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"...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« on: March 01, 2020, 02:16:35 PM »
Today, here in in Vortex-Land, 65 degrees, partly cloudy with some sun, so it was high time to motor "The White Whale", (aka Moby Dick), down to historic downtown Cottonwood for a little lunchie-poo at Osteria, (Merlin Vineyards), for their outstanding Ragu pasta and local red wine. Wonderful!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley: :wink:



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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2020, 02:32:03 PM »
Thar she blows :thumb:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2020, 03:03:11 PM »
Hated those when they came out.  Now, I'm quite fond of them.

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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2020, 03:42:48 PM »
I find those Victory's oddly appealing.  Quintessential American excess at it's best :drool:

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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2020, 03:44:12 PM »
Would love a Vision. My pals got 165k on his. Zero issues.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2020, 03:45:41 PM »
Nice bike, nice Porsche, nice whale.  Ride safe!   :bike-037:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2020, 03:56:57 PM »
They kind of remind me of a 60s vintage Cadillac or Lincoln with the wheel well covers and all. Not necessarily a bad thing just a lot of thing. Bet it is comfy though. Enjoy! :thumb:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2020, 04:01:00 PM »
Quote from: tazio on March 01, 2020, 03:44:12 PM
Would love a Vision. My pals got 165k on his. Zero issues.

165k?  WOW!!!  Ride on!   :bike-037:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2020, 04:25:20 PM »


 

* Long wheelbase and LOW, (25 inches off the ground) - I added the 1" factory lowering kit
* Fast, smooth, comfortable - electric windshield, two-stage heated hand grips / seat
* 47-48 MPG consistently / fuel-injected / 6-speed / belt drive / ABS brakes
* 871 pounds, but it loses 200 pounds the minute you let the clutch out in first gear / exceptional handling
* 12K miles / Zero issues
* Discontinued in 2017...mine is a 2014 from new

 :thumb: :cool: :wink: :boozing: :smiley:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2020, 05:30:30 PM »
“I got me a bike that’s as big as a WHALE.”

Gee.  Is it about to set sail?

Are you heading to the Love Shack?   

Baby?
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2020, 05:57:59 PM »
 Rock lobster!
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2020, 06:13:23 PM »
Quote from: JJ on March 01, 2020, 02:16:35 PM
Today, here in in Vortex-Land, 65 degrees, partly cloudy with some sun, so it was high time to motor "The White Whale", (aka Moby Dick), down to historic downtown Cottonwood for a little lunchie-poo at Osteria, (Merlin Vineyards), for their outstanding Ragu pasta and local red wine. Wonderful!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley: :wink:


    


Are these the famous, fabled steel cut oats that some Wild Guzzi types seem to be obsessed with?
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2020, 06:22:30 PM »
Quote from: SmithSwede on March 01, 2020, 05:30:30 PM
“I got me a bike that’s as big as a WHALE.”

Gee.  Is it about to set sail?

Are you heading to the Love Shack?   

Baby?

YES!  The B-52's - "Love Shack" - "I got me a car that's as big as a whale..." :thumb: :wink:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2020, 06:24:26 PM »
Quote from: SIR REAL ED on March 01, 2020, 06:13:23 PM
Are these the famous, fabled steel cut oats that some Wild Guzzi types seem to be obsessed with?

No Steel Cut Oats at NOON time! (lol) 

I remember when I visited Ireland years ago, they had oatmeal with "Whiskey Cream" in the morning...The Irish - imagine that!  It was quite tasty and SMOOTH!! :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2020, 07:17:51 PM »
They are huge!
And the last line of the song where she hollers something unintelligible?...........
Anyone? Bueller?
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2020, 10:02:25 PM »
If George Jetson was a total bad@$$ he would ride that bike.  Very cool and must sound even cooler.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2020, 06:31:37 AM »
Never seen one. The massiveness is intimidating. I think I would be sceered to ride it . Only a manly man can master that whale. Drop the JJ. You shall be known as AHAB.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2020, 06:50:22 AM »
"Beep...beep...beep. ..beep...beep...bee p..." Sorry son, I'm trying to back into that parking spot...thanks.  "Beep...beep...beep. ..beep...beep...bee p...beep.."
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2020, 08:14:02 AM »
Is that a toothed whale or a baleen whale?
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2020, 08:44:09 AM »
I’m on my 2nd Vision. 1st one was a 2010 Tour Deluxe version. Pearl white. It was gorgeous. Sold it and got a black Arlen Ness Signature Series bike. Also a 2010. Awesome bikes....

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« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2020, 08:57:25 AM »
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #21 on: March 02, 2020, 09:16:28 AM »
Quote from: inditx on March 01, 2020, 07:17:51 PM
They are huge!
And the last line of the song where she hollers something unintelligible?...........
Anyone? Bueller?
Ya mean "tinnnn roof-rusted!"

Rented a vision in Vegas with my buddies who rented Harleys. I smoked em all day! Very comfortable and suprisingly sporty for their size.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #22 on: March 02, 2020, 09:25:05 AM »
My good buddy was a Triumph/Victory dealer.  I led 100's of demo day rides for him over many years.  I've ridden every bike Victory made.  The Vision was the best by a mile.  WAY more nimble than it looks with a better motor/transmission for whatever reason than the H-D wannabe bikes they made.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #23 on: March 02, 2020, 10:39:07 AM »
I always admired Polaris for their original designs, especially the Vision. It’s more George Jetson than whale, the American Motors Marlin is the original’whale’
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #24 on: March 02, 2020, 03:28:39 PM »
My brother has TWO of these. A pod of Visions?

BTW, is it true that Victory is no longer? I heard Polaris is going to make Indians instead.
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #25 on: March 02, 2020, 03:37:57 PM »
Quote from: larrys on March 02, 2020, 08:14:02 AM
Is that a toothed whale or a baleen whale?
Larry
I hope it’s not a sperm whale.
Wouldn’t want them starting to breed..
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #26 on: March 02, 2020, 06:40:34 PM »
Thats a good looking Vision JJ
Victory is a great bike and the Vision has grown on me over the years.
I have a 2004 Victory Kingpin.


 its an amazing bike.
rides great, motor sounds good, switchgear is great.
 dead reliable, brembo brakes, Marzocchi  inverted forks.
 
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #27 on: March 02, 2020, 06:47:31 PM »
Quote from: lti_57 on March 02, 2020, 06:40:34 PM
Thats a good looking Vision JJ
Victory is a great bike and the Vision has grown on me over the years.
I have a 2004 Victory Kingpin.


 its an amazing bike.
rides great, motor sounds good, switchgear is great.
 dead reliable, brembo brakes, Marzocchi  inverted forks.

Handsome bike👍
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Re: "...I got me a bike that's as big as a WHALE!"
« Reply #29 on: March 02, 2020, 09:14:57 PM »
Quote from: berniebee on March 02, 2020, 03:28:39 PM
My brother has TWO of these. A pod of Visions?

BTW, is it true that Victory is no longer? I heard Polaris is going to make Indians instead.

Victory was discontinued by Polaris in 2017...and that's correct...they put ALL their eggs / resources / money in the INDIAN basket...
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