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2025 International Rally Reveal
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Hi guys I hope you are all ok that side of the pond ,my question is as follows ,
I am seriously looking at coming over for the Rally, just need to...
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Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:04 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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Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
hole in the airbox
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GlockPointer »
Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:49 pm
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I'm going to go for broke here,
I see a hole in the airbox with a grommet in, I see nothing to plug into that hole.
What is supposed to b there?
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I tried experimenting with cone filters on the carbs, don't even try it.
The only thing I may try is to 3d print a custom intake manifold that is...
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Last post by joemaniaci
Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:22 am
rear shock replacement
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garmstron »
Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:09 am
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In the topic of rear shock oil change it was suggested to replace the air shocks with progressive heavy duty shocks. Will these shocks come with...
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If somehow you do get the spring and shocks separate, I had to do that for Honda Nighthawk, a local bike shop put them together for me for $20. Check...
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:54 am
Brakes
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Rudy Koch »
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:48 am
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I'm new here to the Kawasaki Voyager world. I just got a 2002 Kawasaki Voyager 1200 with 41000km on it. The bike is totally mint. I have a question...
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My ZRX1100 was the first bike I owned with both brake and clutch that had reservoirs. I was warned early that brake fluid, paint and plastic dont...
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:41 am
torque wrench recommendations
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ratiug »
Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:00 am
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Always meant to get one for my suzuki boulevard but now that I just got my first Voyager XII I figure I shouldnt procrastinate any longer, any advice...
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+1 on Harbor Freight tools - my go-to source for a large portion of my garage tools and equipment. Especially items I will only use infrequently.
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Last post by chicagorandy
Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:39 am
zg 1200 front brake switch
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big0078 »
Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:01 am
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Where in the world can a person get a 91 ZG 1200 front brake switch for the front master cylinder the tabs are loose inside for the brake light...
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The rear switch may just need adjusting or there is a relay for the brake lights that might be bad.
the relay will be one of them that is above the...
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Last post by chevyman1
Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:44 pm
my tape player workes but radio does not
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metermik »
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:35 pm
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Just put my 95 voyager on road this week, first one,i can listen to tapes tried a few things H/S button, mutes frt rear different radio controls an...
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Search the forum for user suzib6sw, his name is Pete and from VA (due south). Pete can fix it if anyone can. If you search the forum threads you'll...
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Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:47 pm
Question about fuel gauge
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bratski2 »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:31 pm
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Got a '94 voyager pretty cool bike but looks a tad abused but no problem we have 9 months of winter here in Minnesota. I have a sticking whatever in...
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onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; has all the info you might need.
Don't forget to change out the fuel filter as possibly some crud is...
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Last post by triton28
Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:20 am
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Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:51 am
Amp Meter cover
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greybeard »
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:28 pm
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I was having trouble seeing my amp meter in the sun so I took a tag light cut it down then cut the white portion out and mounted it over the meter...
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yes mp3 and 2 usb ports for gps and phone charger
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Last post by greybeard
Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:49 am
Low Fuel Light
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Larry in Arkansas »
Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:26 am
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My low fuel light isn't working. I did a forum search and came up with nothing as the search criteria was to common. I think that's what it said....
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the only time that you have too much fuel is when the bike is on fire. :devl
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Last post by richardb, austin
Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:10 pm
Front Brake Pad Replacement
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by CalCoastJT » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:26 pm
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I purchased replacement brake pads from a dealer on eBay (ExtremeShop, a pretty good deal) and figured I'd take some time today to put them on...so...
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Last post by voyager55
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:20 pm
Easy way to repair trunk mirror
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randallar »
Fri Jun 19, 2015 1:32 pm
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Tired of looking at that broken mirror. This is an easy way to fix that. We're going to use a plastic mirror so quality is not the best, but it...
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Believe it or not several years ago I broke my mirror and considered such a fix. I decided to take the unit off and bring it to a local glass shop....
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:08 am
Unclear about front fender washers
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GlockPointer »
Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:28 am
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Are they supposed to be squashed after torqueing for the first time or no?
Mine are squashed but I have new ones.
Hear tell it could affect front end...
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Fender is not cracking there, front end never felt great and I'm checking easiest things first.
I put on the superbrace and noticed the washers at...
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Last post by GlockPointer
Fri Jun 19, 2015 1:00 am
Fairing Washers
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randallar »
Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:58 pm
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I have found a cost effective fairing washer. These are used for furniture and wood projects and can be found at any hardware store or big home...
