It boggles the mind how all the newer bikes, Indian and Harley are moving to the styling and contours that Victory was making nearly ten+ years ago. Not to mention the engineering and rock solid motor. I love my Vegas
I purchased a 2010 Victory Vision Tour with ABS 2 years ago. I was 65 years old and had just barely recovered from a life threatening case of Liver Cancer. At 6'5" and 280lbs it was hard to find a motorcycle that fit. I had not ridden since my 20's and had to learn all over again. The safety features on the Vision was what sold me since I knew I would probably drop it a few times and I did drop it with no damage in the first week or so. Today, I ride it everywhere both to work and also longer trips. It has never let me down. My skill levels have grown to the point that I am now able to really have some fun with it and again finding even more affection and respect for it. Victory was a very innovative company and my bike commands attention everywhere I go. I have thought about selling it, but shy away after reflection. I may buy a second motorcycle, but expect the Victory will remain my favorite. Thanks for the video.
One thing i love about my XC, is that it stands out in a sea of Harleys. Till this day it has a modern design. At sturgis this year i had a couple of riders ask me if it was a 2021 model. There jaws dropped when i would tell them it was a 2013. Kerp the content coming guys, i enjoy all your videos.
Sold my Harley ultra for a 2009 jackpot. Best decision I ever made. Bought the wife a 2009 vegas low and we have the best riding we ever had. I’ve never seen her so happy. 🤘😎🤘
I just returned from an 11 state trip to see my grandson graduate from Basic at Fort Sill. Had to go, forth generation Army! Good excuse to see country I had not seen in awhile. What went wrong with my bike? Nothing. How much oil did it burn? None. Gas mileage 45.4 over 3980 miles. Only problem I encountered? At 76 years old, my butt hurt after about 6 hours on the bike. My longest day? 840 miles. Am I still happy with my 2014 Cross Roads? 😂
I appreciate the Victory content. Walked by a Vision on a showroom floor in 2009. After repeatedly saying I wanted one someday, I finally bought a 2016 new. Love the bike, probably the last big bike I’ll own. Have Suzuki Burgmans as backups which keep the miles down on the Vision😅 will ride until I can’t anymore. I suspect the Vision will go as long as I can. The guys mentioned bullet proof, which seems to be the standard for Victory, engine and tranny on the vision seems to be just that. These guys are right, not a drop of oil dripped or burned.
I own 1 Harley chopper, 2 victory kingpins, 1 Victory octane (wife rides it and one of the kingpins mostly), 1 victory boardwalk, 1 Victory Hammer, and a victory CCT, the HD chopper requires more maintenance and work then all six victories together, love all the Vic's, and switch around which one I'm riding depending on where I'm going and what I'm feeling like, best bike's out there in my opinion
Best bikes made ... possibly. Had a 2017 X-1 what a bike, 34,000 trouble free miles. Loved it. Upgraded to it's new bro... da challenger ! Intrested to hear what your dislikes towards the bike.. it's very hard to find something that's not perfect about the XC any way. 106 is indestructible. Like you said, i never checked the oil on a Victory. ✌️
Thanks for the video. I've owned my cross country for only two weeks. I instantly fell in love with how the bike fits me and the unique looks. Keep the content coming!
2013 HardBall here....pulled the apes, went to beach bars and a windshield. 50,000 miles and all I change are the oil and the tires. Entirely bullet proof and I love riding it like a sport bike and dragging the floorboards, even at low speeds. This will be my last bike.
Yes! Totally agree ! And in reply to your next video, thought I would just include the comment here also ! The Five Best things about the Five things you all hate are the Five Things I dont have any issue with ! haha ! I have a Cross Roads 2012 LE ! No crazy large fairing so no panel noise, no noticeable buffering as the large windshield caters for that, no problems with the paint, No heat problems as I dont have lowers etc, and we rarely get super high temps in the UK , And I wouldnt dream of having a stereo on a bike so no problem there either ! Seems like I may have hit the jackpot then ! Great Video Guys , And I drive probably more like James May also ! haha ! Thanks ! Inspirational that you have got such high mileage and you have not had any issues . Keep Up the Good Work ! And my Bike just looks so beautiful, a work of art, qudos to whoever sat there and designed it !
My 2014 XC is my favorite touring bike. Stone reliable, easy maintenance. All my Victorys were great bikes. I loved my old Kingpin Tour. My Arlen Ness Vision was a fantastic bike. They work for me even with Victory out of business I would still recommend buying one.
I've been wanting a Victory ever since I sat on one about 6 yrs ago. I finally found one A 2015 Magnum Red over Super Steet Gray with 8,290 miles on it, man that's practically a brand new bike. I love it I ma ride it til the wheels fall off neva selling it....nice video✌🏿
I have a 2017 CCT and love it .the power is great and like you said people talk to me all the time about what brand is, and others that know are like Wow you got 1.I said they made them for 18 years. It's a bike you can ride all day.Keep the rubber side down. Great video.
I love the power, handling, unic styling, ease of maintenance, leg room and all the storage. Victory's are easy to make it yours in performance and styling.
I inherited a 2003 Victory V92C from my father when he passed. I already have a 2000 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. The Victory is a more sporting machine whereas the Harley is a more plush road bike. At least that's how i perceive it. I love the Victory for ease of maintenance. Reliability. Just a great performing solid bike all around. Will have this for many years!
