BD's selfless service to NZ motorcyclists

[98tls]

I've had some killers, 98.
I promise there is not one where I don't go 'farking hell!'
This is still the best one - my own bike - and the ride.
http://bigdavecohen.blogspot.com/201...2x-to-fnq.html

Loved the read,read out the good bits to the better 1/2 who managed to lose some cheap wine up her nose,nice.

[shafty]

1. Envious
2. Envious
3. But I take great comfort that THE Guy who is going will abso maximise the fun, take the BEST pix, and share it awlllllllllll

[Big Dave]

Dinner with Bloor Sr trumps it.

Good questions thanks nuts.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ask Victory how the hell they can afford such a launch after selling only 12 bikes in Australia so far this year!

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's hard to read through the emotion. There is some serious H-D hate in my circles (not that I share - I acknowledge their reasonings - even if I don't agree with them).

I think at this stage the headlines indicate sabre rattling by a company facing the type of challenges that they have overcome before - not without hardship.

They once tried to have Triumph imports banned.

sabre rattling, union frightening and belt tightening. The "market" seems to like what they're doing, judging purely by the stock price: $7.50 in March, $21 or so lat time I looked about a month ago.

My view is that HD can never move manufacturing offshore and retain any credibility: they trade so much on the "made in the USA" thing, their history, the country's history and their part in it (with justification, and partly for marketing purposes). Look at the redneck backlash to Mikuni carbs and Showa suspension.

I like some of the products (XR1200, Nightster, Fat Bob) but I cant see me owning one: too much crap, real or perceived, to deal with other than just getting on the bike and riding. Whatever. My sister put it this way talking about her husband's HD "Its not a bike, its a Harley" Meh. my next bike will be another Triumph most likely. or a Vespa.

or a VTR1000SP1 or an FXR150 for bucket racing. Or all of the above. (or none if my present income level is sustained)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ask Victory how the hell they can afford such a launch after selling only 12 bikes in Australia so far this year!

!!!!!!!! blimey!

[Big Dave]

Ask Victory how the hell they can afford such a launch after selling only 12 bikes in Australia so far this year!

I'd be more inclined to ask Aussies why. The product is very good. They have an Auckland dealer now too - In a good Newmarket location. Will be interesting.

They can also afford it on the strength of their domestic market sales.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Probably find a few of them were sold as demos to dealers too!

[Crasherfromwayback]

The product is very good.

Of that I have no doubt. How long they're around for is the big question BD

[Big Dave]

Of that I have no doubt. How long they're around for is the big question BD

Like most American industry their sales tanked last year too, but they still moved some product. The Parent company seems pretty strong from the shizzle I get posted. But we'll ask the man what.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Like most American industry their sales tanked last year too, but they still moved some product. The Parent company seems pretty strong from the shizzle I get posted. But we'll ask the man what.

Regardless...sounds like an awesome trip! Make sure you're extra thirsty!!!

[SPman]

... Cross Roads and Cross Country

Are Victory branching into large chook chasers, now?.......

[Big Dave]

Are Victory branching into large chook chasers, now?.......

If the opportunity presents itself.

[nudemetalz]

With such a good engine and they know how to put decent suspension on their cruisers, you'd think maybe an MG Griso, Duc Monster, Shiver "naked sports" sort of bike could be the way to go.

[Big Dave]

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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