I just bought a 2014 hammer and it is an incredible ride. The looks are breathtaking. I did not realize how comfortable this bike is. It is so light for a 1700 cc bike. It blows my mind why there not more of these bikes on the road. The power is incredible.

I've seen hundreds of youtube reviewers doing their reviews and you're by far my favorite. Honest, down to earth, and you don't ignore any possible concern. After I watched your breakout review, I was hoping you had one for the hammer. So its funny that you kinda got stuck riding one. I've been looking at both bikes and lots of factors are going into my final decision, financial ones being the biggest. But your reviews have helped solidify my own thoughts and opinions, so I thank you.

@XXXDeadhead

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you man - I try my best to keep an open mind on each bike and to remain as faithful to the love we have towards everything on two. Financial limits play a huge role in our choices, as much as the breakout encouraged me to forget about that, the reality is that financial limits will rule all choices. Best of luck!

If you could jump on the Gunner and the Highball my life would be made. I'm torn between the Street Bob and the Highball. I watch you and Shawn all the time.

@XXXDeadhead

9 жыл бұрын

Will do my best to make that happen

Nice test-ride and review. Enjoyed your commentary. Nice to see an American competitor to Harley (along with the re-re-boot of Indian). :)

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Space! Yeah, Glad to see it as well! Think this is why Harley is introducing their 500cc and 750cc bikes.

***** Yeah, you would fit fine on it... I am 5'10 and it felt great. The reason I mentioned bags and such was for those of us that just buy one bike to do all our biking on. I think it is important for those that are deciding on a bike to know that it has the legs to Commute, do the twisty stuff, and also to Tour with.

Finally got around to watching this. I went on a demo ride here in September. I was very impressed with the Hammer 8-Ball. LOVED the look. On my list of possibilities if I ever ditch the Shadow Sabre!

Awesome bike. Thanks for a great video. I was on the fence as to either a Harley v-rod VRSC or this. Thanks for making my decision easier for me.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Very good! Safe travels!

Another fantastic test ride review from the master! Those 8-Ball's are pretty damn cool... I think we took one of these in on trade a couple months ago, but I never took it out for a ride. Beautiful bike! Thanks for sharing.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really like the styling on it - love all these dark motorcycle themes - hope they become a staple for cruisers!

@ShawnSmoak

10 жыл бұрын

Asked the guys up front about the Victory we had. It was a Hammer, not the 8-Ball... It was still cool though.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

This one is the 'Hammer 8-Ball' - not the same bike?

@ShawnSmoak

10 жыл бұрын

XXXDeadhead I'm sorry, it was a 'Hammer S'...

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Ahh :)

Great looking bike. Saw many bikes I would have loved to demo at our show but alas, no demo rides in Dallas. Cool Review Dude...Well Done!

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, AZ and CA only this year - real bummer! Last year only a few brands showed up... This year was much better!

She looks cool very nice ride Thumbs up

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really like the new into!!!

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Going to stick with it for a bit... Till I get bored I guess :)

As a Victory Hammer 8 ball owner and a fan of the Breakout, the Victory has a ton more power. Too bad you did not get a chance to unleash that power on your demo ride.

That is a great looking motorcycle.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I left some drool on it :)

I just road one of those at the victory demo ride event near me. Its a verry nice bike for the money and I agree with everything you said in your review. Love the foot peg position and the feel, and power. I would upgrade the seat and put a small sport windscreen on to keep the wind from lifting up on my helmet so much.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Excellent - thank you!

Cool video.. I love the victory cross countries.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I ride with a guy that owns one and I love the look.

@dbest1aVlogs

10 жыл бұрын

I agree the look is awesome. The way they are built are great to. Nice solid motor. I'm the type of guy that I would want the bags, to cruise.. I really love to bring needed items with me when I go out... Or on a 400 miles trip..

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I have my eyes on a couple of touring bikes for the future. Fortunately I have time to consider which one to get.

Nice! I really like the Cross Country and have thinking about making that my bagger for a while, even a little more than a Street Glide but then the Indian came out and I was thrown into a loop as I really like the Classic. Victory's are good bikes that's why I was so disappointed to find out even with a bigger and prettier engine they are so lack luster. Of course a Cross Country is back towards the top but I'm interested in the new Rushmore Street Glide. Thanks for the fun and great review. That Victory was one good lookin bike. Ride safe, amigo.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the Indian bikes - ride was smooth and bike felt flickable as can be (rare for a cruiser).