Bonjour! Been riding since 1985 and i have had mostly sportbikes. I traded my 1999 Hayabusa in 2007 for a brand new Suzuki M109R because i could not stand that crotch rocket riding position after all these years. The M109R gave my 6'4" frame the leg room i needed but over the years i started longing for a cruiser with luggage capacity. The Harley bikes felt so heavy and cumbersome compared to my Suzuki i decided to wait for something different... and then i found my 2010 Victory Vision 8-Ball in late 2021... not as fast and powerful as my M109R but very comfortable AND capable in the twisties... and i love these long floorboards, you can move your feet any way you like and never get tired on this bike. I had the clutch bearings, pressure plate and clutch replaced after one month of ownership at 85000km (52000mi) and the stator/rotor replaced in the summer of 2022. A great bike, can't wait to ride again! Greetings from Montréal, Québec. 🖖
Greetings. Thanks for watching and we hope you subscribe ! You are so right about the vision, it handles so well despite its size! Hold on to it and ride on !
I owned a 2006 Victory Kingpin til 2020...14years....great Bike...would still have it but the engine was gonna need an overhaul and parts for the 100ci was few and far between...The 106ci are easier to find
Thanks for watching. If you haven't already, look into joining some of the Victory Facebook forums. They're still very active with parts, tips and more.
I wanted a Victory Cross Country since 2013. I went on a demo ride in 2013 in Louisville KY. I didn't like any of the color schemes then. In 2015 I purchased my first 2015 CCT, then a year later I had the opportunity to get a 2017 Magnum X1. Both have been awesome bikes. I ride them weekly and always get compliments.
Great video!! Great points about the Victory motorcycles!! I have a 2015 Magnum fast approaching 67K. Love this bike and how it performs, Freedom performance exhaust, power Commander tuner, been dyno-tuned, cams,air cleaner, timing wheel set to 0. Been to Texas from California twice and no issues!! Did have to change my stator around 65K, belt from rocks cutting the belt a couple of spots. Done the maintenance myself.
I love that Victory made great reliable bikes that fit big guys. At 6'5" 325lbs all I added was highway pegs. Can't say that about the other brands I have owned.
Facts. They give you way more room, yet at the same time the narrow front of the seat, with a low seat makes them good for the vertically challenged too!
One other bike that you might want to look into is a Triumph Rocket III Touring. I have a friend who has one and he's 6'8" and 330#. It fits and hauls him around no problem. It does love to eat clutch cables.
Awesome vid guys. I've had my 14 xct for 7 years and no issues. I've done a bunch of mods from freedom true duels to loydz cams, maximus tune and Arnott air suspension and wouldn't trade it for anything. Love my vic. Keep the video coming.
I had a 2011 Vic XC that I recently gave to a buddy. It's been hands down the most reliable bike i've ever owned. It's a crying shame how Polaris shit on its own brand. The way they treated Victory was the reason I recently bought a Road Glide Limited. But I absolutely loved my XCT.
Just wanted to let you guys know I watched your victory videos and decided to buy a victory of my own so I just picked up a 2000 v92c for $1,300. I just started riding last year and have moved up from a 1983 Honda 750 Shadow so it's a big improvement and I'm very happy with the sound of it. It's been snowing here and I don't have cold weather gear so I have to wait till it warms up to take it for a good ride
Hailing from the Concord, NH area and trying to move from a sport bike to a Victory Highball that I’ve been eyeing. I watched the what we hate video first and then came to this one, I’m glad the reliability factor is there cause I need something that won’t break on me within the next couple of years 😂
I love my Vision for all the same reasons you guys mentioned. I have a new Ultra Limited but it still doesn't feel as solid as my Vision. The suspension, performance and reliability is still ahead of my newer Harley.
I bought my wife a 2007 Vegas jackpot brand new she is rolling about 70,000 miles on it, the bike is very reliable and she plans on keeping it as long as she can ride. I own a 2000 kawasaki 1500 vulcan with over 114,000 miles on it and still looks like new , I also have an 05 ultra classic, different story behind that one but I would love to own a cross country tour!
70k nice ! Otherwise, there's plenty of deals to be had on a Cross Country if you keep your eyes out. Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out some of our other Victory content.
I absolutely love rhe CC Tour. Wish I'd bought one when I could have. Storage can't be beat, the ease of removing the trunk if you don't want to use it is amazing. There are 3 bikes I'm considering to replace my GL1500 (love her, but need a lower seat height) and a Victory CC is among them. (The others are a 2017 GL1800 and a Yamaha Star Venture)
@@3_AM Now, I'm pretty lazy so I'd probably leave it on, but the ability to take it off easily if I want to is a great feature. I'm definitely leaning to a CC Tour.
You guys are awesome!!! I look forward to all your insightful information and love to hear about your experiences. Such a vast knowledge base you all have and your passion for motorcycles is infectious!!
I have owned Victory since the beginning - 1999 V92C, 2005 Vegas 8Ball, and I still have my 2010 Vision 8Ball. Harleys are nice, but a dime a dozen so to speak. My Vision is the best handling bike for it’s size that I’ve ever ridden. Still draws a lot of attention.
