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Minnesota Riders: United Way & Victory Team Up for ‘Campaign Victory Sweepstakes’
Victory Motorcycles has teamed up with Greater Twin Cities United Way to support the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Any new or increased donation to the United Way of at least $25 is eligible for the Campaign Victory Sweepstakes. The winner will receive a Victory Hammer 8-Ball and two $500 Cub ...
Gregor Moe Sets Speed Record on Hangar 12/Lloydz Motorworkz Victory at Bonneville
We’re still chasing down all the details, but on Thursday, September 3, Gregor Moe of Minnesota set a new class speed record aboard a Victory at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville (UT) Salt Flats. Running on the HANGAR 12/Lloydz Motors No. 120 Victory in the 2000-M-AG class, Moe esta...
BERNIE & JULIA PYNE: He Pilots Their Kingpin Tour While She Looks Pretty in Pink
Bernie Pyne of Highland, Michigan, is giving his daughter Julia a great introduction to motorcycles. He’s treating her to a premium-quality riding experience on the passenger seat of his 2008 Kingpin Tour. The dashing duo is often seen out and about near their home town. These photos show them wh...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KELLY BROOKMAN Cruises on a Custom-Painted ’04 Kingpin
Kelly Brookman rides on a beautiful, custom-painted 2004 Kingpin and sent these photos of the bike to The Victory Mailbag. Thanks for writing, Kelly. Keep enjoying your Victory. Here are larger-format views of the photos Kelly submitted of this beautiful bike: Photo 1 Photo 2 Pho...
Spirit Lake Plant Tours Available Through May; Special Tours Offered During August Rally
A lot of Victory Riders whose travels take them anywhere close to Spirit Lake, Iowa – home of the Victory Final Assembly Plant – like to stop by for a factory tour to see how and where their motorcycle was built. The Spirit Lake facility is home to three Polaris production lines. One is dedicated a...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TIM MARQUESS, SR., is Back on the Road on a Stunning Hammer!
We received the following account of a man’s injury, recovery and growing love affair with his new Victory Hammer. Tim Marquess, Sr.: Man Claims Victory On August 1, 2008, during what was suppose to be a 30-minute family ride with his oldest daughter, his nephew and a family friend...
Visit YouTube to Check Out These Victory Videos from Daytona Bike Week 2009
You can see some Victory Riders in Daytona during Bike Week 2009 by checking out these videos that are posted on YouTube: • The Reception for 10th Anniversary Victory Vision Owners. • The VRA Party at the Hilton. • Victory Demo Rides. • The Victory Industrial Design Team checks out a Retro Bike...
RIDERS’ RIDES: Celebrating Victory’s 10th Anniversary With a Victory Rider Photo Album
Victory is celebrating its 10th anniversary and we’ll celebrate online by honoring YOU – the Victory Riders who are out there rolling up miles on your favorite motorcycles. Look for photos and profiles of Victory Riders and their motorcycles in these two places: • In the V Riders of the Month...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: VICTORY RIDERS IN HAWAII
As if it’s not enough to get to live in Hawaii, think of how good life would be to live their and be riding a Victory! We received these photos a while back and wanted to show you a trio of Victorys in Hawaii, one with a great custom license plate. Send Us Your Photos We invite all of you Victory...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BROWNE PEARSON Loves Her Vegas Low, Will Tour on it This Summer
For Victory Owner Browne Pearson, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, real estate broker, it was love at first seat. “A friend took me to the Victory store in Fort Lauderdale [Victory of South Florida], where we live, and once I sat on a Victory Vegas Low, I was hooked!” she said. “The dealership staff c...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STAN MOORE Tours in Florida on His Vegas Jackpot
At the recent VRA Party at Daytona Bike Week we met Stan Moore of Gainesville, Florida. With his Victory Vegas-riding friend Michael Biggers, Stan was just arriving at the VRA Party along the oceanfront on his sharp-looking Vegas Jackpot. Great-looking bike, Stan. Keep enjoying your Victory. S...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MICHAEL BIGGERS Tours in Florida on His Vegas Jackpot
At the recent VRA Party at Daytona Bike Week we met Michael Biggers of Gainesville, Florida. With his Victory-riding friend Stan Moore, Michael was just arriving at the VRA Party along the oceanfront on his sharp-looking Vegas Jackpot. Great-looking bike, Michael. Keep enjoying your Victory. Se...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: GILLES COUTURIER & GINETTE PELLETIER at the VRA Party
We were delighted to meet two long-riding Victory Riders from Canada at the VRA Party at Daytona Bike Week: Gilles Couturier and Ginette Pelletier from Edmunston in New Brunswick, Canada. They were a long ways from home and were enjoying some Florida riding on their 2004 Vegas, which has a beautifu...
10th Anniversary Riders' Rides: RAYMOND L. HUMPHRIES Turns Vegas Jackpot into His Dream Bike
Hello, My name is Ray Humphries and I’m from Satellite Beach, Florida. I just purchased a new 2009 Victory Vegas Jackpot with the 106 engine from Ferrara’s Victory of Melbourne, Florida. Though this is my eighth motorcycle that I've owned over the years, it is by far the BEST! It had been sever...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE SUTHERLAND Rides on a Truly Unique Kingpin Premium
Hi, I was looking at buying a HD when a buddy at work suggested I go to the Victory dealership, Peak Powersports in Burlington, Ontario, to look at a couple of used bikes. I looked up Victory on the internet and built a bike I would like to own and headed to the dealer. After looking at the used...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JACK GILMAN Escapes Ohio Winter to Attend Daytona Bike Week
On the first weekend of Daytona Bike Week 2009, Sunday morning blew chilly and wet in Daytona. But the cool temperatures were still warmer than it would have been at home for Jack Gilman, whose North Star Polaris is the Victory dealership in Clairsville, Ohio (North Star Polaris, 68633 Bannock Road...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MICHAEL BEENE Tours Florida on Knock-Out Kingpin
Michael Beene of Orlando, Florida, stopped by the Victory Demo Site during Daytona Bike Week and his great-looking Kingpin stopped traffic. The bike is clean, has just the right amount of chrome, has custom wheels and looks like a great ride. Thanks for stopping by, Michael. We loved seeing your ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TOM HORNER Still Loving Life Aboard His Vegas Jackpot
Tom Horner is a familiar face here in the V Riders of the Month. After all, he has been featured here in 2007 and in 2006. Which makes us wonder: How did Tom get overlooked in 2008? Anyway, Tom is an avid rider on his 2006 Cory Ness Signature Series Vegas Jackpot and he has two custom-painted hel...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STELLA & PATRICK DEVINE Enjoy the Ride on 2nd Vegas Jackpot
Two of our favorite Victory Riders are Stella and Patrick Devine of Sebastian, Florida. They are fun, friendly and of course they love riding their Victory. It’s always our pleasure to run into them when we’re in Florida. They are currently riding their second Vegas Jackpot, a bike they hadn’t rea...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE BECKNER Shows Off His Anniversary Victory Vision in Florida
Mike Beckner, a 10th Anniversary Victory Vision owner from Baltimore, sent a note about a ride he took along the shore while in Florida for Daytona Bike Week. Early morning ride along the coast. Stopped and parked so the passing bikes could just stare. What a ride. – Mike Beckne...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WALTER & LOUISE GLASS Tame the Dragon on Their Victorys
My name is Walt Glass. I purchased my first Victory in 2002. It was a 2003 all-silver Vegas that my wife Louise Roberts now rides. It has 23,000 miles on it. Tires and brakes were the only repairs. In June [2008] we traded a Sportster 1200 custom that she was driving for a new 2008 Vegas Jackpot w...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BILL & JANICE WARD Tour Florida on Great-Looking Kingpin
We met Bill and Janice Ward of Melbourne, Florida, at the VRA Party at Daytona Bike Week. Very nice folks who ride on a very nice bike – a beautiful two-tone Kingpin that is nicely accessorized for comfortable touring. “This is the best bike I ever owned, by far, without a doubt,” said Bill, “an...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: 10th ANNIVERSARY VICTORY VISION OWNERS
A large number of owners of 10th Anniversary Victory Visions were on hand at Daytona Bike Week recently, and they were hosted by Victory at a special reception. The owners of the limited-edition model – of which only 100 units were built – got to meet Arlen Ness and see his customized 10th Anniver...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ANTHONY LONDON, Rider Who Cries Out for More Victory Seat Time
Anthony London is only 2 years old, but he already behaves like a true Victory Rider: When he’s not on his bike, he’s not happy. Anthony and his family dropped by the Victory Demo Ride Site at Daytona Bike Week. Anthony was not in a good mood. He was crying loud enough to be heard over the busy bik...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KIT KAT Enjoys the Ride on a Gorgeous Vegas Low
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROBERT CANTRELL Has One Smart-Looking Victory Vegas
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LEON DEAN Has a Vegas Custom That is Well Done from End to End
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KEN McCALL Has a Kingpin 8-Ball That’s Like a Rolling Work of Art
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KEN ‘FLATTOP’ CARPENTER Rides a Beautiful Vegas Custom
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JORDAN GARDNER is Back in Black on His Vegas 8-Ball
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: J.D. ELLIS Fires Up Some Style on Red-Hot Vegas Jackpot
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DR. CHRISTOPHER NEUMANN Rolls on a Kingpin Custom
Over the period of several days we are featuring some Victory Riders whose photos originally appeared on the website of their Victory dealership: Stokes Victory/Polaris in Pensacola, Florida. All Victory dealers are invited to submit their customers’ photos and some bio info. Plus, of course, al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides Daytona Edition: GREG PIERCE Leads the Way for Victory Demo Riders
For Greg Pierce, working with Victory is like playing “Follow the Leader.” For the past three-plus years, Greg has been the Victory Demo Ride leader. He has crisscrossed the country to lead Victory demos at events from Lake George, New York, to Long Beach, California, and from Daytona Beach to Stur...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Daytona Edition: MARK JUNKERSFELD, Victory Demo Ride Leader
In Victory’s first decade on the road, Mark Junkersfeld has ridden every Victory model and has ridden in places as widespread as Laughlin, Nevada, Lake George, New York, Daytona Beach and Sturgis. Since Victory began giving demo rides, no one has provided guide service as many times or at as many...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TODD SHOEMAKER Brings ‘The General’ to the Great White North
Here is another blast from the past, from the Victory Mailbag archive. Todd Shoemaker was featured a couple years ago in Victory Rider magazine, and he and his “Dukes” tribute bike deserve a second look. Todd Shoemaker lives a long haul from Dukes of Hazzard country – he’s from Pict...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KEVIN WEXLER Has a Beautiful Vegas That is a Work in Progress
Kevin Wexler of Temperance, Michigan, bought a like-new 2004 Victory Vegas. “[The profile shot of the bike] was right after I got the bike. 2006. This bike was given away by Street Sport Cycles, White Lake, Michigan. The raffle was a summer-long event and all I know is that the guy ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DR. RICHARD POWERS Clears His Head on a Sharp-Looking Kingpin
Dear Victory, Here's a photo of me and my 2004 Victory Kingpin decked out for touring. I added a Stage 1 Kit and really enjoy the enhanced power and great sound that came with that upgrade. Having been a busy Pastor the past 33 years, I've found that when I can get a little bit of "saddle time"...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LAURIE DRAPER Rides an Award-Winning Vegas 8-Ball
This is a blast from the past, a letter from the Victory Mailbag archive. Laurie Draper and her husband Chris are a couple of avid Victory Riders in Missouri. Chris – who rides a Vegas Jackpot – has previously been featured here on the website, as has Laurie. Chris shot the photos of Laurie you ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CURTIS PLUNK Rides an Award-Winning Vegas 8-Ball
This is a blast from the past, a letter from the Victory Mailbag archive. Curtis Plunk and Laurie Draper are a couple – a couple of avid Victory Riders, that is. They met by chance at a car and bike show a couple years ago in St. Charles, Missouri, and in the bike segment of the competition, th...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LARY HAY Tours the Pacific Northwest on a Magnificent V92C
I'm sending you a picture of me and my 2003 Victory V92C at the Hell’s Canyon Overlook in Northeast Oregon when we took part of the Bronze Bike Rally at Joseph, Oregon, August 22-24. My name is Lary Hay. I live in the small town of Finley, Washington. My Victory dealer is Thunder Alley Victory in...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: AUSTIN & JAMIE HENRY Have a Limited-Edition Kingpin Custom
My husband and I were wondering how many '07 Kingpins there were with this paint job. Our bike is 2007 Kingpin with a limited edition custom paint job for that year. We purchased the bike at the Twin Rivers Polaris dealership in Yuba City, California. Any info you can come up with would be grea...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: PETER COULSON Shows Off Victory Style in the U.K.
