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Shoot Sparky, you ought to
just post em.
Sparky_Bill
(52/M/Minneapolis, MN)
Feb 18 1999
5:29PM EST
John I did post one with Gary Laskin on the Black in my album (See Photo this
page upper left). I sent you the one from the other side. Lots of people
around it so not a clear shot but the best I could do.... I should have shot
when I first got there before the crowds arrived.
Sparky_Bill
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Message 1335 of 3424
Another new club name and
sub-group name ! (joke)
V1ate3
(46/M/Jackson, NJ)
Feb 18 1999
7:21PM EST
... couldn't resist, was reading posts, and had a brain 'sprinkle'... how
'bout this for a club name ??
Victory
In
America
Gets
Receptive
Acceptance
?....VIAGRA ???
Sub-club ???
Harley
And
Regional
Distributors
On
Notice...
You figure that out !!!
Just for a laugh !
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Message 1336 of 3424
Thanks for the Pic
JRM8069
(40/M/Lubbock,TX.)
Feb 18 1999
7:34PM EST
Got the picture Sparky, Thanks. The bike looks alot better without Gary
Laskin sitting on it. I wonder if a guy bought extra tank and
fenders......Hmmmmmmmm.
Ramblin John
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Message 1337 of 3424
battery tenders
BretMS
(28/M/Canal Fulton, OH)
Feb 18 1999
7:53PM EST
I have found three battery tenders and chargers for motorcycles (compact) at
an online accesories website. The tender goes for $13.99 and the chargers for
$9.99 and $8.44. They all seem small enough to be strapped under the seat.
The address is posted below.
Later,
Bret
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Message 1338 of 3424
Extended Warranty
Info/Reply
mbijb
Feb 18 1999
8:01PM EST
The extended warranty (two years) cost $450.00. The companys name is Lyndon
Property Insurance Company. As for what is covered my dealer stated that it
will mirror the one year warranty. I have not received my policy yet, should
be receiving it next week in the mail, and will post any pertinent info.
1350 miles,
Mario
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Message 1339 of 3424
Insurance string
Sparky_Bill
(52/M/Minneapolis, MN)
Feb 18 1999
9:08PM EST
I own a 98 1200S H-D Sportster. My insurance for it is $318 per year. I just
called on the Victory and from the same company was quoted $453 and this was
discounted for now insuring 2 bikes. This brought the Sportster down to $287
which tell me that the Victory insurance rates are out of sight.
What kind of other prices are out there. My agent is checking around for a
better deal.
Sure hope that deleting the first 1000 messages will help here. I logged on
ealier tonight and post a message which was 1334 and now when I got on the
highest number I can see is 1300. The next time I log in I will see something
different. Strange happenings.
Sparky_Bill
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Message 1340 of 3424
Insurance Costs
thompsdr1
(36/M/Kennett Square, PA)
Feb 18 1999
10:06PM EST
Sparky,
I got Insurance for the Vic at $346 in PA.
This includes Collision, Comp. Fire, & Theft
I got it through the Recreational Products Division of Universal Underwriters
Insurance Agency. You can find them on the web at www.uuic.com/rpi
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Message 1341 of 3424 #320 is Home thompsdr1 (36/M/Kennett Square, PA) Feb 18
1999 10:11PM EST
Just had to tell everyone I picked up my red #320 today with a Uhaul. Pouring
rain all day but it stayed clean inside. As far as prices go I think it went
well. The bike was 13,500 which included the dealer prep and inspection. They
also installed the windshield at no cost and gave me 25% off the $399 price.
Also got Victory oil and filter for free and 25% off a Victory leather
jacket.
PS SOUNDS GREAT!!!! VROOOOOM
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Message 1342 of 3424
coolio mondo
TrishSpike
(33/F/DeSoto, Kansas)
Feb 18 1999
11:23PM EST
Howdy all - Great postings about insurance rates! I think another V.I.C.
benefit has just been born!! Irish Cheer - thanks for the update on the
Victory Site - that's bugged us for months now! Glad to know they are
addressing that. Hey Mario - thanks for the extended warranty info. too!
Graham - okie dokie on the deletions...the deal is this: As we are going thru
these old posts...with a tear in our eyes......we've been deletin a'plenty.
