Observations from Jap Cruiser to Victory Vegas 8 Ball

[98tls]

It will get even more beterrer once ya get some tassles, bandana and chaps chap!

Chuck in some cheeries and its a spit comp....

[Dangsta]

It will get even more beterrer once ya get some tassles, bandana and chaps chap!

got them on order mate. I'm going for ass-less chaps for the easy access.

[Arrowolf]

Nice to see,there is one more happy victory rider. Everything you wrote, happened to me too. No contact to harleys or triumph riders.
I was always happy with my Honda Shadow. But when i saw first time the highball,i told my wife it is time to upgrade the two weels.
Since four month now i got a lot of attention and answered a lot of questions about my bike. It`s sometimes funny, when people say: didn`t know about a harley victory,is it a new model?
Were do you get parts for your 8 ball from?

If you don`t know, ask Victory on the official facebook page, the will get in touch with you and provide you with an addresse of the nearest polaris shop. They have all the online data and can get the OEM parts.

Have fun on your bike and spread the (Victory) word.
Arrowolf

[Dangsta]

Post up some pics of said 8 Ball eh..

There ya go.

[Bren]

Chuck in some cheeries and its a spit comp....

Oh hell yes! what a load of fun that was!

[scumdog]

Chuck in some cheeries and its a spit comp....

Doesn't work with black bikes!

[Bren]

There ya go.

Would look much better with light painting.....ya want me to photo it in wangas, or will ya come over to Palmie?

[98tls]

There ya go.

Very nice it is to fella,enjoy.

[Dangsta]

Nice to see,there is one more happy victory rider. Everything you wrote, happened to me too. No contact to harleys or triumph riders.
I was always happy with my Honda Shadow. But when i saw first time the highball,i told my wife it is time to upgrade the two weels.
Since four month now i got a lot of attention and answered a lot of questions about my bike. It`s sometimes funny, when people say: didn`t know about a harley victory,is it a new model?
Were do you get parts for your 8 ball from?

If you don`t know, ask Victory on the official facebook page, the will get in touch with you and provide you with an addresse of the nearest polaris shop. They have all the online data and can get the OEM parts.

Have fun on your bike and spread the (Victory) word.
Arrowolf

Thanks mate. I used to have a 98 Honda Shadow as well and really enjoyed it. Great bikes. The only issue I ever had was when the petcock started leaking gas. Given I parked next to the smoko shelter at work I had to get that fixed pretty sharpish eh

Funny thing is that I'd been looking at Harley's on tardme and going to the dealers on the reg for must have been 12 months. Came close a couple of times but just couldn't pull the trigger on a superglide or wideglide. I think part of the issue was that I knew that if I got a Harley, I'd probably see another better one for sale afterwards and be gutted. Stumbled across the 8 Ball on the internet and less than a week later I owned it. I'm still lovin the Harley's but don't think I'll ever own anything but a Vic from now on.

Thanks for the heads up re the website. The only thing I'm after would be a chin spoiler and maybe a bullet windscreen. The Highball's a great looking bike. First chance I get I'm gonna take one on a test ride. Cheers
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[Dangsta]

Would look much better with light painting.....ya want me to photo it in wangas, or will ya come over to Palmie?

Hell I'd come to you. That way I can get a ride in...

Just PM me with the details and I'm in....cheers dude.
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[Wayz]

Nice mate, I've always liked the look of the 8 ball....have you ridden a harley? If so how does it compare, am interested in an honest opinion.

[Dangsta]

Nice mate, I've always liked the look of the 8 ball....have you ridden a harley? If so how does it compare, am interested in an honest opinion.

Cheers. Took a 03' WideGlide for a spin but never spent too much time on one. Obvious difference was the Dyna shakin the shit out of me at low speed but that's part of the joy of riding a Harley. As soon as I picked up speed it smoothed out and at lower speeds it was kinda cool. Felt higher and probably more "planted" on the Harley but also felt that it was it a big, heavy big block. The Harley was easier to ride from the get go....the 8 Ball was just plain strange initially with it being so long and low which made for a really cautious first few hours on it. I remember the kick stand on the Harley being a complete pain in the arse as when I stopped, I couldn't seem to find it with my foot.

I'd say the Harley felt more solid and was easier just to jump on and ride and the stock 8 Ball is a better fit ergonomically for a taller rider, feels much smoother and slicker but....well its not a Harley if you know what I mean. I know I'd be pretty stoked to own a newish wideglide or an 03 anniversary edition FXDX and be really happy with it. The right one just didn't turn up, I've ended up with the 8 Ball and I'm really diggin it.

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[Bren]

I've ended up with the 8 Ball and I'm really diggin it.

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Now that my friend is the nuts and bolts of it...Ya love it! what more is there to say, everything else is irrelevant.

[Banditbandit]

It will get even more beterrer once ya get some tassles, bandana and chaps chap!

What do you think he is? A member of Village People ???

[Banditbandit]

I've ended up with the 8 Ball and I'm really diggin it.

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I've wondered about the Victory bikes (especially the Eight-Ball) for a while - there's a Harley owner sneaking around in my subconscious somewhere (because I don't want to completely root him out) ... but they are such big clunky beasts ... the Eight-Ball looked like a good machine instead ...

Thanks for the write up - Maybe one is in my future ...