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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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 .
Look at what I can do about next year ,
Bye from...
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Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
First trip
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Wormys_Dad »
Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:21 pm
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Well, my wife and I got back late last night from the first trip on the Voyager. The weather was pretty hot, hit around 100 in southern Illinois....
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I know what you mean, my wife shifted around several times and I only felt it once. I am in the process of building a set of armrests for her, out of...
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Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:42 am
New SuperBrace installed
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chicagorandy »
Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:27 am
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For once in my life one of MY projects took no longer than the ads for it say - LOL. SuperBrace says it's a 10 minute install, took me no more than...
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All of my riding jackets are from Viking Cycle. The most expensive one I think I paid $80 for. I have a touring jacket, a regular three-season...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:36 pm
Second Voyager Purchase
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R1pilot83 »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:06 am
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Hello all! Years ago I owned a 1989, and I regretted selling it every day! Today I found a 1991 Voyager locally and was able to pick it up! It has...
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The water pump seal is kaw #92049-1416. The o-ring that fits over the water pump housing is 92055-1266. You will also need o-rings (2) for the pipes...
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Last post by Eydugstr
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:58 am
Chrome side covers
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Hillbilly »
Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:43 am
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Hi everybody, thanks for letting me join. I just recently bought a 98 Voyager with 12,000+ mi. It needs some work but it's going to be a fun ride. I...
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Do you mean these? Ebay item ID: 254995488937
Make sure that each panel has both mounting tabs on the backside.
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Last post by triton28
Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:50 am
Lightside dang it!
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mickier »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:18 pm
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Well I gave up on the darkside... sad to say... I had a bit of an uneasy almost loose feeling at certain speeds - especially over 75 mph - finally...
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I have watched fortnine . I found some questionable 'facts' in one of his videos. It was his (wrong) opinion, in reality. Chew the straw, spit out...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:33 pm
Antifreeze leak under kickstand
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kornj25 »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:42 pm
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Hello everyone,
After taking my Voyager Xii for a few Wisconsin spring rides, I’ve developed a few drops of antifreeze under the kickstand. I...
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I believe the radiator over flow bottle is above the kickstand. If that was overfilled it could leak out when hot.
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Last post by JimK
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:44 am
Where to buy Stainless braided lines?
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KPAX »
Mon May 31, 2021 10:20 pm
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My Voyager is a 2003, the brake line date codes are 09/02. They are getting a bit old and want to replace them. The brakes work well, no issues but...
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Thanks. I place an order with Raymond
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Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:50 pm
Dunlop E4 discontinued ?
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Bulldogx11 »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:52 pm
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Hi , i have been looking for a rear tire for my 94 voyager. Cant find one any where, seems they are out of stock everywhere. I have searched on here...
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All of those you mentioned are going to be decent. Tires are like a personal choice. Some people swear by certain makes and some prefer another. All...
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Last post by Wormys_Dad
Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:37 am
LED headlight/brake/turn signals/running lights?
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chicagorandy »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:30 pm
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I'm thinking about doing a conversion to mostly all LEDs on my '86 (not the dash lights). Most all the references I've found doing a forum search...
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Nails, does this problem have anything to do with your problem finding tail lamp sockets?
No, that's quite a different issue ... still unresolved.
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Last post by Nails
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:15 pm
Travel pegs
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chefman84 »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:00 pm
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I'm looking for travel pegs. Starting to have issues with my knees on longer rides and need to stretch my legs! The pegs I have now worked for years...
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... take a look at Kury 7539, really reach out and are many ways adjustable...
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Last post by cranky
Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:49 pm
Rev Matching for Downshifts
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Sidehopper »
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:16 am
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Good evening all, I'm a new Voyager XII owner (1994, 29k on the odometer). She's in beautiful shape, and I want to keep her that way. I rode her...
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...helps me to control the bike better as I don't need to stiff arm the bars as much. Every little bit helps.
A very good habit to get into is...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:25 am
Deceleration Issue
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kelharmassi »
Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:53 am
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Hi gentlemen
I took my 1992 XII B for a long ride and went a little too fast here and there. The next morning, it started to take a second or 2 for...
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Hi
I wanted to lube the cables and found the deceleration cable broken. I replaced it, adjusted the cables and I'm back on the road again, running...
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Last post by kelharmassi
Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:15 pm
slow speed sloppyness
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mickier »
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:00 pm
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I'm writing to ask if anyone else is experiencing a general feeling of frame flex while turning into a parking space or pulling around to the pumps...
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Check the bushings in the front fender / fender brace. They tend to get squashed. Make sure the fork brace bolts are tight. If the bushings are...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:02 pm
1986 only hose clamp?
