BD's selfless service to NZ motorcyclists

[Big Dave]

Ask him (if you think it relevant) his opinion of the HD/Buell clusterfuck (especially bearing in mind Erik Buells rather frank opinion in Steve Anderson's piece in the May Cycle World). Ask him if they were approached to buy it off HD or if they were interested or apporached HD. Enquiring minds and all. Anderson says that there was nearly a deal done for the Buell operation to be sold holus bolus to Bombardier, who own Rotax.

Just really interested in the whole deal. theres an interesting book in it for someone: maybe as a bookend to that "Well Made in America" book.

Also that sounds like a good trip.

Short answer is no. I think I knew more about it than they did (or I'm never going to play cards with them). I also did submit new design ideas for EBR. (They didn't use them - but I was happy to tender anyway)

[xknuts]

Please ask him;
1) If there will a future program for 800/900cc Cruisers?

Probably. Maybe even next project.

2) Are Victory likely to take their "Core" project to the assembly line in a road going format?

Maybe. They would like to.

3) Why did Victory introduce a closed loop system in 2008, when the prior open loop system allowed for better after market performance mods, IMHO.

I forgot to ask.

4) Are they listening to owners who complain about "popping" when they dump their stock pipes.

They have just acquired a new small engine manufacturing and engine tuning company and are addressing the issue. (I reckon most modified exhausts pop a bit)

Definitely aware of the issue.


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Thanks Big Dave.
Ya made me green.
I watched all the promo stuff, very interesting.
Cheers