This is for general posts and questions concerning only the Voyager XII (1200cc, Four-cylinder) Years 1986 thru 2003.
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2025 International Rally Reveal
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Seeing as I am familiar with most of the beautiful State of Minnesota, I thought I'd post some insights for the Rally attendess to consider as they...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Tue Sep 03, 2024 6:59 pm
2024 AVA Blairsville GA, Closing Slide Show
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Hi guys looks like a great time was had by all ,some great photos ,makes me feel like I was there .
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Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Gertrude Gets Tight
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GrandpaDenny »
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:00 pm
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I posted the other day about remounting Gertrude's trunk and tightening up the left saddlebag mount. Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment, and I...
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No, not at all. The previous owner had replaced those bolts with fillet-head machine screws, way smaller and way longer than the original frame...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:31 am
Front End Diving under Braking
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GrandpaDenny »
Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:08 pm
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Hi guys, this has been on my mind for a couple weeks. I don't remember who it was that mentioned it - but he has a couple of times - about hitting...
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SgtSlag, I was NOT telling you what you could or could not say, far from it! That's how we learn from each other, and become better riders, better...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:46 am
Front fork oil change
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coffeeboy4 »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:01 am
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:help: .I was changing my fork oil and the little screw on bottom of fork is striped so I removed the hex head bolt up in the bottom fork. I think I...
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For anyone else following this....a wooden broom handle works well in lieu of the special tool.
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Last post by Van Voyager
Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:39 pm
Low fuel level sensor
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leghorn1956 »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:38 am
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Good day folks. Hope all are well. My low level light works, but my sensor doesn't. Is there something to check ?
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Thank you for the speedy help. I'll look into that, just to give me a reason to fiddle with this great bike.
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Last post by leghorn1956
Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:33 pm
Front Fork Inner Bushing
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Jeff Gordon »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:55 am
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Good evening, doing a quick rebuild of the fork tubes and wondered how critical it is to have this bushing facing right or left as indicated in the...
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I haven't seen the inside of my forks yet, but I imagine the slit might need to line up on the left or right if that's where the fork oil has a...
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Last post by Sidehopper
Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:13 pm
scracthy noise
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buzzcut »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:44 pm
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Hi all. Bike is running really well. question is in 3rd gear at 2200 rpm ( 50 kmh or 30 mph) there is a cyclic scratchy noise. Just wondering if...
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Agreed. thanks
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Last post by buzzcut
Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:43 am
Another nice weekend excursion
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Wormys_Dad »
Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:14 pm
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Just got back from another wonderful weekend trip. Went down to land between the lakes in Kentucky again. Just a really pleasant ride. Nice scenery,...
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Yeah, the trace road that we were on is only around 50 miles long, runs from highway 62 in grand rivers Kentucky to highway 79 in Tennessee. Runs...
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Last post by Nails
Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:38 am
New to AVA.
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1966F100 »
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:46 am
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Hi:
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Welcome to the Voyager world.....great bike for sure. Stay safe and enjoy!
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Last post by usmalenurse
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:45 pm
My brakes definitely needed bled
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Sidehopper »
Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:28 am
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Not sure how many years this fluid has on it, but I'm thinking a lot. It looks like it belongs in theMcDonalds cup :gig: . Clutch and brakes feel so...
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As a suggestion,I recommend placing a plastic sheet over the fairing whenever adding brake fluid,as the fairing does not like it. :thmup:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:20 am
Gertrude Goes to Dancing Class
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GrandpaDenny »
Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:40 am
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Gertrude and I attended an MSF Intermediate class (wait MSF calls it BRC2 - I call it dancing class). No two front tires on this girl, no sirree! She...
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Well, no bike-to-bike intercom. My headsets are 20 dollar cheapies from Amazon. Only bike-to-bike comms I have is CB.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:10 am
transmission problems
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BOBEVILZ »
Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:02 am
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Hello my first time in a forum . I HAVE A 91 1200 Voyager have been loving it how ever riding to work Monday i got a mileish away from work at the...
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Well you now have what every one of us like to have at least one of... A good parts bike :-D
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:04 am
Squeak While Riding
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Sidehopper »
Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:38 am
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If you hear a squeaking sound while riding that comes from somewhere in the fairing, it's probably your right side frame bolts....
