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Hammer realiity check

Do your homework if you plan to add accessories to you bike, The Hammer is very limited with rack and bag selections. The rear back tire sure draws a lot of attention but catches any uneven road condition, wether it be a tarred crack or the tire grooves from most cars and trucks. It just makes for a... little uneasy feeling when cruising at highway speeds. I'm an experienced rider and for me to get that feeling doesn't speak well for the wide rear tires. Overall quality is outstanding with Victory just not sure price vs. depreciation ratio makes for a good buy. I wish I had got a Vegas. Tried getting on one after having my Hammer for 1.5 years and will lose 50% if I do..WOW! No matter what you think...that's hard to swallow and the greastest depreciation ratio for any cruiser bike. For that reason I have to give Victory a poor value rating. I like to get on a new ride every 3-4 years but cannot afford to do that with Victory. Sorry for the harsh truth. American made should include holding value a lot better than a 3 year old bike costing $16999 having a trade value of $7300.
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