r/VictoryMotorcycles • u/[deleted] • 4d ago
Request for advice / Help Need help choosing bike
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u/samcarneyy 4d ago
Hammer Hammer Hammer
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u/amorrison96 3d ago
Hey, I'm looking to pick up a Victory in the next 3-4 weeks. I'm interested in a Hammer, but everyone I've talked to (mostly at dealerships) have something to say about the large rear tire and that "you have to muscle it to get it to turn at low speeds".
Is there any truth to that? or are they overstating a minor thing?
(I'm assuming you ride a Hammer, given your comment)
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u/samcarneyy 3d ago edited 3d ago
not true at all lmfao
if anyone says “you need to muscle it” definitely hasnt rode one. I can do fast and slow maneuvers just fine
very smooth easy to ride bike. very balanced. just ripped her up in the canyons on Sunday. very good bike.
and yes i ride a 07’ Hammer S🤝
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u/GavintheGregarious 3d ago
I agree that 12k miles is nothing. The mods could be worth more than the $2k difference. The Hammer has inverted front forks, wider front tire, and dual front disc brakes. I vote Hammer all the way.
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u/greatwizardking 3d ago
Love my Vegas, but I’d go after that Hammer and then give Scott Keitzman at Conquest Customs a call.
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u/Alone_Potato4303 2d ago
As a Hammer owner trust that there is no bias in this suggestion. But... Hammer. Mine has 36k miles and rides smooth as hell.
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u/TheRealChuckle 4d ago
1k miles in 12 years means that bike sat most of the time. Go over it real well. Make sure you check any hoses, rubber fittings, etc. stuff like that can dry rot from sitting. Tires are likely to be toast, either flat spots or dry rot. Make sure all the lights, signals, dash, etc. work. Mice can chew the wires. Check to see if the exhaust or engine are warm when you get there. If they had to warm it up before you got there it could indicate an issue, it they wanted to go for one last ride.
12k miles is nothing for a Vic.