We are reading each post, and only saving the ones with ANY info on the bike
at all. Even the tiniest of detail about the bike, and that message is being
saved. BUT...none of the others will be. I just wanted to make sure you knew
exactly what we were doing, so if anyone wants to save any of those OTHER
ones..the funny messages and tall tales and whimsical wisdoms and phun
philled phredism's....you should do it now before Graham deletes the first
1000. Hey Graham - we've finished going thru the first 300 posts....#1-300,
if you want to delete those for starters.
Trish :-)
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Message 1343 of 3424
instrument cluster reset/still
hard starting
rdkil1
(38/M/Walker Valley, NY)
Feb 18 1999
11:29PM EST
transcribed from Victory 0310299 It's a free country. Act like it.
____________________ +Called the dealership today to relay the info re the
cluster resetting to zero. The mechanic said he's seen this a few times
already and would contact Victory about it for advice. The owner said that he
was under the impression the E-Prom upgrade would fix this. I was under the
impression that the E-Prom upgrade would cure the hard starting. Apparently
neither one of us is correct? He also thought that the odometer would
re-establish itself once it was ridden.
So, a short while ago, I geared up for a ride and went out to the 56o garage
where it took 10 minutes to finally start. I kill-switch cycled several times
and didn't use the fast idle lever, but no go. After several minutes of this,
I cracked the throttle slightly and didn't use the fast idle lever. This
caused a sputtering attempt at starting, so I continued this method,
eventually getting it to kick by adding fast idle occasionally. I'm still not
pleased that this bike doesn't kick right over.
What exactly is the E-Prom upgrade supposed to accomplish?
14 miles later, I still read 14 miles. So apparently my odometer HAS lost
1100+ miles8^(. I'll call again tomorrow and let them know.
I immediately put the bike back on the battery tender once again, which took
about 20 minutes to return to full storage charge. This has got me curious as
well, because when I park the Sporty and put it immediately on the tender, it
goes to full storage charge in less than a minute.
I wonder why the lithium battery Sparky Bill referenced isn't mentioned in
either the owner's or service manual? Or is it and I've missed it?
Ride on.
Roadkill
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Message 1344 of 3424 extended warranty V92C_0083 (50/M/North Dakota) Feb 19
1999 2:22AM EST
Through my dealer its called motorcycle plus service contract. $25
deductible, nationwide service and more. 36, 48 and 60 month plans with 5
year plan costing $980.00. If you never need to use the service contract ( if
bike never breaks down after factory warranty is over )you can file for a
100% refund within 30 days after service contract ends. this sounds like a
win/win kind of thing. Its called the DFS advantage.
Don
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Message 1345 of 3424
pipes are on
BretMS
(28/M/Canal Fulton, OH)
Feb 19 1999
3:27AM EST
Well, today was the first time I've wrenched on the Vic. I performed the
500mi check w/ oil change and installed the slash cut pipes and chip.
(figured i'd save $120 in labor charges) Initially, I planned on installing
the turn out mufflers, but when I returned home and opened the box, one of
the mufflers had a large dent in the tip. And would'nt you know it, it was
the only set of turnouts the dealer had in stock, so I settled for the slash
cuts. What's a few more decibels going to hurt anyway! It seems that you
can't have a large enough variety of tools around. Apparently a set of long
T-handled metric allen wrenches is giong to be a necessity for doing
maintanance on this bike, as well as a very shallow oil drain pan. I also cut
the oil filter open and inspected the element against the shop light.
Amazingly, I found little evidence of metal shavings from the engine during
break in, as well as a very small amount on the magnetic drain plug. The only
thing that really bugs me is the design of the oil dipstick/filler neck.
Hopefully Polaris will come out with a rigid extension that will raise the
opening to avoid burns and spills on the exhaust. Then again, I'm not going
to hold my breath!
Later,
Bret
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Message 1346 of 3424
Litium Battery & E-Prom
Sparky_Bill
(52/M/Minneapolis, MN)
Feb 19 1999
6:43AM EST
I am sure you will find that there is a place for one there but it was not
put in. Think about it folks. Unplug your computer tonight and plug it back
in in the morning. Is the time right. Does your manael tell you that you have
a litium battery on the motherboard either sodered on or under a clip. How
will the cluster remember the mileage if the power is removed??? These are
suppose to be very long lifed but all things fail as well. I was told that
this was just an oversight but I would have thought that they all knew about
this. The dealers that is.