Love the video guys.. one of the best parts of Victory is the help from other owners when you have questions and the friends you make. I have had 2 highballs and would love to have a Magnum but I already have to many toys. Keep up the content 👌🏾 👊🏾
Couldn't agree more. In hindsight the Victory Community really should have made the list. for this video. The people on the forums are great. In two cases I've had people send random parts I've needed and refuse to take money. At least I've been able to pay it forward once myself. - Devin
Bought a 2012 garage queen with 2k on it for 10k. Added Maximus, cams, muffler, dynatune Dunlop 4's and a penske shock. Backrest for passenger with rack. Sweet dream of a ride. 6'4 250lbs. Very comfortable. 250 miles per tank. 40/gal Last byk I'll ever own.
42k in three years on mine. Have had a few issues with mine this year but still wouldn’t trade it for anything. Had to let out a good laugh when talking about the gas stations and people asking what the hell is that thing 😂
I’m so thankful there’s Victory guys around. I have a 2011 Vision with 34,000 miles. I’ve never had any problems other then it’s getting hard to find somebody to work on it. I have just started to notice my engine light will sometimes flicker on real quick when I’m coming to a stop. It just happens every now and then. Oil level is good. I’m hoping my wife lets me keep it and allow me to get another bike. I’m a big guy and you can’t beat the comfort level especially when my wife rides with me. Any suggestions (I’m not a Harley person)? Enjoyed you guys, I live in Omaha Nebraska.
Thanks for watching! That Vision should have plenty of life left. But, if you're against a Harley, have you ridden the new Indians? Our suggestion for anyone looking for new bikes would be to try and see if there's a demo event in your area. The factory trucks usually have a schedule traveling the country. Demo rides are a great way to ride several bikes with zero sales pressure. Ride on.
Often times a check engine light that flickers on the Vision is a slightly loose battery cable. Get a small ratchet a snug them both down really well. I've had to do this myself and I've helped a few others figure out the same issue.
Cool video.. i love my 2016 Victory Hammer S that i found at a dealership with only 325 miles on it! (still had the nubbie spikes on the tires along with giant chicken strips) I damn near doubled the mileage on the day i bought it!
I'm on my 3rd Victory, I had a vegas 8-ball to start with. I'm 5'7 and found the ergonomics of it were perfect, Harleys felt rough and vibrated a shit load where's the vegas was smooth. I now have a magnum (profile pic). I can adjust the air ride down so I'm flat footed, the centre of gravity makes it easy to pick up. I find the st glide and road glide cumbersome. Polaris were clever where they put the weight, who else puts the battery behind the front wheel! Only thing I'm missing is an electric windscreen, I've contemplated fitting the vision mechanism for abit more comfort 🤷♂️
@@3_AM you can't... I think there's 3 or 4 in this colour in Australia. I'm the 2nd owner, the original owner even got a cross country tour pack for this and colour coded it to match 👌.
Hey my friends I have 2 victory’s To reduce heat on your cross country try installing a set of freedom true dual exhaust. I love these and sound is Great.
I wish they would bring the Victories back.I really miss mine and I wanted the Cross Country Tour. Polaris, sell the brand to an interested party and let them bring life back into the Victory line. They are pretty much maintenance free.
Dang you make we want a victory. I currently ride a road glide limited. It would be hard to beat all around. The suspension is the best ive had on a bike stock, its a 21. I test rode the Indian bikes and liked the clutch and suspension on them. My wife said the Harley was better from a passenger perspective 😮
How do you like the Rockford Fosgate stereo on that Vision? I'm looking to do that to mine and I'm curious if wiring is "plug and play" other than the mounting on the center panel.
If you don’t already keep an eye out on FB forums they’re good for second hand parts . Otherwise , witchdoctors was one of our favorite sites for accessories.
Love the bikes. Looking at replacing my stock bars on a 2015 Cross Country Tour. What kind of bars are you running and did you have to replace any cables to change them out?
Thanks for watching. The bars are either FMB or from witchdoctors. They both fit with the stock cables maxed out . I did end up changing to a longer clutch cable on the red xc later on for peace of mind.
Perfect, I was looking at Witchdoctors and Victory Only sites for bars, and they look nice on the red and white cross countries. Great job on the bikes and keep the videos coming.
Kool video, have two Victory 2009 Vision 30k and 2016 cross country 6k don't laugh at me🤣 ,do all my touring on Vision pull my cargo trailer love this bike made some good memories more to come, Cross country ride it just round town..both bikes ride good
Own 2012 Cross Country. When I first got it new in 2012 battery will not charge. Had to take back to dealership & they had to change so e things out. Only other issue I had was a 92 degree day in PA. Riding Biker safety course all day for advanced. It got hot and would not start. Since then afraid to take it anywhere where the bike can get really hot & turn itself off
Wish Harley had the balls to make something off the wall like Victory did. The street glide looks almost exactly the same as the day it came out. It needs a refresh, maybe a more muscular fairing.
They are due. The last major "re design" was the rushmore updates in 2014. Rumor has it moving to a mono shock on the touring models is next. Who knows what other design changes there will be.
They are FMB choppers through witchdoctors. I believe they’re 14”. They fit with stock cables but that clutch cable was tight , I ended up putting a longer Barnett cable on later . Thanks for watching
Definitely the best all around motorcycle do you guys know anybody looking for presteen 2013 cc antifreeze green paint 1 in a million find 17 k miles garage kept
I like my XC, but it is for sale. Its too rattly and the bags are too low. Mines a 2010 so maybe they raised the bags but mine have scraped the ground going around the corners and i think about it every time im leaning hard.
