Honda Fury...

Ken · 02-10-2013, 09:04 PM

Am I the only one who thinks they are kinda cool

I wonder if I would fit on one? I'm 6'3" and mostly leg. I can't fit on a lot of toys

Donkey Hotey · 02-10-2013, 09:26 PM

If you're serious about buying a chopperesque bike, take a long look at the Victory Jackpot. I rode the Judge at the recent motorcycle show (same basic bike) and just fell in love with that thing. The engine is fast and smooth, the chassis handles nicely and the fit and finish are amazing. The fact that it's American, yet still tweaks the Harley dorks is just a plus.

http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en...pot/motorcycle

Ken · 02-11-2013, 05:09 AM

I like the Victory but the Honda has a coolness to it too.

A-Bone · 02-11-2013, 06:17 AM

Jesus dude.. are you in full mid-life crisis mode or what???

Banging younger chicks: Yep
New sports car: check
Sweet yatch: oh yeah...
Bloated crusier: on the horizon.........

SgtDuster · 02-11-2013, 06:28 AM

This (kind of) bike sits at the exact opposite of what I like in a bike, look wise at least, but to each his own.

That being said, I'd buy a Honda over a Victory anytime.

Dismount · 02-11-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtDuster

This (kind of) bike sits at the exact opposite of what I like in a bike, look wise at least, but to each his own.

That being said, I'd buy a Honda over a Victory anytime.

Edit

From a cruiser rider......meh. I'm about done with the damn things. I'd rther have a scooter.

FLYING EYEBALL · 02-11-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken

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TooFast · 02-11-2013, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

I like the Victory but the Honda has a coolness to it too.

I'm not a cruiser guy, but I think the Fury looks a lot better than most handbuilt over priced custom bikes, and it has some engineering to boot!

Ken · 02-11-2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-Bone

Jesus dude.. are you in full mid-life crisis mode or what???

Banging younger chicks: Yep
New sports car: check
Sweet yatch: oh yeah...
Bloated crusier: on the horizon.........

A friend asked me the same thing the other day.

I'm just single with no kids to spend money on so I buy toys

Donkey Hotey · 02-11-2013, 08:06 AM

Well, I rode the Yamaha Stratoliner almost back-to-back with the Victory. You'd figure that the engines are similar and the Yamaha would be at least as good. Lets face it: engine design and tuning is no mystery to Yamaha, right? The Yamaha has 1900cc to play with. It should haul ass, right? The Yamaha sucked out loud: poor mapping, herky-jerky low speed manners, poor throttle response, uninspiring power.

Now if the past is any indication, Honda is the only company that could turn sex with Scarlett Johansson into a boring, and unmemorable experience. They homogenize and pasteurize everything to the point of losing any hint of excitement. I don't suspect that the Fury is any different.

OTOH: that Victory was an animal. Really. If you haven't ridden one, you owe it to yourself. It was not at all what I expected. I would LOVE to see a Buell-esque sportbike built around that engine. What a powerplant. Just wow!

At the end of the day, the only person it has to make happy, is you. If you like the Fury, knock yourself out.

Ken · 02-11-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Donkey Hotey

Honda is the only company that could turn sex with Scarlett Johansson into a boring, and unmemorable experience. .

Juanjo_NY · 02-11-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

I'm just single with no kids to spend money on so I buy toys

hm!
I'm married with 3 kids.. and we also buy a lot of toys! l

Crocker · 02-11-2013, 08:47 AM

just when we thought Ken was developing good taste with his acquisition of a Z4...

ragtoplvr · 02-11-2013, 08:58 AM

go find a late used Big Dog (There are still parts) for about 10K and have fun. Much better than Honda. Look for 6 screws on valve cover they are better I have heard.

Rod

A-Bone · 02-11-2013, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

A friend asked me the same thing the other day.

I'm just single with no kids to spend money on so I buy toys

I know... Just bustin chops...

You're living the dream baby!!!

02-10-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
Ken ^OP Rowboat Captain Joined: Dec 2001 Location: A dark hole... Oddometer: 50,165	Honda Fury... Am I the only one who thinks they are kinda cool I wonder if I would fit on one? I'm 6'3" and mostly leg. I can't fit on a lot of toys __________________ "God made hobos to make other men yearn." -Steinbeck

02-11-2013, 05:09 AM	#3
Ken ^OP Rowboat Captain Joined: Dec 2001 Location: A dark hole... Oddometer: 50,165	I like the Victory but the Honda has a coolness to it too. __________________ "God made hobos to make other men yearn." -Steinbeck

02-11-2013, 06:17 AM	#4
A-Bone Indubitably Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Cow Hampsha, (NH, USA) Oddometer: 11,627	Jesus dude.. are you in full mid-life crisis mode or what??? Banging younger chicks: Yep New sports car: check Sweet yatch: oh yeah... Bloated crusier: on the horizon.........

02-11-2013, 06:28 AM	#5
SgtDuster Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 2,079	This (kind of) bike sits at the exact opposite of what I like in a bike, look wise at least, but to each his own. That being said, I'd buy a Honda over a Victory anytime. __________________ 2010 Buell Ulysses 1984 Suzuki GR650 "Tempter"

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02-10-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
Donkey Hotey De Jo Momma Joined: Aug 2005 Location: 20 Mule Team Trail (Palmdale, Ca) Oddometer: 8,698	If you're serious about buying a chopperesque bike, take a long look at the Victory Jackpot. I rode the Judge at the recent motorcycle show (same basic bike) and just fell in love with that thing. The engine is fast and smooth, the chassis handles nicely and the fit and finish are amazing. The fact that it's American, yet still tweaks the Harley dorks is just a plus. http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en...pot/motorcycle

02-11-2013, 08:06 AM	#10
Donkey Hotey De Jo Momma Joined: Aug 2005 Location: 20 Mule Team Trail (Palmdale, Ca) Oddometer: 8,698	Well, I rode the Yamaha Stratoliner almost back-to-back with the Victory. You'd figure that the engines are similar and the Yamaha would be at least as good. Lets face it: engine design and tuning is no mystery to Yamaha, right? The Yamaha has 1900cc to play with. It should haul ass, right? The Yamaha sucked out loud: poor mapping, herky-jerky low speed manners, poor throttle response, uninspiring power. Now if the past is any indication, Honda is the only company that could turn sex with Scarlett Johansson into a boring, and unmemorable experience. They homogenize and pasteurize everything to the point of losing any hint of excitement. I don't suspect that the Fury is any different. OTOH: that Victory was an animal. Really. If you haven't ridden one, you owe it to yourself. It was not at all what I expected. I would LOVE to see a Buell-esque sportbike built around that engine. What a powerplant. Just wow! At the end of the day, the only person it has to make happy, is you. If you like the Fury, knock yourself out.

02-11-2013, 08:47 AM	#13
Crocker just passing through Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Oddometer: 2,066	just when we thought Ken was developing good taste with his acquisition of a Z4...

02-11-2013, 08:58 AM	#14
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,539	go find a late used Big Dog (There are still parts) for about 10K and have fun. Much better than Honda. Look for 6 screws on valve cover they are better I have heard. Rod