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2011 Victory High-Ball Preview

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acecycleins · 01-20-2011, 05:04 PM

I like it. Old meets new. If I didn't live on a $3K bike budget I would consider it.

trenttheuncatchable · 01-20-2011, 05:30 PM

I like Victory bikes. This "High Ball" bike doesn't make sense to me, though, because the whole Victory line is clean-cut. And the muffler shape is way too plain. It looks like a high-brow bike trying to slum it up. Poser bike

But if you like it, there are worse ways to spend your money.

Dr_Sprocket · 01-20-2011, 07:02 PM

Every one comes with a year's supply of whiskey!

acecycleins · 01-20-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Sprocket

Every one comes with a year's supply of whiskey!

If it's Bookers then I'm in.

Dr_Sprocket · 01-20-2011, 07:44 PM

More power, more torque, and costs less than a Harley? Still, a shining example of another mfg chasing the big dog. Woulda been way cooler if Victory had put this out before the Cross Bones.

Duken4evr · 01-21-2011, 06:18 AM

Can't imagine too many buying these. Aren't all the original "old skool" bobber type riders in the nursing home by now?

Seems to me that getting replacement tires over the years will be a moderate PITA too.

No thanks. Gimme a Hammer S though

pushrod · 01-21-2011, 07:44 AM

I'll look into it when I get a chance, but I think the 'Apes' may be illegal in Florida if they are fixed in their highest position.

Last I looked, there was a maximum of 15-1/2 inches from the seat height to the handgrips. Those pictures look like it's a lot more than that.

Otherwise, my feelings about the bike could be summarized by: Eh.

Buzglyd · 01-21-2011, 07:46 AM

Victory seems to have a Ball fascination.

Buzglyd · 01-21-2011, 07:52 AM

Comes with detachable tea bags for light-duty touring.

01-20-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2011 Victory High-Ball Preview Original Article: 2011 Victory High-Ball Preview Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2011 Victory High-Ball Preview in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

01-20-2011, 05:04 PM	#2
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	I like it. Old meets new. If I didn't live on a $3K bike budget I would consider it. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

01-20-2011, 07:02 PM	#4
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Every one comes with a year's supply of whiskey! __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

01-20-2011, 07:44 PM	#6
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	More power, more torque, and costs less than a Harley? Still, a shining example of another mfg chasing the big dog. Woulda been way cooler if Victory had put this out before the Cross Bones. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

01-21-2011, 07:44 AM	#8
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	I'll look into it when I get a chance, but I think the 'Apes' may be illegal in Florida if they are fixed in their highest position. Last I looked, there was a maximum of 15-1/2 inches from the seat height to the handgrips. Those pictures look like it's a lot more than that. Otherwise, my feelings about the bike could be summarized by: Eh. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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01-20-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 890	I like Victory bikes. This "High Ball" bike doesn't make sense to me, though, because the whole Victory line is clean-cut. And the muffler shape is way too plain. It looks like a high-brow bike trying to slum it up. Poser bike But if you like it, there are worse ways to spend your money.

01-21-2011, 06:18 AM	#7
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 705	Can't imagine too many buying these. Aren't all the original "old skool" bobber type riders in the nursing home by now? Seems to me that getting replacement tires over the years will be a moderate PITA too. No thanks. Gimme a Hammer S though

01-21-2011, 07:46 AM	#9
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Victory seems to have a Ball fascination.

01-21-2011, 07:52 AM	#10
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Comes with detachable tea bags for light-duty touring.