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Hey guys, your magazine is wonderful. My face lights up every month when it is sitting in my mailbox holding the lid half open. But I am kind of upset about something. I am an avid Victory rider and I have a 2006 Jackpot. I am just wondering, how come you guys don't put more Victory articles in your magazine? Is it because there are not a lot of builders working on them, or maybe not enough aftermarket parts? Either way, if you could get one in every now and then it would be great. I love all the articles on the ones in here so far, but hope to see a lot more in the near future. Victory is the largest-growing brand in the USA, and I think it's gonna be the next big thing as far as custom cruisers go! Thanks for the great mag.Best regards,Daniel "Destroyer" Iknaian
Dan, thanks for the note. We hope you're liking the Jackpot. As for your questions, we have featured quite a few Victorys the past few years as the company grows. We had a long-term Vegas that we did a series of hop-up articles on throughout 2005 and '06. Then we did a couple of Hammer articles, and the '07 Hammer S is currently in the stable for extended testing. This is in addition to new Victory model releases and news.
We are in the process of obtaining a new 8-Ball, Victory's entry-level bike and palette for self-expression. In the coming months you'll see us hopping it up in the performance and looks department. For starters, we have a 107-inch stroker kit from S&S waiting to be installed. By the time you read this we will have already been the first to ride and report on Victory's Vision line of touring bikes.
As for customs featuring Victory motors, we have featured a few. Arlen Ness' comes to mind, as well as the recent Rocketman feature. Victory is surely growing year to year and we will follow what's hot in that segment and bring it to you.