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(Above) A view of the Kingpin's cockpit. (Below right) The same 50-degree 1507cc air and oil cooled V-twin powerplant gives the entire Victory line more than enough power. (Above) Inverted forks, custom-style wheels - lust a couple of the reasons that the Kingpin has the feel of a true custom bike. (Right) On the Custom Order Program is the new HID (high intensity discharge) headlight option, an industry first. (Below) The Arlen Ness Signature model has custom-quality paint and appeal_ design, while new, less expensive cast wheels have been added to the option list as well. Like aII 2004 Victory models, the Vegas is powered by Victory's trademark 1507cc air-and-oil-cooled 50degree Freedom V- Twin. The valve train consists of single overhead camshafts with self-adjusting cam chains, while the fuel system features electronic fuel injection with 44mm throttle bodies. Staggered slash-cut dual exhausts not only offer the necessary performance but look the part as well. The dual-density foam seat sits at a low 26.5-inches, while the rubbermounted pullback bars offer the rider plenty of comfort. New low-vibration mirrors help the view behind. The chassis features a telescopic front fork with 5.1 inches of travel, while the cast aluminum swingarm has a preload adjustable, rising-rate linkage monoshock. Color options consist of Black, Solar Red, Sonic Blue, or Black and Bronze Mist. The Vegas joins the Victory Custom Order Program for 2004. In its first year the Vegas was not part of the Victory Custom Order Program, but now riders will finally be given the chance to transform their Vegas into the absolute, ideal ride of their dreams. For those who take advantage of the Custom Order Program, a staggering amount of options - 1536 combinations to be exact - are available. Riders can have their Vegas custom built straight from the factory with cast, laced or billet wheels, a Deluxe Touring Package that includes a midheight windshield, fork-mounted wind deflectors, textured leather saddlebags, larger passenger seat and a mini passenger backrest. There is also an extra chrome package consisting of chrome-covered fork sliders, upper and lower triple clamps, handlebar risers and caps, switch housings and swingarm. To complete the package, an HID headlight, twoinch pull back handlebars, and full floorboards will be available as well. The Victory Custom Order Program also gives customers more color options to choose from, with two-tone paint (Bronze Mist and Pearl White or Cobalt Green and Champagne) and tribal flame paint schemes (Sonic Blue with Hot Rod Flames or Purple with Silver Hot Rod Flames) added to the list of possibilities. ic forks that the Vegas comes equipped with. The triangulated steel swingarm features a monoshock rear shock. Nothing is more essential to motorcycle comfort than a seat, and the Touring Cruiser has been upgraded with a dual-density foam saddle that has a softer feel and offers a more luxurious ride. In addition to a smoother ride, the new touring model also offers a smoother feel thanks to the new vibration-isolated handlebars. To complete the package, the Touring Cruiser comes with a black engine and frame, cast blackwall wheels, forward foot controls, fivegallon fuel tank, and body color options that include Black, Solar Red, Sonic Blue and Vogue Silver. The Touring Cruiser is also a part of the Custom Order Program with tons of factory options to make the bike unique for the buyer. Additional colors include a Solar Red/Vogue Silver, Black with Tribal Fade Flames, Sonic Blue with Tribal Fade Flames. TOURING CRUSIER The 2004 Touring Cruiser is a classically styled packaged with modernday sophistication and ergonomiCS. The Touring Cruiser has one of the most powerful production V -twin motors on the market. The 1507cc 50-degree Freedom engine features electronic fuel injection with 44mm throttle-bodies and crossover dual exhausts with changeable tips. Among the touring amenities are the large locking hard bags, a longer wheelbase, and the suspension has been completely recalibrated to offer cruising comfort on a touring bike. It now features the same 45mm telescop- e U e • e n e 1M so • AUGUST 13, 2003 29