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Podcast-In this podcast episode we go into detail about the recent Polaris announcement that it will no longer manufacture Victory Motorcycles, effective immediately. The company will help dealerships in liquidating the current stock and will provide parts for its models for 10 years along with service and warranty coverage.
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Victory began in 1998 with sales peaking in 2012. Since then, they have declined over the years and in 2015, Victory represented only 3 percent of total Polaris sales. It is reported that Victory dealerships only sold about 20 motorcycles a year. Polaris has lost money in Victory 3 out of the past five years. Add in the recent recalls over the Slingshot and its side-by-side vehicles, and their decision to give up Victory is understandable.
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Of course, Polaris is chasing Harley-Davidson and wants more of the market and they may be able to do that by consolidating and focusing on Indian Motorcycles. Only time will tell.
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Video-In this completely free video, we give you a before & after sound comparison between the restricted stock Harley exhaust and the Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered pipes. You'll want to wear headphones to get a true sense of the sound difference. We put the Shortshots on a 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S (CVO). The sound comparison will be similar for many different years and models of Harley.
Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to install Vance & Hines Shortshots Staggered exhaust on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We used a 2016 Harley Dyna Low Rider S (CVO) for this project. However, it will be very similar regardless of what year and model Harley you're putting them on. These pipes come in black or chrome.
Podcast-We've been getting many questions on the Vance & Hines 30 Plus Horsepower Kit for Harley-Davidson Touring models. We break it down for you in this episode and give you our opinions and insights. What does this mean for the average everyday biker out there? Is it worth it? You'll have to listen in to get all the details. We believe this is a pretty good setup and will definitely increase power. There are some things you may want to think about though before making the leap.
Bigger is better. The Vance & Hines OverSized 450 slip-on with Carbon Fiber End Caps with massive 4.5-inch diameter mufflers. Finished with equally large new Carbon Fiber End Caps, the OverSized 450 fits and looks the part on baggers with extended skirts.
Power Duals is your ticket to style, quality and performance. More than just individual head pipes, Power Duals integrates an exclusive Vance & Hines Power Chamber hidden behind a contoured heat shield that generates more horsepower and torque than stock.
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The all new Carbon Fiber VO2 Air Filter Kit; engineered and manufactured entirely in-house with precision formed Carbon Fiber cover for a distinctive design that is a perfect match for the all new Oversized 450 Carbon exhaust system. Includes a high-flow washable and reusable air filter.
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Video-Many of you Bikaholics out there wear the traditional motorcycle riding boots and I did for many years. That's until I discovered the world of motorcycle riding shoes. There's nothing wrong if you want to continue to wear your bulky, hot, and heavy motorcycle boots. 
Let me be VERY clear……..No, there is absolutely no wireless Bluetooth headset that will pair “directly” with the Harley-Davidson Boom!™ Box Infotainment System. It doesn't matter if you have a 2014 or a newer 2017 Harley with the Boom Box as it is the same exact version of the Infotainment system and no changes in hardware have been made by Harman Kardon, maker of the Boom! Box. 
It has been just plain cold here in the Yakima, Wa area for about 4 weeks straight now. We have gotten quite a bit of snow and near zero temperatures. The roads are not good and riding our motorcycles has been impossible. We haven't even seen the sun for some time and we're feeling cooped up!