Hi There, I’ve attached some pictures of my 2008 Arlen Ness Vegas Jackpot and a couple of myself for possible inclusion. I bought the bike new in March last year from my nearest dealer, Freedom Motorcycles in a town called March (about 30 miles away). They have been great. I fell in love with ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ‘LONESTAR’ (Johnny Britton) Hits the 100,000-Mile Mark
Victory Rider Johnny Britton of Lancaster, Texas – better known as “Lonestar” – joined the 100,000-mile club on his two-tone, crimson-and-cream 2001 V92C Deluxe Cruiser on Dec. 20, 2008. Lonestar, 55 has been riding for 39 years. A former computer technician, he is now retired and racking up miles...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRAD ERICKSON Had a Life-Changing Ride on His Vegas
For Brad Erickson of Grinnell, Iowa, a ride on his 2004 proved to be a life-changing experience. While riding through tiny (population 287) Ladora, Iowa, in 2004, Brad spotted a classic old bank building. The brick building looked regal with its tall twin concrete pillars, but was obviously in need...
10th Anniversary Riders' Rides: MATTHEW & DONNA KATA Are Two of Our Favorite Victory Riders
Matthew and Donna Kata are two of our favorite Victory Riders. A couple years ago, they sent a note to the Victory Mailbag asking how many Kingpins were produced with the same unique paint scheme of their bike. The orange/charcoal flames on the Pearl While bodywork are unique and beautiful, but not ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEWARD NETHERY Rides a Pristine ’99 V92C With Trailer
Here’s one from our Victory Mailbag archive. Steward Nethery of Orange Park, Florida, rides an like-new V92C that tows a color-coordinated trailer. Steward needs the cargo space because he’s truly a high-mileage rider. When he submitted this photo, he said the background – Devil’s Tower in Wyomin...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Celebrity Edition: FRED
Most Victory celebrities walk upright on two legs and use silverware when dining. But one celeb who is particularly well known in Florida and the Southeast prefers to walk on all fours, eat from bowls set on the ground and ride shotgun when touring on his Victory Touring Cruiser. The celeb of whom ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Celebrity Edition: ROLAND SANDS
Roland Sands is one of the young guns of the motorcycle custom world. His Roland Sands Design is a red-hot custom operation, producing bikes, accessories and styling that blends retro with influences from Roland’s racing background. Roland raced motocross at the international level before going ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Celebrity Edition: ZACH NESS
Barely into his 20s, Zach Ness has already been building custom bikes for five-plus years. And he might very well be the next big thing among Victory custom builders. Like father, like son – twice over! You see, not only is Zach the son of Victory styling consultant and accomplished custom builder...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Celebrity Edition: CORY NESS
For most of the past decade, Cory Ness has worked with his father as a Victory styling consultant, discussing designs, trends and styling with members of the Victory Industrial Design team. Cory’s contributions to Victory have been significant in his roles as a consultant, as a spokesperson and as...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, Celebrity Edition: ARLEN NESS
Today we spotlight a true Victory celebrity, Arlen Ness. Arlen had a long, rich career as a custom bike builder before he connected with Victory around 2000, and he has added a lot to the 10-year history of Victory. Known for his long, low customs, Arlen got started as a supplier of a signature li...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CURTIS SARRATT is Picture-Perfect on His Vegas Jackpot
In all the years I rode a Harley-Davidson, nobody ever wanted to photograph me on it. But I have a 2008 Vegas Jackpot, red and black, and I have been snapped a few times on it and the bike has been photographed a bunch of times. I love it and will be riding it for a long time to come. But! We hav...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JIM VILLANO Styles on a SportCruiser Custom With Apes
Hello, I wanted to send you some photos of my 2000 SC custom. All the modifications were either done by myself or by Hayes Custom Cycles of Ledyard, Connecticut. Jaybrake forward controls, internal wiring and brake line in the handlebars, custom paint, chopped airbox and seat are just a few of th...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LARRY STUCK Leads on a Gorgeous Ness Signature Custom
Hi Guys, A few years ago I send you some pictures of my 2004 Arlen Ness Signature Series Vegas. I sent some “before” pics and “after” pics. I see my “before” pics all over the web as a full-blown custom, but no signs of the “after” shots. So, I would like to send you my “after” pics. I am still P...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROBERT LAVASSEUR Rides a Stunning Vegas Jackpot Custom
Hello, My name is Robert from Fonthill, Ontario, Canada. My dealer is Peak Powersports in Burlington, Ontario. Here are a few pictures of my completed bike with all my accessories, including a raked front end and too many parts to list. In the photo, I’m in the middle with Gary to my left and ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRIAN HIGGINS Has a New Victory Marketing Campaign
Hi, My name Brian Higgins. On July 17, 2007, I got my Vegas 8-Ball. Ever since then I get anything Victory/Vegas I see. So when I found this Victory milk bottle in an antique store, “GOT VICTORY?” came to mind. Thanks. It’s a great ride! – Brian Higgins Derby, New York Thanks for writing, Br...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CRAIG BRUMFIELD Shares a Picture-Perfect Riding Day With Us
Webmaster note: Here is another letter that somehow stuck to bottom (is that electronically possible?) of the Victory Mailbag in basket. This is from Colorado good guy Craig Brumfield. The photos are slightly dated, but they’re still great. See below for a link to a large-format look at the shots. H...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: VERIE WILSON Adds Her Name to the ‘One of a Kind’ List
Webmaster note: Verie Wilson sent this note and photo in response to Matthew Kata’s question in Victory Rider magazine. Matthew had wondered if he had the only orange-flamed Kingpin, and if not, how many bikes with that paint scheme might be on the road. The magazine received and published a large n...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MARK LANE Turns Heads on His 2004 Arlen Signature Series
Back in August 2008, Mark Lane of Farmersburg, Indiana, wrote to show us his Arlen Ness Signature Series model. “2004 ANSS Victory with 23,000+ [as of August] worry-free miles,” he wrote. “Turns heads everywhere I go. My Victory dealer is Victory of Terre Haute [IN].” To see a lar...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TIM & DEBRA STEVENS Roll Up Mileage on Victory Vision
Webmaster Note: Here is another letter that was stuck near the bottom of the Victory Mailbag. It was sent to the Mailbag back in August 2008, so you can imagine some details are now different, especially the riders’ mileage. Also, they offer a list of items on their Victory Accessories Wish List. If...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CURT & BRODY DREW Look Good on Toxic Green Hammer
In our ongoing cleaning of the Victory Mailbag In Box, we are finding lots of great submissions that have been overlooked until now. Our apologies. This one comes from Curt Drew, who submitted photos of his Toxic Green Hammer back when the Victory Rider magazine staff was collecting those photos...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROGER BARD Rides a HOG-Roasting Vegas Jackpot!
Dave at County Sports, Inc., the Polaris and Victory dealer in Caribou, Maine, sent this note to the Victory Mailbag. This is Roger Bard of Caribou, Maine. This picture was taken after our local HOG Chapter All-Bike Show in the spring of 2008. Roger Bard of Caribou entered his 200...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MYSTERY RIDER Wonders If Hammer is Ness Model? What Say Ye?
While getting to the bottom of the VRA Page In Box, we discovered this letter that was received in 2008. Interesting topic, and we invite all of you Victory Riders to join us in speculation. Do you know of any other 2007 bike that has this color scheme? I bought this bike as in fr...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RAMON MIRANDA Rides His Vegas in Paradise – Literally!
Ramon Miranda lives in Hawaii, where there are currently no Victory dealerships, but he was so impressed by what he learned about the brand, he sought out a mainland dealer and ended up buying a Vegas from Mike Schultz and the staff at Arizona Victory, which has dealerships in Tucson and Phoenix. L...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: FRS RIDERS Enjoy Memphis & the Open Roads Beyond
A tip of the helmet to the Victory Riders who are customers of FRS Powersports in Memphis, Tennessee. They love their bikes and customize them like crazy, of course, but they also enjoy some great group Victory Rides and get-togethers. The dealership held a People’s Choice Bike Show last year and i...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVE ‘Rollin’’ ROLLAND Sees the Country in a Hurry on His Vegas
Steve “Rollin’” Rolland lived up to his nickname in August of 2008 by visiting all 48 contiguous states in under 10 days on his 2004 Vegas. “Breckenridge, MN, was the last stop on my Iron Butt Association ‘48 States in Less Than 10 Days’ ride,” the Wisconsin rider said. “I started this ride just so...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WAYNE SAROSI Acts Like a Rider, Not a Retiree
Wayne Sarosi got his Victory Vision Tour on Oct. 15, 2007, from Ferrara’s Victory in Melbourne, FL. Even missing six weeks of riding following a heart attack, and sitting out much of Florida’s 2008 rainy season, he rolled up more than 17,000 miles on his bike within a year of having it. That mileag...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE GRAYLESS Rides on a Flashy ‘Pre-Jackpot’ Custom
Hello, My name is Mike Grayless and this is a picture of my 2004 Victory Vegas. No, it is not a Vegas Jackpot. I call it a pre-Jackpot. I bought the bike from Victory of Terre Haute in Indiana. My wife and I love riding it when we get the chance. Even though the fender was widened to fit the fen...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOHN & SUSAN GRIMES Ride the Hammer S That Others Envy
These pictures were taken in July of 2008. The Bridge to No Where is located just off Nevada SR225 on the north end of Mountain City, Nevada. We live in Spring Creek, Nevada, so this was a nice hour and a half ride north for us with a nice stretch of curvy canyon that the Hammer S just eats up. W...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MYSTERY RIDER Rides on a Sweet 8-Ball Custom – But Who is It?
