HD to Vision...

**trip** · 03-05-2012, 04:24 PM

Tyler, Texas is really no different than any other town in America. The city Fathers there try to make the most of their taxpayer dollar.

Last week, something happened that I thought I'd never see. For the past 30+ years, the City of Tyler has always purchased Harley Davidson's for their motorcycle force to ride.

After much consideration, they have decided to convert all of their HD fleet over to Victory Visions.

What made them do it? Warranty. The Visions are coming with a 5-year, bumper-to-bumper, no-hassle warranty. The warranty also includes coverage of all of the emergency lights, radios and related equipment. What were the moto cops in Tyler most impressed with? The fact that you can lay a Vision down on it's side and with a turn of the handle bars and a twist of the throttle, the Vision will right itself.

Trip

In case you were wondering.... they did consider the GoldWing, but it costs more, didn't have as good a warranty and some of the moto cops felt it was too bulky to use in traffic.

Dave · 03-05-2012, 04:32 PM

That's a sharp looking bike. Hope I never see one behind me.

I'd like to see how they are able to right the bike.

I've always thought a Goldwing would be better suited for Highway patrol type duty.

cactusjack · 03-05-2012, 04:56 PM

That's interesting. I can see how a 5 year warranty would be attractive for that kind of application. That's the first Victory I've seen used for law enforcement use.

**Jared** · 03-05-2012, 05:15 PM

I too would like to see how they upright the bikes. Sounds intriguing.

**cnc** · 03-05-2012, 05:51 PM

I'd like to see a video of the righting process as well.

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 06:03 PM

The Visions look good as cop bikes. They are supposed to be a really nice handling bike as well.

ToeJam · 03-05-2012, 06:10 PM

Pitchinguy · 03-05-2012, 06:18 PM

Good lookin scoot!

**coacha** · 03-05-2012, 07:02 PM

Wow, boss man, sweet looking ride. When I grow up, I want to be a motorcycle officer in Tyler, TX.

**GIBBY** · 03-05-2012, 08:15 PM

Unfortunately the bike pictured is not a Victory Vision, it is a Victory Cross Country.

recumbentbob · 03-05-2012, 08:16 PM

The Victory Cross Country Tour will be my next bike.
I love the white one. Maybe next year.

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...s/photos.aspx#

**glwilson** · 03-05-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Unfortunately the bike pictured is not a Victory Vision, it is a Victory Cross Country.

That would be a good eye Gibby...

Thought you might catch that one.

audiogooroo · 03-05-2012, 09:31 PM

Now that...is a cool looking LEO scoot!

yoda · 03-05-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Unfortunately the bike pictured is not a Victory Vision, it is a Victory Cross Country.

Yeah I noticed that as well. And a much better looking bike as well, although I would make room for either one in my garage if the Nomad stopped working out for me...

jandreu · 03-05-2012, 10:56 PM

Nice looking bike...I'd still like to see them pick one up, the video while really messing up the chrome on the exhaust he did not lay it all the way down.

03-05-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	HD to Vision... Tyler, Texas is really no different than any other town in America. The city Fathers there try to make the most of their taxpayer dollar. Last week, something happened that I thought I'd never see. For the past 30+ years, the City of Tyler has always purchased Harley Davidson's for their motorcycle force to ride. After much consideration, they have decided to convert all of their HD fleet over to Victory Visions. What made them do it? Warranty. The Visions are coming with a 5-year, bumper-to-bumper, no-hassle warranty. The warranty also includes coverage of all of the emergency lights, radios and related equipment. What were the moto cops in Tyler most impressed with? The fact that you can lay a Vision down on it's side and with a turn of the handle bars and a twist of the throttle, the Vision will right itself. Trip In case you were wondering.... they did consider the GoldWing, but it costs more, didn't have as good a warranty and some of the moto cops felt it was too bulky to use in traffic. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by trip; 03-05-2012 at 04:28 PM.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	That's interesting. I can see how a 5 year warranty would be attractive for that kind of application. That's the first Victory I've seen used for law enforcement use. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The Visions look good as cop bikes. They are supposed to be a really nice handling bike as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	That's a sharp looking bike. Hope I never see one behind me. I'd like to see how they are able to right the bike. I've always thought a Goldwing would be better suited for Highway patrol type duty.
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GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	Unfortunately the bike pictured is not a Victory Vision, it is a Victory Cross Country. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Last edited by GIBBY; 03-05-2012 at 08:19 PM.
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03-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#11
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	The Victory Cross Country Tour will be my next bike. I love the white one. Maybe next year. http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...s/photos.aspx# __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Now that...is a cool looking LEO scoot! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Nice looking bike...I'd still like to see them pick one up, the video while really messing up the chrome on the exhaust he did not lay it all the way down. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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