New Voyager Owner in Texas !

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Pappa D
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New Voyager Owner in Texas !

Post by Pappa D »

Hello Everyone !
I bought my 2002 Voyager XII a couple months ago, the gentlemen who previously owned it has taken exceptional care of it. I purchased it with 58K miles on it.
He recommended this site and I have found this to be a very valuable tool in the upkeep and overall general knowledge for my new "BABY".
I inherited the Service Manual and the AVA Voyager Tech Tips book, and it has been my bible on keeping my Voyager in tip top shape.
I haven't had many problems but I feel confident that I can solve any issues on this site. this has been great reading and learning for me.

the tips and knowledge is amazing.
looking forward to traveling and hopefully meeting up with more Voyager owners along the way to share MY stories and tips along the way. these are truly great bikes.

Having fun NOW, :thanks: :thmup: :woohoo:
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Welcome aboard!

The Voyager is one of the best kept secrets in the touring class of bikes. It loves the highway.
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Pappa D wrote:Hello Everyone !
I bought my 2002 Voyager XII a couple months ago, the gentlemen who previously owned it has taken exceptional care of it. I purchased it with 58K miles on it.
He recommended this site and I have found this to be a very valuable tool in the upkeep and overall general knowledge for my new "BABY".
I inherited the Service Manual and the AVA Voyager Tech Tips book, and it has been my bible on keeping my Voyager in tip top shape.
I haven't had many problems but I feel confident that I can solve any issues on this site. this has been great reading and learning for me.

the tips and knowledge is amazing.
looking forward to traveling and hopefully meeting up with more Voyager owners along the way to share MY stories and tips along the way. these are truly great bikes.

Having fun NOW, :thanks: :thmup: :woohoo:
So, Papa D;
You coming to the Rally? you're about 1,000 miles closer than I am in California, and for you, it's all flat lands!

hank43
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Post by Mr Jensee »

Hi Pappa D and welcome to the AVA. I have a 2001 Voyager I picked up in Belton, TX back in 2010. It too was pristine. Must be something about that Texas air. I hope you enjoy your machine and don't hesitate to get on here and ask if you have a problem. There are enough devotes here to help with most anything.
For Voyager XII Manuals click the link below.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ao3K0Ai2gvglgS3l7J4pBJrjfBhc
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Welcome to the AVA from Minnesota... :clap: :clap: :clap: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:
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Post by usmalenurse »

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the bike. Lot's of good info in here and lots of pleasure to be had on these Voyagers. They just need ridin' and a little TLC. :thmup:
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Welcome to the forum!
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Post by Mart656 »

Welcome to the forum Pappa D. I'm a fellow Texan, if you are ever near Wichita Falls let me know. I just sold my 2002 Voyager 1200 about a month ago to buy a Honda Goldwing. Well it only took about 2 weeks to change my mind when I found a 1999 Voyager with only 46K miles and in excellent condition. It even had the cb radio my other one did'nt. The hond will have to wait. :thmup: :-D
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Post by cushman eagle »

Pappa D ,Welcome aboard the great AVA family of likeminded bikers. :thmup: You will find a sharing group of riders willing to help, when, and if ,you need it. :woohoo:
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Post by davidl »

Pappa D,

Welcome to the "family" As stated earlier, the Voyager is the best kept secret. I was wondering, did you but your XII from a guy in La Grange. If you did, you got a great buy. Take a look at Lonestarvoyagers.org. Hopefully, you can join us on our lunch run next month.

davidl(DeepSea) at LSV
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hank43 wrote:
Pappa D wrote:Hello Everyone !
I bought my 2002 Voyager XII a couple months ago, the gentlemen who previously owned it has taken exceptional care of it. I purchased it with 58K miles on it.
He recommended this site and I have found this to be a very valuable tool in the upkeep and overall general knowledge for my new "BABY".
I inherited the Service Manual and the AVA Voyager Tech Tips book, and it has been my bible on keeping my Voyager in tip top shape.
I haven't had many problems but I feel confident that I can solve any issues on this site. this has been great reading and learning for me.

the tips and knowledge is amazing.
looking forward to traveling and hopefully meeting up with more Voyager owners along the way to share MY stories and tips along the way. these are truly great bikes.

Having fun NOW, :thanks: :thmup: :woohoo:
So, Papa D;
You coming to the Rally? you're about 1,000 miles closer than I am in California, and for you, it's all flat lands!

hank43


Probably wont make it this year but for sure will make it next year.
Pappa D
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[quote="davidl"]Pappa D,

Welcome to the "family" As stated earlier, the Voyager is the best kept secret. I was wondering, did you but your XII from a guy in La Grange. If you did, you got a great buy. Take a look at Lonestarvoyagers.org. Hopefully, you can join us on our lunch run next month.

davidl(DeepSea) at LSV


YES, I did buy it from "HIPPI" here in La Grange,
I will for sure look into the Lone Star Voyagers chapter, looking forward to meeting up with you.
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Post by davidl »

Hippi was member of the LSV for a number of years. Great guy. I think he had a number a strokes and decided it would be better not to ride anymore. Ask him about his "rock" and Musicman. Good story.. Next lunch run is to the Southern Flyer in Brenham 11Jun
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