In 2008, we received an e-mail from a Mystery Victory Rider. The letter, printed below, talks about the bike, which is a nicely customized Vegas 8-Ball. Great-looking bike, but whose is it? The letter was not signed with a name, and the e-mail address was a bit puzzling. We have culled the initi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WILLIAM SAUNDERS III Celebrates Birthday 1!
We’re a couple days late, but nevertheless, we wish a very Happy First Birthday to “William the Third,” better known as William Saunders III of Mansfield, Ohio. William Three was born on January 16, 2008, at 11:56 p.m. He weighted 7 lb., 7 oz., and was 21.5 inches long – a bit taller than the front...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: PAUL & BRIGITTE FLOWERS Turn Heads on Their Stunning Victorys
We received the following story last year from Paul Flowers, who, along with his wife Brigitte, draws a lot of attention with their stunning motorcycles. Here is Paul’s account of a trip they took to his hometown, where the locals had never seen the likes of such bikes. A DAY AT THE...
Victory Unveils CORE Concept Motorcycle
To see large-format views of the CORE creation process, check out these links. And at the bottom of this article are two links to slide shows of the CORE creation process and a 360-degree view of the CORE using studio photos – plus a link to the CORE website. Concept Art Drawing Casting Frame C...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MARK HARRIS Tours the West in Victory Vision Style
Californian Mark Harris has ridden his Victory Vision to destinations that read like a Western U.S. greatest hits list: • Wendover, Nevada • Cheyenne and Cody, Wyoming • Deadwood, South Dakota • Yellowstone Park, Montana • Montpelier Creek and Mountain Home, Idaho • Klamath Falls, Oregon • Yosemite...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: PAUL ‘U.S. IRON’ AIKEN Had a Great Summer Trip
Back in the fourth quarter of 2008 we received an e-mail from Paul “US Iron” Aiken, who had enjoyed a fantastic summer trip on his Victory. [Recently] returned from a 3,200-mile roundtrip ride on my ‘07 Kingpin to the Victory Power Tour and rally in Spirit Lake, Iowa. I pulled off...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE WHITE Rolls Up the Clicks on His Kingpin 8-Ball
Just wanted to say I have over 15,000km on my ‘08 Kingpin 8-Ball and I’m looking forward to the next 15,000. Here are a couple of pics, one, out for a ride on boxing day, another from my trip to Myrtle Beach in May ‘08. I've owned two Harleys in the past, but this American V-Twin may be my last. ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: SCOTT WIESE Rolls Up the Miles on His Kingpin 8-Ball Custom
Scott Wiese sent us these photos of his 2008 Kingpin 8-Ball, which he purchased at D & J Motorsports in Omaha, Nebraska. Beautiful bike, Scott. Nicely accessorized, Stage 1 Kit with black swept pipes and spacious saddlebags that must let Scott spend some time on the road. Thanks for writing, Scot...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: SCOTT BADEAUX & TRUDY ‘PEANUT’ CARLOS Love Their Bike
Victory dealers are hard to find in South Louisiana. When Peanut and I brought my 1999 Victory in to Calmes Motorsports of Denham Springs, Louisiana, to have a check-up done, Peanut spotted this 2003 Victory Touring Cruiser and fell in love with it. What started out to be a simple oil change and se...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: F. PAT CUMINSKEY Nails a Great Look With His Hammer Custom
Our string of Toxic Green Hammers continues with another one whose photos we received after the issue of Victory Rider with the Toxic Green Hammer Registry had gone to press. This one is a beauty, and don’t miss its license plate, which reads: BFH. We’ll leave the deciphering to you on that one....
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRUCE ASQUITH Cruises on a Stage 2 Toxic Green Hammer
Bruce Asquith of Mayer, Arizona, rides a Toxic Green Hammer like the ones featured in the Victory Registry feature in a 2008 issue of Victory Rider. Bruce’s letter was received after that issue had gone to print, but we’re delighted to post his letter and photo here. I ordered my Ha...
10th Anniversary Riders' Rides: DEB GELLER Makes Us Toxic Green With Envy!
Ever hear of “too much of a good thing?” We feel that applies to the personal fleet of Victorys parked in Deb Geller’s driveway. Good heavens, Deb, do you have to enjoy all the spoils? We’re just jealous, or envious, as Becky Duzan noted when she sent us this letter and the photo of Deb. Here is...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRUCE & LESLYE MILTON Enjoy a Victory Family Fleet
Here is another Sturgis flashback and tribute to a couple more of our Victory friends, Bruce and Leslye Milton of Farmington, New Mexico. We ran into Bruce and Leslye at the Victory Demo Ride Site in Sturgis during the 2009 rally, but it seems like we have seen them several times over the years. ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BOB & PEGGY PORTER Cruise on a Customized, Numbered V92C
Here is a Sturgis flashback and tribute to a couple of our Victory friends, Bob and Peggy Porter of Casper, Wyoming. The Porters are regulars at Sturgis and always make a point of stopping by the Victory sites. They visited the Victory Demo Ride Site the day before it opened during Sturgis 2008 so ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BOB HARTER Has Built a Stunning Springer
When have you ever seen a Victory with a springer? My name is Bob Harter and I live in State College, Pennsylvania. This is my ‘07 Victory Vegas 8-Ball with a few custom pieces I fabricated for it. I bought it on January 3, '08, and rode it around the block once. With eight miles on it, I tore it...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE LEGACE Has a Stunning Vegas Custom in Ontario
As featured in the recent issue of Victory Rider magazine, Mike Legace of Brighton, Ontario, Canada, has an incredible 2004 Vegas custom “built by the boys from Spoiled Sports in Bowmanville, Ontario. They do awesome work.” The frame is about the only stock component on this bike, which won the “Ri...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MORRELL JACOBS is ‘King of the Road Trip’ on His Kingpin
Webmaster note: Much of the info from this post was published in the most recent Victory Rider magazine, but there is additional info here that did not appear in the magazine, including links to Morrell’s websites. Morrell Jacobs may be the King of the Road Trip on his 2006 Kingpin....
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: Alaska Victory Riders CHAD HAHN & RICK MERRILL
As a salute to winter and to some hearty Victory Riders, we present these photos of Chad Hahn and Rick Merrill. We received the photos back in the spring of ’08 from the dealership where they got their bikes – Marita Sea & Ski/Alaska Power Sports – with this note: “Where else can you pa...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: YOUNG RYAN, Enthusiastic ‘Reader’ of Victory Rider Magazine
Your magazine gets "read" by all. These photos are of my 20-month-old grandson, Ryan. I was taking some pictures of him at the Christmas tree when he spotted PaPa's new Victory Rider magazine. Photo session was over – he was busy. He gets his own magazine but it never gets looked at. However, t...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KELLY CORNWELL Rides an Amazing Touring Cruiser Custom
Here are some pictures of my 2003 V92TC Touring Cruiser that I customized. It has custom bags that I fabricated, a custom seat, exhaust, front end, fairing, stereo and too many extras to list in an e-mail, so check it out and tell me what you think. – Kelly Cornwell What we think is that you hav...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE GARMON’s Victory Has Renewed His Love of Riding
Attached is a picture of my 2008 Victory Vision Street. As you can see, the bike has had a great deal of chrome added to it. This is the second Victory that I have purchased for the Indy Victory Dealer in the past three years. [Either R. Falcone Powersports or Indy Powersports. – Webmaster] This b...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE DAVIES Has An Ongoing Jackpot Custom ‘Converta-Bagger’
We received this letter and these photos in the fall from Mike Davies of Portland, Oregon. Hello, I have had my Jackpot since March of '07, and it has been in a constant state of transition ever since! This is about the most custom Jackpot I have seen. It still needs paint, but ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: HOWLAND BICKERSTAFF is in Tune on His Vegas
We received the following info about an avid Victory Rider with some nice ink. The info came from the gang at West-Port Motorsports in Westbrook, Maine. Howland Bickerstaff works as a therapist at a well-known alcohol and drug treatment center in the Greater Portland, Maine, area. H...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVE & CANDY SHOULDIS Enjoy Royal Ride in Their V92C
Another archive photo that has been in our in-box too long is this shot from Steve and Candy Shouldis. Here is the info that was provided with the shot: Here is Steve Shouldis's fiancée, "Candy," on their 2001 V92C, which they bought new. This photo was taken in front of the Biltm...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE LOPETT Flexes Some Muscle on His ‘Street Hammer’
Hello, I am sending you some pictures of my 2006 Hammer. Last winter I stripped the bike down and power coated all the sliver parts and rims on my garage. I made you bike into a "Street Hammer." – Dave Lopett Fort Mill, South Carolina Great-looking Bike, Dave. The black-out treatment makes a...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DONALD HALL Turns Heads With Stunning ‘Blood Bath’ Custom
Hello, My name is CSM Donald E. Hall II, United States Army, and I would love to see my Kingpin featured in Rider of the Month section and/or the Victory Rider Magazine. I'm from Westminster, Maryland, and I purchased my 2007 Kingpin from Barnes Motor World in Westminster, MD. There is plenty o...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LARRY SMITH is in the Christmas Spirit on His Victory Vision
We received a nice note from avid Polaris and Victory Riders Larry and Diane Smith, along with the photo of Larry on his Victory Vision sporting a Santa cap – in Arizona! We enjoy meeting up with the Smiths, including their Victory-riding son Brian, at places such as Sturgis, the American Victor...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: We Salute DAVE PEARCE, Long-Time High-Mileage Victory Rider
Here is another salute to a long-time, long-riding Victory Rider: Dave Pearce. You can learn more about Dave and his bike by checking out a posting from when he was previously honored as a V Rider of the Month. We believe he is likely the second-highest-mileage Victory Rider behind the legendary ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DON HEIDMOUS Has a TRULY Custom Kingpin Hard-Bagger
Hi, My name is Don Heidmous and I'm from Concord, North Carolina. I've always liked the Arlen Ness styling of custom baggers, and when I first saw the Victory Kingpin, I thought It was the perfect candidate for that look. Well, I sold my American IronHorse and bought a Kingpin from my local dealer...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BARRY GRANT Invokes God of Thunder on His Hammer
Here are a few pics of me and my ‘05 Victory Hammer. I’ve got a Stage 1 Kit in it and I’ve got extra chrome done on it. I do my own custom painting. There’s also a photo of my bike in ’06. I painted it Thor from the D.C Comics. Thank you – Barry Grant Kingston, Ontario, Canada Thanks for writi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: FUTURE VICTORY RIDERS Check Out a Ness Special
We received a note from Jennifer Bradley, who told us: We love our AMERICAN MADE bike! So do our kidos, Gracee, 3, and Ryder, 2 months, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thanks for writing, Jennifer. Take good care of your Arlen Ness Signature Series Vegas Jackpot because you’ve got anothe...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRENT & PATTI LOCKHART Enjoy B.C on a T.C.
