Hello all!
My name is Andrew and I bought a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour (Bronze) in September of 2018! I upgraded from a 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 (my first bike) and I couldn't be happier so far!
The bike came with a power commander, Lloyd'z timing gear, klock-werk windshield (unknown size), tri-oval exhaust and a 1/4 turn throttle. I'm not mechanically handy but I learn fast. I also have many friends who do know there way around bikes.
My wife rides with me but not all the time. I haven't done a long trip yet but now I have the option with the bigger bike!
I'm on a budget but would like to start a wish list of things to add (if I even need to add anything, but who am I kidding, I would love to add things!)
If you could answer some of my questions that would be great! (I'm 6'2, 310 lbs with a 32 inseam)
Is there any special maintenance I need to know about with the upgrades the previous owner installed?
Should I set the rear suspension for my weight, the wife (200 lbs, shhh she'll never see this) and I, or the middle of that? (I don't want to mess with it all the time)
When the heated grips are on, the throttle sticks. How do I fix that?
Can I get different heated grips? If so, recommendations?
Any recommendation for a bigger brake pedal? (I don't like the peg, would prefer a pedal)
Any recommendation for a heel shifter? (Gotta have it! I don't like the Victory OEM heel shifter FYI)
Any recommendation for different mirrors? Nothing flashy, just can't see much from the left OEM one.
Should I upgrade the headlight? I see one for $95 on Amazon that has good reviews (Amazon.com: PROATUO Chrome Bezel Cree Chip LED Motorcycle Headlight wit High 60w Low 40w Beam for Victory Cross-Country Motorcycle headlight Assembly for Victory Vegas: Automotive)
What size windshield would be right for me? Brand recommendations?
When the gas light comes on, is that the activation of the reserve tank? How much time do I have left to ride?
All weather cover recommendations? (garage kept, just want one for dust and such...)
P.S. How do I upload a pic for my profile and to attach to this thread? I tried to upload a JPG but it wouldn't work! I even resized it to under 4mb...
ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND? THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!
My name is Andrew and I bought a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour (Bronze) in September of 2018! I upgraded from a 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 (my first bike) and I couldn't be happier so far!
The bike came with a power commander, Lloyd'z timing gear, klock-werk windshield (unknown size), tri-oval exhaust and a 1/4 turn throttle. I'm not mechanically handy but I learn fast. I also have many friends who do know there way around bikes.
My wife rides with me but not all the time. I haven't done a long trip yet but now I have the option with the bigger bike!
I'm on a budget but would like to start a wish list of things to add (if I even need to add anything, but who am I kidding, I would love to add things!)
If you could answer some of my questions that would be great! (I'm 6'2, 310 lbs with a 32 inseam)
Is there any special maintenance I need to know about with the upgrades the previous owner installed?
Should I set the rear suspension for my weight, the wife (200 lbs, shhh she'll never see this) and I, or the middle of that? (I don't want to mess with it all the time)
When the heated grips are on, the throttle sticks. How do I fix that?
Can I get different heated grips? If so, recommendations?
Any recommendation for a bigger brake pedal? (I don't like the peg, would prefer a pedal)
Any recommendation for a heel shifter? (Gotta have it! I don't like the Victory OEM heel shifter FYI)
Any recommendation for different mirrors? Nothing flashy, just can't see much from the left OEM one.
Should I upgrade the headlight? I see one for $95 on Amazon that has good reviews (Amazon.com: PROATUO Chrome Bezel Cree Chip LED Motorcycle Headlight wit High 60w Low 40w Beam for Victory Cross-Country Motorcycle headlight Assembly for Victory Vegas: Automotive)
What size windshield would be right for me? Brand recommendations?
When the gas light comes on, is that the activation of the reserve tank? How much time do I have left to ride?
All weather cover recommendations? (garage kept, just want one for dust and such...)
P.S. How do I upload a pic for my profile and to attach to this thread? I tried to upload a JPG but it wouldn't work! I even resized it to under 4mb...
ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND? THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!
