SilvrT

Totally agree on the 5 small meals. Now if I can just discipline myself to all of the above.....

Before I bought my CCT, I test rode them 3 or 4 times over a period of a couple years. I have to agree somewhat that there were a couple times where it left me disappointed in their power. Then I rode a demo bike used by one of the owners that had a few thousand kms on it. What a difference! I was hooked. I also learned, at that time, that these bikes just don't have a lot of torque at rpms below 2300. When I got my CCT it had 3 km on it. It took until at least 5,000 km before it started to show some real signs of "life". I knew this going in coz I'd spent some time on a Vic site and everyone says the same thing ... "ya gotta get at least 3000 miles on these things before they come alive". Mirror vibration? Rattle in the fairing? NADA. Not on my CCT. Slow and unresponsive acceleration? Ya, even after several thousand kms it would seem that way unless it was running 2500 rpm or higher but even that wasn't gonna snap your head back. As for the "tupperware plastic" .... go check out a Kaw Voyager. Side covers do tend to pop loose but it seems to only happen when the passenger bumps them with their boot heel. Heck, I had side covers come loose on my Wing and my 1st gen. Seems to be a "nature of the beast" with those push pin things. Since I bought my CCT in May, 2013 I've made a few changes. Added an adjustable timing wheel and set it at 4 degrees advance. Cost appx $150. Result ... MAJOR improvement in torque and power especially below 2500 rpm. Added a Lloydz high-flow air filter. Helped with the breathing and power. Removed the catalytic convertors. Drastically cuts down on engine (actually exhaust) heat on the right side under the passenger footrest. Also improves engine breathing. Changed out the mufflers to D&D performance. Great sound and adds to overall performance. Installed Power Commander with Auto-tune. Improves HP and torque considerably especially above 2500 rpm. With these few mods (total cost under $1500) I now have the "snap my head back" effect when I crank it. In summary, and I say it again, don't be disillusioned by these bikes when on a demo ride coz new ones will tend to fool ya.

Bought the following... Scorpio SR-i900 RFID Two Way FM Security Motorcycle Alarm System and... http://www.lorextechnology.com/Wireless-camera-system/vertical-dvr-Security-camera-system-with-960h-resolution/prod560024.p

4000 rpm? 4500 rpm? 7000 rpm? Wow ... at 120 km/h I'm sitting around 2800 rpm ... ooops ... sorry, I guess V-twins don't need those higher rpm's

The Harley will always make one feel that way because they are much more torquey at the lower rpm ... but that's it. The Vic will fool you as it really comes alive once you've gotten to appx 2400 rpm. With a $150 adjustable timing wheel, that will drop to 1900 or so. Being a Victory owner now for a year and a half and 20,000+ kms ... here's my 2 cents (and we don't even have them anymore) I concur that the Venture motor is superior to the Harley but how do you base this when compared to the Vic motor ... it hasn't been around long enough although considering it's track record so far, I'd say it's a pretty solid engine ... much the same as the Venture's and definitely superior to the Harley. I had more mirror and handlebar "buzz" on my Venture than I do on the Vic ... in fact, there isn't any on the Vic .... except when I got it wound to the max maybe LOL but I can run at 100+ mph and still see clearly in the mirrors. As for more revvy, these Vic engines can wind up to 5+ grand and still be pulling and I guarantee you, they've hit higher hp and torque way before the Venture engine hits it's max. Unfortunately, a new Vic just doesn't "loosen up" before about 5,000 k or so therefore, anyone testing a new one can be mis-led as to their power. Enjoyed your writeup ... just felt the need to add some perspective re: Victory albeit somewhat bias .

Currently we live in a rented house which has a garage. I keep the scoot in the garage. We bought a place and it only has a carport. Where we live now is a very low crime rate ... it's the opposite where we are moving to. Just needing to protect my stuff and have a bit of peace of mind. you call that "messing with it"? :stickpoke:

Somebody out there probably knows when a guy takes a leak, for how long, and how many times he shakes it LOL!

Polaris musta figgured nobody would steal a Vic ... there's NO locking device of any kind on them.

hmmmmmmm... I'll have to check into this with my ins co.

And you know this how?????? You have a memory issue there Brian ??? :stickpoke: Yes, I've considered that option; however, when I'm at work, it would be good to know if someone is messing with my scoot.

One surely would remember real quick !!

So, I'm considering some "security" measures for my scoot. Read some info about the "Chatterbox" alarm ... seems ok but not exactly what I'm looking for. Would like an alarm system that doesn't make sound but rather, either calls my phone or sends me a text. Is there such a thing? What do you guys recommend? Also, what about a Caliper lock? Recommendations puhleeze. Thanks guyz oh, the reason is we are moving and unfortunately (at least temporarily), I'll have to keep the scoot parked in the carport of the new place.

If a partner isn't involved, it doesn't count ... just sayin...

Sure would ... can I have your's?

Been raining here for 3 days ... looks like the weekend will be nice tho, which means more smiles on the scoot for me!

ya, some stud came along and snatched them up....

I'm gonna be re-born tonight!!! :Laugh:

WTH? Translation: Why not give a clue to me that I had contamination Japan to me someone?

OK, so what does this make me? (it's been over a year) :crying:

I had to visit someone in a nursing home recently and was shocked to see about half a dozen really old naked ladies laying on the front lawn. I went in and after my brief visit, I was leaving the place and noticed the old ladies still there. My curiosity got the best of me and so I went back inside to ask about them. I was told they were retired prostitutes and were having a yard sale.

I've been called an idiot a few times but I'm definitely not fixated on anything LOL

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/09/17/coming-soon-when-a-cop-points-his-radar-gun-at-you-it-could-detect-more-than-just-speeding/

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At your age, that's prolly all that kind of "exciting" you can handle ...

Did Harley actually build it or is it just that it had a Harley engine? http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/category/feature-exhibits/home-made-america/