This posting is from our “Better Late Than Never” Department. We received this letter and these photos from Brent and Patti ages ago, and are just getting them posted now. We’re delighted to share their photos with you as part of the 10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides campaign. – The VRA Page Staff ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROSS THACKER is Celebrating 10 Years of Riding Victorys
For our 100th consecutive day of posting 10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides, we’re posting a mini-salute to one of the most avid Victory Riders over the past decade, Ross Thacker of Colorado. The Mountain Man, who grew up in Roseau, Minnesota, the birthplace of Polaris – Victory’s parent company – was ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BARRY EASTER Rides A Beautiful, Apes-Equipped Kingpin
Check it out. The best looking Kingpin in the land. 20k miles in 2 years and still goin’ strong. – Barry Easter Thanks for writing, Barry. Here are some larger views of the bike: Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 It’s a great-looking bike: Hard bags custom painted to match the bike’s paint, wickedly tal...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LARRY ODELL’s Kingpin is Featured in His Son’s Wedding Photos
When Kingpin rider Larry Odell’s son Jason was planning to get married, Jason and his fiancée Mindy had a special request: Could they use Larry’s Kingpin in their wedding photos? Don’t worry, Larry made it into a few photos, too, but the couple loved how the colors of the bike’s bodywork coordinate...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JON VLACHOS Rides Unique ‘Ghost Flames Muscle Hammer’
My name is Jon Vlachos and I live in Somerset County, N.J. I purchased a 2005 Victory Hammer (Tribal Red) in April 2006 from Rollin’ Fast Cycles in Lebanon, N.J. Almost two years to the day from when I purchased my Hammer, I decided to explore some custom modifications. With the assistance of Joh...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RUSSEL & RILEY ANTOLAK Ride/Will Ride a Ness Special
Thank you for adding my photos and story about my P40 Vegas. Here are a few photos of the new bike, a 2009 Arlen Ness Signature Series Victory Vision. The photos being sent show: • Russ & bike • Son Riley, future Victory owner The bike is #49 of 300, purchased in October of 2008 from Mies Outla...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOE BRENTLINGER & BRAD NUTTER Find Rural Scenery
Hey Guys, My name is Joe Brentlinger. I ride the 2005 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. Here are a couple of pictures from a ride my brother-in-law (Brad Nutter) and I took on the first week in November. We live in Terre Haute, Indiana. We rode northeast about 10 miles to Parke County where there are qui...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BILL & JAYNE HEIN Lean Their Touring Cruiser on the Dragon
Hello, My name is Bill Hein and I am General Manager for Victory of Terre Haute [Indiana]. I have been riding and racing motorcycles for over 30 years and since coming to Victory 3 years ago, my wife and I have purchased our own 2005 Touring Cruiser and make frequent trips with it to various ridi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LEI PATRICK is a True Maverick on a Hot Hammer S
If want to meet a true maverick, allow us to introduce Lei Patrick of Broomfield, Colorado. Lei (pronounced “Lee”) comes from a long line of Milwaukee Iron riders – and is married to one, in fact – so it shook the family tree to its leather-clad roots when she purchased her Victory Hammer S. She fi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TOM ‘TURBO’ CONNELL is a Mileage Master on His Victory Vision
One Victory Rider we met at Sturgis 2008 was Tom “Turbo” Connell of Woodburn, Oregon. Turbo purchased a Victory Vision from Polaris of Portland on December 22, 2007, and by the time we ran into him at Sturgis in August, he had already rolled up over 10,000 miles. And he was in the midst of what h...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MARK PFEIFFER & DAN PERO, ‘Sin City’ Victory Riders
We met Victory Riders Mark Pfeiffer and Dan Pero at Sturgis 2008. They are both VMC members and proud members of the Sin City Victory Riders Chapter of the VMC from Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark rides a 2003 Vegas and Dan rides a 2006 Vegas Jackpot. We met them at the Victory Demo Site at Sturgis, whe...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BRETT GARDNER Piles Up Miles on His Victory Vision
We were fortunate enough to meet Brett at Sturgis 2008. He stopped by the Victory Demo Site on his 2008 Victory Vision, which he purchased from Mike Rose at Rose-dale Motorsports in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Between March 2008, when Brett got the bike, and August, when we saw him at Sturgis, he had ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JAGGERS KEEN Rides on an Incredible Cory Ness Custom
We received the following info, along with the photos of this gorgeous Victory, from Jaggers Keen. It looks like a Cory Ness Signature Series Model with a wide rear wheel kit and lots of sweet custom touches. Here is Jaggers’ report: Owner: Jaggers Keen, Clearwater, Florida Victor...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE SMITH Cruises Georgia’s Mountains on His Touring Cruiser
Dave Smith of Martin, Georgia, sent these photos from a fall ride on his Touring Cruiser. These are from a late-November ride through the North Georgia mountains and a stop at the popcorn overlook. One photo is the road to Georgia's tallest peak, Braselton Bald near Helen, Georgia. ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAN ‘FISHBITE’ FISHER Has Put His Victory to the Test
My name is Dan Fisher. My road name is “Fishbite.” Some of you have met me, some heard of me. I bought my V92C in 1998. It's a 99. Had to pick it up in a pickup because it was going to snow and I live 120 miles from the dealer at the time. Got her home. Unloaded her and rode her until I hurt. (I on...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RICHARD TODD Loves His Victory Vision, Especially in Hill Country
I live in Austin, Texas, and work as a Physician Assistant to support my riding and hunting habits. I purchased both of these bikes from Jones Power Sports in Columbia, Missouri, and would recommend MJ and the crew to anyone looking for the deal. I ride the hill country of Texas because I’m one o...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JAY ‘PAPI JAY’ VEGA Leads the Pack on His Stunning White Jackpot
To my friends at Victory, [Enclosed is] the picture I sent to you with a few others back in October ’06, and you honored me by selecting me as Rider of the Month for December that year. I had shared with you that “After 30 years of military service in the U.S. Army, I finally got my got my Jackpo...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: AUSTRALIAN VICTORY RIDERS
Victory continues to expand its global presence by increasing distribution of bikes in several regions of Europe and with the recent introduction of the brand in Australia. The land Down Under offers an endless array of great riding opportunities, so we’re jealous of Mark Blackwell, who is Vice Pre...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WILL MOLINO Turned a Desire for a Bike into a Passion & Business
Hi, A few friends told me I should write you about my experience with Victory, so here it is. I always wanted to get back into riding, having grown up on bikes in N.Y. since I was about 8 or 9. At 43, it was time, and my wife finally gave me the OK. Of course, like most, I had to have an H-D, so ...
Victory Vision Named Top Touring Bike by U.K.’s Leading Motorcycle Magazine
Motor Cycle News Honors Victory Vision in Bike’s First Year in England MEDINA, MN (Dec. 1, 2008) – The award-winning Victory Vision is now an international award winner, as it was recently named “Tourer of the Year” by Motor Cycle News, the U.K.’s largest-circulation motorcyc...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BILL ROBINSON on His Great-Looking Victory Vision
Hey Guys, This is when I picked up my new Victory Vision from Catlin Kustom Cycles in Chester, Virginia. I have been dealing with the Catlins since 2003 and they kept my '99 V92C Deluxe in top condition, including my tranny upgrade. – Bill Robinson Thanks for writing, Bill. We actually receive...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: NASCAR STAR KASEY KAHNE
NASCAR racer Kasey Kahne and some of his crew members from the Gillett Evernham Racing No. 9 Budweiser Team rode some Victory Motorcycles for a few days at the 2008 Sturgis Rally. The team members flew to South Dakota for some riding fun between August races. Kahne is very familiar with Polaris pr...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOHN HART is An Ace Photographer With a 10th Victory Vision
John Hart is serving in the military and is currently stationed in Rapid City, S.D. He is also an outstanding photographer, and the owner of a 10th Anniversary Victory Vision. Put the bike and camera together and you get John’s stunning photo titled “Monumental Anniversary.” (See below for a lin...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROGER GRAHAM is an Artist and a Victory Rider
Sometimes the Victory Mailbag gets clogged and important items get misplaced. Such was the case with a letter and photo from Victory Rider Roger Graham of Corte Madera, California. Roger has a stunning SportCruiser, plus, he was the artist who – just as the Victory Vision was first being unveile...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RICHARD MARTIN’s Beautiful V92C is a Real Survivor
This is my 1999 V92C, and I'm an original Victory owner. It's No. 609 of 1,500 [numbered bikes] in Victory's first year of production. It was the first Victory delivered to an owner in Louisiana. At a total mileage of about 3,500 miles, it might be one of the lowest-mileage original Victory motor...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: NOLAN & DESTY HADDOCK Have Endless Travel Choices
Here are a few pictures of my husband and I doing what we do best: Having a blast on our Victory motorcycles! Nolan rides an ‘06 Kingpin and I ride an ‘05 Vegas. Nolan and I have spent the last three summers riding as much as we possibly can. Being from Missouri, we have lots of riding options, i...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ROMMEL & ELLEN FAUSNIGHT Have 2 Flavors of Victory!
Hi, My name is Rommel Fausnight. My wife Ellen and I live in Naples, Florida. Last year (July 2007) Ellen bought me an Arlen Ness Signature Series Vegas Jackpot for my birthday. We loved it but it wasn't much good for passengers. While getting the 500-mile service work done, we saw the video for...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: Winston C. White Nears Anniversary – 50 Years of Riding!
