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HD front fork springs

Last post by jre258 in SoDak « Fri May 30, 2014 2:23 pm
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by bikermike » Tue May 27, 2014 10:55 am

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Last year i installed HD frork springs, new seals and 15wt fork oil as per Leo's suggestion. Since that time the forks seem very harsh, picks up...

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Some people have had stiction problems after installing an aftermarket fork brace. It seems like their machining was just a little off and would bind...

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Last post by jre258 in SoDak
Fri May 30, 2014 2:23 pm
Good News. Stock Radio with Bluetooth, SD card & USB Flash

Last post by stmmpjmpr « Sat May 24, 2014 8:31 pm
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by suzib6sw » Tue May 13, 2014 2:48 pm

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Well folks..
I just got Bluetooth, SD card and USB flash drives working on the Stock radio.
It does involve removing the tape drive out of the box,...

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Sounds great Pete, whenever you get it to the point that you have it all figured out, I'll hire you for the upgrade! You did great work for me the...

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Sat May 24, 2014 8:31 pm
rear brake not turning on brake light

Last post by grayblob « Wed May 21, 2014 3:52 pm
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by grayblob » Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:51 am

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I recently purchased an 86 xii, and have been making repairs/doing maintenance. The bike is nearly ready to ride,except that pushing down on the rear...

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I tried to do it without unhooking the brake line. 30 minutes (and a few choice words) later, I gave in and did just what you describe. Everything...

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Wed May 21, 2014 3:52 pm
Overheating

Last post by cushman eagle « Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:14 am
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by Relics » Tue May 20, 2014 3:36 am
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Rode from St. Louis to Memphis and back. 1988 Voyager 1200 ran hot and boiled out of radiator on way down. Temp guage all the way in red and fan not...

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Good deal :perfect10: :woohoo: :thmup:
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Last post by cushman eagle
Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:14 am
Self Cancelling Turn signals

Last post by suzib6sw « Thu May 15, 2014 6:05 pm
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by hissondk » Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:52 pm
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This topic has probably been covered in here somewhere, but I cannot find an answer yet. So. . . . here's question; my XII's self-cancelling turn...

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Related question. Mine cancels real easy when turning right (barely have to move the handle bars) and not that easy turning left (takes a significant...
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Thu May 15, 2014 6:05 pm
Removing Front Forks is a pain in the

Last post by JHD « Mon May 12, 2014 7:04 am
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by joemaniaci » Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:02 am

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I am dying here. I can't for the life of me see the cir-clips that are constantly referenced. I have a 98 voyager with the stock front forks and the...

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Just a little addition to ekap1200's post make sure the speedometer drive has grease.
When you put the wheel back on make sure the speedometer drive...

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Last post by JHD
Mon May 12, 2014 7:04 am
1994 Voyager 1200 Fuel capacity

Last post by debron « Mon May 12, 2014 2:33 am
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by EZdriver » Mon May 05, 2014 10:54 pm

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I think I may be either blind or can't read. I see nothing in the OM as to the capacity of the fuel tank. Help?

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That sounds right. I just returned from a 2700 mile road trip and on one tank the fuel light came on several miles after hitting the pin, I rode...

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Last post by debron
Mon May 12, 2014 2:33 am
Fork service tip

Last post by JimK « Sat May 10, 2014 4:48 pm
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by jre258 in SoDak » Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:29 am

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While doing some service work on my forks, I found that a faucet handle puller works great for pushing down the top plug of the fork so you can...

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Jre258 thanks for the tip. That works great. I found that when removing the clip if you push it down instead of up it moves out of the groove easily...

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Last post by JimK
Sat May 10, 2014 4:48 pm
Front forks oil level ?

Last post by chevyman1 « Thu May 08, 2014 12:37 pm
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by gery » Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:01 pm

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Hello gentlemen

I have another question :hmm: - how much should I pour oil into the front forks?

Service manual says : 391 mm or 160 mm,
Manual...

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I just put Racetech springs with cartridge emulators in my forks with the oil level 160mm from top with forks compressed emulators in spring and...

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Thu May 08, 2014 12:37 pm
Ignition switch

Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA) « Wed May 07, 2014 2:37 am
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by crownman56 » Wed May 07, 2014 1:13 am

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I have just experienced a problem with my 98 v12 that I thought I might share, Now this may have already been touched upon so I will apologize in...

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Sorry just heading to bed so I can't search for it now but search the forum for Ignition Wire-tie or tie wrap. From the factory a lot of these have a...

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Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Wed May 07, 2014 2:37 am
1994 Voyager 1200 with 2800 miles since new problems.

Last post by EZdriver « Wed May 28, 2014 10:27 pm
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by EZdriver » Mon May 05, 2014 10:52 pm

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I have acquired a barn find 1994 Voyager 1200 with 2800 miles since new. Sat for over 10 years. I got it running (pulled and overhauled carbs,...

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I didn't. But if I did, I would overhaul it with new seals. Thanks!!!!

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Last post by EZdriver
Wed May 28, 2014 10:27 pm
Temp sensor: where, and how, ground connection fix?

Last post by doug of so fla « Sat May 03, 2014 8:13 pm
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by SgtSlag » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:58 am

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My temp gauge is not working, but if I ground the wire to the engine, as per the FSM, it deflects from C, to H, as it should. In the Tech Tips...

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You know somebody's going to ask,,,, 858F. :dm:

85.8 (F) degrees fahrenheit, was temp when I took photo in my garage, push other button it will...