I have a 2002 v92tc and not long got a 2010 cross country and wanted to ask Devin about what type of headlight do have on it and is it pretty bright for night riding?
Congrats on the new ride. The headlight was straight from victory when they closed. I believe witchdoctors has options still. It's definitely better than stock. - Devin
My question is I’m currently looking at at 2010 cross country with 24k on it. The only concern is parts availability in the future since they are not made anymore. Not sure if I should go for an Indian since Polaris makes them also. Thanks in advance.
I think you'll always be able to get wear parts, bearings brakes etc. As for aftermarket, its out there and there are great forums. Really, it comes down to timing to get parts. For example, if you were on a cross country trip and had an issue it may be a challenge. But ordering things to work and service at home shouldn't be an issue.
You can still get the cams through llyodz , as far as install you’d have to talk with a local shop, a Indian dealer should be able to tackle it. The Facebook forums are a great place to maybe get some feedback on if anyones used and recommends a local shop.
Victory, till the wheels fall off
It boggles the mind how all the newer bikes, Indian and Harley are moving to the styling and contours that Victory was making nearly ten+ years ago. Not to mention the engineering and rock solid motor. I love my Vegas
I’ve noticed that too
I purchased a 2010 Victory Vision Tour with ABS 2 years ago. I was 65 years old and had just barely recovered from a life threatening case of Liver Cancer. At 6'5" and 280lbs it was hard to find a motorcycle that fit. I had not ridden since my 20's and had to learn all over again. The safety features on the Vision was what sold me since I knew I would probably drop it a few times and I did drop it with no damage in the first week or so. Today, I ride it everywhere both to work and also longer trips. It has never let me down. My skill levels have grown to the point that I am now able to really have some fun with it and again finding even more affection and respect for it. Victory was a very innovative company and my bike commands attention everywhere I go. I have thought about selling it, but shy away after reflection. I may buy a second motorcycle, but expect the Victory will remain my favorite. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you’re out there enjoying it. Ride on
One thing i love about my XC, is that it stands out in a sea of Harleys. Till this day it has a modern design. At sturgis this year i had a couple of riders ask me if it was a 2021 model. There jaws dropped when i would tell them it was a 2013. Kerp the content coming guys, i enjoy all your videos.
Thanks for the support. Honestly, I get the same thing, people ask if it’s new and are then shocked when I say it’s a 2014 with 70k.
Thank God I’m not the only one that’s reaching back for Victory’s!
Sold my Harley ultra for a 2009 jackpot. Best decision I ever made. Bought the wife a 2009 vegas low and we have the best riding we ever had. I’ve never seen her so happy. 🤘😎🤘
I just returned from an 11 state trip to see my grandson graduate from Basic at Fort Sill. Had to go, forth generation Army! Good excuse to see country I had not seen in awhile. What went wrong with my bike? Nothing. How much oil did it burn? None. Gas mileage 45.4 over 3980 miles. Only problem I encountered? At 76 years old, my butt hurt after about 6 hours on the bike. My longest day? 840 miles. Am I still happy with my 2014 Cross Roads? 😂
VISION IS The most Comfortable bike ever.
I appreciate the Victory content. Walked by a Vision on a showroom floor in 2009. After repeatedly saying I wanted one someday, I finally bought a 2016 new. Love the bike, probably the last big bike I’ll own. Have Suzuki Burgmans as backups which keep the miles down on the Vision😅 will ride until I can’t anymore. I suspect the Vision will go as long as I can. The guys mentioned bullet proof, which seems to be the standard for Victory, engine and tranny on the vision seems to be just that. These guys are right, not a drop of oil dripped or burned.
Thanks for watching. Ride safe and enjoy that Vision
I own 1 Harley chopper, 2 victory kingpins, 1 Victory octane (wife rides it and one of the kingpins mostly), 1 victory boardwalk, 1 Victory Hammer, and a victory CCT, the HD chopper requires more maintenance and work then all six victories together, love all the Vic's, and switch around which one I'm riding depending on where I'm going and what I'm feeling like, best bike's out there in my opinion
Can never have too many bikes
Glad to see more CT Vic owners. 2016 XC 8 Ball and 2011 Kingpin 8 Ball.
Best bikes made ... possibly. Had a 2017 X-1 what a bike, 34,000 trouble free miles. Loved it. Upgraded to it's new bro... da challenger !
Intrested to hear what your dislikes towards the bike.. it's very hard to find something that's not perfect about the XC any way. 106 is indestructible. Like you said, i never checked the oil on a Victory. ✌️
The challenger rides awesome. Probably the most victory DNA in an Indian.
Thanks for the video. I've owned my cross country for only two weeks. I instantly fell in love with how the bike fits me and the unique looks. Keep the content coming!
Congrats on the new bike ! Thanks for the support
2013 HardBall here....pulled the apes, went to beach bars and a windshield. 50,000 miles and all I change are the oil and the tires. Entirely bullet proof and I love riding it like a sport bike and dragging the floorboards, even at low speeds. This will be my last bike.
