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Thank you!

Thanks for sharing!

I got the 13". Seems to work well for my 6' 2" frame but is also positioned low.

That is awesome!

Hey there. These were sold by Arlen Ness years ago. The closest you can get now is sold by witch doctors. They are the same shape but the different material. There is a link from my website if you'd like to check them out. www.chasingredline.com. Check out the gear section.

That is awesome! Quite a few miles! Thanks for checking out the video. Which mountains do you typically ride?

For sure! I've done many trips on this bike. Although, I had a windshield and Mustang seat on it at the time. Chewing up miles is no problem for this bike.

@@chasingredlineofficialhow is the suspension for long distance??

Thanks for the comment. I agree that keeping it low helps to blend into the bike. I've really gotten use to the Madstad to the point where I enjoy the look.

Hey there, you mentioned that you make/sell filler plates. Feel free to pop your business information in the chat for others to see. The community might be interested in what you are using/making. Safe riding!

@@chasingredlineofficial I mainly just do it through Facebook messenger and promote them through some of the Victory pages. Not sure how I’d do that here? My last set is going out tomorrow and I’m getting a quote on how material is now because I’m guessing it’s gone up sadly.

Hey Greg, Arlen Ness used to sell them in smoked and clear versions. That is where I picked mine up. They stopped carrying them years ago. The closest I've found is the witch doctor version which you mentioned. As far as I can tell, the shape is almost identical with minor differences. The material is the biggest change. Hope the video helped!

@@chasingredlineofficial Thank you!! I'll go with those. Being a long time H-D guy, I really love this motorcycle. Thanks again for your help!! 👍🤟😎

Went with the Witchdoctor wind deflectors, huge help 👍 Had traded the short windshield for an 11" (can't remember the make) helped a bunch. Went ahead a got the Madstad setup with their 13" shield. Man we love it!! Rode 300 miles yesterday with speeds reaching about 85 mph a couple of times (to get around and away from a couple of semi trucks) no wind buffeting issues at all. I may turn in the deflectors in a little bit to add a little more air as we are in Arkansas today. That was our 300 mi ride yesterday. Oh and I wanted to add that we added an ultimate seat with their driver backrest and passenger backrest pad. Man what a difference that made for my 61-year-old azz. Anyway thank you so much for the inspiration, it made the bike into what it should be hitting the road. I could have easily done 500 mi yesterday and I haven't been on a long trip in over 5 years. completely love it now. The first ride home with that shorty windshield on it and I'm 6'4, just had my head knocking around with the helmet like I was a bobblehead lol.. Thank you so much for the great video, and I have shared it and other people enjoyed it as well. Peace out And be safe out there!! 👍😎

​@@GregG628 You just made my day Greg! I'm so happy that the video was helpful for you and that you love your ride. I was just in Arkansas last weekend and love it down there. Hopefully you found some awesome roads to play on. Stay safe out there!

Thanks for sharing! What was your experience with it as a first bike?

Hey thanks for asking. These exact deflectors were sold by Arlen Ness years ago. They don't manufacture them any longer. However, the same design is sold by witch doctors but with a mat black color. I have them linked on my website gear page if you'd like a direct link to them. Safe riding!

I actually sold it a while after buying the Victory. I had originally added the Mustang so my wife would be more comfortable. But now we take the Vic if she is with me. So went back to the Corbin. That Mustang was a very nice seat while I was touring with the Magna.

Man, that would have been nice to get from ya. Great video!

@@blackwellpride00 Thanks! Yeah it was a good one for sure.

Great purchase! 300 is a steal. Safe riding!

Hey there! I actually did an entire video on buffeting on the cross country. Be sure to check that one out and I talk about my wind journey with this bike and lessons learned. Hopefully it gives you some ideas of what to expect or try. That cross country should have cruise so you should be good there. Just test all the button panels for cruise and radio control. Come back and share if you end up buying one and what your experience is! Safe riding!

Thanks for sharing about your rides! I spent many years riding next to a Goldwing (my father) and they've always held a special place for me. I understand how that 2-3 hour window can cause doubt when you have so far left to go. Did you do all three rides alone or did you have a friend join along for any of them? Safe riding!

@@chasingredlineofficial I was alone, therefore, I could leave when I was ready and stop when I felt it was time. My first ride, I stopped at a McDonald for a lunch and spent half of my way back looking for bathroom because I had to go. 1639 km (1018 miles) took me 18h41. My two other 2000km Iron butt rides took me 21h27 and 22h04. One took longer since I had to look for a gas station open.ed 24 hours

@@pascalmonier4642 I love how you have the data handy. Great rides!

@@chasingredlineofficial I did them alone and was glad about it. My first 1600, I spent half of my way back looking for toilets since my McDonald did not pass as I expected. My second IBR was my 2000km and I lost my camera 3/4 way back and I explained Iron Butt people with a Google Map outline and my stop list with my receipts. My third ride was another 2000km with all was great, but I also had my SWT (spotwalla) tracker I could send to IBA with an my road outlined.

