Victory Kingpin

Cruzergirl · 11-10-2008, 04:49 PM

I've been looking at the 2009 Kingpin-Low. Victory has only been around 10 years but they are proving to be reliable.

It's either that or a Yamaha Roadliner, or maybe a Harley Davidson Streetglide.

Thoughts on the Kingpin???

itgirl · 11-10-2008, 05:54 PM

that's hawt!! do it! and it's different. not your usual harley (even though i ride a harley

).

Ninjakel · 11-10-2008, 05:56 PM

Do it. I like the looks of the Victory's.

I think they have one called the Vegas. One of my friends demo'ed it. She wants one now.

Ducati Diva · 11-10-2008, 06:49 PM

Sweet! I like the lines.

Dave · 11-10-2008, 07:12 PM

just dont get a vision :barf:

Cruzergirl · 11-10-2008, 07:23 PM

LOL... I think the vision is kinda goofy too.

My only worry about the Kingpin Low (not to be confused with the other Kingpin which doesn't have 2" pullbacks on the handlebars, doesn't have 25.2" seat height and doesn't have the foot controls pulled back 2.25") is resale. Of course, if I keep it 'till it falls apart that won't be an issue, right???

Yeah, I likey a lot!

ETA: My SO is a Harley Davidson guy. No. Really. No other bike SHOULD exist. Crazy really. I'm going to enjoy rolling the Victory into the garage.

Particle Man · 11-10-2008, 07:47 PM

looks pretty good...

Phenix_Rider · 11-10-2008, 08:27 PM

Of any cruiser- except maybe a Triumph (that parallel twin is too freaking cool), Vic's look the best.

In the Dec. issue of Motorcyclist, they tested a Victory Kingpin 8-ball against an HD Cross Bones. Guess which won?

The Victory, with a more comfortable seat and bars, better suspension, better frame, better brakes, better handling, more torque, more horsepower, and a $3k lower price tag.

Or the HD, with over sprung, underdamped suspension, a tractor seat, pain in the ass ergoes, barely adequate brakes, and a shifty dead fish frame.

The Hardley of course, because it's ancient history "oozes coolness."

They been smokin' strong stuff. (all the descriptions are nearly direct quotes- I'm lazy)

Cruzergirl · 11-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Yeah, my SO's bike "oozes coolness". LOL Every time I ride it something falls off. No. Really. First it was the Dipstick (not me, the thing that measures the oil

). The next ride it was some oil cooler cover or whatnot. Then, the best thing EVER, wait for it...

The clutch linkage came off. Yup. Couldn't shift AT ALL. That was a bit scary. So every time we ride now our friends all carry parts (rubber bands, tie wraps, hair ties, etc... )

I actually like the look of the Harley, the short wheelbase, etc. But it's more fun to make fun of 'em in front of my SO... LOL!

Back to topic... this is the first bike I sat on that I truly fell for...

... and I don't even like blue...

Gas Man · 11-10-2008, 11:18 PM

Victory makes a nice bike. I have rode a few of them. The 100 CI is a nice motor.

However, if you are considering a Streetglide. you MUST check out the 2009 models. They did sweet mods to them this coming year. A new detachable sub frame, 180 rear tire, fender to bag fillers, bottom of rear fender marking light, ect... My bud just got one... nice bike. Further, you simply can't beat Harley dealerships and their frequency if ever on the road.

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Ducati Diva just learning Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: western nc Moto: 1996 M900 Posts: 1,348	Sweet! I like the lines. __________________ Todays mighty oak is just yesterdays nut who stood it's ground!

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	just dont get a vision :barf: __________________ TWF Post whore #6

11-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	LOL... I think the vision is kinda goofy too. My only worry about the Kingpin Low (not to be confused with the other Kingpin which doesn't have 2" pullbacks on the handlebars, doesn't have 25.2" seat height and doesn't have the foot controls pulled back 2.25") is resale. Of course, if I keep it 'till it falls apart that won't be an issue, right??? Yeah, I likey a lot! ETA: My SO is a Harley Davidson guy. No. Really. No other bike SHOULD exist. Crazy really. I'm going to enjoy rolling the Victory into the garage. Last edited by Cruzergirl; 11-10-2008 at 07:26 PM..

11-10-2008, 07:47 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	looks pretty good... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-10-2008, 11:18 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Victory makes a nice bike. I have rode a few of them. The 100 CI is a nice motor. However, if you are considering a Streetglide. you MUST check out the 2009 models. They did sweet mods to them this coming year. A new detachable sub frame, 180 rear tire, fender to bag fillers, bottom of rear fender marking light, ect... My bud just got one... nice bike. Further, you simply can't beat Harley dealerships and their frequency if ever on the road. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Do it. I like the looks of the Victory's. I think they have one called the Vegas. One of my friends demo'ed it. She wants one now.

11-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#9
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Yeah, my SO's bike "oozes coolness". LOL Every time I ride it something falls off. No. Really. First it was the Dipstick (not me, the thing that measures the oil ). The next ride it was some oil cooler cover or whatnot. Then, the best thing EVER, wait for it... The clutch linkage came off. Yup. Couldn't shift AT ALL. That was a bit scary. So every time we ride now our friends all carry parts (rubber bands, tie wraps, hair ties, etc... ) I actually like the look of the Harley, the short wheelbase, etc. But it's more fun to make fun of 'em in front of my SO... LOL! Back to topic... this is the first bike I sat on that I truly fell for... ... and I don't even like blue...