There is nothing I don’t like about my Jackpot. I just wish I left Harley years ago rather than finding out how fantastic Victory are in 2022
Yes! Totally agree ! And in reply to your next video, thought I would just include the comment here also ! The Five Best things about the Five things you all hate are the Five Things I dont have any issue with ! haha ! I have a Cross Roads 2012 LE ! No crazy large fairing so no panel noise, no noticeable buffering as the large windshield caters for that, no problems with the paint, No heat problems as I dont have lowers etc, and we rarely get super high temps in the UK , And I wouldnt dream of having a stereo on a bike so no problem there either ! Seems like I may have hit the jackpot then ! Great Video Guys , And I drive probably more like James May also ! haha ! Thanks ! Inspirational that you have got such high mileage and you have not had any issues . Keep Up the Good Work ! And my Bike just looks so beautiful, a work of art, qudos to whoever sat there and designed it !
Victory Vegas low I love it it sounds insane and goes like a cut cat best thing ive ever bought
My 2014 XC is my favorite touring bike. Stone reliable, easy maintenance. All my Victorys were great bikes. I loved my old Kingpin Tour. My Arlen Ness Vision was a fantastic bike. They work for me even with Victory out of business I would still recommend buying one.
We feel the same , they’re still a great buy. Ride on!
I've been wanting a Victory ever since I sat on one about 6 yrs ago. I finally found one A 2015 Magnum Red over Super Steet Gray with 8,290 miles on it, man that's practically a brand new bike. I love it I ma ride it til the wheels fall off neva selling it....nice video✌🏿
Nice find . Ride on !
I have a 2017 CCT and love it .the power is great and like you said people talk to me all the time about what brand is, and others that know are like Wow you got 1.I said they made them for 18 years. It's a bike you can ride all day.Keep the rubber side down. Great video.
They’re great machines ! Thanks for watching. Ride on !
I love the power, handling, unic styling, ease of maintenance, leg room and all the storage. Victory's are easy to make it yours in performance and styling.
All true. Thanks me for watching
I inherited a 2003 Victory V92C from my father when he passed. I already have a 2000 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. The Victory is a more sporting machine whereas the Harley is a more plush road bike. At least that's how i perceive it. I love the Victory for ease of maintenance. Reliability. Just a great performing solid bike all around. Will have this for many years!
Well put, definitely a bike worth keeping. Thanks for watching
Bonjour! Been riding since 1985 and i have had mostly sportbikes. I traded my 1999 Hayabusa in 2007 for a brand new Suzuki M109R because i could not stand that crotch rocket riding position after all these years. The M109R gave my 6'4" frame the leg room i needed but over the years i started longing for a cruiser with luggage capacity. The Harley bikes felt so heavy and cumbersome compared to my Suzuki i decided to wait for something different... and then i found my 2010 Victory Vision 8-Ball in late 2021... not as fast and powerful as my M109R but very comfortable AND capable in the twisties... and i love these long floorboards, you can move your feet any way you like and never get tired on this bike. I had the clutch bearings, pressure plate and clutch replaced after one month of ownership at 85000km (52000mi) and the stator/rotor replaced in the summer of 2022. A great bike, can't wait to ride again! Greetings from Montréal, Québec. 🖖
Greetings. Thanks for watching and we hope you subscribe ! You are so right about the vision, it handles so well despite its size! Hold on to it and ride on !
I owned a 2006 Victory Kingpin til 2020...14years....great Bike...would still have it but the engine was gonna need an overhaul and parts for the 100ci was few and far between...The 106ci are easier to find
Best bike I ever owned ❤
Great Video, I Love all the Victory talk😃 Great Bikes. Reliabilty is what everyone wants, and Victory delivers.😎 BTW, 4 1/2 quarts of oil 😉
Thanks! 👍
Keep these videos coming! I'm fairly new to the victory scene. It's so cool to see another xc out in the wild!
Thanks for watching. If you haven't already, look into joining some of the Victory Facebook forums. They're still very active with parts, tips and more.
I wanted a Victory Cross Country since 2013. I went on a demo ride in 2013 in Louisville KY. I didn't like any of the color schemes then. In 2015 I purchased my first 2015 CCT, then a year later I had the opportunity to get a 2017 Magnum X1. Both have been awesome bikes. I ride them weekly and always get compliments.
It’s true . I get way more compliments on my victory than the Harley . The X1s are sweet !. Thanks for watching
Great video!! Great points about the Victory motorcycles!! I have a 2015 Magnum fast approaching 67K. Love this bike and how it performs, Freedom performance exhaust, power Commander tuner, been dyno-tuned, cams,air cleaner, timing wheel set to 0. Been to Texas from California twice and no issues!! Did have to change my stator around 65K, belt from rocks cutting the belt a couple of spots. Done the maintenance myself.
Thanks for watching, keep the miles rolling on that Vic !
Love the Victory content. Keep it coming
I love that Victory made great reliable bikes that fit big guys. At 6'5" 325lbs all I added was highway pegs. Can't say that about the other brands I have owned.
Facts. They give you way more room, yet at the same time the narrow front of the seat, with a low seat makes them good for the vertically challenged too!
One other bike that you might want to look into is a Triumph Rocket III Touring. I have a friend who has one and he's 6'8" and 330#. It fits and hauls him around no problem. It does love to eat clutch cables.
Awesome vid guys. I've had my 14 xct for 7 years and no issues. I've done a bunch of mods from freedom true duels to loydz cams, maximus tune and Arnott air suspension and wouldn't trade it for anything. Love my vic. Keep the video coming.
