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 .
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Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
stuck piston ring
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Nails »
Sat May 05, 2018 4:45 pm
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I've been chasing an engine miss for about a year, on a new-to-me bike that was rather behind on maintenance and use. In partial self defense, I had...
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Success! :woohoo:
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Sat May 19, 2018 10:52 pm
Shell Rotella T4: NOT rated for gasoline engines...
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SgtSlag »
Mon May 07, 2018 8:11 pm
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Went to a few stores, looking to buy a jug of Shell Rotella T4 oil, for this season's rides. Checked the bottle, and discovered that they pulled the...
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I've used Rotella oils in all my bikes, it's almost universally recommended, and I haven't noted any undesirable operation.
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Last post by Thud300
Sat May 19, 2018 10:00 pm
Progressive shocks
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BLESSED1277 »
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:10 am
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Does anyone know what the raise of the progressive shocks that i should get for my 95 xii. i want to change from the air shocks. Also the front what...
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kin i axe yous guys sumtin
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Thu May 17, 2018 11:20 pm
V1200 Windscreen
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MartinKemp »
Sat May 12, 2018 7:55 pm
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I ordered a replacement windscreen from
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I’m a tall guy, ordered their biggest windshield for my V12, very nice, would buy it again.
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Sun May 13, 2018 4:12 pm
Getting to know my new-to-me 91! (Warning: long)
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Thud300 »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:38 am
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Well, as I stated in a previous post in the chat area, my long search for a Voyager XII has ended with my acquisition of a 91. Ironically, this one I...
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Sometime, I'll post an accounting of the cost of the resurrection. I've managed to bring all three of my Kawis to a better state of health than I...
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Last post by Thud300
Mon May 07, 2018 1:31 am
Help
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tiredofbs4 »
Sat May 05, 2018 2:09 pm
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Yesterday came out of gym. Hit start button, she fired up quick as always,but then shut down. No dash lights, no radio, no clicking nothing. Tried...
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The 1300 harness has the same problem as the XII but not as often . They just do not want to give you that extra inch of wire
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Sun May 06, 2018 12:53 pm
Help
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tiredofbs4 »
Sat May 05, 2018 2:09 pm
Yesterday came out of gym. Hit start button, she fired up quick as always,but then shut down. No dash lights, no radio, no clicking nothing. Tried...
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Last post by tiredofbs4
Sat May 05, 2018 2:09 pm
Trunk tricks?
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Thud300 »
Thu May 03, 2018 12:50 am
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Has anyone figured out a way to install a lift strut on the trunk lid? I think that would be a neat accessory to have.
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I removed the mirror itself and use the plastic as an arm. What I do is put all of my different gloves in that small open pocket behind the mirror on...
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Sat May 05, 2018 11:40 am
Roadside Diagnostic?
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MartinKemp »
Fri May 04, 2018 11:12 pm
Sorry about the recent post with this subject. That was a misfire. Long story short, all is well since new fuel pump. Thanks for all your guidance!
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Last post by MartinKemp
Fri May 04, 2018 11:12 pm
Roadside Diagnostic?
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MartinKemp »
Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:19 pm
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If you've seen my previous posts, you'll know my challenges. This bike is self-healing . When it quits, if I leave it sit for a while (2 - 24 hours),...
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For those who recall the thread, you'll recall the thread. Anyway, spring is back in Alberta. New fuel pump installed, and all is well. Have been out...
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Last post by MartinKemp
Fri May 04, 2018 11:00 pm
Looking for "Tank" cover
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JTC1 »
Wed May 02, 2018 3:10 pm
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Looking for a faux tank cover for a '92. Anyone have one for sale?
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also check the Facebook pages for Voyagers, many bikes being parted out there quite often. If you can find the color you need that would be nice.
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Last post by ekap1200
Thu May 03, 2018 10:57 am
Voyager Common Maintenance Issues
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bstjohn1966 »
Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:00 pm
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Hello folks,
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I have a 2003 Voyager. Great bike and virtually maintenance free. Easy to do oil and filter change. Super reliable. I have done a 7,000 mile cross...
