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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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Last post by ted1r
Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Ruptured top coolant hose!
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wolftaz »
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:23 am
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So I replaced the lower coolant hoses last year. There seemed to be a consensuses on leaving the top coolant hoses alone unless their needed. At the...
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So I replaced my top hose and checked the thermostat in hot water while I had everything apart. It worked fine but seemed to run hotter than it was...
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Last post by wolftaz
Fri Jul 28, 2017 2:00 am
camchain nosie
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jeff »
Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:49 pm
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I have 29,ooo miles on my 95 voyager sometimes I here what I think is a cam chain noise it comes and goes it seems to run fine ,it this normal? jeff
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I would recommend pulling the cam chain tensioner and resetting it, and re installing it, if it is not extending the way it should it will make the...
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Last post by TenRacing
Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:29 pm
Stop My Whining!!
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mountaineerxii »
Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:16 am
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Here's my experience with the XII whine, take it for what it's worth!
So the George Jetson whine in the Xii is apparently inherent in all these...
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I use 15W-40 Rotella, 3 quartz and 10 ounces, and 12 ounces (10% of oil volume) Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer. Keeps engine quiet.
It has one...
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Last post by ghostler
Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:51 am
Oil sight glass
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dsmmrm »
Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:00 pm
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I have read in numerous places here that the sight glass cannot be trusted and will outright lie to you like a delinquent step child. The...
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:laughing: :rolling: that is the reason I have my own set of measuring cups in the shop!!!
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Last post by Thadbaker86voyager
Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:30 pm
Radio Volume
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sgilbert14 »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:03 pm
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My radio seems to work ok except that the volume is very low. I ride with a 3/4 helmet and lose any chance of hearing it once I hit about 30 mph. Is...
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I ended up going with these for the speakers:
Bazooka MCC4002
200W Peak (160W RMS) 4 2-way Motorcycle Speakers for Honda Gold Wing and Yamaha...
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Last post by sgilbert14
Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:23 pm
Yet another radio question
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thrasherbill »
Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:29 pm
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I searched and couldn't find anything so here goes...
86 model. The radio worked up until a 20 km logging road ride (Voyager ADV?) Since then I've...
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There is a 10 Amp ACC fuse in the fuse box that supplies 12V switched to the White/Yellow wire to the Radio/Cb and throughout the bike..
You can...
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Last post by suzib6sw
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:36 pm
Vent Grill Repair
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ghostler »
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:03 am
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Over a year ago, the right lower fairing vent broke. For some odd reason, which appears to be related to vibration and who knows what (I bought it...
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You're welcome, Mr Jensee .
About the only potential gotcha I see is getting a good enough fit between the aftermarket vent grill and the ductwork....
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Last post by ghostler
Thu Jul 06, 2017 6:16 pm
Volt Amp Meter
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Mr Jensee »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:46 pm
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This whole week has been nothing but rain. I ordered a voltage amperage gauge from Amazon.com and installed it. Haven't gotten a chance to check it...
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My only issue with this one is that while riding in the sun you cant read them. However if you stop and check you can read it. I keep the bike on a...
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:34 pm
Suspension suggestions needed and CC issues
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Aladinbama »
Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:37 pm
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I've got a 2000 with about 35K on the clock. I need to replace the front fork seals. I went ahead and ordered the seals and the bushings etc (I...
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Thanks for the tip George. I just ordered a set for when I will need them. Great buy. :thmup:
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:28 pm
Alternate mirrors?
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SgtSlag »
Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:10 pm
I have extenders installed, and they work, but my mirrors are worn out, one is coming apart , even. Time for something new, not OEM.
Found a few...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Thu Jul 06, 2017 3:10 pm
Voyager XII Mirror Extenstions - DO IT!!!
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cranky »
Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:07 am
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I put them on last nite and today went for a ride, and LO and BEHOLD!!!
I could use my mirrors!!! Get this!!!! I could even see traffic coming up...
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... my reasons exactly!!! I really could NOT see traffic behind me while
on the road.... MUCH improved!!!! ... couldn't ask for more... JM2C
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Last post by cranky
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:49 pm
40W LED H4 Motorcycle Headlight Bulb Review
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SgtSlag »
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:11 pm
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Link to Amazon, where I ordered the bulb from.
Cost: $26.99 (Currently unavailable...)
Color: 6000K (slight bluish tint)
Lumens: 3,000...
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I recently installed the Kisan LED-specific Headlight Modulator. It was plug and play, super-easy to install. This unit is programmable for light...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Mon Jul 03, 2017 4:57 pm
Passenger Radio Controls
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Aladinbama »
Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:31 pm
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Need some help!
