Hi.  Any advice for a first time buyer?  I see 08's for sale in the $16-17k range for the Tour Premium, and a new 09 would be at least $10k more... ouch.

 09 would be at least $10k more... ouch.

Thanks, I see you say "no way" to my assumed price of an 09.  I hope you are right!  I was just going buy the website and MSRP.  Hopefully dealers will work with me.  Going to test ride today.

Some who may have 08's might be discounting them just to move of the floor.  I purcased the 09 because of the 5 year warranty.  If you can, more $$$ to buy goodies.  It takes a while to feel the bike, at least it did me.  Now, I love it.   

Get the 2008.  Last time I checked the free 5 year warranty comes with it.  Tour premium is the vision you want.

A private party by me has a 08 Tour Premium Black, asking $16,500.  It has 21k miles, and some add ons.  Looks really nice. Warranty till 10/2010.

Where are you?  G&G has a 08 TP on the floor on consignment for 16500 (in Milwaukee).  Very low miles, like 2000.  Has some goodies, it's black.  Have not been up there in a few weeks, don't know if they sold it yet.  I live in Illinois but purchased mine there.  Nice guys.

I am in Long Beach, CA.  

'08 Street prem here, bought a demo with 500 miles and got the 5yr warranty as well. Negotiated price was less than $15k, but I bought the 3 year service package.

I didn't care for the look of the Tour, but I'd like to have the trunk in my garage if and when I ever get some vacation time in!

$1250 is pretty spendy for the trunk, but....

Wow.  If I can get an 08 with warranty for under 15k I may be having a really good day.  I am off to the dealer later today to testride....and shop....  He only had 2 on the floor and over the phone implied I would have to order one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Victory-Vision-Street-2008-Victory-Vision-Street-Motorcycle- Brand-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1171 Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem5881cbf7d2QQitemZ 380134750162QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles

Not a premium..but pretty cheap for brand new.

I originally started looking at Visions. I ended up buying the Kinpin Tour. I love the KP but if I did it over again I would buy the Vision.

 

With that said I personally would not hesitate to buy a new 08 over an 09. It would definately be a premium. In my case I wouldn't do a Vision Tour unless I had a regular 2up rider. I would go for a Street Premium and add the passenger backrest and luggage rack. If I needed extra cargo room I would strap on my Nelson Riggs sissy bar bag.

 

Used that is a different ball game. They are frequent low milers being put up for sale where someone has done the common adds. In that case I wouldn't care if it was a Tour or Street as long as it was a screaming deal. I could always remove the trunk and install a filler panel.

 

I am actually concidering keeping the KP and buying a Vision. I have a house up for sale and if I come out on it OK, I am looking at the second option as being the most realistic for me.

 

If you are going to buy from a dealer find one that is in stock. They are going to be more motivated if they have money tied up in inventory or flooring interest. Check out Cyle Trader online. There are lots of great deals, I would fly out of state for the right one. In my case I got a better deal off the dealer ad in Cycle trader then I was able to negotiate in the showroom.

 

Happy hunting!

 

The biggest option available on a 09 compared to an 08 in my opinion is the reverse option. Depending on how you ride and park your bike this might be important.  

Mfoster wrote: I am in Long Beach, CA.   I think I would be a Street Premium guy most of the time, and put on the trunk when needed.  Is that common?   Or should I just get it all at once and go for it?  I bet once I have a trunk, I will not want to take it off.  Would be nice to have somewhere to lock my helmet. From a Harley Road king, to the Tour Premium is quite a switch.....

 

Sure.  I only use the trunk when I ride with the Girlfriend on longer trips.

 

I found that buying it as a package is cheaper in the long run.  So what happened on the test ride??? 

16k for a bike with 21k on it is two much.  You should be able to walk out the door with an 09 TP for under 22k and get the warranty.  In anothe few weeks when the2010's are announced you should be out the door for under 20k easy.  The 09's will drop like rocks after that.

Thanks for the advice..keep it coming.

I believe it is possible. I have seen a new 09 Tour Premium OTD for less then 21K here in Georgia... Sorry that does not do you much good on the left coast (no offense).

I would go with the 09 if I had a choice but then it all comes down to funds... As usual.

Does Cali still have that funcy law when buying out of state??  What do you need to do if you buy a new one out of state?   Do you have to add that can or is the new FI good in 50 states.

You say the Vision costs are high. I you done a bike for bike comparison with a full dress HD, a GW and a BMW?
I have reverse and only used it 3 times but it's worth every cent. Of course it doesn't matter if the only thing important is price.

Sorry you made me think of this. HD has this page that pops up on gas mileage. It says 50 MPG until you read the fine print. Then it states that this model may not get 50 MPG. They took one model of the group and it got 50 MPG and mileage other models may vary. I have seen GWs advertised at $18,000 but never saw one on a showroom floor.

Most of the Victory dealers in my area will fine you a bike at another dealer and bring it in. Like car delaers do. Good idea to keep inventory down during these tough times.

Yes, CA stands alone in the world of prices and hassle for vehicles.  If I buy out of state it has to registered out of state and cannot be reg in CA until it has more than 7500 miles.

best is to get the 2009 premium tour.

you will spend the money anyway so cheaper to buy the premium.

 

2009 has the 2008 problems fixed and better cams.

If youre in no rush then offer a price for the 2009 and wait t ill he says yes.

or get free stuff all installed for free.

Suprised that the 2009 are more expensive than up here.

Negotiate

don't forget that the 2010 models are hitting the floor soon: ie next month or so.  some dealers may even more anxious to cut a deal.

Get a BLACK Vision!!

I did the street prem because of a great deal. Like you, I wasn't in any hurry- I told the manager of the place that either way I leave the store I'm a happy man- on my Kingpin or his Vision. I checked into some of the prices for the parts - trunk, backrest, etc.. and was quite surprised. I understand all the crap about market value- hell, I help SET market value in my field- but I also give concessions to loyal customers.

Bottom line- if you're going to upgrade, minimize the Vic parts, and go top of the line to start with.

Well,