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Last post by doug of so fla
Sat May 03, 2014 8:13 pm
Running rough in 5th gear

Last post by JimK « Sat May 03, 2014 3:04 pm
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by fwbpastor » Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:06 pm

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I need some help.
I bought a 2002 Voyager XII 2with 37000 miles. Before I even put it on the road, I changed the oil, final gear oil, new tires, new...

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You stated after it came off the ferry it ran ok for a while. So it runs rough in 5th after it warms up, that would lead me to think it might be a...

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Last post by JimK
Sat May 03, 2014 3:04 pm
rear shocks

Last post by SgtSlag « Thu May 15, 2014 7:58 pm
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by daryle105 » Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:58 pm

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rear shocks removal is their a tech tip

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The 416's can be re-built (seals can be replaced), but you will need to monitor/add air periodically; I believe most of us want to avoid the hassles...

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Last post by SgtSlag
Thu May 15, 2014 7:58 pm
Cruise control question

Last post by ghostler « Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:20 am
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by gery » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:09 am
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Hello

Gentlemen, I have a question - what could be the reason that I can not Switch on cruise control.
Cruise control indicator is lit (ON), and I...

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You should be able to tell if it is the 5th gear sensor by seeing if the OD light turns on in 5th. :hmm:
Good point, I haven't checked that. Mind...
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Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:20 am
What jet pilot and main jet should I use

Last post by doug of so fla « Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:42 pm
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by fwbpastor » Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:58 pm

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Well after running more seafoam through the bike, installing new spark plugs, trimming the spark plug wires, checking for any vacuum leaks, (all...

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The K & L float hangar brackets for the K & L kits have a tendancy to hang up the floats, You need to save the oem ones to use. It would be a good...

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Last post by doug of so fla
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:42 pm
Help!! Head Gasket Issues!

Last post by suzib6sw « Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:11 pm
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by Frog Ranch » Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:26 pm

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I am brand new to this forum and I will surely become a member, in the meantime, I got issues!! I purchased a 94 Voyager in immaculate condition, I...

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Another trick I was told about was, once the fluids have been changed dont fill the coolant to the tiop but run the engine with the radiator cap off...

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Last post by suzib6sw
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:11 pm
Wanted: Left Saddle bag frame and crash bar

Last post by Steve do « Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:55 pm
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by suzib6sw » Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:16 pm

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Anyone have a no longer wanted Left frame that holds the Saddle bag, and the chrome crash bar?..
I was looking at my '86 the other day and noticed...

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Suzib6sw, look a e-bay, type in this address, they have a lot of them. Type in this, there is a complete set, hope this helps. Hope all the pieces...

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Last post by Steve do
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:55 pm
The day the music died

Last post by suzib6sw « Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:39 pm
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by Tat2demon » Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:24 am

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So far this year I have washed my bike at the car wash twice, and both times when I was rinsing off near the back left corner I have lost all radio...

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Its a known fault, and just co-incidental when it happened.

Sorry to say, its a send the radio to me job..
There are a couple of components inside...

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Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:39 pm
clutch slave piston problems

Last post by doug of so fla « Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:13 pm
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by richardb, austin » Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:56 pm

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If you do a big cleanup on your clutch master & slave cylinders, and you think about removing the slave piston to clean inside the cylinder, DON'T....

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should not have to hone it unless it is pitted, Then I would get new one. just clean and polish it really good and use good lube.

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Last post by doug of so fla
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:13 pm
Oil Pressure Switch Cover

Last post by JHD « Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:03 am
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by JHD » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:48 pm

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Have been working on putting my motor back together. Going through and cleaning up all the parts for reassembly and noticed that the oil pressure...

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Well I think I found it. It is actually in the Generator diagram and listed as 26001 26001-1761 HARNESS. I zoomed in on it and looks like mine. They...

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Last post by JHD
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:03 am
Battery shelf life?

Last post by usmalenurse « Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:07 pm
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by usmalenurse » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:48 pm

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Well I figured out how to get my battery nice and charged up over the past few weeks. Just buy another battery! Had been having some issues with the...

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Already have one of the voltmeters on the bike and it stays in the green while the bikes running. Have never noticed it dropping down under green...

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Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:07 pm
running light problems

Last post by suzib6sw « Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:39 pm
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by Bat21 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:36 pm

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Picked up a 1992 with 75k end of last season that ran great. Then the headlight faded out and the cold weather brought on the leaky manifold. I think...

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That's what is so funny. None of the marker lights are working EXCEPT for the trunk lights. They work as both marker and turn/brake. Forward, only...

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Last post by suzib6sw
Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:39 pm
ZG 1200 not starting after clutch rebuild

Last post by Mr Jensee « Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:54 pm
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by Jensa » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:16 am

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Just rebuilt the clutch and now the bike will not start. Drove in the garage, did the rebuilt which took to weeks, because i found broken springs and...

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Got it Mike, Thanks!

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Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:54 pm
Replacing Clutch Springs- Is it difficult?

Last post by doug of so fla « Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:02 pm
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by voyager55 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:14 pm

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Wondering how difficult it is to replace the clutch springs? Special tools needed?
Is it a dealer job, Or something a average skilled person could...

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Very simple job, Just remove cover (drain oil first) unscrew springs and re-install new springs, very inexpensive. You will need a new gasket and the...

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Last post by doug of so fla
Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:02 pm

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