Thanks. We couldn’t part with ours either .
I had a 2011 Vic XC that I recently gave to a buddy. It's been hands down the most reliable bike i've ever owned. It's a crying shame how Polaris shit on its own brand. The way they treated Victory was the reason I recently bought a Road Glide Limited. But I absolutely loved my XCT.
Just wanted to let you guys know I watched your victory videos and decided to buy a victory of my own so I just picked up a 2000 v92c for $1,300. I just started riding last year and have moved up from a 1983 Honda 750 Shadow so it's a big improvement and I'm very happy with the sound of it. It's been snowing here and I don't have cold weather gear so I have to wait till it warms up to take it for a good ride
Sounds like a good buy. Congratulations and ride safe. Thanks for watching!
Hailing from the Concord, NH area and trying to move from a sport bike to a Victory Highball that I’ve been eyeing. I watched the what we hate video first and then came to this one, I’m glad the reliability factor is there cause I need something that won’t break on me within the next couple of years 😂
Ours have always been reliable. Good luck !
I love my Vision for all the same reasons you guys mentioned. I have a new Ultra Limited but it still doesn't feel as solid as my Vision. The suspension, performance and reliability is still ahead of my newer Harley.
Absolutely right !
I bought my wife a 2007 Vegas jackpot brand new she is rolling about 70,000 miles on it, the bike is very reliable and she plans on keeping it as long as she can ride. I own a 2000 kawasaki 1500 vulcan with over 114,000 miles on it and still looks like new , I also have an 05 ultra classic, different story behind that one but I would love to own a cross country tour!
70k nice ! Otherwise, there's plenty of deals to be had on a Cross Country if you keep your eyes out. Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out some of our other Victory content.
great job, love them vics. I have 5 and a Harley Vision, Ness cross country tour, Stealth magnum, Vegas and the mighty little Octane.
Nice , the octanes are a blast. Thanks for watching. Make sure you hit that SUBSCRIBE button for part 2 of this if you haven’t already.
I absolutely love rhe CC Tour. Wish I'd bought one when I could have. Storage can't be beat, the ease of removing the trunk if you don't want to use it is amazing. There are 3 bikes I'm considering to replace my GL1500 (love her, but need a lower seat height) and a Victory CC is among them. (The others are a 2017 GL1800 and a Yamaha Star Venture)
The CC tour would be a good choice . You’re absolutely right about the tour pack. I wish Harley made it that easy
@@3_AM Now, I'm pretty lazy so I'd probably leave it on, but the ability to take it off easily if I want to is a great feature. I'm definitely leaning to a CC Tour.
You guys are awesome!!!
I look forward to all your insightful information and love to hear about your experiences.
Such a vast knowledge base you all have and your passion for motorcycles is infectious!!
I have owned Victory since the beginning - 1999 V92C, 2005 Vegas 8Ball, and I still have my 2010 Vision 8Ball. Harleys are nice, but a dime a dozen so to speak. My Vision is the best handling bike for it’s size that I’ve ever ridden. Still draws a lot of attention.
You are correct the vision is the best handling bike of its size and class . People have to ride one to know !
Love the video guys.. one of the best parts of Victory is the help from other owners when you have questions and the friends you make.
I have had 2 highballs and would love to have a Magnum but I already have to many toys. Keep up the content 👌🏾 👊🏾
Couldn't agree more. In hindsight the Victory Community really should have made the list. for this video. The people on the forums are great. In two cases I've had people send random parts I've needed and refuse to take money. At least I've been able to pay it forward once myself. - Devin
Bought a 2012 garage queen with 2k on it for 10k. Added Maximus, cams, muffler, dynatune Dunlop 4's and a penske shock. Backrest for passenger with rack. Sweet dream of a ride. 6'4 250lbs. Very comfortable. 250 miles per tank. 40/gal Last byk I'll ever own.
Nice setup, that XC should bring you many happy miles. Thanks for watching.
Have a 2017 Victory Octane.
Had no issues, just a lot of enjoyable riding.
Hope Polaris bring Victory back
35K miles on my 2015 CCT with a California sidecar trike conversion in 2017. Bullitt proof
They absolutely are bulletproof. Ride safe and thanks for watching
42k in three years on mine. Have had a few issues with mine this year but still wouldn’t trade it for anything. Had to let out a good laugh when talking about the gas stations and people asking what the hell is that thing 😂
It seems to happen all the time. Thanks for watching. Make sure you’re subscribed for part 2.
I have a 2012 Vision. Great ride and fits taller riders very well.
Yes it is an amazing machine #tillthewheelsfalloff
I’m so thankful there’s Victory guys around. I have a 2011 Vision with 34,000 miles. I’ve never had any problems other then it’s getting hard to find somebody to work on it. I have just started to notice my engine light will sometimes flicker on real quick when I’m coming to a stop. It just happens every now and then. Oil level is good. I’m hoping my wife lets me keep it and allow me to get another bike. I’m a big guy and you can’t beat the comfort level especially when my wife rides with me. Any suggestions (I’m not a Harley person)? Enjoyed you guys, I live in Omaha Nebraska.
