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Reviewed on August 19, 2008
I never owned a bike before but I always wanted one. So I looked at the Harley's for about three months and simply couldn't find the right bike for the right price. I've always felt much love for that piece of Americana which are the Harleys and their tradition, but they all required a bit too...
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I never owned a bike before but I always wanted one. So I looked at the Harley's for about three months and simply couldn't find the right bike for the right price. I've always felt much love for that piece of Americana which are the Harleys and their tradition, but they all required a bit too much dough for upgrades and I simply couldn't afford the brand. A good friend that owns a Harley Street-Bob, suggested the Victory Vegas once he knew I was looking to buy a bigger size bike, and I'm glad I listened to him. At one point I had my heart set on a Nightster, which had great looks and all but I felt it was better suited for my little sister.
To be honest for one or two weeks, I felt less brand but more bike and quality would be the reasons to purchase a new big toy. I looked at the Japanese bikes, and almost decided for a Yamaha Star, over a Suzuki Boulevard, and then decided to try out this '08 Victory Vegas 8 Ball...I was sold!! What a totally awesome deal and great quality for a well made American bike. I didn't know much about the brand until walking in to their dealership almost by chance.
Three months have passed since I bought it and I've been riding my 8 Ball mostly on weekends. I can't deny it, this bike has the looks, the mean stare while it's parked, and it has more than enough power for a beginner rider but the handling is swift and nimble for a big bike.
I'm writing this review because reading through other postings and reviews made it easier for me to decide when I was trying to find what type of bike I really wanted. At the end, I felt I had an educated buy, rather than one by impulse only. I'm stoked with my Victory Vegas 8 ball and recommend it to anyone looking for a cruiser, and the only color you require is all black, this is the bike for you!
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