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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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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
ZN1300 Air Pump - service port?
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Van Voyager »
Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:40 am
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Is there an service port somewhere in the air pump circuit (i.e. for filling tires, etc.)? If there is, I can't find any mention of it in the manual.
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No there is not.
it may be possible to tie one in using the rear shock port and a manual valve
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Last post by Me Again
Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:44 pm
Source for Throttle and Clutch Cables
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Van Voyager »
Sat Sep 02, 2017 4:26 am
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(I seem to be monopolizing the board :oops:)
Anyone know if Clutch and Throttle cables are available for an 86 ZN1300? I assume all models of ZN...
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I am sure it would be possible to retrofit one but probably much easier to install a universal one .
I put one for an 80's ford in my first 1300 and...
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Last post by Me Again
Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:52 pm
Mirror Backing
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Van Voyager »
Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:44 am
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I read in the tips section that the mirrors can crack if they get really cold. Mine aren't cracked but the mirroring seems to be coming off the back...
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Thanks for the suggestion MJ.
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Last post by Van Voyager
Tue Sep 12, 2017 2:25 am
ZN1300 idle pulsing
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:30 pm
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When my 86 ZN1300 worms up to operating temperature, the idle and sometimes, but not always, pulse a little bit. The RPM will drop and go back up by...
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Good idea about checking the pipes, although I don't see the problem until the bike is hot and even then doesn't always occur but checking the pipes...
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Last post by Van Voyager
Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:55 pm
Replacement panels / graphics /Stickers 1985 Voyager 1300
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by kieranwebster » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:40 pm
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Hi Greetings from Ireland,
I wonder if anyone could direct me to where i could get some replacement decals for 1985 Voyager.
I bought this Bike...
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Here is what a sanded up to decal will turn out like, and the finished product when assembled, if one takes the time and sands carefully, and any...
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Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:43 am
Compas Points - backlit?
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Van Voyager »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:55 pm
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LOL - I thought the compass wasn't working as it rarely showed North. Of course, I just figured out it doesn't show which way is North, it shows...
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My compass is not backlit but then my compass is a little wonky anyway
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Last post by Me Again
Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:54 pm
Dot on Tach display
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:16 pm
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There's an index dot painted on the face of the tachometer about 1 bar up from zero. What's the significance of the dot?
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Just a reminder of the X1000 just below it
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Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:30 pm
Volt Meter - What was Kawi Thinking?
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:20 pm
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Wondering what Kawasaki was thinking (drinking?) designing the ZN1300 Temp and Voltage meters to alternate on the display when they could have shown...
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Agreed: the volt meter is an awesome feature. I just wish it was visible all the time so electrical problems would be obvious when the voltage starts...
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Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:13 pm
ZN1300 Helmet locks - how many?
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:48 pm
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The manual for my 86 1300 Voyager shows two helmet locks - bot located on the rear bag frames. There are bosses on the bag frames for two locks - one...
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You are correct.
I forgot the trunk release
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Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:23 pm
Fog/Driving Lights
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:26 pm
What are folks using for Fog and or Driving lights, and where are they mounted on their ZN1300's?
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Last post by Van Voyager
Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:26 pm
ZN1300 hard bag lid adjustment
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:22 pm
I notice the lids on both bags latch into place tighter on the rear of the bag than on the front. Is this normal? Is there a way to adjust the bag...
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Last post by Van Voyager
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:22 pm
86 ZN1300 Radio Reception
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:58 pm
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The radio reception in my 86 Voyager seems to be working OK but the 'seek' feature doesn't work optimally. The Radio wont find any stations in the AM...
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I'll do that (but in the winter :-D )
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Last post by Van Voyager
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:51 pm
Cam Chain Tensioner on 86 1300
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:46 pm
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I know there a popular opinion that the cam chain tensioner mechanism on the 1300 motor is prone to failure and it should be replaced with a manual...