The E-Prom I understand is JUST for the engine FI computer. It contains the
programing for how the engine should react to differnent readings back from
the engine sensors. Nothing to do with the mileage.
Hope you all well.
BTW I will have my 1213 within 50 miles of it birth place by the 27th and if
roads are clear will take a run toward Spirit Lake. I will not get there as I
will not want to hit the open road that long. Will try to break in town as
much as possible to vary the speeds and break in the tranny as well.
Sparky
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Message 1347 of 3424
Congrats
petev92c
(38/M/Rehoboth, Mass.)
Feb 19 1999
7:06AM EST
Congrats on bringing #320 home Dave.
Good luck and happy riding!
Pete
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Message 1348 of 3424
Congrats to # 320 and all the
new folks .. HELLO!
BSDDS
(57/M/Texas)
Feb 19 1999
8:17AM EST
seems the board is running a little more smoothly right now.
Bob on Phred
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Message 1349 of 3424
Re: Insurance Costs
Brian_V92C
(40/M/Flint, MI)
Feb 19 1999
9:00AM EST
I'm paying $385.00/year from State Farm. $500 deductable collision and $200
deduc. comprehensive.
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Message 1350 of 3424 roadkill starting Snowman1963 (36/M/Michigan) Feb 19
1999 9:13AM EST
Personally I think the dealer is jerking you around. I'm up here in Michigan
and #960 starts up everytime...that is after I figured out how to do it when
its freezing out(low 30's).
Before I hit the starter I give it half throttle and hold it there. It starts
right away. As far as when the temps are in the high 40's it starts without
touching the trottle.
As far as the speedo reseting I have disconnected my battery to wire up the
battery tender and it kept the setting just fine but then again it was only
disconnected for about 15 minutes.
Snow
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Message 1351 of 3424
congrats on 320
Snowman1963
(36/M/Michigan)
Feb 19 1999
9:19AM EST
way to go! I jealous it seems that people are getting some good deals on the
extra goodies..I guess I should of asked.
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Message 1352 of 3424 New covers vicdealer (M/flint michigan) Feb 19 1999
10:54AM EST
"Packable" covers w/o windshield #2872169, w/windshield #2872170. Would you
pack one on a cruise?
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Message 1353 of 3424 Another request for the Black Victory tmaes2815 Feb 19
1999 1:09PM EST
I have a Black V92C on order but have never seen one. Would you please seen
me the full picture you have? ma...@unn.com
Thanks,
Tim
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Message 1354 of 3424
first 1500 completed
BretMS
(28/M/Canal Fulton, OH)
Feb 19 1999
1:38PM EST
According to Polaris, the first 1500 numbered bikes have been completed and
shipped as of 2/18/99, including C.A.R.B. certified California models.
Hopefully well soon see the "all black" version soon.
Later,
Bret
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Message 1355 of 3424
Washing & Waxing???
thompsdr1
(36/M/Kennett Square, PA)
Feb 19 1999
3:49PM EST
Anyone have any preferences regarding washing or waxing products that work
well?
I'm sure we all want to keep them clean and Sparkling.
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Message 1356 of 3424
Insurance
mbijb
Feb 19 1999
4:38PM EST
I called the 1-800 Polaris # prior to purchasing just to get an idea on how
much $$. I almost passed out ($1,100.00). Thats right 1100 and she was rude
about it too. I have Integon National (Genral Motors). I pay $355.00 thats a
little better, no its alot better. Coverage 50/100/25 500 deductible for comp
and coll.
Bret I'm curious did your oil have a green tinge to it? (mine did)
Ride'em while u can,
Mario
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Message 1357 of 3424
congrats on the new arrival
mrdeep98
(41/M/Grayling,MI)
Feb 19 1999
5:28PM EST
It's great to get your Vic home. I finally got #367 home in January in time
to winterize it with no miles on it. Then to add insult to injury, I just
received my plate which expires 3/99 (dealer snafu)
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Message 1358 of 3424 Hard starting mxman420 (38/M/Saddle River, NJ) Feb 19
1999 7:54PM EST
Hey Roadkill, I've been following your problems, and since you've been
cranking the hell out of your bike, I can almost place even money your plugs
are fouled by now. Put a new set in. Then see what happens.