I'm really excited about the new Indians.. I like the sound of the 111 Motor.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Few videos ago I tested one out... Was a fun bike - just lacked the oomph that I look for

@ZoneTelevision

10 жыл бұрын

That's odd I've heard some say it's pretty decent on power.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it has power - 111 cubic inch engine. However, I didn't feel the oomph... Not sure if it was lost due to the gear drive or the suspension dampening any feeling that could have been there

@TinaCamacho

10 жыл бұрын

well, it looks good.

@TinaCamacho

10 жыл бұрын

lol

Nice :)

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Rogentx

awsome vid, keep it coming

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice Film and Review !!! But i think the whole point of this model is as a Custom or a semi-Naked. It's not meant to faired or carry bags etc. So adding them would defeat the point of this niche bike. As you can buy those already like the Cross Country etc that you show. So i'd just leave it as is and ride it on my own !!!

Great ride. I have a friend that has the 8ball and another that has the Hammer. They are great bikes. That 106 engine is really a power house with some pipes, exhaust, and tuning. My buddy looks for v-rods to get it on with and does quite well. Unlike you I did feel a little difference in the hard corners at speed with his bike and the wide tire in the back. Nothing bad but it took a little getting used to it. I almost bought a Victory Hammer before I bought my Harley. Would be happy with either ride for sure.

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

I was expecting less simplicity in the turns... Wonder why I didn't feel it compared to the breakout.

I was looking to buy a hammer 8 ball nice vid

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Cool - hope this vid helped solidify the deal!

Really nice vid i just want to ask you HD v-rod or hammer 8-ball

Thinking of purchasing my first bike. How was it in the turns given the Victory guy mentioned that it would need to muscled in the turns (wide rear tire)? Great vids btw!!!

Enjoy the channel keep up the good work......have you ever gottten the opportunity to review a Victory Cross Country?

@XXXDeadhead

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I have not had the chance yet but I am waiting for the chance

Just wondering how tall you are etc as you say it fitted you perfectly ?? !! As i'm like 6' Square and wonder if it would be a good fit ?

Great Review, you mentioned changing the seats , what would you recommend ?

@XXXDeadhead

9 жыл бұрын

Maybe Corbin, Mustang, or Laperra

Thanks for the review, which Victory bike would you suggest for a first time buyer?

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Most likely the new Gunnar or the Vegas 8-ball... Problem with Victory is that they do not have anything in their lineup that is NEW for under $13k.... But, if that kind of money is in your price range I say go for it or look towards a used model... Something similar to the 8ball or gunnar lineup.

@Salty_Devil

10 жыл бұрын

XXXDeadhead Thanks!

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

welcome!

He didn't tell you that it will scrape parts early. That fat rubber is no big deal. It's great if the bike would be up 4" higher so you can really carve roads.

@viccrosscountry5745

6 жыл бұрын

Craig Pennington I put the 4” forward control extensions on my Hammer 8ball and the scraping issue was gone. I’m 5’10” btw

@craigpennington1251

6 жыл бұрын

Forward controls don't work for me. I'm 5'7". Glad yours worked out

@viccrosscountry5745

6 жыл бұрын

Craig Pennington on the 8ball they are 2” back already. The 4” kit only puts them 2” ahead of the Hammer S

What did you like better the Breakout or Hammer 8 ball? Thanks for your videos!

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

Well, the breakout I test rode was twice the price and easily twice the bike. However, this Hammer was great - I could easily see it being versitile as a cruiser and touring bike with some mods. Honestly, I was not a huge fan of some of the Hammer styling, the handlebars were a bit goofy to me and the presence of plastics is not familiar to me as well. But, between the two bikes I would say that I could afford the hammer but loved the CVO breakout.

Nice bikes indeed! So, how fat was that rear tire?

@XXXDeadhead

10 жыл бұрын

250mm

@Viper6-MotoVlogger

10 жыл бұрын

XXXDeadhead Wow!

+srvmotoman it was fine in the turns

@rogan6324

9 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to read. Going out of town, for a little - so I don't want to have a new bike sitting in the garage for 2 weeks. ;)

The only eight ball l want is cocaine. Victorys may be good bikes but they are out of business and remind me bad of Harley want ta bees