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Brando 07-15-2016 11:35 AM

Went and Did it...
 
I made the purchase and picked it up yesterday from El Cajon Victory Indian. I am now the proud owner of a 2017 Victory Octane.

After trying the other sport-cruisers they had to offer I decided the Octane was it. Having ridden the Scout and Scout Sixty, it definitely IS NOT a Scout. While some things are shared between both models the Octane is still its own beast. More off-the-line power, more aggressive powerband, a little lower gearing, wheelie-happy, and more comfortable controls.

I am ecstatic with my purchase - partly due to getting the "bro deal" and ending up in a great spot on the money. I'll be riding it to Aliso Viejo Cars and Coffee tomorrow, too.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1468611344.jpg

Hard-Deck 07-15-2016 11:40 AM

That is beautiful, have fun, be safe, ATGATT

Gogar 07-15-2016 11:59 AM

Looks great! Have fun!

Seahawk 07-15-2016 12:06 PM

I really like the look. Good angle:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1468613164.jpg

Alaska:)

vash 07-15-2016 12:09 PM

Whoa!!! Niiiiicccceeee


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Schrup 07-15-2016 12:14 PM

I would ride that! Beautiful bike.

JavaBrewer 07-15-2016 03:54 PM

Not a fan of that style of bike but it looks great! Enjoy and 2nd the ATGATT :)

Evans, Marv 07-15-2016 04:20 PM

Sat on one of those in the San Diego Indian store. Liked it a lot but will be keeping my current bike.

pcardude 07-15-2016 04:25 PM

Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

KevinTodd 07-15-2016 05:03 PM

Nice scoot! Enjoy and keep the rubber side down.

motion 07-15-2016 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcardude (Post 9200729)
Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

Great idea.

Congrats on the new motorbike!

MMARSH 07-15-2016 11:16 PM

Very nice. Congrats. Safe travels.

creaturecat 07-16-2016 02:55 AM

enjoy the new toy!

carambola 07-16-2016 03:12 AM

That looks and sounds like fun, be safe.

scottmandue 07-16-2016 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcardude (Post 9200729)
Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

Ha ha... beat me to it.

If I had the $$$ for a cruiser the Victory would be high on my list, love the muscular look.

Have fun and be safe and watch out for coyotes ;)

gsxrken 07-16-2016 08:23 AM

The engine looks purposeful. I like how they finally concede that its water-cooled and doesn't need the fins on the jugs as if it was air-cooled. This bike platform, with an ante of half the cost of similar HD's, might get a nice following and good aftermarket support.

BTW, is it really "Wheelie-happy"? That would be hilarious to see someone loft the front wheel on one of these.

jwasbury 07-16-2016 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsxrken (Post 9201347)
BTW, is it really "Wheelie-happy"? That would be hilarious to see someone loft the front wheel on one of these.

I'll never forget watching some redneck wheelie his VMax while helmet-less and with his helmet-less kid on the back. Somewhere in TN or NC near Deals Gap if memory serves.


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