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Sidehopper,Check all the fairing mount bolts! Only one of my bolts was tight. :hmm:
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Last post by Sidehopper
Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:40 pm
False Tank Crack Repair and Scratches
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Sidehopper »
Sat Jul 10, 2021 6:54 am
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Here's a link to my Imgur album for photos of the scratches and how they look after Simoniz.
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Love the rare earth magnet idea! Brilliant! :perfect10: Thanks for sharing. One of mine is held on by one pin only... Need to install a bolt, and a...
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Last post by Sidehopper
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:42 pm
Bike lost power and now won't start!
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kelharmassi »
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:56 pm
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Hi gentlemen
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The product needed to clean the switch contacts used to be called, Tuner Cleaner (used on old TV's, with mechanical channel Tuners). Now I think it...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:43 pm
Productive Night
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Sidehopper »
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:52 am
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Last night I drained and replaced my final drive oil - 1/4 inch below the threads, per the gurus. I'm happy to report that while the oil was very...
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Or find some acetone and roll your own.
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Last post by Sidehopper
Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:29 am
another starting issue
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Nails »
Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:41 pm
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So, there was this guy riding a XII just like mine, that wouldn't start. He stopped to check out a campsite on a slight downhill. He shut off the...
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That's a big if .
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Last post by Nails
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:07 pm
whistle through vents
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buzzcut »
Sun Jul 04, 2021 6:56 pm
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Hi all
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I had a noise at certain speeds, I thought it was whistling through the vents, but it turned out to be #1 spark plug was loose.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:49 pm
Cooling system questions - '90 Voyager XII
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Eydugstr »
Wed May 26, 2021 7:03 pm
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Hello everyone, working on a '90 XII with about 64k miles. It's developed a habit of leaking antifreeze at random, with little or no telltale sign...
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TY for all the responses. Was able to get it all back together and running leak free, no oil coming from the backside of the pump and no leaks from...
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Last post by Eydugstr
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:44 am
A Northwest Ride
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Nails »
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:17 am
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I just got back from a 2-week trip: New Mexico to Spokane and back. It was great, but I might’ve trashed my rear brake. I mentioned in another post...
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Great pictures and report,thank you, Nails :woohoo: :perfect10:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:31 am
Getting Hot
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1953rick »
Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:59 pm
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First voyager 1991 Took it for 50 mile ride found that it gets hot about 3/4 on the temp gauge then in a few miles back to normal it did this 4-5...
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All modern coolants are made to work with aluminum engines, ALL modern coolants are safe to use in the Voyagers. Pick your brand, and do a...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:26 pm
The old gal gets a modern TPMS
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chicagorandy »
Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:58 am
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Like the subject line says, as part of my recent pre-season mods I added a pair of tire pressure monitors with their small handlebar wireless display...
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coolzie, this is what I use - it has no display uses a BT app on ur phone, but will buzz and make noise when a tire goes +- 3-5 degrees either way
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Last post by drtechnology
Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:37 pm
Driveline noise
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K2500 »
Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:09 pm
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Hello from Chattanooga, TN! I'm new to this forum and am the proud new owner of a 2002 Voyager XII.
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Trust Voykimmer's response about the TORQUE.
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Last post by ekap1200
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:51 pm
Parts
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1953rick »
Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:38 pm
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Hi I,m Rick. Looking for parts like turn signal lens for 1991 voyager and windsheild. As your setting on bike it would be the left turn signal lens...
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Carl Leo. Not only does he have parts, he has over 30 years of service experience. If it's a VXII problem, he's seen it and fixed it.
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Last post by Barry
Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:49 pm
Wrenching and Riding (long)
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Sidehopper »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:49 pm
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I got the oil changed in my 94 XII last week and wanted to get a good ride in, so I wrangled my brother and his 2012 Vulcan 900 Custom for a nice...
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Again these are basic skills that are taught at motorcycle riding classes such as MSF and Total Control and others. I think they run $150-250 in...
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Last post by Sidehopper
Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:35 pm
New to A V A
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1953rick »
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:52 pm
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I'm Rick Getting rid of my 91goldwing to heavy I'm getting old Going to get voyager. Looking to get 1998 that's sat for 5 years motor and bike look...
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Thanks all for the great welcome and info
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Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:44 pm
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