Hi, Attached you will find a couple of pictures. The first is my wife Cathy and me with our '04 Touring Cruiser. We bought our bike at Podein’s Power Equipment in Stewartville Minnesota. It was a dealer demo. We are very fond of it and enjoy riding when we can. The second picture is of me on my...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ZACH JENNINGS Rolls on His 2005 Touring Cruiser
Zach Jennings of Hedrick, Iowa, sent this photo of him on his 2005 Touring Cruiser – a Polaris 50th Anniversary Model – which he purchased from R/J Performance in Ottumwa, Iowa. Zach’s bike is beautifully customized with a plush touring seat, passenger backrest, cargo rack at the rear, custom mirro...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MICHAEL & SHARON HASS Pick Up Their 10th Ann. Model
Here are photos of me (Michael) and my wife Sharon taking delivery of our 10th Anniversary Victory Vision – #009 of 100 – at Rose-dale Motorsports in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The dealership owners were there with an original V92C, No. 15. – Michael Hass Clayton, New Mexico Thanks for writing, Mi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BECKY & DON GURLEY Cause Double-Takes on Their Nesses
My husband Don and I got serious about riding bikes in September of 2005. While on vacation – our two daughters grown and not really knowing what to do with ourselves – we stopped to look at Victory bikes, and came home with two 1100 Yamahas. [In] October [2006], I took my 1100 to Rocky Mountain Cy...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TOMMY CROW Sends Great Shots of a Great Victory Ride
My dealer, Distinctive Cycles of Freeport, Florida, asked me to send these photos of myself during a ride on the Cherohala Skyway starting in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and ending in Robbinsville, North Carolina. It's the baby brother ride to Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap. These were shot Nov. ...
Sydney ‘FishWitch’ Sheppard Hits the 100,000-Mile Mark on Her Victory
Sydney Sheppard – aka “FishWitch” – recently passed a major milestone on her 2005 50th Anniversary Kingpin, which she purchased from Arlen Ness Victory in Dublin, California. “On November 14, 2008, just shy of owning my bike three years, the odometer turned over to 100,000 sMiles!” Syd reported. “I...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MARC KUPFER Tames the Dragon on His Victory Vision
Florida Victory Rider Marc Kupfer – aka “Devil Boy” for his love of the New Jersey Devils of the NHL – has put his Victory Vision to good use, including the sprint on the Tail of the Dragon (see photo) at Deals Gap. Since the Dragon photo was taken, Marc – who was the first Victory Rider in Florid...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: IAN KIRK is Delighted to Own a Numbered V92C
“The Victory Motorcycle. The Making of a New American Motorcycle.” I read this book and I had to own a 1999 V92C Victory Motorcycle! My Victory is a SERIALIZED, NUMBERED BIKE, # 390 of the first 1500! My next motorcycle will also be a VICTORY! However, I will NEVER sell my V92C. ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CHRISTOPHER SCHIER Recovering from Unplanned Deer Hunt
This letter arrived from Christopher Schier in the Victory Mailbag on October 26. It’s quite a story, and we are hoping for an update that Christopher’s leg – and Victory Vision – are good enough to get back out on the road. Christopher, who is from Washingtonville, New York, said he is 6 ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RUSS ANOLAK Flies High on P40 Warhawk Vegas Custom
To see a complete photo gallery after you read this, visit the VRA Page inside the Victory website. Russ Antolak of Shafer, Minnesota, has an amazing Victory custom that is painted to replicate the look of a legendary warbird. This bike is a work of art we need to see in ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TERRY THORNBERRY is a Super-Loyal Victory Ambassador
We are big fans of Terry Thornberry. He rides a beautiful Classic Cruiser, kicks tail in bike shows and is a Victory loyalist. Here is the letter we received about Terry: Terry Thornberry is shown on his 2003 Classic Cruiser, which has taken three 1st place trophies against numerous...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: SCOTT ADKINS Rolls Up the Miles on Sharp-Looking Hammer
This is a letter that we actually received early in 2008, so odds are that Scott has been to Sturgis again and has rolled up additional adventures on his great-looking Hammer. Hello Victory, I am writing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I just wanted to share some pictures of my Ha...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WILLIE ‘Poppa Joe’ BLACK, The Mileage Award Winner
Here is Willie "Poppa Joe" Black of Valdosta, Georgia, with his 2003 Touring Cruiser. Poppa Joe won this plaque for logging the longest distance traveled to the 2004 Louisiana (Shreveport) H.O.G. Rally. “Love it,” Poppa wrote to the Victory Mailbag. The fact that “I was riding a VICTORY didn't pl...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: FIL & SANDRA WATERS Find Touring’s a Breeze on Victory Vision
Here in the Victory Mailbag office, we love to receive letters and photos featuring happy couples enjoying their Victorys. Here is one such letter. Fil and Sandra are obviously enjoying their Victory Vision. We would be delighted to meet them on the open road, but – nothing personal, Fil – we ho...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: Special Veteran’s Day Salute to MSG PHILLIP TRAINER
On Veteran’s Day, we offer a special salute to the men and women serving in the armed forces both home and around the globe, and we also offer a sincere tip of the helmet to all veterans who have served over the years. Today we offer a special, extended profile on Victory Rider MSG Phillip Tra...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: PAUL & JENNIFER BRADLEY Treat Ness Model ‘Like a Shrine’
We bought our beautiful Arlen Ness Signature Series motorcycle new in May 2007 for my husband to commute to and from work. After one week he changed his mind because it got dirty. So, instead, we treat it like a shrine. It has brought so much joy and fun to our life. Pictured is our 3-year-old da...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JIM GLASS Hits the Eastern High Spots on His Kingpin
I bought my Kingpin in August of 2006 and I have to say I never enjoyed riding more than I do now. As soon as I hit the lottery, that's all that I'm going to be doing. I've had the bike to Florida, the Great Smoky Mountains and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I attached pictures of me at Key West on my...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JEFF LYTER Visits New England, Hopes to Head West
Hammer Rider Jeff Lyter wrote the Victory Mailbag recently to report on his east Coast travels. We hope that next year we receive a photo of him dipping a wheel in the Pacific. This has been an exciting year for exploring on my 2006 Hammer. I have from my home in southern Minnesota to...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: AL “PINKY” HOSFORD Has an Incredible Vegas Custom; WOW!
Hi, my name is Al Hosford – aka ”Pinky” – from Cedar Springs, MI. I was looking at your spring issue [of Victory Rider] and saw the 2003 Victory Vegas, which was described as being extensively customized. I thought I would show you my 2004 Victory Vegas, which has been extremely customized. My fr...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JERRY MICHEALSON Rolls on a Clean, Cool Custom Jackpot
Jerry Michealson has a super-sharp 2007 Jackpot with some stunning custom touches such as its great-looking wheels, selected chrome accessories, accessory grips and pegs, a chrome plate at the base of the lower triple clamp, custom mirrors, an air cooler cover and more. The chrome swept pipes revea...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVEN C. & JEAN BLACKFORD Have a Victory Fleet!
Good Afternoon to my Victory Brothers and Sisters, I have attached a few pictures of my wife's and my favorite toys: • We have a 2002 Tour Cruiser Deluxe with over 64,000 great riding miles. • Jean has a 2005 Kingpin with over 25,000 great riding miles. • Last but not least is my mid-life cri...
FRS Powersports in Memphis Draws Big Crowd for First-Ever Bike Show, BBQ
The first annual FRS Powersports People's Choice Bike Show, held October 5 at the dealership in Memphis, was a huge success, with over two dozen motorcycle owners showing off new trends and wild designs in customizing from all over the Southeast. FRS Manger Brantley Gaither thanked the many riders ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MIKE SMITH Loves His Purple Kingpin, Offers Color Advice
Please find attached pictures of my '04 Victory Kingpin, which I purchased new from Monster Motors in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, formerly known as Osborn's. The owner Gary and all the guys involved have given me great service at very reasonable prices… reasons that will lead me back when I buy my next one....
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ARIZONA RIDERS Take a Spin, Stop for Ice Cream & BBQ
Arizona is one of the most active states for Victory Riders, and we salute them here. They ride virtually year-round (only avoiding some of those brutally hot summer afternoons) and roll up tens of thousands of miles. We received this report from Kingpin rider Peggy Owens about a recent group get-to...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE FERGUSON Asks Santa for More Time to Ride
The Victory Mailbag mistakenly received this letter to Santa from avid Victory Rider Dave Ferguson. We’ll forward it to Santa, Dave. Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is more time and warmer weather to ride my 2005 Ness Signature Series Vegas. I have been riding all makes and ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE DEWITT Creates Absolutely Fantastic Hammer Custom
My name is Dave Dewitt, and I'm a painter from Oxford, Maine. Here you'll see a few pics of my customized ‘05 Victory Hammer. As you can see in the pics, it has a lot of accessories, but some of the major custom items include: • Ness Hammer (model name) wheels, an 18x10.5 rear to fit a Venom R 30...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOE KLEIN Promotes Halloween ‘Nunsense’; It’s a Bad Habit
That’s right, our featured Victory Rider on Halloween is New Jersey’s own Joe Klein. The long-riding Victory Rider has enjoyed so many roles and been involved in so many activities that we could practically open a Joe Klein Halloween Costume Shop. “Joe” costumes would include: • Sprint Car racer ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DENNY ROWLAND Rolls Up the Miles on His ’06 Kingpin
Denny Rowland of Pengilly, Minnesota, wrote to say how much he is enjoying his Kingpin. Great dealer, great-looking bike and Denny lives in some extremely scenic country in northern Minnesota. Here’s his letter: “I bought my ‘06 Kingpin in September ‘06 at Magnum Power Sports in Nashwauk, Minnesota...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVEN STONE Takes Top Show Honors With Vegas Low
Hi, my name is Steven Stone and on April 1st of this year I became the proud owner of a 2008 Victory Vegas Low. I sold my Ducati Monster to be able to go on longer trips with my wife, who has a Suzuki Boulevard S40. The first weekend in October, the city where I live – East Wenatchee, Washington ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DEE & PAM HOOSE Love their Roomy, Cargo-Toting T.C.