Thanks for taking the time. I hope your ears are on track to recover. :)

Thanks for sharing!

@@chasingredlineofficial 2000 Sport Cruiser , all machine work Stage 4 , with a 2003 transmission , 112 hp , 118 ftlb of torque on the dyno , 13.2 to 1 compression , almost 10 lbs removed from the crank , I call her the SWEETNESS ! She’s in Burgundy Kady paint with ghost flames , rims & rotors painted to match , I’ve build Autorama cars , 4 shows , local , 4 first places , people ask ? What model of Harley is that ? I say ? It’s a VICTORY ! Pegs moved 1 inch up , and 2 inches forward , reverse gear pattern , 1 up , 4 down

@@joelaichner3025 Sounds like you have a sweet ride and that is something to be proud of. Congrats on the show wins!

@@chasingredlineofficial I built cars for a living, some went to Autorama ,in Detroit , but I had a Boss , Dan Kempinian , Upper Peninsula of Michigan ,,

Thanks for watching and for the comment. It would be nice if the jack went just a bit lower. I'm glad you aren't experiencing the jumping. I'm wondering if it is just hit or miss depending on what unit you get. I do find that i don't get as much of it when I life lighter bikes such as the Magna. A 500 pound bike seems to be more forgiving. But your Magnum should be the same weight as this XC so... Ride safe!

Thank you for telling your story Kris! Sounds like you've found a good solution with the Madstad and you are a great example of sticking with it until you find the sweet spot. Safe riding!

Thanks for the comment. The general understanding is that the Scout motor was originally R&D'd for Victory. However, it was held back and released as an Indian Scout first in 2015 which was about the same time of Victory Project 156 using that prototype motor with higher displacement and significant modification. The Octane was then released in 2017. Given the direction, it was likely a strategic move to place the motor in an Indian first given the hype and marketing around the brand. There is a group of folks that also claim that the PowerPlus 108 was originally intended to be the Freedom 108 but was pivoted to the Indian Challenger. That theory originates from sketches as well as the discussion that there was a new motor in the works leading up to the Victory shutdown. Without having confirmation from Polaris, I could not confirm if that is true or not. If you have any additional information or would like to poke holes in any of the items above, please share. Purely based on release dates, you aren't wrong if we went off of that alone. Cheers!

Thank you for the detailed answer. I am mainly referring to the bike as a whole, but it is of course also possible that the engine was already under development by Victory. My assumption is mainly based on the book "Indian Americas First Motorcycle Company". The book documents the development and thought processes for the Scout. There are some pictures of the first Scout clay models from the design development with the engine. It is also described that Polaris strictly separated the development of Victory and Indian in order to do justice to both brands. This may be true or it may just be marketing. Either way, they are both beautiful bikes.

Thanks! Go Jayhawks!

Thanks for watching! I'm glad we have some good spots still supporting these bikes! Rylan is a boss!

Ha! Going from the Himalayan to the Vic would be quite the relaxing flip! But I do bet that Himalayan is a fun ride!

That wouldn't surprise me with these cheaper hydraulics. That is a good tip!

Hey there, thanks for sharing your experience. I'll be curious what you find on the heat issue when you do your testing. There have been a lot of thoughts shared on the channel around heat and I also haven't really felt that. With that said, I've had those fork deflectors on for most of this bike's lifespan. Ride safe!

Thank you! That is my goal. At the same time, I've learned so much from the community through their comments. Safe riding!

Interestingly enough, I've never had that problem in the 11 years I've owned the bike. What I can say is that I have the stage 1 setup which may contribute to the result. That includes the performance reusable filter, triovals, a flash, and I always use Victory oil.

Thanks for tuning in! I can't get myself to part with it. Would you consider getting one if they released an updated version?

I'm glad the video helped! If you try it out, be sure to report back on your experience. It would help the community to hear about your results. Safe riding!

Hey there, thanks for the comment. Interestingly enough, the sound clip in my video intro is from the Magna. There are no baffles on those pipes so it definitely is not a stock Magna sound. I'm planning to do more videos on the Magna this season so stay tuned!

So comfortable for taller riders! That is one reason I simply won't get rid of this bike. The footboards also are perfect for those with large shoe sizes. Thanks for watching!

13 was a great year! Be safe on your ride. Where are you heading?

@chasingredlineofficial 2 places are a definite, San Bernardino, my mom lived there when she a girl. She passed 3 years ago.. And San Diego, I want to watch the sun set and ride the coast line. I live in VA and have never been that far. Texas and South Dakota is my furthest.

@@darrellandes8831 I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like quite the adventure. Enjoy my friend and be safe out there! Those sunsets are hard to beat.

@@chasingredlineofficial cannot wait