My passenger controls are currently hanging. The PO apparently lost the mount bolt and just kind of zip-tied everything together on...
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:hmm: Can't ya ask something easier than that? Anyway, I would try a 6mm X 1.00 thread X 19mm length (approx. 3/4 inches) phillips head screw. I'm...
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Last post by Aladinbama
Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:10 pm
Speed estimation by Tach reading?
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biggersm »
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:56 am
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I can't remember if it was in this forum or the other one but I remember a post about estimating the speed (in 5th gear) by looking at the tach. It...
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This thread is 9 years old! :bat:
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Last post by voyager55
Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:29 pm
progressive rear shocks
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Mike R »
Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:05 am
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I know this has probably been asked but I didn't see it in the search that I did , I am also thinking of getting the progressive rear shocks , the...
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I have the HD 412 shocks on the rear. I'm a big guy and my roommate isn't a small gal. My shocks are set to next to stiffest and they are...
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Last post by Draxxis
Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:35 am
Driving lights
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mistairs875 »
Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:12 am
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May be a stupid question, but, I'm looking to add driving lights to my 95 Voyager XII...
Here's where the stupid question comes into play, lol....
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I installed a pair of 10W LED's on mine; go with spot's, not flood's, to keep the light forward of the bike. My Voltmeter reads 14 Volts running the...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:55 pm
Cruise doesn't work
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sgilbert14 »
Tue May 02, 2017 10:45 am
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I got my first ride on my bike on the weekend and started to run through things when I found that the cruise will not work. I read that it could be...
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Oh, I never gave it much thought, the intricate details of precisely where Billy the Kid is buried. He was a criminal, killed 5 lawmen in the process...
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Last post by ghostler
Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:20 pm
Quick fix for leaking fork seals.
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cranky »
Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:48 am
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I saw something a long time ago and it looked interesting,
a way to clear / clean out a fork seal. It's a thin piece'a
plastic with a hooked end that...
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... good info! Thanks!!!!!
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Last post by cranky
Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:43 am
Need help asap
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Tazmbutler »
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:19 am
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aughing: help: here is the first issue when we try to shut the bike off with the kill switch it won't shut our bike off.
Here is the second display...
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His avatar shows a 1700 Vulcan Voyager........
If you look up the user's info it lists current bikes as 83 Yamaha venture 1200 and an 88 kawasaki...
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Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:02 am
Ignition switch removal...
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timmerz_1 »
Sun May 28, 2017 9:57 pm
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Can anybody tell me if the ignition switch can be removed so I can get good access to the wiring harness with the fairing on?
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Finally getting back to this project since then, about to get up under with the extension, hopefully with the switch set free I'll have enough play...
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Last post by timmerz_1
Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:21 pm
Help with electrical/running issues
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Wahrsuul »
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:28 pm
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Ok, my brother and I were out riding yesterday - about 150+ miles. Bike ran fine for most of the run, but as we hit the slab for the last 15 miles or...
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:thmup:
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Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Fri May 26, 2017 11:52 am
During Carb Sync Engine died...won't restart...Advice?
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Phishhead61 »
Thu May 04, 2017 8:45 pm
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Hello All,
I was syncing my carbs today. I had the airbox off with the lid for it flipped back on the seat. I started the bike and let it run for a...
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First I need to mention I am riding a 1300 so everything is different .
Now to my probably to long story .
I picked up this 1300 about 2 years ago...
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Last post by Me Again
Mon May 22, 2017 9:59 pm
Replacement relay information
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scottolds »
Wed May 10, 2017 1:22 am
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I have been having various electrical issues which ultimately traced back to a very corroded 10 pin connector.
My rear wiring harness was hacked...
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On both my bikes I went thru all the relays before I hard wired the 10 pin connectors and replaced them all with Toyota denso relays which cost me a...
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Last post by VoyKimmer
Thu May 11, 2017 5:30 am
Loss of power after 2000 rpm
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billgillin »
Tue May 09, 2017 10:28 pm
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Hi all. I've been blessed to be riding a 94 with just over 55k since 2002. I love the bike and have made some improvements including switching to...
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Look under the faux tank cover on top of the air cleaner box cover on the right hand side as you are sitting on the motorcycle.
You will see the...
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Last post by scottolds
Wed May 10, 2017 6:02 pm
LED Mod problem
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odgreen »
Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:56 am
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Hey guys, I changed out the side marker lights and the side blinkers with LED lights and now my blinker indicator and lights blink at a fast rate....
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If you have trouble finding that relay locally, Amazon.com has them very cheap.
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Sat May 06, 2017 1:22 am
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