[Maisy3558]

I’m getting old and thinking of downsizing from my CTX. A cool thing about Bike Week is most of the manufactures are there with demo bikes.
Any suggestions on what I should look at? Something lighter and nimble.

 

[TennesseeSmith]

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Indian Scout
Honda Rebel 1100T

 

[TennesseeSmith]

I forgot to mention the Indian FTR.

 

[bob]

A Kymco AK 550?

Well, it is a lot lighter and very nimble. But likely not to be found at Daytona Bike Week.

 

[BlueThunder]

Indian Scout, Moto Guzzi V7

 

[BobMO]

I'll never buy another Polaris product. I've been waiting for 6 months for a shift ratchet for my Victory. Supposed to sell parts for 4 more years. Delivery now postponed till 06-30. They didn't say what year.

 

[bruceb]

I'll never buy another Polaris product. I've been waiting for 6 months for a shift ratchet for my Victory. Supposed to sell parts for 4 more years. Delivery now postponed till 06-30. They didn't say what year.

Oof. Wonder when that day will come for us. We're nine years out now.

Victory folded in Jan, 2017, i.e. five years ago. But they promised parts and warranty for ten years.
Victory Motorcycle Important Announcement | Polaris

Maybe ongoing issues with the supply chain?

Sure wouldn't kick a Slingshot out of my garage....

[Bought a 2005 Kingpin in 2012. Almost traded it for a Vision in 2013. Sold the KP for the CTX in 2015.]

 

[BlueThunder]

I'll never buy another Polaris product. I've been waiting for 6 months for a shift ratchet for my Victory. Supposed to sell parts for 4 more years. Delivery now postponed till 06-30. They didn't say what year.

Aren't the Indians the same model?

 

[gordinier]

I'll never buy another Polaris product. I've been waiting for 6 months for a shift ratchet for my Victory. Supposed to sell parts for 4 more years. Delivery now postponed till 06-30. They didn't say what year.

have ya tried goin to the " vog network? website? they are gr8 and very helpful. thevog.net to get to the website.

 

[gordinier]

Aren't the Indians the same model?

they essentially are the same.

 

[gordinier]

Oof. Wonder when that day will come for us. We're nine years out now.

Victory folded in Jan, 2017, i.e. five years ago. But they promised parts and warranty for ten years.
Victory Motorcycle Important Announcement | Polaris

Maybe ongoing issues with the supply chain?

Sure wouldn't kick a Slingshot out of my garage....

[Bought a 2005 Kingpin in 2012. Almost traded it for a Vision in 2013. Sold the KP for the CTX in 2015.]

i had both the kp and the vic vision. both gr8 bikes.

 

[BobMO]

I have been pleasantly surprised with my 07 KP. I removed the tour package to lighten (640LBS Wet) and the bike came with Stage #1 pipes, tuner, & Lloydz air filter. I'm guessing about 110hp from 90+ stock. Rides and corner much better than the CTX. Had my last Harley in 98. The dealer was such a Dick I haven't owned one since. Same curse on Polaris.

 

[gordinier]

I have been pleasantly surprised with my 07 KP. I removed the tour package to lighten (640LBS Wet) and the bike came with Stage #1 pipes, tuner, & Lloydz air filter. I'm guessing about 110hp from 90+ stock. Rides and corner much better than the CTX. Had my last Harley in 98. The dealer was such a Dick I haven't owned one since. Same curse on Polaris.

first time i rode my kp[04] year model. purple thunder color. we got back to the dealer and they asked me what i thot. one, word, s m ooooth! it was the smoothest ride id ever been on. plus it does handle well . it had the v 92 cu. in. engine. bought it that day. now i wish i had it.