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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
Shock air levels
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Draxxis »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:00 pm
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Ok, so I'm planning a nice long ride. There will be about a total of 300lbs on the bike (me and the bags loaded down including the trunk). What would...
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Yes I did get your message. Thank you :-)
Also, more info for everyone:
Front shocks are Kawasaki Showalter and the read are Kawasaki brand too. I...
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Last post by doug of so fla
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:19 pm
Starter Clutch replacememnt
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shesseltine86 »
Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:28 am
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has anyone ever changed out the starter clutch? I downloaded the manual and it appears that i have to remove the engine?
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it's been a long time since I put my engine in but if memory serves me, I didn't install the front mounts until I installed the carbs. With the...
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Last post by Gator Mike
Sun Apr 24, 2016 11:13 am
Alternator amperage?
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shesseltine86 »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:40 am
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I have a 86 1200 Voyager XII I am cleaning up and replacing the starter clutch. It had a set of Driving lights on the engine guard. No other...
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I've been combing through some old posts on this forum; some good information on LED conversion. Some thoughtful people have listed the bulb numbers...
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Last post by Tim in NC
Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:16 am
Forktube plug removal
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ffltstn »
Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:49 am
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Bike's way over due for a fork oil change. Bike is on center stand and blocks (my jack has a slow leak). Have drained the oil and removed the snap...
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thank chevyman :thmup:
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Last post by jek7galo
Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:21 pm
cracks in front fender
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Rodney »
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:09 pm
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Does the front fender crack because the grommets get shortened under bolt tension or because they get fatter? If they only shorten can I put a shim...
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Gene, (Ekapp 1200) makes new ones . shoot him a PM and he will get some new ones coming your way.
The factory fender inserts are in the back...
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Last post by Lucasind
Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:24 pm
Carburetor Reassembly
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Et1sw47 »
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:31 am
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Ok... I had to take my carbs apart because of a bad O-ring on the Tee where the fuel comes in. I decided to go ahead and replace all the O-rings.
My...
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Ok... I had to take my carbs apart because of a bad O-ring on the Tee where the fuel comes in. I decided to go ahead and replace all the O-rings.
My...
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Last post by ekap1200
Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:12 pm
Cassette keeps switching sides it seems?
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KISSfanJoe »
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:23 pm
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Hey everyone,
In messing with the Voyager today, I noticed that when I put my 3.5 adapter cassette in and plug in the iPod it seems to be switching...
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Obrigado Pete, But I dont speak english yet, but read and write with small help of google sometimes :gig:
I have the mp3 adapter with SD card for...
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Last post by jek7galo
Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:49 pm
Progressive Spring Orientation...
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Et1sw47 »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 4:16 pm
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Hey Gang,
I am preparing to install the progressive springs on the front forks. I have looked through the postings here but, have missed if anyone...
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Thanks Neal! I have 2 of them coming my way! :thmup:
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Last post by Et1sw47
Fri Mar 18, 2016 5:02 pm
Welding
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sheiserman »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:11 pm
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Don't want to hijack the center stand post, so I'll ask here.
Anybody have trouble welding with the piece/s still on the motorcycle? I've done a...
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Or you can do what I've done for the last 10 years and continue reaching under the bike to put down the first stage. :lol:
Ever get scorched on the...
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Last post by Gator Mike
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:53 am
LED Lights
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Draxxis »
Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:34 pm
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So I am in the process of doing upgrades to my '86 ZG1200. I have put in a 6000k HID bulb in the headlight, led glow strip on the lower saddle bags...
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A quick note on these 1157 LED replacements I purchased. They are very bright and fit perfectly, however after using them for a bit now I noticed...
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Last post by krasmu
Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:29 pm
Install choke cable
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Draxxis »
Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:05 pm
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So I am wondering how difficult it is to install a choke cable on my 1986 Voyager 1200. The choke cable has been missing since I bought the bike. But...
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This was posted not too long ago here on the AVA forum.
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Last post by Lucasind
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:46 pm
REAR SHOCKS
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ohiojack »
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:42 am
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Is the best way to drain the rear shocks to just hang upside down? I just get a few drops out and i can't compress them to get the oil out. Both...
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I would try flushing them with some lightweight oil to get all the old gunk out of them before refilling them with good oil. I used a 10wt oil...