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you can get them type of nuts without the points on them, They are called weld nuts
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Last post by chevyman1
Wed Jun 17, 2015 5:29 pm
Rear Swing Arm Adjustment
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Larry in Arkansas »
Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:15 am
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I've replaced the swing arm bearings and in looking at the swing arm installation notes on chapter 12, page 12, it says to torque the adjuster nut...
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Thanks Carl. I thought that was correct.
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Last post by Larry in Arkansas
Sat Jun 13, 2015 3:00 am
dunlop e3 on my XII
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jimwig67 »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:03 pm
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A little while ago I had replaced my back tire. I was told that the Dunlop E3's were no longer available, and in the interest of time I put on a...
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You asked about an alternative tire to the E3. I ride Pirelli MT66 Route tires only. I get around 10,000 out of the rear, and it looks like...
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Last post by SgtSlag
Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:47 pm
Distance Sensor
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stevejinde »
Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:57 pm
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Hi folks!
I'm looking for a Distance Sensor for my Voyager, as the turn signals don't cancel, the cruise control doesn't work and the auto adjust in...
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Is your speedo working? A broken speedo cable will do all the things you are mentioning.
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:09 pm
Anyone have trunk extenders they want to get rid of?
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wmeier »
Fri Mar 13, 2015 5:40 pm
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Marvellas with shipping and Canadian exchange is going to cost me almost $100 cdn
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Cen you answered the question for me?
If you are looking for trunk extenders I have them for sale.
$45.00 with all the hardware.
PM me if you are...
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Last post by chevyman1
Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:02 pm
Conflicting as to setting the carb floats
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Avidrider62 »
Sat May 23, 2015 10:35 pm
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Bill Overton and Carl Leo mention two different ways. Put the carbs, flat (floats up) and carbs at an angle as to where the needle just touches the...
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When I do the carbs I set them to 18MM. holding the carb sideways so the float is just touching the needle lightly
I be leave that's what Carl...
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Last post by chevyman1
Tue May 26, 2015 11:29 am
Alternative to cover the radio face... & speaker covers
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HawkeSHR »
Sun May 17, 2015 12:41 am
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Well I tried several times to fix my radio cover frame and it failed. Small cracks on both sides and broke. I tried acetone, a couple type of ABS...
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I assume you couldn't buy a new radio cover? They may no longer be available, but I'm not sure. You'll have to find used speaker covers since they...
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Last post by HawkeSHR
Sun May 17, 2015 11:41 pm
Final Drive gear oil question
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Muleears »
Sat May 16, 2015 2:03 pm
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I have drained the final drive, knowing I had oil to replace it. I then realized what I have is two bottles of Mobil 1 gear oil, one of which is a...
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How long between final drive gear oil changes is recommended (just being lazy here before I go to my books)...?
Thanks for your response!
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Last post by HawkeSHR
Sun May 17, 2015 12:47 am
vacuum lines on carb
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Sci_ »
Fri May 08, 2015 5:49 pm
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Hi Guys,
After days of research, I used the phosphoric acid method to remove the rust from my gas tank after taken out of storage. While it’s off I...
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Thanks for the info Dave.
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Sat May 09, 2015 1:49 pm
Spark plug change
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Littlebeaver »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:34 am
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My word man... there was a lot of stuff down around the Spark plugs... I got it out with my shop vac and air compressor and a long wire for...
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Little Beaver, I looked on the Harbor Freight site and found no air chucks like this. Do you have any number or other identifyer that I could do a...
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Last post by Bob in Tucson
Sat May 09, 2015 10:16 am
Starter issues due to gear sensor, I believe
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joemaniaci »
Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:02 pm
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So I am having intermittent start issues and I am curious where to look to solve it.
Most of the time if the bike is in 1st I can't start it.
Most...
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Never mind, I'm an idiot. It was the clutch safety switch that was the problem. I still can't believe cleaning it out fixed it considering what the...
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Last post by joemaniaci
Fri May 01, 2015 1:45 am
Progressive Form springs from and 86 into a 93?
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HawkeSHR »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:22 am
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Progressive site says 11-1102 for 86. 11-1122 for 93... does anyone know if there is a big difference that could cause a problem with me using them...
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the difference is the internal diameter of the tubes, OD is the same but the 86s had thinner tubing which caused flex. the progressive springs for...
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Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:38 am
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