Thanks for watching! That Vision should have plenty of life left. But, if you're against a Harley, have you ridden the new Indians? Our suggestion for anyone looking for new bikes would be to try and see if there's a demo event in your area. The factory trucks usually have a schedule traveling the country. Demo rides are a great way to ride several bikes with zero sales pressure.
Ride on.
Often times a check engine light that flickers on the Vision is a slightly loose battery cable. Get a small ratchet a snug them both down really well. I've had to do this myself and I've helped a few others figure out the same issue.
Love my 14 CCT!
They're great machines
Cool video.. i love my 2016 Victory Hammer S that i found at a dealership with only 325 miles on it! (still had the nubbie spikes on the tires along with giant chicken strips) I damn near doubled the mileage on the day i bought it!
Thanks for watching and nice find on the Hammer . I’ve always liked those !
@@3_AM one of the best things about it is that I got it for only $7K out the door!!
@@ZebraActual can’t beat that
Man that Red color is an eye catcher all day long, nice....👌🏿
Thank you , it does stand out!
The main issue I have had is the Battery Terminals that will make it run weird at idle and cruise. Clean the terminals and zoom, back to normal...
Can’t beat that . Easy fix!
I just bought my first victory 4 months ago and my first cruiser I love my machine
Victory’s hold a special place in our hearts as well! Thanks for watching!
It always bothered me that the belt was on that side and this is the first time I have ever heard why. Thankyou! I ride a 100 Kingpin.
Thanks for watching. When it comes time to change the belt it makes it so much easier !
I'm on my 3rd Victory, I had a vegas 8-ball to start with. I'm 5'7 and found the ergonomics of it were perfect, Harleys felt rough and vibrated a shit load where's the vegas was smooth.
I now have a magnum (profile pic). I can adjust the air ride down so I'm flat footed, the centre of gravity makes it easy to pick up. I find the st glide and road glide cumbersome.
Polaris were clever where they put the weight, who else puts the battery behind the front wheel! Only thing I'm missing is an electric windscreen, I've contemplated fitting the vision mechanism for abit more comfort 🤷♂️
Nice magnum! You can’t beat the low center of gravity, that backbone frame makes a huge difference brining the powertrain down lower.
@@3_AM you can't... I think there's 3 or 4 in this colour in Australia.
I'm the 2nd owner, the original owner even got a cross country tour pack for this and colour coded it to match 👌.
@@metalmoto4803 perfect 👌🏻
Hey my friends I have 2 victory’s
To reduce heat on your cross country try installing a set of freedom true dual exhaust.
I love these and sound is Great.
Good to know , someone else said the same .
I wish they would bring the Victories back.I really miss mine and I wanted the Cross Country Tour. Polaris, sell the brand to an interested party and let them bring life back into the Victory line. They are pretty much maintenance free.
We can always hope ! Thanks for watching
Dang you make we want a victory. I currently ride a road glide limited. It would be hard to beat all around. The suspension is the best ive had on a bike stock, its a 21. I test rode the Indian bikes and liked the clutch and suspension on them. My wife said the Harley was better from a passenger perspective 😮
They both have their ups and downs. Ironically, my wife still swears the victory is a little more comfortable as a passenger.
Have a 2016 Magum Suede Pearl White with black and grey stripes love it
That’s a sharp color combo . Thanks for watching
Beautiful
I'm 6'2 and love how my XCT fits me. HD is way too small and no suspension.
You’re definitely right about the suspension !
Thank you I really love my 03 TC
How do you like the Rockford Fosgate stereo on that Vision? I'm looking to do that to mine and I'm curious if wiring is "plug and play" other than the mounting on the center panel.
Bwahahahahaha lmmfao. 90 minutes of full tilt opera is hilarious 😂 😂😂🤣
(Two 09' Victory Vision Ness' #s 105 and 116)
Got a 2014 xc Havasu red, her names the red devil. Love that bike! Great video guys! Keep it up
Thanks for watching. I’m obviously partial to the red as well as you don’t often see it on baggers - Devin
@@3_AM man I get so many compliments on that red bike, I love it! Thank y'all for always making great contents.
Love my 13 xc. 90k plus on it. Great vid.
Thanks
I wish the aftermarket would make parts for Victory Motorcycles again. Can't find jack-sh!t now. Also would love to put performance cams in my XC.
If you don’t already keep an eye out on FB forums they’re good for second hand parts . Otherwise , witchdoctors was one of our favorite sites for accessories.
I really miss my 2011 Jackpot
Understandable. Letting bikes go is no something we're good at either.
@@3_AM wishing now that that I wouldn’t have traded in.
Love the bikes. Looking at replacing my stock bars on a 2015 Cross Country Tour. What kind of bars are you running and did you have to replace any cables to change them out?
Thanks for watching. The bars are either FMB or from witchdoctors. They both fit with the stock cables maxed out . I did end up changing to a longer clutch cable on the red xc later on for peace of mind.
Perfect, I was looking at Witchdoctors and Victory Only sites for bars, and they look nice on the red and white cross countries. Great job on the bikes and keep the videos coming.
Kool video, have two Victory 2009 Vision 30k and 2016 cross country 6k don't laugh at me🤣 ,do all my touring on Vision pull my cargo trailer love this bike made some good memories more to come, Cross country ride it just round town..both bikes ride good
Nice combination!