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Thanks MA. I saw the oil line and was thinking hydraulic - never occurred to me it was just for lubrication.
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Last post by Van Voyager
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:49 pm
Hello - Newbie here
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:33 am
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Just wanted to say: Hi . Recently picked up a 86 1300 in exceptional shape. There are a few issues and unknowns however, all relatively minor - I...
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Thanks for the welcome!
Not my first 1300 but my first Voyager, and yes, I do have a lot of questions :-D
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Last post by Van Voyager
Thu Aug 31, 2017 8:39 pm
Looking at a 1985 1300 with 12000 miles
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Noleftear »
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:32 pm
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I was considering buying a 1985 1300 Voyager with only 12,000 miles my only concern is where to get something like this serviced if ever needed and...
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I'm a total newbie here (1st post actually). I recently picked up a very low mileage 86. It's a total tank and a handful around town but boy, it's...
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Last post by Van Voyager
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:24 am
Clock
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baddaddy54 »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:17 pm
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Can someone tell me how to set the clock.thanks :tho:
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Can someone tell me how to set the clock.thanks :tho:[/q
With radio turned off, press and hold the ME button, while at the same time pressing the H...
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Last post by zyanof
Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:04 am
Parts for sale
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Stoogefan »
Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:17 pm
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Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to post in the classifieds ... Please delete if not allowed here.
I've got 2 items listed on eBay incase anyone is...
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There is a program that i would like to implement and if it work right it would take care of the issue of all the additional registration. Register...
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Last post by Highway Rider
Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:37 pm
DFI Relays on eBay
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triton28 »
Mon May 22, 2017 9:40 am
There are 3 relays on eBay under the eBay Item number: 112415082045
I suspect these are getting hard to find.
Dave
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Last post by triton28
Mon May 22, 2017 9:40 am
HELP - won't start !! ECM ???
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Stoogefan »
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:17 pm
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My old girl won't start :cry2:
I replaced the battery in my `88 Voyager a week ago, but accidentally hooked the terminals up backwards. I realized...
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We're on the road again !!! :woohoo:
Glad to hear you got her going again! :woohoo:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Wed May 17, 2017 2:10 am
Fuel pump for my 86 1300
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zach861300 »
Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:51 pm
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I need a fuel pump for my 86 1300 voyager but can't find any. Does anyone have a spare one?
Or is there one that would be interchangeable off of...
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I believe the fuel pump from a mid-eighties Subaru Brat will be the same you'll have to buy a 90-degree fitting to screw into one end of it I...
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Last post by trikebldr
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:27 am
Actual weight of a ZN1300?
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trikebldr »
Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:37 am
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Anybody actually weighed their 1300? I did recently with 1/4 tank of gas. I used a hydraulic scale and did the weight as I lifted the bike into my...
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Most of the time I have seen motorcycles that had clutches that slipped someone had added a oil additive in the crankcase which is also the oil the...
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Sat Apr 08, 2017 8:02 pm
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Last post by Lucasind
Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:07 am
Oil Leak
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tiredofbs4 »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:38 am
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Today got on the mistress adfter 4 days of being idle cuz of the snow. Noticed oil low. So added 2 quarts went out to run errands come outnof walmart...
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Me Again made an EXCELLENT point about not using the oil light to determine if oil is needed! NEVER, NEVER , NEVER believe that light!!!! It will...
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Last post by trikebldr
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:11 pm
starter motor
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tiredofbs4 »
Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:23 pm
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Anyone know good place to find one or a part number? Thanks
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:thmup: Another 1300 / 6 cylinder, will continue to keep rolling on down the road ! :woohoo: :-D
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Last post by Lucasind
Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:26 pm
code I am getting
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tiredofbs4 »
Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:30 am
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Is 2 long 3 short. Seems to mean Ignition Pulse |No ignition pulses are transmitted to control unit when cranking engine. | 2 long 3 short | Perform...
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Yes on pump ty on computer will try. Ride safe
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Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:17 pm
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