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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
Replacing rear Brake Line
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glvnthedream »
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:46 pm
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Putting new brake lines on my 2002 and am having troubling replacing the rear brake line due to not being able to get the banjo bolt out closest to...
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I appreciate the reply mate. I am always concerned removal of an unknown bolt might cause unexpected fun
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Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm
Radiator
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Conrad »
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:01 am
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So is there some magic words to get the wire out from under this tab? It doesn't look like the plug will fit through, and i can be a bit ham-fisted,...
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Got it apart fine, thanks again! I've broken so many little tabs and such over the years i tend to hesitate.
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Last post by Conrad
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:27 am
Coolant pipes
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Conrad »
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:23 pm
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So i had a leaky radiator hose at the end of last summer, and decided to just go through the whole cooling system. Flush, o-rings, hoses, etc....
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I am glad you found good repair parts :thmup:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:13 am
Aftermarket Radio install
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glvnthedream »
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:38 pm
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I did a forum search and only found old post from 8-10 years ago.
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Pete Franchi does a modification to the stock radio that includes, among other things, bluetooth. He can be reached by phone at: 540-391-0884; or by...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:59 pm
Lack of fuel
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86zg1200 »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:27 pm
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Very first post, here. Sorry if this has been covered. Just acquired this 86 zg1200. The carbs were off of it when I got it. B***h to put back on...
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Glad you found and repaired the problem :woohoo:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:11 am
Where is my clutch fluid going?
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glvnthedream »
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:02 pm
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My clutch fluid seems to be disappearing! I am not finding any leaks but after replacing the fluid when I got the bike I find myself having to refill...
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Already rebuilt the calipers and getting brake lines.
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Last post by glvnthedream
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:19 am
Brake Calipers that’s the question?
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madmax »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:43 am
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Has any one fitted different calipers to there Voyager ?
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Going to try and bring this thread to life as the original question was never answered.
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Last post by glvnthedream
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:34 pm
Carb cleaning/rebuild: leaking float valves: are seats replaceable?
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gtem »
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:04 pm
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Hi all,
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Just wanted to follow up on this to report that the carbs are back on the bike, I ultimately ended up using my original float valve needles and...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:45 pm
My Carburetor Tuning Experience
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mountaineerxii »
Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:35 am
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So I completely rebuilt a '97 XII with 26K on the clock this past year, full carb rebuild was part of the work scope.
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Just wanted to say thanks for this writeup. Currently going through the carbs on my new-to-me XII, replaced float valve needles but still seeing...
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Last post by gtem
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:40 pm
Overnight cold start issue
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Vdriveboater »
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:58 pm
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This problem persists on my '94, from the time I bought the bike and after I went through the carbs. Bike starts immediately when warm or hot. After...
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sometimes she's hard to start cold.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:42 am
about to buy a 2000 model
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grumpy72 »
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:21 pm
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My 93 if I had infinite money, time, and patience could be god as new but I dont. So I found a 2000 with title that has everything mine doesnt....
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The 10 pin connector controls everything electrical on the bike. From ignition problems, to lights, to relays.
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Last post by VoyKimmer
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:50 am
Clutch slip?
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AHOY »
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:17 am
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New member, new to me bike. If I'm in third or fourth gear and close the throttle, then hammer it around 3500 or 4000rpm, it seems like the revs go...
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Ah. Duh! Ok, I'll look into this, thanks!
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Last post by AHOY
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:15 pm
about to buy a 200 model
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grumpy72 »
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:21 pm
My 93 if I had infinite money, time, and patience could be god as new but I dont. So I found a 2000 with title that has everything mine doesnt....
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Last post by grumpy72
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:21 pm
Bleeding front brake 93 model
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grumpy72 »
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:35 pm
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Ok. My brake lines are full of air. Heres my question. The front master cylinder is odd shaped, at an angle, looks like it only holds a thimblefull...
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looks like I will be buying a 2000 model soon, that has much less problems than mine does. I will use mine to fix it
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Last post by grumpy72
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:17 am
Resurrection of an '86, it begins
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Cherryriver »
Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:10 am
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I decided to start a new thread, maybe it's cleaner that way.
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Hello,I know this,is,a,old,post, bit having tje same problem, no spark, did you ever found out?
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Last post by Thevoyagerguy58
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:45 pm
Thermostat selection
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Vdriveboater »
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:34 pm
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I just replaced the OEM t-stat with this one which doesn't have the bottom plunger that moves down as the t-stat opens like the OEM style has. I went...
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I nominate this for the Dollar For Dollar section!
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:26 pm
Cooling fan not working
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ESHesse59 »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:54 pm
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My coolant fan isn't switching on. I can ground out the cooling fan switch and it comes on so I know the fan works. I replaced the switch but even...
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Sorry, I was too lazy to look it up at the time.
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Last post by Nails
Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:02 am
Clutch Master Cylinder Problem
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Biker Max »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:09 pm
I have recently encountered a strange Clutch operation problem. After a while riding the bike the clutch lever operation slowly moves further back...
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Last post by Biker Max
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:09 pm
brake questions, cleaning parts question
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grumpy72 »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:05 pm
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I know my 93 runs. I have much of it disassembled. I am ging to get new carbs from carl leo. And cavles. But my front brake and clutch lever are...
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You can order one-way SpeedBleeder valves : bleeding is a one-man job, opening the one-way valve, at the bottom caliper, you pump the lever, pushing...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:02 pm
Oil Filter, how cool is this?
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Mr Jensee »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:14 pm
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Just got back from the Kawasaki shop and I was blown away! Both my Voyager and my ZRX1100 use the SAME FILTER and O ring gasket!!!
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Just an update after 2 years...still no bangs or dings on the oil filter with the bergman adapter. very happy and much less mess changing it out
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Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:08 pm
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Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:17 pm
Is this significant?
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Chris Cochran »
Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:33 pm
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I just got in a set of carbs from a '97 that I'll be putting on my '86. While initially messing around with them I notice this broken, threaded boss...
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My confusion was in reading that the cruise control somehow was associated with the boss. Now I know that this is necessary for normal throttle cable...
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Last post by Chris Cochran
Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:55 pm
Alternative coils
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Nails »
Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:41 am
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It chaps my hide that there are no new coils to fit XIIs. God knows, I wouldn't put a used coil in my 1980 GMC pickup! (But I might've stuck in one...
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To achieve maximum power transfer, the two 'ends' have to have nearly equal impedance/resistance, so the closer you are to the specified range, the...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:37 pm
Thread-lock on Carburetor screws?
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XIIth Man »
Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:53 am
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This might get lengthy... Trying to predict what questions may pop up and answer them as I go.
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Another note to Grandpa. The previous owner replaced the fuel pump, so I'm not sure what he put in. I'll see if I can find that during the carb...
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Last post by XIIth Man
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:58 pm
A gee-whiz carb question
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Chris Cochran »
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:44 pm
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Ok, I'm about to get a new-to-me set of carbs next week so this question about my original carb set is one out of curiosity only.
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My guess is that someone was trying to get the bike to run better and thought turning these screws would help, plus probably not turning them like...
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Last post by Nails
Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:39 am
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