We received a photo of a Touring Cruiser that is serving a long-riding couple very well. Here is the note we received from the Hooses: This is a picture of our 2002 Touring Cruiser in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It has been a great bike. We love it. We trailer almost everywhere we ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: FRED NEWTON, Griffin & Brody Enjoy a Sharp-Looking Jackpot
Fred Newton wrote from Idaho about his great Victory purchase experience, his snowy commute to Arizona to pick up his bike and his grandsons, who will likely be shopping for their Victorys around 2024. Fred wrote to say: “I’m from north Idaho. This spring after looking at many new bikes, (wanting t...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JEFF SMOLL Turns Heads With His Kingpin Custom
“My name is Jeff Smoll of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “This is a picture of my 2006 Victory Kingpin, “This picture was taking during Bike Week 2008 at Ocean City, Maryland. This bike is a definite head turner. “– Jeff Smoll “Victory Rider for Life” Thanks for writing, Jeff. The is really a great-...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MITCH UPCHURCH Travels Far & Wide on His Vegas
Mitch Upchurch is enjoying the ride on his great-looking Vegas, behind which he can tow a trailer for long trips like his Colorado trek. Mitch wrote to say: “Here is my 2004 Vegas, purchased new in February 2006 from Great American Outdoors in Ankeny, Iowa. “I don't fret the warranty. I don't thi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CHUCK ZWINGLER Has a Bike Fleet, But Really Loves His Victorys
We received photos from Chuck Zwingler of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, of his two great-looking Victorys. Chuck is a major league motorcycle enthusiast, a long-time Victory rider and he sent this note: “Hi, my name is Chuck Zwingler. “Been riding Victorys since November of ’99. “First one was a ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LYLE JOHNSTON Rides a Sharp Jackpot With a Custom Backrest
The Victory Mailbag received this letter from a Victory Rider out West: “This is my '07 Jackpot with the custom backrest I built. “I live in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area and our local dealer is Arlen Ness Motorcycles of Las Vegas. “The trip photo was taken near Wickenburg, Arizona.” Thanks for...
Godspeed, Victory Rider Sgt. Michael K. Clark
Three sentences. Sixty-three words. One life. The news, the bad news, was already being spread via e-mails, phone calls and forum threads on www.thevmc.com, but there was no confirmation from the government. Maybe it simply wasn’t true. No such luck. On October 15, the Department of Defense ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DON DEMETRAKEAS Regains His Riding Passion With Hammer S
There’s a Hammer S rider in Michigan who thought his riding days had come to an end, but now his passion for riding and for his Victory are running full throttle. Here’s his letter: “My name is Don Demetrakeas. I live in Washington, Michigan, and I am the proud owner of a 2007 Hammer S. “My motor...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WARD EGGLI Turns Heads on His Stunning Jackpot
When he’s not helping save, rescue and treat people on his job, Ward Eggli likes to roll up the miles on his great-looking Jackpot. Ward wrote from Canada: “My name is Ward Eggli. I am a 43-year-old Paramedic Firefighter Medical Training Officer for the Lethbridge Fire/EMS Service in Lethbridge, Al...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: PERRY HILL Earns a Salute as a Long-Time Victory Rider – SALUTE!
It is really appropriate for Perry Hill to be represented here in the special 10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides because he is a long-time Victory Rider whose first Victory was a first-year model, a ’99. Perry wrote to the Victory Mailbag: “My name is Perry Hill and I am from Asheboro, North Carolina...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: RICK DEASON Rolls on a 1-of-a-Kind ‘True Grit’ Kingpin
Rick Deason submitted photos of his sharp-looking Kingpin back in April, so some of his mentions to summer travel refer to trips he and his wife likely took in the past few months. Wherever they went, they certainly traveled in style. Rick wrote: “I purchased my 2007 Kingpin on the Custom Order Pro...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MICHAEL SNYDER Wraps Up Another Great Vegas Riding Season
Michael Snyder of Baltimore, Maryland, sent this sharp photo along with this note: “Here's a high-res self-portrait of me and my 2007 Victory Vegas taken in an empty lot in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. “I bought the bike new at Barnes Motor World in Westminster, Maryland, and I can't believe our sec...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TIM MILLER Thrills Grandson Zander With a Victory Experience
The Victory Mailbag received this great note and photo from the East Coast: “Hi from Chesapeake, Virginia. “My 3-year-old grandson, Zander's first ride on a Victory Touring/Cruiser around the front yard on Christmas 2007. “The 2006 Victory was purchased from Catlin Kustom Cycles in Colonial Hei...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: WALTER LEAR Loves His Vegas – ‘The Last One’
Walter Lear of Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, sent these photos of him and his great-looking Vegas: “This is me and my ‘07 Vegas, I call the last one, Made in the USA.” Walter’s dealer is Blue Ridge Polaris in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania. Thanks for writing, Walter. We hope you continue to enjoy your V...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: TERISINA & JERRY HINTZ Log High Mileage on Their Victorys
We received a great letter at the start of the summer from Terisina Hintz, who described the incredible passion for riding that she and her husband Jerry share. They have quite a family fleet of motorcycles, but the good news is that the number of Brand X models is shrinking while the Victory co...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: KEVIN KILLEBREW, Friend Crystal, Tour Texas Hill Country on a Vegas
Kevin Killebrew of Round Rock, Texas, wrote to say he’s enjoying Vegas: “Hey guys, “Here's a pic of me and my girl Crystal on my 2007 Vegas. “I picked it up at Pro Powersports in Conroe, Texas. “We love riding out in the Texas Hill Country. Luckenbach, here we come!” Thanks for writing, Kev...
Here is the Schedule for the Final Stops on the Victory Challenge Demo Tour
Victory is bringing the Victory Challenge to you this year with the new “Victory Challenge Demo Tour” and no matter where you live, it’s headed your way. The Victory 18-wheelers are crisscrossing the country to visit dealerships and roll out their fleets of 2009 Victory demo bikes – incl...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVEN & KAREN BURNS Tour New England on Kingpin Tour
Here is a photo of Steve Burns from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, at the Truro Vineyards Winery, celebrating the last weekend of the summer of 2008 on his great-looking 2007 Kingpin Tour. “I bought this bike last Memorial Day weekend at Victory Motorsports in Abbot, Maine, where I own a camp. “I could...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BOB SCHNEIDER is a Victory Rider AND He’s a SURVIVOR!
There’s a lot of bad and sad news in the world every day, so let’s savor the very positive news that comes from Evansville, Indiana, home of Bob and Cindy Schneider: This is Bob Schneider of Evansville, Indiana, with his 2004 Touring Cruiser. Bob is proud of the fact that not only doe...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: LEE MYERS Steps Up to Vegas, Loves its Balance
“Hi, my name is Lee Myers. I live in Providence, Rhode Island, and I love my Victory. “I bought it at Mom’s South in Foxborough, Massachusetts. “At first I was unsure that I could handle a big bike, but it wasn't long before I was riding like a pro. I went directly from a small 250 Yamaha to the ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: HEATHER & RICHARD ANDERSON Have a Good Time in the Badlands
We received the following letter from Heather Anderson on behalf of herself and her husband Richard: “I am sending you a picture of our great new bike! My husband and I purchased this 2007 Kingpin from Wheels, Inc., in Fargo, North Dakota, in the Spring of 2008. “Our first big trip was out to the...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JT CLARK Rides on a Head-Turning, Traffic-Stopping Flamed Vegas
“Hi, my name is JT Clark, Jr., from Old Forge, Pennsylvania. “I purchased a 2005 Vegas from Blue Ridge Polaris in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and I want to let you know my experience could not have been any better. Not only did they make me feel like a part of the Victory family, but part of...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: STEVE WITTY Tours the Maryland Countryside on His Custom 8-Ball
“My name is Steve Witty and I have a 2007 Vegas 8-Ball customized with: the Arlen Ness Drag bars, custom powder-coated highway bars and the Stage 1 upgrade with swept, black exhaust pipes. “It also has a passenger seat and pegs, switchblade driver pegs, comfort grip handle grips, hard-shell saddleb...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: GARY McCLINTOCK Takes Nikki’s Inspiration for ‘Pirate Bike’
Arrrgggg! Avast ye swabbies. Here tis mail pulled from a soggy bottle that washed up on the shores of the Victory Sea. Arrrggggg! “My name is Gary McClintock from Penngrove, California. “This is my ‘custom’ cruiser. It's a 2002 Classic Cruiser purchased from Santa Rosa Vee-Twin. “The paint was ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MAGGIE Loves Traveling Throughout Florida on Stunning Jackpot
Here is Maggie from Saint Cloud, Florida, with their 2006 Cory Ness Jackpot, which was purchased from Kissimmee Motorsports in Kissimmee, Florida, on a recent trip to St. Augustine, Florida. “We can't stay off it,” Maggie said of the great bike. “It's great living in Central Florida with so many aw...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BILL THOMAS Has 1-of-a-Kind Plate on His Great-Looking Jackpot
Bill Thomas of Halifax, Pennsylvania, was looking or a new bike, and after some bad experiences at competitive dealerships, he ended up at a Victory dealership where he was welcomed and where he saw a bike that really appealed to him. “After getting the run-around at two local Harley dealerships, ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DOUGLAS OLIVER Rides a Beautiful 2008 Kingpin Tour
Douglas Oliver of Quinnesec, Michigan, has a beautiful 2008 Kingpin Tour, which he photographed in an inspirational setting. Douglas purchased his bike from Cozzy’s Polaris in Marinette, Wisconsin. Thanks for writing, Douglas. Keep enjoying your Victory. Send Us Your Photos We invite all of yo...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JACK ‘YUMA’ FAZ Enjoys Year-Round Riding in Sunny San Diego
Snowbelt Victory Riders are jealous of folks like Jack “Yuma” Faz, who take great pleasure in noting that their home climate allows them to ride all year. Yuma reports from Southern California: “San Diego is the perfect place to own a Victory since we pretty much have year-around riding. “Back in ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BOB DEAN Rides His Kingpin to the Golf Course – With Clubs!
Bob Dean of Cumming, Georgia, loves his Kingpin and he loves to golf. To allow him to combine those passions, Bob came up with a custom golf bag rack on the back end of the Kingpin so Bob can ride his bike to and from the golf course with his clubs on board. His Victory dealer is Polaris Victory o...
