A Painful Day

2LZ · 02-28-2016, 10:30 AM

Well.....I did it. After buying this gorgeous Victory Touring Cruiser brand new in 2002....and having some of the best memories, adventures, bike camping excursions with the Lovely and Gracious Mrs. 2LZ, many crazy parties with other riders and times on this bike that I shouldn't mention here....I sold her yesterday.
Between moving a few years ago and spending all of our time on the house and property....and some health issues I've been dealing with in the last 6 months or so, I just couldn't sit there and watch her chew up new batteries from non-use.
It was a long and hard decision over the last couple years but she went to the best home possible. Another long-term Victory rider who will treat her with the same love and attention that I have. I know...it's "just a bike"....but it's gonna take a while to get over this one.
Fortunately, if I ever have the need for a 90 hp blast, Mrs. 2LZ is keeping her modded Kingpin....so at least I can get a "fix" once in a while.
Guess I better go edit my signature!
...and FYI, never hesitate to buy a Victory. Both of ours have been flawless over all the years.

Weldangrind · 02-28-2016, 12:17 PM

It's not just a bike. You were the caretaker of it, and now someone else has the honour. I'm glad that your time with it came to a successful end.

SpudRider · 02-28-2016, 12:33 PM

X2.

You can also look forward to new happiness from you CSC TT250.

culcune · 02-28-2016, 12:41 PM

Spudrider...too soon!!

2LZ--glad to read that the quality is there with Victory bikes!

FastDoc · 02-29-2016, 11:14 AM

Vic's are GREAT bikes, and getting better all the time.

If a person wants a very large curiser or tourer with American genetics it's the bike of choice by a wide margin, IMHO. The exception (addition) is it's relative, the Indian. Victory is postitioning itself a little different, as the 'performance' cruiser and Indian as the 'traditional' cruiser but both excellent machines. I've always been happy to see Victory's success.

You had it for a good long time, and there's a lot of memories you get to keep even though you sold the bike.

I hope you and Mrs. 2LZ get many many more happy healthy years to enjoy all your hobbies and joys; motorcycles and everythig else.

02-28-2016, 10:30 AM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,104	A Painful Day Well.....I did it. After buying this gorgeous Victory Touring Cruiser brand new in 2002....and having some of the best memories, adventures, bike camping excursions with the Lovely and Gracious Mrs. 2LZ, many crazy parties with other riders and times on this bike that I shouldn't mention here....I sold her yesterday. Between moving a few years ago and spending all of our time on the house and property....and some health issues I've been dealing with in the last 6 months or so, I just couldn't sit there and watch her chew up new batteries from non-use. It was a long and hard decision over the last couple years but she went to the best home possible. Another long-term Victory rider who will treat her with the same love and attention that I have. I know...it's "just a bike"....but it's gonna take a while to get over this one. Fortunately, if I ever have the need for a 90 hp blast, Mrs. 2LZ is keeping her modded Kingpin....so at least I can get a "fix" once in a while. Guess I better go edit my signature! ...and FYI, never hesitate to buy a Victory. Both of ours have been flawless over all the years. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 08-29-2016 at 10:54 AM.
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02-28-2016, 12:17 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's not just a bike. You were the caretaker of it, and now someone else has the honour. I'm glad that your time with it came to a successful end. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-28-2016, 12:33 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2. You can also look forward to new happiness from you CSC TT250. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-28-2016, 12:41 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Spudrider...too soon!! 2LZ--glad to read that the quality is there with Victory bikes! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-29-2016, 11:14 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Vic's are GREAT bikes, and getting better all the time. If a person wants a very large curiser or tourer with American genetics it's the bike of choice by a wide margin, IMHO. The exception (addition) is it's relative, the Indian. Victory is postitioning itself a little different, as the 'performance' cruiser and Indian as the 'traditional' cruiser but both excellent machines. I've always been happy to see Victory's success. You had it for a good long time, and there's a lot of memories you get to keep even though you sold the bike. I hope you and Mrs. 2LZ get many many more happy healthy years to enjoy all your hobbies and joys; motorcycles and everythig else. __________________ Happy to serve.
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