Wing. Thx in advance
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Veritas44
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Mere Pawn in Game of Life
Posts: 91
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Post by Veritas44 on Sept 29, 2014 13:25:18 GMT
Awesome Bike. Can be a tad cumbersome to maneuver at slower speeds. Parking Lot "manners" somewhat lacking is the only negative I have experienced and heard of on the 8-Ball. Sweet Looking units for sure.
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Veritas44
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Post by Veritas44 on Sept 30, 2014 13:46:48 GMT
Have you looked at the new Indian Scout? Might be worth checking out and considering to fill your need.
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alabamawing
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Bike Year / Level: 2007 GL1800
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Post by alabamawing on Sept 30, 2014 17:24:21 GMT
I have not. Will check them out.
Ok, went and looked. Nice looking but at 850+ lbs and only 69 ci, it has to be slow. I do like that Chieftain though.
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robeth
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Retired Tooth Destroyer
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Post by robeth on Sept 30, 2014 17:43:39 GMT
Ditto on the Indian Scout. Great looking, functional cruiser with some very usable power.
Shop safely.
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Veritas44
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Post by Veritas44 on Sept 30, 2014 18:12:00 GMT
Don't be fooled by the seemingly small 69 cubes.... It produces 100 HP and 72 ft-lbs of TQ Wet weight is around 560lbs for bike. (assume you adding about 300 to that?) Should be quite capable especially just for a Local Put-Around. Were you able to test drive it?
If you are wanting a Screamer, go ride a Yammy-Hammer Raider. That thing will Howl and once you get used to the OEM Rake it handles surprisingly well.
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robeth
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Post by robeth on Oct 1, 2014 0:52:10 GMT
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robeth
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Post by robeth on Oct 1, 2014 0:54:34 GMT
Were you able to test drive it?
Don't know if you were asking me or not, but I haven't been able to ride it. The local test rides here are Oct. 24 and 25. I'm planning to go to the dealership for a test ride. The magazine reviews have all been really good.
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Veritas44
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Post by Veritas44 on Oct 1, 2014 9:54:11 GMT
Please post your Review. Be looking forward to your thoughts. Personally, I'm partial to the black Scout. Looks "mean" yet still refined. At about an 18% Power to Weight,,,, imagine it's quite the Blast. Anxious to see if the handling and manners are what I have been hearing it is.
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