Jimmi, in regard to your comment, don't forget that Polaris recently purchased 24% of KTM, with plans to increase that investment in two years if all works out. This might pave the way for something like you discussed, although I believe the Victory brand will likely remain as the cruiser provider. The first offering from the alliance will probably be a Polaris-developed ATV powered by a KTM motor. Stay tuned.

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Regarding the Touring Cruiser, you can be sure it will be updated within 12 months - the addition of the 100/6 is a no-brainer, and I'd be surprised if they didn't upgrade the chassis at the same time.

 

In summary, I don't believe Victory "abandoned the base they had built." Clearly, the impressive sales increases don't indicate that. After spending some time with the crew at Victory and seeing their modern facilities, I'm expecting even bigger things to come. Together with its recent acquisition of 24% of KTM (and planned full purchase in less than two years), Polaris (and Victory) is a company to watch.  

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-KD, MCUSA Editor

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And to Jay, you and Cadd and all the other great posters on this board certainly play a part in making this site what it is. Thanks to you all for spreading the gospel of motorcycling.  

 

Also, Jay, Cobra's Speedster exhaust that looks to be two separate pipes has a crossover.

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Jay Mack: You are so far down on the annoyance meter compared to some folks that I wouldn't lose any sleep ove it.

 

Kevin: I inderstand about a balance tube or collector being desirable in the exhaust. When I said "real dual exhaust" I simply meant a symetrical arangement with one muffler on each side of the bike. That doesn't preclude the use of a collector, crossover, or balance tube (or in the case of the stock Nomad a huge ugly resonator chamber. )

 

It would allow at least 50% more bag volume. Those tiny bags are an insult IMO.

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Cadd
2004 Nomad 1500 "Baggins"
VROC #11619 Rolling Blunder #128

 

My site name is TC_Victory. Reason obvious. I ride a TC Vic with Stage II and Mustang seat and lots of other goodies. In the recent past I've had a Kawi 1500 Classic and Nomad, an Intruder 1400, a Harley Standard and Heritage. If you are looking for lots of room to stretch out on consider checking out the TC Cruiser. There are some great deals out there on 1 and 2 year old bikes. The Mustang seat leaves a huge amount of passenger room. My wife is small and I'm big and I'm more comfortable on the TC than any of my recent bikes. My wife has enough room that it is the first bike she can bring her legs into the bike instead of around my ample butt. I bought an '03 last fall new and the only negative I have is the suspension is stiff and was softened on the '04s and up. I admit it's not the prettiest bike they make, but it's not displeasing to me in the way something like the Rocket 3 or VTX is.

 

As for the Kingpin, Vegas, Hammer and Jackpot, I've ridden a lot on all of them except the Jackpot. If I rode solo a lot and liked to bar hop ( I do neither ) they'd be great rides. If I was smaller the Kingpin could do the touring job but it's just too small for us. Very similiar to the Intruder 1400 in size, and even tho I rode 30K+ on the 1400, wife and I always were cramped.

 

Stage I is almost standard on the TC and others that have the 92ci Freedom motor. This gives them very adequate power. The new 100/6 is a winner. I have Stage II in my bike and it pulls the wife and I at about 420#s, 300 mine, and a big load and trailer behind loaded on trips with far more power and torque than I've needed yet. It'll take a big grade at 60mph and roll on to 75 to pass without a downshift.

 

So, looking for the room you speak of I definitely think you should check out the TC if you have any decent dealers in your area. Being from MN this is not a problem for me since there are several good dealers available to me. Good luck in you quest for the right bike. You're right. Shopping is half the fun.

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