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Message 1359 of 3424 New bikes available mxman420 (38/M/Saddle River, NJ) Feb
19 1999 7:57PM EST
Oh yeah, one more thing. I was at Cycle Connection again today, and they have
three numbered bikes still available, two reds & one blue. Call them.
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Message 1360 of 3424 insurance BSDDS (57/M/Texas) Feb 19 1999 8:09PM EST
I got a quote from BikelinE (http://www.bike-line.com/) at about 500 a year
including a 30 yr old driver. Max liability limits. Dairyland now carries my
bikes at about 900 per year for both. They have a tough time rating the Vic
right now, I guess because it's so new. Bob
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Message 1361 of 3424 more insurance rdkil1 (38/M/Walker Valley, NY) Feb 19
1999 10:21PM EST
Mario has
>Integon National (Genral Motors). I pay $355.00 thats a little better, no its alot better.
Coverage 50/100/25 500 deductible for comp and coll.<
+We have ours through Integon as well. Ours is $664. Coverage ($250
deductible comp & collision): 100/300 bodily injury 100/300 guest liability
50 property damage 5 medical 25/50 uninsured motorist $250 deductible comp
$250 deductible coll 50/100 supplementary unins motorist bodily inj 50
pedestrian pers inj (no fault) 25 optional basic economic loss (no fault)
Driving record has, ummm, lets say it's not zero speeding tickets. Well, it's
less than three anyway8^)
Ride on.
Roadkill
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Message 1362 of 3424
green tinge
rdkil1
(38/M/Walker Valley, NY)
Feb 19 1999
10:30PM EST
As I was saying before I so rudely interrupted myself by having a "hit enter"
brain fart.
When I did the initial service oil/filter change, I recall my oil also had a
dark green tinge. And I had what I would consider to be a normal amount of
metal shavings on the plug.
BTW, anyone doing this oil change, watch for the copper washer on the drain
plug.
Ride on.
Roadkill
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Message 1363 of 3424
long strange trip (pt. 1)
rdkil1
(38/M/Walker Valley, NY)
Feb 20 1999
2:38AM EST
transcribed from Victory 0320299 It's a free country. Act like it.
____________________ +Since I was able to get TRAVLR started last night, I
took a leap of faith and decided to attempt the 200 mile commute. Garage temp
is about 50o. Got it going with 5 minutes of effort; we're getting there.
Slapped the throwover saddlebags on, strapped 'em to the diagonal frame
members (nice, very nice), and off I go.
Outside temp is around 19o with the non-threat of a non-existant 'noreaster,
but sun with high, light clouds and only occasional icy spots on the back
country roads. One spot I cross is a wooden, single-span bridge which I
negotiated with the back wheel coming around to the left. Well, that's
essentially cause that's the way it needed to be cause my turn's right there
don't ya' know8^). Only another 10 miles before I hit the entrance ramp at
the foothills of the mountain range. Ahhhh.
TRAVLR seems to like 2nd to 4th for the roads I'm on. Next, the hilly 4-laner
at 55-65 warrants a tip down to 4th from 5th in some spots. Especially
fighting the traffic that surrounds me, which is somewhat heavy today. Later
on, while coming home on many miles of winding, hilly two-lane county roads,
I'll notice that TRAVLR really seems to like 4th, up to, and including 60,
dependent upon the terrain. On all roads, the revs seem to want at least 3k+
to be comfortable. Less than that, and I seem to notice lugging.
Hopping back to the commute, surprisingly the latter 6-lane interstate (3/3
w/large median) has lesser traffic than normal. Thus goes my ride into lower
Manhattan from my little (big) log cabin in the mountains.
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Message 1364 of 3424 long strange trip (pt. 2) rdkil1 (38/M/Walker Valley,
NY) Feb 20 1999 2:41AM EST
I had put my spare hippo hands on, and, coupled with the silks and my polar
mitts, they'll serve well.
The fly screen protects you from chill at stomach/lower-rib level. Your
mid-to-upper chest will catch the full wind and your legs will be in the
breeze. Dress warmly in the cold, friends.
(I dream that) TRAVLR is very stable at freeway speeds approaching 90+ with
cars vying for the good spots too. It was a pleasant dream because I win8^).
During the day Snow from Yahoo said in temps of low 30s, he cranks the
throttle half way, keeps it there and it starts right away. In temps 40+, he
doesn't need throttle.
