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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #45 on: January 13, 2017, 02:25:59 PM »

I do think most kids want the fast bikes.  I had sporty bikes when I was young (didn't have crotch rockets back then) but still loved the look and sound of the Harley.  My boys both prefer the Harley look.  One couldn't afford the Harley but still got the same look.  Do you think when these young kids grow up (when they are 30 to 40 years old near as I can tell) they may change what they want?
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #46 on: January 13, 2017, 04:20:18 PM »

The Victoria, BC Police Dept bought Victory bikes in the US and the local Victory shop declined to service them. The dept has been running them 200+kms up-island to an indy shop....I guess things won't change much for them.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #47 on: January 13, 2017, 06:32:30 PM »

  C ya later VICTORY !!! HD has out lasted all of them, and will live to see INDIAN fall twice  :oops:
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #48 on: January 13, 2017, 06:39:59 PM »

  C ya later VICTORY !!! HD has out lasted all of them, and will live to see INDIAN fall twice  :oops:

HD operating in a near monopoly status for us as a market hasn't always led to great things.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #49 on: January 13, 2017, 08:21:04 PM »

The young kids want high tech and fast driftin import cars with all the technical gadgets in them,and jacked up powerplants. They don't care much bout Motorcycles except super fast crotch rockets.

I would say you are right for the most part.  There are still some in their early and mid 20's that want HD's.  I know a 26 year old that races crotch rockets on the Track, and rides a 15 Road Glide special that he has built the motor a bit.  He can ride the wheels off that Road Glide, not afraid to drift it either.  He has two other friends who both ride HD' touring bikes, also under 30.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #50 on: January 14, 2017, 09:16:55 AM »

HD operating in a near monopoly status for us as a market hasn't always led to great things.
  sad but true, HD has taken a few  steps in the other direction in the past couple of years, they are like me .... old and slow...but still moving  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #51 on: January 18, 2017, 09:45:16 PM »

While I don't think Indian is going to overtake HD (anytime soon), those predicting they'll fail are not looking at the issue objectively.  Indian is adding dealers at a steady clip, adding models, I'm seeing more and more Indians on the road, they're backed by a billion dollar corporation, and they're making a good product.  If you haven't seen the eval from Cycle World on the HD vs. Indian vs. Moto Guzzi, it's a good read (link below): 

Competition will make bike manufacturers better, which benefits us.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/02/19/harley-davidson-softail-deluxe-vs-indian-chief-classic-vs-moto-guzzi-california-1400-custom-comparison-test
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #52 on: January 19, 2017, 02:53:37 PM »

This she can't be a surprise to anyone. Why would Polaris keep two brands. It was given when they acquired the Indian brand. Good strategy and good decision.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #53 on: March 06, 2017, 09:18:12 PM »

F##k Victory.  I'm glad they are dead.  I hope Indian is next.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #54 on: March 06, 2017, 09:42:39 PM »

I like the new Indian bikes, they look top notch. And HD NEEDS to have competition, otherwise they their quality might drop.
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #55 on: March 06, 2017, 10:09:51 PM »

I like the new Indian bikes, they look top notch. And HD NEEDS to have competition, otherwise they their quality might drop further
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #56 on: March 06, 2017, 10:32:07 PM »

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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #57 on: March 06, 2017, 11:39:53 PM »

  C ya later VICTORY !!! HD has out lasted all of them, and will live to see INDIAN fall twice  :oops:

uh, indian has already fallen twice.  maybe you meant a third time?
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #58 on: March 07, 2017, 03:31:14 AM »

F##k Victory.  I'm glad they are dead.  I hope Indian is next.

I Agree -    Some of these guys are always posting about how much they like Victory's, BMWs and Indians...    I think they are on the wrong site?   This is the Harley Davidson CVO Enthusiasts Chat Group in case you are lost?   :nixweiss:
I am not exactly sure where the "I love Polaris Products" chat groups are located because I am not interested in them.     :nixweiss:
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Re: RIP Victory Motorcycles
« Reply #59 on: March 07, 2017, 06:54:04 AM »

F##k Victory.  I'm glad they are dead.  I hope Indian is next.

You know what happens where there is no competition?  Harley does not improve there product.  Harley Jacks the prices even more with removing content.

The best thing is to have competition.  in the 70's american cars hand no competition and they keep getting crappier and crappier.  Then the imports gave them real competition.  Now we have some great American cars and trucks.

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