[Br8knR9n]

Hello VOG!
Just picked up my newest (and first) touring bike: 2011 Cross Country. A great deal on a great ride!
This is my first touring bike, and from the 2 rides I've had so far - not sure I'll ever get a different brand for long rides.

This is my first Victory and my first touring, but not my first ride. Been riding about 40 years now. The others in my current garage:
- '99 Honda Shadow ACE 750 short chop: my first "build"

- '72 Ironhead: my first "basket-case!" (pay no attention to my Beautiful Bride's Jeep)

- '19 Heritage (that's not me - that's my Beautiful Bride!)

I'll put in more pics and video in a folder if I ever learn how.

About me: 34+ years Active Duty Navy and counting, though I'll think there gonna send me out to pasture here real soon so I can finally ride more!. My passion is billiards, but woodworking and tinkering in a shop are always good, too.
Currently living in the eastern Bay area and I'm really looking forward to this CC and this forum!

Thanks!
~ Br8knR9n

 

[Br8knR9n]

Howdy! Nice collection you got there.

Thanks! Only took a lot of time, work and money!

 

[Br8knR9n]

Welcome and nice stable. Your latest addition will leave all the others wanting. You start riding the Vic and you will love it more each time you get on. Looks like a Russel seat from what I can see. That's a nice addition and worth as much as the bike almost. Understand you just got it and you will need to ride it a while, but consider cams and tune if not already there. Makes them run really nice.

I noticed the location of the pic with the wife. I went to a similar venue and got a bike for my wife. Best trade I ever made... Ok, got that out of the way, now we can have a conversation. Enjoy the bike.

Yep - I'm getting the "leave the others wanting" vibe already!
As for the trade.... I'm not there with this one, but I've been there with earlier wife versions!!!!

 

[Br8knR9n]

Welcome from SE Ohio, nice looking ride & the bikes are nice too haha. Is lots of great info, knowledgeable people & good humor here

I guess I should have said I have 5 nice rides!

 

[Br8knR9n]

Welcome from WV and Thank You for your service. I always liked that Imperial Blue. 34 years is a long time, must ask your rank as my memory says 28 years max for non coms unless times have changed.

Yep - 34 years is a long time! I'm a CDR / O-5 now. I served 14 years enlisted as a submarine auxiliary mechanic. Got commissioned as an Officer through the Limited Duty Officer program 21 years ago. 35 is my max (later this year) unless I promote one more time this summer....