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Last post by misft
Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:27 pm
Replacing antennae cable - How to access
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svenolie »
Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:02 pm
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Hello,
I need to replace the radio antennae cable. What's the best way to access? How much fairing needs to come off? (Right side).
Thanks in...
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Mr. Jensee,
Thanks for the response.
I figured it was pretty involved.
When I do this, I will learn a whole lot more about my Voyager. :-O
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Last post by svenolie
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:40 pm
starter cluth removal
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boone+61 »
Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:35 am
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my starter spins when i try to start my 94 zg1200, im told needs new starter cluth bearing .is this true and how do i remove this part? bike only has...
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Got a chance to check out the engine a little bit.
It has on carbs so I could not start it but holding my hands over the intake ports it really has...
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Last post by boone+61
Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:28 pm
igniter vacuum
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Gator Mike »
Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:31 am
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94 VII ---Where does the vacuum line on the igniter get the vacuum. Is it stratight to a carb or what? Thanks for the help.
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Thanks. I didn't want to disassemble the tupperware to find out.
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Last post by Gator Mike
Fri Feb 26, 2016 1:17 pm
How Not to do things
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ekap1200 »
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:47 am
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Here a few pics , you will have to click the link and it should open up in a new window to view , from the Roxio web site.
But only pics can...
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Simple tip to help avoid this happening.. Either soak the boots in hot water (dry before re-installing) or warm em up with a hair dryer (if you dont...
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Last post by suzib6sw
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:11 pm
fuel gauge calibration
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krasmu »
Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:55 am
After ordering the replacement parts to repair my missing trip odometer from Carl, I found myself in a jam when I apparently opened my gauge cluster...
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Last post by krasmu
Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:55 am
clutch job advice
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6ft1_grand »
Fri Jan 01, 2016 4:21 pm
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Hello,
As part of my winter maintenance this year I will be replacing the clutch. This is a job I've never done before but I looked over the manual...
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Front end just needed to be tightened up a little. I found a video on You Tube made by a guy on this forum explaining how to do it correctly (using...
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Last post by 6ft1_grand
Wed Feb 03, 2016 3:36 am
Starter freaked out...
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KISSfanJoe »
Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:00 pm
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This morning I went outside to start the Voyager, and it was 40 degrees outside. When I hit the starter button to see if my battery still had juice...
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I followed you for a long time You answer the questions very label
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Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:36 am
Why won't my clutch bleed??
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KISSfanJoe »
Sun Jan 17, 2016 2:26 am
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I've been riding the Voyager to work for the past 3 days and everything has been great! The clutch has been working, but the bike has been sitting a...
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:thmup:
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Last post by ekap1200
Wed Jan 27, 2016 1:29 am
coolant system
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krasmu »
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:22 pm
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I changed my fuel filter today and noticed that the coolant overflow bottle has coolant only up to the bottom indicator line. Does this system work...
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I use Peak coolant. At K Mart, Menards etc Cheap to
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Last post by voyager55
Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:05 pm
fuel and air filters
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krasmu »
Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:52 pm
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I know I've seen this but darned if I can find it. I'm really computer challenged . Are there conversion numbers for a compatible fuel filter that I...
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Didn't take long to figure out how to cut things down and make this work. Thank for the replies.
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Last post by krasmu
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:13 pm
LED Light conversion
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broksonic »
Sat Nov 14, 2015 3:49 pm
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Does anybody have a complete list of bulbs needed to do a conversion to LEDs?
I know the 1157 (brake) and the 1156 (turn signals) bulbs as well as...
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I wouldn’t bother now with LED headlights as reliability is not that great. Remember the powerful ones have a fan on the back to keep them cool.
How...
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Last post by madmax
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:47 am
Possible Low Cost Fuel Pump Replacement?
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ghostler »
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:40 am
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Following is more academic for the time being, as my 2001 XII fuel pump still works. The Tech Tips list a Napa Balkamp 2 wire fuel pump, which for...
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Last post by ghostler
Thu Jan 14, 2016 3:40 am
fuel pump
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ohiojack »
Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:41 pm
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After my bike is in storage , how long should the crank time be before the bike starts? My bike seems like it takes a long time before it even trys...
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Thanks Loren,I'll take a look. Also I need to get that backrest down to you sometime. Ohiojack
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Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:25 am
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