FRS Riders Spend a Fall Afternoon on a Great Ride to Reelfoot Lake
Pictured are the FRS Riders of Memphis, Tennessee. This picture was taken at Reelfoot Lake after the FRS Riders ate lunch at Boyette's. The ride took place on September 21, 2008. The host dealership is FRS Powersports, which is located in Memphis. ...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MACON RICHARDSON Has Questions – and a Sharp-Looking Kingpin
Macon Richardson of Richmond, Virginia, has questions – several of them! We have some answers, some guesses. Let’s take a look. “Just received my copy of the latest Victory Rider magazine and was excited to hear that the Discovery Channel filmed an episode of ‘Factory Made’ at the Vic plant,” Mac...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: HAL OLSON Makes a Western Run on His Touring Cruiser
Hal Olson of Stratford, Wisconsin, rides a Touring Cruiser that has been beautifully customized. It is perfect for long-distance trips such as the one he took out West this past summer. “This is my first full-size cruiser. I purchased it from Bill’s Service Center in Stratford. It has a dealer-inst...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: MARY KAY O’SULLIVAN Loves Her Kingpin & Her Victory Dealer
Mary Kay O’Sullivan. Sounds a tad Irish to us. It also sounds like she absolutely loves her Kingpin. Here’s what she wrote to the Victory Mailbag: “I am 5', 3", and own a 2004 Victory Kingpin. I had it lowered, added 2" reach handlebars, an Arlen Ness headlight, grips, and Stage 1 pipes. “I LOVE...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: GARY LUCCIO and Pizono Share the Open Road
Gary Luccio of Chandler, Arizona, has a special riding buddy who doesn’t wear a leather jacket, but is still protected because he sits, ahem, inside the leather saddlebag. “Attached are a couple of pictures of Pizono, our pal, who loves to ride on my '06 Kingpin. “Yes, this is the way he rides, l...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: THOMAS FOY Says Vegas is the Best of the Many Bikes He Has Ridden
Thomas Foy of Elgin, Illinois, wrote the Victory Mailbag to say: “I just wanted to send you a picture of my 2004 Vegas. “I have been riding quite some time and owned several different motorcycles. This Victory is by far the most fun to ride, not to mention that everyone asks me ‘Who makes that bi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: ‘TRIPLE NICKEL’ Soars in NASA Jets and On His Jackpot
“Triple Nickel” is a NASA Research Pilot in Houston, Texas. He purchased a bike from Team Mancuso Powersports Southwest, in Houston, and sent us this note to describe how much he loves the bike: “Dear 'Rider's Rides', “I am a new and very proud owner of a Victory Vegas Jackpot with extreme graphi...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOE AROSEMENA is Among Riders Convinced by Victory Vision Test Ride
Count Joe Arosemena among the legions of happy Victory Vision riders. He sent the following note: “I am from Naples, Florida, and this is my son Joey and me on my ’08 Victory Vision. I was an avid H-D rider ‘til I went and test rode the Victory Vision. The next day I bought my first – but not my la...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CARL & BRENDA SCHWING Take a Riding Vacation on Their Kingpin
Carl and Brenda Schwing wrote with a Victory Vacation Report: “These photos are from our trip from our home in Cape Coral, Florida, to Goode, Virginia, in August, 2008. “These particular three were taken as we were traveling the Dragon's Tail in North Carolina. We are riding our 2007 Victory Kingp...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: GENE SNYDER – 1 Man, 2 Bikes, Countless Great Miles
Gene Snyder wrote to the Victory Mailbag: “Here are some pictures of my Victorys, including: “A blacked-out 2008 Victory Vision Tour Premium (in street trim). “And my 2004 Vegas, which has a 100-ci big bore kit, Ness Evil 7 wheels and chrome galore. “My dealer is Douglas & Frye in Sterling, Il...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: GARY BUNCH Has Rolled Up 40k+ Miles on His Vegas Custom
Gary Bunch of Laporte, Indiana, reports he has enjoyed “40,000 hassle-free miles!” on his Vegas, which sports a beautiful custom paint job, dual backrests for outstanding comfort and a cargo rack. Gary purchased this bike, which is set up beautifully for distance riding, at Maxim Power Sports in M...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: BOB & BARBARA GULLET Tame the Dragon on Their Kingpin
How do Bob and Barbara Gullet like to spend a fine spring day? By running the Tail of the Dragon – Deal’s Gap – on their 2004 Kingpin. Bob and Barbara are from North Little Rock, Arkansas, and they purchased their bike from Gregory Polaris in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Thanks for writing, Bob and Ba...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DIETER THIGPEN Mixes Business With Kingpin Riding Pleasure
Dieter Thigpen of Fort Washington, Maryland, purchased his Victory from the great folks at Victory of Southern Maryland, and he has been enjoying it extensively. He turns business trips into riding opportunities, as he described in the article he submitted titled: Work and Pleasure As a Program Ma...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JIM JORDEN Takes His Vegas 8-Ball Cross-Country, Maryland to Idaho
Jim Jorden of Lexington Park, Maryland, sent photos of him and his Vegas 8-Ball, including a shot at the completion of an epic ride. “The first pic is me and my ‘06 8-Ball. The second pic is when I was just returning from a solo cross-country trip. I went from Southern Maryland to Idaho Falls and h...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVE BAKER Heads for the Mountains on His Jackpot
Dave Baker of Bryant Pond, Maine, is a Locomotive Engineer for PanAm Railways who loves hitting the open (albeit twisty) road on his Victory. “I enjoy riding the coast of Maine to the mountains of Virginia on the perfect bike to travel on and turn heads, my 2006 Vegas Jackpot, purchased from Maine-...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: DAVID LEE Has Beautifully Customized His 2nd Vegas!
David Lee of Sparks, Nevada, submitted photos of his prized Vegas: “As per your Summer ‘08 edition of Victory Rider, I am enclosing some pictures of my 2006 Victory Vegas. “I recently had it painted after adding Corbin Beetle Bags and a Corbin Fleetliner fairing. I think the new paint job pulled...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: CULLY & KATHY GRANGED Carve the Tail on Their TC
Victory Riders Cully and Kathy Granger of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, sent photos of them carving up the Tail of the Dragon – Deal’s Gap – on their Touring Cruiser. It looks like the mega-twisty road is no problem for Cully as he pilots the Touring Cruiser through the 318 curves in 11 miles. Thanks for...
10th Anniversary Riders’ Rides: JOHN & LYNN Tour Nova Scotia on Their Touring Cruiser
Mail from our northern neighbors included this note: “Hello Victory Mailbag, “Here is a photo of my wife and me, Lynn and John from Nova Scotia, Canada. “Our Victory dealer is Sunset Motorsports in Sackville Nova Scotia. “Our ride is a 2003 Touring Cruiser and we are loving it.” Thanks for...
10th Anniversary RIDERS’ RIDES: STEVE GULOTTA Cruises on a Highly Customized 2007 Hammer
Steve Gulotta of Florida wrote to say he is loving his Victory, which he has customized to suit his riding style. “Here are some pictures of my '07 Hammer – aka Vicki,” Steve wrote. “I have added chrome parts such as a primary cover, starter, side wedges, new chrome mirrors, hand grips, belt cov...
10th Anniversary RIDERS’ RIDES: MARK LANE Scans the Heights from the Seat of His ANSS
Mark Lane of Farmersburg, Indiana, sent us this photo of him on his nicely customized Arlen Ness Signature Series model. He’s parked on a scenic river overlook on what looks to be a perfect day for a ride. Mark’s Victory dealer is Victory of Terre Haute. Thanks for writing, Mark. We hope you cont...
10th Anniversary RIDERS’ RIDES: Todd Dudinsky, Wife Ashley, Enjoy Alaskan Riding
We’ll kick off our Victory 10th Anniversary RIDERS’ RIDES photo collection with a classic Victory – a V92C. We received the following dispatch from Alaska: “My name is Todd Dudinsky. I am in the Army and am currently stationed in Alaska. Although our riding season is short, the long days and ama...
Rob Gregory: Jackpot is Great Ride on Trip Throughout Northwestern Montana
I bought my Jackpot in September of 2007 and took a trip to northwest Montana. I stayed in Libby, Montana, but rode all around the northwest corner of the state. Thought you might want to see some pics. The waterfall pics are in the Yaak River valley near Canada. Love my Jackpot. – Rob Gregor...
Women of Victory: Donita Breland is ‘the Mouse That Roars’ on Her Vegas Jackpot
Thank you for the opportunity to submit the following article and photos of my wife's new Victory Vegas Jackpot. We have ridden Harleys for 30 years and find our new Jackpots to be superior in every way. Regards, – Carlus Breland The Mouse that Roars My darling wife Donita Brelan...
Victory’s Mark Blackwell Honored as One of Industry’s Top Executives
Vice President Victory Motorcycles & International Operations Mark Blackwell was named one of the 2008 Industry Leaders by Powersports Business magazine. Blackwell was one of five powersports industry executives recognized by the magazine in its April 21, 2008 issue. Blackwell is the third Polaris ...
Ed ‘EdRadio’ Knutson: Flying High on ‘Pegasus,’ His New Victory Vision
Webmaster Note: Victory Vision Rider F. Ed “EdRadio” Knutson submitted the letter below about his Victory Vision buying and riding experiences to date. Ed is the founder and owner of VoiceOpolis, an announcer and voice-over business. It’s fun to visit his website and check out samples of him put...
Women of Victory: Laurie Magowan is Enjoying ‘Heaven on Earth’ When She’s Out Riding
April is Women of Victory Month April is “Women of Victory Month” here on the Victory website. We invite Victory women to submit photos of themselves with their bikes and their riding pals, along with some info such as where you’re from, what you ride, your Victory dealer, where yo...
Women of Victory: Amber Jones Loves Her Jackpot; Husband Kevin Can Ride When He ‘Asks Nicely’
Dear Victory, We just wanted to write in and say Thanks! Kevin has had a bike and his motorcycle license for over 20 years. When he married Amber he didn't have a bike at the time. Amber liked bikes – she had grown up on dirt bikes with her step-brothers – but never had the desire to own or ride ...
Wayne Jones: Making the Switch & Now Riding a Victory Kingpin
Hats off to the Victory Riders of Colorado whose awesome bikes and excellent riding experiences helped convince Wayne Jones that he would enjoy riding a Victory more than his old bike. Wayne was riding a Yamaha V-Star 1100, but was thinking long and hard about buying a Victory. He rides with sever...
Dean Myers: Vegas is Great Ride Experience; White Lake a Great Dealer
Awesome bike! This is my 2006 Victory Vegas that I purchased new in 2007 at White Lake Polaris in Woodgate, New York. This bike has it all: style, comfort, power and handling. Great job, Victory, on taking riding to the next level. I would also like to mention Don and Debbie Haehl, owners of Wh...
SCOTT ASA JULIAN: Truly a Victory Fan, Way More Than Skin-Deep!
It’s over. Hold your entries. If there is any sort of contest to determine the world’s biggest Victory fan, Scott Asa Julian should be our winner. If you have any doubts, check out the phenomenal ink he’s sporting on his back to show off his Victory Vegas. “I’m by...
The Victory Blog: Seen at Daytona, It’s Domino Demunck
Domino Demunck is nowhere near done customizing his Vegas. The Wewahitchka, Florida, Victory Rider has plans to add accessories and enhance his bike’s unique look. On Saturday at Daytona Bike Week, Domino rolled up to the Victory Demo Ride Site on his bright red Vegas, which Domino painted himself....
The Victory Blog: Seen at Daytona Bike Week, It’s David Schultz
Back in the 1970s, “Dave Schultz” was a name that struck fear in the hearts of hockey fans whose favorite team was not Schultz’s Philadelphia Flyers. On Friday at Daytona Bike Week, David Schultz was a gentleman and pleasure to meet at the Victory Demo Ride Site. David is from Port Orange, Florid...
