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Old 09-17-2009, 11:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Rocket Stands out Among Victories

The past week end I went to a Victory rally in New Hampshire. The Rocket received many praises from people passing by. While Victory makes a fine bike it does not fill the needs of a Rocket rider at least as the primary bike. I have put a lot of miles on my Rocket over this past summer even with all the rainy days. I was forunate enought to have great weather in Nova Scotia doing Cabot's trail.

I will never part with my Rocket it is just too good a bike.

I also won the drawing for a Victory name and logo blanket that everyone there was raffling for. It figures the one guy with a Triumph wins it.
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"I also won the drawing for a Victory name and logo blanket that everyone there was raffling for. It figures the one guy with a Triumph wins it."

I think that's called "celebrating diversity." Sounds like you had a great time up there, Lee.
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Gtreat stuff, what was the name for the Victory?

I brought my rocket to give my HD mates a run for their money and now I really dont care about other bikes I just love the R3.
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Just to add to the story, My mate brought a Buell to blow the rocket off . I had the pleasure to tell him he wasted his money after a couple of runs!
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Just to add to the story, My mate brought a Buell to blow the rocket off . I had the pleasure to tell him he wasted his money after a couple of runs!
One of the guys on a vision made a comment about running me....I told if he ran against my Rocket all he would see is my back waving good by....
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I do admire Victory for going head to head with Harley. My second BMW had the old frame mounted Vetter fairing, so I also admire Victory for their forward looking styling.

And I completely agree with you, I can't imagine not having a Rocket.
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Definately changes ones perspective of a motorcycle..!! I could never part with mine.

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Mrs. Lee very happy with the blanket....
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Nice blanket Lee,
Glad you won it.
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