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Last post by joerod777
Wed May 02, 2018 4:21 pm
Photobucket
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gscoggan »
Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:02 am
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Haven't been on here for a while and seeing these photobucket icons coming up in posts. I guess that is something new. Do you have to have a...
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Sometime last year with little warning :-O Photobucket required paying exorbitantly :gmad: for services to share photos uploaded to them. :dm:
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Last post by ghostler
Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:26 pm
footpeg conversion
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Nails »
Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:46 pm
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I have floorboards but don't really like them. I gather that XII could be ordered with pegs. What's it take to convert boards to pegs? Sounds like I...
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I still don't have the footpegs on because I need those four countersunk bolts. Tried to support the local bike shop; but now on day 12 they tell me...
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Last post by Nails
Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:39 am
Scoche speakers
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SoTexBill »
Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:08 am
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Hoping I spelled it right. Anyone have any luck with these? Fronts? All I have is the front set so.... Trying to get the best I can locally.
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I mounted their 4 in my fronts. They sound great and fit good.
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Last post by Bulrid8
Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:12 am
CA model, carbs, air, etc...
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Burnout »
Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:11 pm
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Howdy All,
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Has anyone ever just done away with the CV carbs and used a set of 29mm smooth bores. These were real popular back in the day on Z1 900 and KZ1000...
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Last post by 823JIM
Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:08 am
Front fork questions - '90 XII
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Eydugstr »
Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:29 pm
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Getting ready to install a set of progressive front fork springs. Is there any other seals, rubber pieces or O-rings that's recommended to be...
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Thanks again for all the responses, everyone. After shooting one of the top circlips into parts unknown of the garage, went ahead and bought a...
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Last post by Eydugstr
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:11 am
Finally cruising again.
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krasmu »
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:33 pm
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What a great feeling. My cruise quit working last summer and I've ripped into it 3 times to find the culprit. Yes I checked the usual switches and...
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Thank you for the thorough reply. I'll write cruise quit just to make this thread easier to search up later. :bravo:
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Last post by Nails
Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:06 pm
KN-401 oil Filter
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ekap1200 »
Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:50 am
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I have seen quite a few new owners of these 1200's lately , and if any of our new owners and new members use the K&N brand kn-401 it used to come...
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Further to ekap1200's note about the size of the filter cover o-ring, McMaster Carr lists an oil resistent Buna-N o-ring of 90mm ID x 3mm cross...
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Last post by triton28
Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:10 pm
Front Fender For '95 Voyager
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lockwoodjohn »
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:40 pm
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Hi Everyone,
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Lockwoodjohn - If you replace the fender, check out the fender washers. If they look chewed up, would recommend going with forum member ekap1200's...
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Last post by Eydugstr
Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:40 pm
Oil change
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Jimvoyager01 »
Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:38 am
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OK ,I bought a 2001 voyager 12,,about two months ago,,today I warmed it up and changed oil,,and filter,,I pulled both drain plugs. I filled it with...
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Nearly a quart can remain in the crankcase if the front plug isn't removed.
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:11 pm
oil drain plug
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79kz650 »
Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:49 am
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do you have to use both drain plugs to do an oil change
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If you want to get all the oil out of the crankcase you do. Remove the filter as well and replace with 3 quarts 22 oz. of 15w40 motor oil.
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:04 pm
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Last post by Eydugstr
Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:05 pm
Cylinder Head miscellaneous photos
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triton28 »
Sat Mar 03, 2018 12:59 am
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For those who haven't had occasion to work on a Voyager XII cylinder head here are some photos.
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You likely have a few GOOD threads left beyond the reach of the stock 6mm fastener....... My suggestion for the cam chain tensioner leakage is , to...
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Last post by Lucasind
Fri Mar 23, 2018 7:02 pm
96 Compression Test
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Jeff Gordon »
Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:48 pm
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I picked up a real nice 96 over the winter, the carbs were off but was told they needed to be rebuilt. Today I pulled the plugs and and did a...
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Gordon said air is going thru the exhaust port....can you remove the exhaust manifold and see the exhaust valve????? :hmm: :hmm:
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Last post by Jimvoyager01
Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:19 am
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