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OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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rgramjet
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OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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Dare I say, I like it!
Haven't ridden one yet but looks to be peppy and comfortable. Just spoke with a guy that put 75000 miles on his in 3 years without a glitch. He used to ride a Harley until his caught on fire while going down the highway!!
Will not be a replacement for the 2001 Cromo, merely a stable mate. Originally was looking at a Hayabusa that I wanted to paint flat black but I think Ive outgrown that concept. Oy, my achen back!
Maybe Ill paint the VTX flat black.....
Thoughts?
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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The cruiser thing is not for me but if I have to get one, I will go with the Victory Hammer
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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Want flat black Rog, Midnight Warrior. People absolutely love the Warrior (except for the stonkin' huge exhaust)
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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I'd definitely go Victory if I ever plunked down for a cruiser.
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October 15, 2009, 12:36:34 PM »
This is the only cruiser type bike I would consider. Too bad it isn't imported to the US.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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October 15, 2009, 01:03:02 PM »
Suzuki BLVD M109R
had one and i will have one again.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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Winter makes people do crazy things
my father is looking at one too, i'm going to demo it in a few days to give him my opinion
doesn't look too bad i'd have to say
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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October 15, 2009, 04:26:22 PM »
The Suzook is probably my second choice. It is one bad Mutha!
http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/specs.php/d/215069-2/f394e17d3f.jpg
Not a big Victory fan, my buddy has a Vegas and its ok, thats just me.
I like the semi classic lines of the VTX, seems to be a well thought out machine.
http://www.vtxcafe.com/gallery/data/501/medium/25DSC05059_2_.jpg
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter.
in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Dammit! I just had to look at the customized gallery on VTXCafe....
http://www.vtxcafe.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16971&size=big&cat=502
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter.
in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
-Sofadriver
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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A friend has a VTX1800 and absolutely loves it.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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I had a 2005 VTX 1800 Neo and it was a veyr nice machine. It has a significant excess of torque and runs very well. The suspension isn't anything to write home about, I swapped springs and replaced the fork oil to get a more compliant front end.
I sold it because it sat a lot after I got my Duc. It's either the Duc or the Goldwing now.
There are some good deals to be had, especially on dealer NOS. As everyone knows, it is a buyer's market on used bikes these days.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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October 15, 2009, 10:57:57 PM »
I think you have been looking at the VTX1800 because you haven't seen the new Ducati Cruiser.
I saw a photo of how it might look in MCN a couple of months ago and I thought it looked very Ducati.
Whether it gets built like the photo is speculation at this point.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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October 15, 2009, 11:34:54 PM »
That Victory hammer is very nice looking
As cruiser go I still like the retro look of the Nightster.
As you can see you can mod the hell out of them to look pretty decent.
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Re: OK, why do I keep looking at the VTX1800??
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The Nightster is cool but its too small for me. Im 6'3" 210 lbs and the wife is 5'8" prolly a buck fitty, hence my desire for a freight train size bike. I want to pack it up and roll out for a weekend at a time.
I want a removable windshield, saddle bags and a drink holder/ash tray.
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter.
in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
-Sofadriver
What has been smelled, cannot be unsmelled!
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