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triton28 »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:48 am
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While perusing the 1986 Chassis Electrical illustration at Partzilla I happened to notice there was a Clamp-Hose having the part # of 92037-1785...
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I added to my stickie a reference to that post.
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Last post by Nails
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:46 pm
California blast
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Nails »
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:22 pm
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This is a pissant ride report about a quick buzz to SoCal to visit my spousal equivalent, who is still stuck in the LA Basin. I live near Santa Fe,...
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Well stop by if you're coming anywhere near Santa Fe.
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Last post by Nails
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:42 pm
Road vibration
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RDVOYAGER »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:03 pm
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Frustrated!
Have a vibration in the '96 XII.
Had a new set of Michelin Commander III's put on her at beginning of season. Love the way they handle....
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I have the commander III's and no vibration issues. Really impressed actually . Perhaps a factory defect as suggested
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Last post by buzzcut
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:26 pm
Vacation cut short on the 1200
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ekap1200 »
Sat May 29, 2021 2:04 pm
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My first trip after that triple-bypass thing , and the weather turned bad. But the 1200 ran those twisty roads in Robinsville NC better than when it...
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We took a 265 mile day trip, yesterday. Got caught in rain, discovered a new pair of rain pants we purchased, on sale, last year, were not rain...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:35 pm
dARKSIDE
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Bill O »
Thu Aug 15, 2013 12:57 am
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Well, I finally took the plunge. (with much advice from fellow 1200 Voyager riders).
Another item off of my checklist.
Bill O
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What's the scoop on Michelin commander ii - (front tire) will that be as tough as the nexen was? Mine comes next week - then I'll be all done! (till...
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Last post by mickier
Thu May 27, 2021 4:33 pm
Two Up Riding
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madmax142 »
Tue May 25, 2021 1:02 am
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Ok so I have never had a touring bike before so I am looking for some suggestions. I have been riding solo for about 30yrs and I am not embarrassed...
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We ride two up, 98% of the time. My wife and I are not small people. I upgraded to Progressive brand Fork Springs and sealed shocks within a month of...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Tue May 25, 2021 1:34 pm
clutch switch
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Nails »
Sat May 22, 2021 10:23 am
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This is just a rant.
I'm leaving tomorrow for a short trip to SoCal; but my cruise control still won't work. I have a problem with the CC cancel...
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Still not working -- gonna be another VistaCruise trip. :-(
We had a hail-uva storm this afternoon -- I saw some 1.5 pups.
I'll put the sidestand...
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Last post by Nails
Sat May 22, 2021 10:26 pm
Leaking Carburetors ?
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Larry in Arkansas »
Sun May 02, 2021 11:08 pm
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My fuel pump quit on my 2001 Voyager. I replaced it with a direct aftermarket fuel pump and installed an OE fuel filter and hoses. I turned on the...
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The original fuel pump quit working and I've already thrown it away. The fuel isn't coming out of the overflow so I thinking its not the needle and...
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Last post by Larry in Arkansas
Fri May 21, 2021 11:23 pm
Replacing missing photos
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triton28 »
Fri May 21, 2021 11:47 am
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So while looking for an old post of mine I noticed, again, that a lot of my posted photos were done in the Dark Ages using Tiny pic and are no longer...
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Well by now most will see I have started with the photos for an old cam chain tensioner post. I will go and do each post with missing photos one at a...
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Last post by triton28
Fri May 21, 2021 10:20 pm
Cam chain tensioner photos
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triton28 »
Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:33 pm
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The 2 photos I have posted are the cam chain tensioner assembly. passin thru was looking for them.
The first shows the entire assembly and in it one...
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Here are the photos Tiny pic deleted.
Dave
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Last post by triton28
Fri May 21, 2021 10:10 pm
Just got a dandy cheap ride.
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Wormys_Dad »
Sat May 15, 2021 8:29 am
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Hello
I am new to this site and new to Kawasaki motorcycles in general. I have ridden bikes since I was a teenager and have owned Yamaha,Suzuki,and...
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Imagine, if you will, two bikes on a lonely mountain road in south-central Pennsyltucky. Twisty, hilly, dancing kind of roads. In the lead, a...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Tue May 18, 2021 12:59 pm
Fairing extension clips??
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Thud300 »
Sun May 02, 2021 1:01 am
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Has anyone found a substitute for the fairing extension clips (partzilla #92037)? I'd rather not shell out 5 bucks each for the things...
Somebody...
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Apply the caulking sparingly ! This stuff has a lot of gripping power, and it does not tear easily, once fully cured. Just use a few, small dabs of...
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Mon May 17, 2021 5:29 pm
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