New Harley Nightrod Special or Victory Jackpot?

**Molly** · 13th May 2009, 18:20

Originally Posted by AD345

It's not necessarily something you grow tired of....

Fair enough but I think I would.

Weather, work, and a new baby have conspired to keep me off my Fat Bob for two weeks. Took it for a wee blast tonight and was reminded what a damn fine bike it is (the first H-D I've not felt the need to mess with - well, maybe the fork internals - cartridge emulator some day). Doesn't mean I won't enjoy seeing more Victory bikes (or other cool cruisers) about.

Bikes. They're just f'kin' great.

**kram** · 14th May 2009, 12:06

I thinks VICTORY Bloody good bikes love my one and mate of mine crazy about his to

**Gizzit** · 17th May 2009, 10:22

I haven't ridden either bike, so don't know much about them. However, the few Victory's I have looked at recently, appear to be bloody good bikes, and possibly better in the finish and detail than the Harley's.

The only way to know whats the best for you though ... is check them both out, and take them for a good ride!

But yeah ..... I know if I was laying down that kind of money for a new bike, I know which one it would bewhich one I'd be getting !!!

**martybabe** · 20th May 2009, 17:13

You really have got to try them both, the night rod special was just painful to ride for me (stupid clam position) the night rod was a much better bike imo, better riding position more sensible rear tyre etc.

If it was a choice of those two and I was close to a victory dealer, I'd go for the Victory, however there's the Fatbob and the XR1200, both handle well and are fairly swift.

Haven't been much help at all really have I?. Oh well ride em first and enjoy whatever you get. Let us know

**AllanB** · 20th May 2009, 17:21

Check the warranty on the Victory - I have seen in a USA magazine they are offering 5 year warranties over there for a limited time! Must be pretty good to offer that.

See if you local dealer can match it.

What's the resale on a Victory like? After all it's still not a Harley.......

**fLaThEaD FreD** · 21st May 2009, 19:46

Had a look and thats where it stopped. I decided that the Nightrod style was what sold me in the end. Two great brands and two fine machines.

My garage looks real good now.
Thanks for all the imput peops.

**dwnundabkr** · 21st May 2009, 20:45

Originally Posted by fLaThEaD FreD

Had a look and thats where it stopped. I decided that the Nightrod style was what sold me in the end. Two great brands and two fine machines.

My garage looks real good now.
Thanks for all the imput peops.

barstard barstard bastard

**rosie631** · 22nd May 2009, 11:37

Good choice

**Finn** · 22nd May 2009, 11:48

Originally Posted by fLaThEaD FreD

Had a look and thats where it stopped. I decided that the Nightrod style was what sold me in the end. Two great brands and two fine machines.

My garage looks real good now.
Thanks for all the imput peops.

Welcome to NRS owners club. Fine choice.

**scumdog** · 22nd May 2009, 11:50

Originally Posted by Finn

Welcome to NRS owners club. Fine choice.

If you're short.....

**MeHigh** · 22nd May 2009, 12:36

Was it realy a question?!

**xknuts** · 28th May 2009, 20:42

Originally Posted by fLaThEaD FreD

Had a look and thats where it stopped. I decided that the Nightrod style was what sold me in the end. Two great brands and two fine machines.:

Well that choice of HD model surprised me! Esp if u had been looking @ Vic's ???!!!!!

**fLaThEaD FreD** · 28th May 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by xknuts

Well that choice of HD model surprised me! Esp if u had been looking @ Vic's ???!!!!!

I saw the Vic's at big boys toys and thought I would consider them when I was gunna upgrade........However the Nightrod wasent a consideration till much later when I became more serious.
Other considerations also crept in as I went along fact finding and in the end I decided the Rod best suited me.