Own 2012 Cross Country. When I first got it new in 2012 battery will not charge. Had to take back to dealership & they had to change so e things out. Only other issue I had was a 92 degree day in PA. Riding Biker safety course all day for advanced. It got hot and would not start. Since then afraid to take it anywhere where the bike can get really hot & turn itself off
That’s interesting, sounds like a weird issue.
I would like to see a Victory Trike
We have seen them at bike week in Laconia.
@@3_AM that’s cool I think trikes are cool looking plus that is my only option due to my condition
@@georgewilson1184 they’re out there ! Whatever gets you out in the wind.
Kelowna B.C.
Canada
I own 2,08 Vegas Low,13 Vision Tour
Nice combination
What are those extra wind reflectors on the 2 Cross Country's fairing. I would love to order some of those for mine.
Adjustable wind deflectors. They were factory on the Cross Country Tours, but they're had to come by now.
Bought a 2013 XC brand new, can't tell you how many times I've been asked "What kind of Harley is that?"...
We get the same thing some times. Thanks for watching. Ride on
Who makes the front fairing vent on the red bike
Hey guys. great info. What front wave rotors are on the Red XC? were they a direct bolt on
Galfer Brakes for Victory Cross Country
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Brakes are from galphers, they’re are great replacements !
Have a 15 XCT w/27k , on my second set of floorboards....Victory = Harley eater !
What brand/model handlebars are you running on the cross countrys? Do you have any suggestions for 23" wheel package --rake kit, fender and wheel. Thx
The bars are FMB choppers through witchdoctors victory. Otherwise no idea on the 23” wheel. Thanks for watching
Hi guys, could you please tell me what kind of handlebar fits the red cross country?
Thank you a lot👍🏻
They are FMB choppers through buywitchdoctors.com/collections/victory-motorcycle-parts
What would cause oil in air filter 1:36
Wish Harley had the balls to make something off the wall like Victory did. The street glide looks almost exactly the same as the day it came out. It needs a refresh, maybe a more muscular fairing.
They are due. The last major "re design" was the rushmore updates in 2014. Rumor has it moving to a mono shock on the touring models is next. Who knows what other design changes there will be.
I just bought a 2008 and you cant get into n from 1st gotta tap it down from 2nd
I’d like to know what bars are on the red xc. What brand what size and did you need new cables or use originals? Thanks
Andy
They are FMB choppers through witchdoctors. I believe they’re 14”. They fit with stock cables but that clutch cable was tight , I ended up putting a longer Barnett cable on later . Thanks for watching
I got the same bars, they are sweet
Definitely the best all around motorcycle do you guys know anybody looking for presteen 2013 cc antifreeze green paint 1 in a million find 17 k miles garage kept
Can’t say we do
I know I’m opening a can of worms… but what oil do y’all run in your Victorys?
Either oem victory or amsoil. The amsoil definitely quieted the valve train down , but with cams, I very very occasionally slip the clutch .
I like my XC, but it is for sale. Its too rattly and the bags are too low. Mines a 2010 so maybe they raised the bags but mine have scraped the ground going around the corners and i think about it every time im leaning hard.
You must be leaning real hard ! Is your rear shock aired up properly?
Is Gram the guy who dose the Ranch dressing youtube stuff hahaha just pointing it out not poking
I see the resemblance!
I have a 2002 v92tc and not long got a 2010 cross country and wanted to ask Devin about what type of headlight do have on it and is it pretty bright for night riding?
Congrats on the new ride. The headlight was straight from victory when they closed. I believe witchdoctors has options still. It's definitely better than stock. - Devin
@@3_AM thank you and welcome.
Safe travels.
How’s the fuel mileage and fuel range when you’re eating miles on the interstate?
Usually about 240 to a tank. After 80mph it definitely burns it a little faster.
Hi guys!What kind of handle bars you run on Cross bikes?
FMB choppers
My question is I’m currently looking at at 2010 cross country with 24k on it. The only concern is parts availability in the future since they are not made anymore. Not sure if I should go for an Indian since Polaris makes them also.
Thanks in advance.
I think you'll always be able to get wear parts, bearings brakes etc. As for aftermarket, its out there and there are great forums. Really, it comes down to timing to get parts. For example, if you were on a cross country trip and had an issue it may be a challenge. But ordering things to work and service at home shouldn't be an issue.
Is it possible to still get stage 2 cams installed?
You can still get the cams through llyodz , as far as install you’d have to talk with a local shop, a Indian dealer should be able to tackle it. The Facebook forums are a great place to maybe get some feedback on if anyones used and recommends a local shop.
What bars are on the 2 cc
Both XCs have FMB choppers bars which I believe you can still find on Witchdoctors.
Question….who did the cam work?
On these bikes , llyodz did the cams . We’ve since done a few cam installs. Our first video was a cam install on a 2015 xc .
Who dyno tuned your bikes after the cams?
Lloyd did our bikes at his shop in New York.
Rylan in Iowa is a little closer for me but it would be cool to meet Lloyd and Danny… if Danny’s still there
I’m near Chicago… Notre Dame area
My 2013 XC hasn’t ran like it should after I got the cam party special in Detroit area
@@dalewetzel773 there’s a lot of people going to the Maximus tuner with remote tuning capabilities. None of us have dabbled in that though.
These three are more expensive guess victory v92 have been forgotten
I traded my vegas for a car and i needed a car but I really regret it now 😢
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