I also advise Mark at Cycle Connection of my status, and the fact that I'm in
the city, unsure of TRAVLR's true ability to start. We discuss Snow's advice,
which he feels may help. He assures me that a truck will remain available
should I experience any difficulty.
TRAVLR's been sitting on the street in the 30s. Cover comes off, disk lock
off, steering lock off, key in, people have gathered. Mind you, I'm in
leather chaps, and full leather duster with a denim vest full of state,
provincial & motorcycle organization patches on a major city's busy street.
Briefcase is in a leather satchel that also carries my lunch box and thermos.
I'm not normal to these people, so they tend to stare.
Throttle 1/4 turn (all things in moderation friends). Key on. No cycle of the
kill switch. Starts within 5 seconds and I immediately kick up the revs
lightly with the fast idle lever. More people stare from across the corner.
While TRAVLR is in its gradually adjusted 5-minute idle, I throw all of my
final gear on (balaclave, bandanna, helmet) and bundle up tight. On I sit,
and off I go. People really stare. TRAVLR DOES tend to bark its existence
when necessary;^)
TRAVLR, by the way, is much wider than RDKIL (my Sportster). I cannot split
lanes with such ease with this one (though still much bravado), and find
myself tapping mirrors.
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Message 1365 of 3424 long strange trip (pt. 3) rdkil1 (38/M/Walker Valley,
NY) Feb 20 1999 2:42AM EST
I stop at Cycle Connection and chat with Joe Klein and ask him to let Mark
know that it was able to start, and I will continue with this technique and
alert him of any problems. Joe can't get his Rock to Rock bike from display,
and jokes that he's not gonna buy another just to ride down to Daytona. He
wants to go, man, I can see it in his eyes. I joke that he could've added
Conch (cause we'd go on to Key West) below Rock to Rock ("to Conch") to
indicate his bike's next great journey. Shucks, he would've been great
company.
With the same procedure, TRAVLR starts right up again outside and once again,
off I go.
Here's where it gets funny.
Route 17 through Paramus is 6 lanes with a concrete barrier and full access.
It is solid full of entrances and exits to gas stations, restaurants, stores,
small malls, major malls, car dealers, dunkin dognuts, and every single fast
food type establish you can think of. For many miles. Right after the
intersection of another similar 6-lane highway leading from the George
Washington Bridge. Traffic, shall we say, is heavy.
I'm in the left lane, right after the first multi-mile market grouping in a
heavy cluster of traffic. There is no center median, only a concrete barrier.
Tripmeter says 126, fuel gauge says 2.6 gallons, TRAVLR sputters and dies. At
60.
Slap the flashers on quick, glance over my right shoulder at the dark Chevy
Impala (hmmmm, looks like a cop.) and aim for the shoulder past the other
lanes. So does Mr. Impala. I make it first and he overshoots me. TRAVLR rolls
a good distance, and then to a stop a foot from his bumper.
At this point I'm unsure of Mr. Impala, who hasn't moved from his seat. But
he flashes an 'ok' sign with his fingers while I dismount to the right and
ponder. 2.6 gallons, 132 miles (6 pre-cluster-reset). What's going on? While
standing TRAVLR up from the right side, I open the gas cap, shake him, & sure
enough, bone dry. This was a non-occurrence before recall work. Since recall
work, I've run out of fuel twice without warning accompanied by inaccurate
gauges. This time was dangerous.
Still pondering Mr. Impala, who proffers another "ok" sign, I put the gas cap
back on, lean it back over on the sidestand, and mosey on over to chat. I
glance at the Marine Corps sticker on the back of his car.
"Semper Fi" says I (former Staff Sgt.), and he says he was a biker and
noticed immediately that I had a problem when I made the dart for the side.
Says he lives about a mile from here and offers to get some gas in a can, and
off he goes.
Before I can truly wonder about the situation, up shoots Mr. Impala. And this
time I didn't even see him coming. Out comes a can and funnel. In goes about
a gallon and it starts right up. He wouldn't take even a buck for the fuel.
I didn't have any further problems and the rest of the ride home, even though
I couldn't feel my big toe later on for over an hour due to the cold, was
actually VERY pleasant. I'm gonna like this scoot.
I'm looking forward to the fix for this latest concern.
Doug W, I'm still looking to link up for a ride to Daytona. Please send me a
note.
Ride on.
Roadkill
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