Tom Jenkins: Mr. Versatility Chooses – and Loves – a New Victory Vision
Tom Jenkins – aka “The Man of Many Hats” – had not ridden a motorcycle in decades. As he considered which bike he would choose to resume his riding career, one bike made itself the obvious choice. “After not riding anything for 40 years and paying for college for two children, it was time for Dad t...
Mark Hathorn: Time for a New Shirt to Match His Awesome New Victory Vision
When Mark Hathorn of Murray, Kentucky, purchased his new Victory Vision Tour from JPM Performance Powersports Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he was still wearing a T-shirt with the brand of bike he used to ride. In fact, after riding the Victory Vision, Mark sold his Milwaukee iron and purchased the Victo...
Bruce Roetman: Friend Colleen & Victory ‘Blue’ Star in His Play
Hey Victory, My name is Bruce Roetman (aka “Pin-N-it” in the VMC) and I am the proud owner of a 2006 Kingpin Deluxe. The “Blue Dragon” was a gift to me from my “significant other” of 14 years, Colleen Pierce. She bought the bike from Full Throttle Motor Sports in Lansing, Michigan, around the 15th...
Rick McGuire: Vegas 8-Ball is Everything He Wanted – And More!
This is my 8-Ball – everything I have ever wanted in a bike… and more! I purchased it in February of ‘07 and received it while there was a lot of snow on the ground. I spent a month or so planning my upgrades, and the wait was worth it. The people at Victory know how to build a bike. The styling...
VICTORY VISION RIDERS Show Us Their New Rides: Joe Hammel
Victory Vision riders are excited to be taking their first rides on their new motorcycles. Here’s a look at the bike of one of those early Victory Vision Riders: Joe Hammel is showing off his premium Black Victory Vision Tour “with a little paint work done to it,” Joe said. He purchased the bike...
Dale Lawrence: His First Bike is a Beauty: A Victory Kingpin
Dale Lawrence turned 40 years old and never owned a bike before. He and his wife Roxanne researched and debated over which bike should be their first purchase. After several months of researching, they decided on the Victory Kingpin and Dale's first bike. He has been in heaven ever since. He ride...
Larry D. Dalton: Kingpin Rider Earns Iron Butt Honors
I just wanted to let you know that on July 27, 2007, I took my 2005 Victory Kingpin from Bentonville, Arkansas, to Rock Springs, Wyoming, a distance of 1,118 miles in less than 24 hours to earn my Iron Butt Association SaddleSore 1000 award. The bike rode great – even had a stretch in Wyoming where...
VICTORY VISION RIDERS Show Us Their New Rides: Jason McCullough
Victory Vision riders are excited to be taking their first rides on their new motorcycles. Here’s a look at one of those early Victory Vision Riders: Jason McCullough, shown with his Midnight Cherry Victory Vision Tour. His new bike came from Indy Powersports, in Whitestown, Indiana. “I ordered ...
Our ‘Woman of the Year’ Sue Victory Reports from Olympia, Wash., Toy Run
Our favorite woman Victory Rider – Sue Victory – has checked in from Washington with a report on a local toy run. It might be improper to play favorites, but come on, Sue’s name makes her the namesake for the brand. If she were to tell us “I changed my name after buying this great motorcycle,” w...
VICTORY VISION RIDERS Show Us Their New Rides: Dwayne & Tonya Thompson
Victory Vision riders are excited to be taking their first rides on their new motorcycles. Here’s a look at one of those early Victory Vision Riders: Dwayne and Tonya Thompson , shown on their gift-wrapped Midnight Cherry Victory Vision Tour. The purchased their bike came at Polaris Outdoors, in ...
VICTORY VISION RIDERS Show Us Their New Rides: Craig Lancaster
Victory Vision riders are excited to be taking their first rides on their new motorcycles. Here’s a look at one of those early Victory Vision Riders: Craig Lancaster, shown with his Victory Vision Street. His new bike came from Polaris of Gainesville, in Gainesville, Florida. “[“I owned a 2002 ...
Distinctive Cycles Victory Cruise: Perfect Weather, Great Day
Here is the report from the Distinctive Cycles Fall Victory Cruise: Boy, what a terrific day for riding! Early morning temps in the low 30s.The weather doesn't stop our riders, no way! By mid-morning when we left Distinctive Cycles in Freeport, Florida, the temps were in the 70s with be...
RIDERS’ MONTH CONTINUES INTO NOVEMBER: Michael ‘Mags’ Shaw – Riding His Kingpin Year-Round in Idaho
Thought I’d share a couple shots of my 2005 Victory Kingpin that I purchased from American Destiny Motorcycles in Boise, Idaho, [in 2005]. Louise and Wiley are superb dealers. Although I’ve had a few trips to the coast from Boise, most of my riding is in the immediate area since this is my “primar...
RIDERS’ MONTH CONTINUES INTO NOVEMBER: Jim Kelso – One Last Run Through the Pass Pre-Winter
Not exactly a picture of me riding but it is my ’07 Jackpot “Fire n’ Ice” at 10,000+ feet atop the Beartooth Pass [in October]. We had a little rain and light snow on the way to Cooke City but the skies cleared for the ride home. You never know what kind of weather you’ll see at the top until you a...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Harvey
 – High-Mileage Victory Rider Doesn’t Even Have His License
Have Victory, Will Ride! That seems to be Harvey’s motto. According to his legal guardian, Victory Rider and Touring Cruiser fanatic Marty Piatkowski: “Harvey wants to ride! “Harvey is the unofficial mascot of the Hurricane Alley Victory Riders of Central Florida (HAVRCF), so he has HAVR "tatto...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Topeka Terry – Getting Lots of Looks, Having a Blast on His Jackpot
Sending a few pics of my ‘06 Jackpot. Just letting you know that this bike is a blast. And the looks I get when it's out! By the way, it was second in its class at the bike show. – Terry Topeka, Kansas ...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Tony Conway – Enjoying the Ride on His Self-Customized Hammer
Here is my ‘05 Victory Hammer. My name is Tony Conway and I live in Eden, New York. I customized this bike myself. The back fender was cut from a 10-guage half donut made to fit that tire. I also made the seat pan, formed it and had it covered by a local custom upholstery shop. I had the swing ar...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Marty Smith – Carving Up California on His Beautiful Vegas Jackpot
Hello Victory/Polaris, I purchased a new '06 Jackpot a little more than a year ago and [as of mid-summer, when this letter was submitted] have traveled over 21,000 miles, including a number of 3-5 day rides throughout the West Coast. I have been into the thrill of performance cars most of my life...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Steve Schilter – Loving Every Mile on His Stereo-Equipped Custom Vegas
Dear Victory, I wanted to drop you a line to say THANK YOU for making, in my opinion, the best American-made motorcycle on the planet. Two years ago I decided it was time to hang up my dirt bike passions and pursue a true street cycle. I have been riding since I was very young. After months of r...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Twin Cities Victory Riders – An Impressive Group Iron Butt!
A collective tip of the helmet to several members of the Twin Cities Victory Riders (TCVR) who this summer got together and rode a SaddleSore 1000 Iron Butt ride. The Riders: • Jeff Ingebrigtson • Gregor Moe (a veteran of multiple Iron Butts on Victorys) • Rick Torgerud • JJ Warner • Mark Landst...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Tom Horner
 – Jackpot Rider is Impressed by the New 2008 Lineup
“The new Victory lineup for ‘08 is awesome. I read of many of the improvements and Victory keeps getting better every year.” – Tom Horner Orlando Florida Earlier Tom Horner Feature ...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Tim Smith
 – Enjoyed a ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ on His Vegas Jackpot
Tim Smith of Westminster, Maryland, enjoyed what he calls the ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ this summer on his Vegas Jackpot. Here is his account of the long, enjoyable solo adventure. First, let me thank my wife and kids for helping make this possible. I have been riding for almost 25 years, ...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Mike Gallo
 – Head-Turning Vegas 8-Ball is Great Around Town & Going Cross
Hey Guys and Girls, Here are a couple of pics of my Vegas 8-Ball on a [summer] trip from Tucson to Ohio. It's an '05 I bought new from Arizona Victory in December '04. I've kept it stock except for the 2" pull-back bars and LED turn signals. I built the stainless plate side mount and shotgun pipe...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Marcello – Enjoying the Miles on His ‘Monster’ Jackpot
Hi, My name is Marcello and I am from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I bought my Vegas Jackpot in June 2006, and since then my journey begin to build a one-off Jackpot like that in my garage. First I started with my back fender, then my paint job – which came out well – then all the extra stuff you ca...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Marc Richardson – Stunning ‘Beach Bike’ Glistens in Florida Sun
I'm glad someone started this website, nice mag[azine] and I like the fact Scott [Kietzmann of Conquest Customs] with his Mustang blue and white was in it. Great job from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and here's a shot of mine on Ft Lauderdale beach. Cheers, – Marc Richardson ...
OCTOBER IS RIDERS’ MONTH: Bernie Cesar, Jr.
 – His Classic Cruiser is Definitely a Keeper
Hi, I bought my 2003 Victory V92C Classic Cruiser in 2004. I traded in my Yamaha 1100. The prior year when I was thinking of riding again, I saw a Victory at a local dealer (Bob Weaver Motorsports, Tonawanda, NY). It was a blue V92C with bags, windshield etc. At that time I thought it was too big. ...
Polaris Rolls Out 2008 Products Offering More Options for Every Rider
Polaris recently unveiled its new vehicles for 2008, showcasing a variety of new machines that meet the desires and needs of all types of riders. The 2008 model lines include the most complete offering of ATVs in the industry, a new six-passenger side-by-side and the ultimate in style and comfort fo...
COLORADO RIDERS: Catch Up On This Summer’s Event Photos; Still Riding the Passes
Riders, let’s play a little catch-up as the riding season in Colorado has hit full stride. RIDIN’ THE PASSES The Seven Pass Ride went better than could have been expected with light traffic and beautiful weather. Dee and I thought we would have had a few more riders, however it didn't work out so ...
Polaris RANGER Makes History With SCORE Baja 250 Class Victory
Matt Parks was the first General Manager of the Victory Motorcycles Division. He is currently a Polaris Regional Sales Manager, and one of his leisure time pursuits is off-road racing in a Polaris RANGER utility vehicle (UTV). In March, Matt and his teammates won the UTV division of the SCORE Baja ...
Take a Ride Across Texas on a Victory Vision – Online!
One way the Victory engineering team proved the performance, reliability and long-riding comfort of the Victory Vision was to take a Victory Vision Tour on a 4-Corner Ride around the United States. We’ll be posting detailed additional coverage about their ride and the bike, and we’ll get things sta...
Kyle & the Victory Junct