Sorry to say good by

[jre258 in SoDak]

Those of you that belong to the Voyager group on Facebook already know that my XII was destroyed by a building fire this past weekend. The sad news is that insurance is not going to cover the loss, so it looks as if a different ride is not in my future. So therefore it is time to say good by to this great group of Kawasaki Voyager fans. Who knows, I may be back.
Jim Eastlund
(Jre258 in SoDak)

[voyager55]

Why didn't you have it insured? Very cheap in Winter time

[HMB Don]

Really sorry to hear about your loss. Now I'm hoping that you'll be able to find another great Voyager so you can come riding with us all. really happy you weren't hurt in the fire.

[Mr Jensee]

Good-bye Jim. Have a good life man.

[cushman eagle]

We certainly hope you will be back with us sooner than you expect

[wsm 1]

Sorry to hear the bad news,good luck to you.

[krasmu]

One doea not have to have a bike to enjoy or partake in this forum. You can still stay in contact with all your riding brothers and sisters until you find another ride.

[jre258 in SoDak]

Earlier this month I stumbled upon a '02 Kaw Concours on craigslist. Price was right and it was within a reasonable distance from home. Needless to say, I am the proud owner of the aforementioned motorcycle. It might not be a Voyager in many ways, but it is a Kawasaki and capable of touring.
Jim

[cushman eagle]

Way to go! We are glad you found a way to stay connected to our family Enjoy the new bike.

[HMB Don]

Good news, happy you found another great touring motorcycle. I had a 94 until the day to got my Voyager. Many great trips and great service, you'll be very happy.

Post pictures of the new ride

[hank43]

You got it JRE, now, tour on down to Kerrville Tx for our next rally, so we can all see it!


hank43

[Air Force]

COG Concours Owners Group is having their national rally-wait for it......... June 11-14 in Kerrville TX. Check out their website for lots of good info.

[jre258 in SoDak]

The Connie has 41k on the odometer, so it is capable of many more miles. One of the reasons I got it as cheap as I did, the first owner laid it down on the left side, so it had "rebuilt" on the title. The second owner, the one I purchased it from, rode it for seven years, without doing any other repairs to the plastic. Already looking at replacing the windshield with one from Clearview and a peg lowering kit from Murphs'. I would also like to find the short passenger backrest for the mrs. and a rack so that I can mount the trunk from my XII when (if?) we go on some long trips together. Must say I do miss the two-stage center stand from the XII, it is a little bit of a struggle to get it up on the center stand.

As for next years Kerrville rally, The mrs. already has plans for the end of June, something about a birthday party as we both turn the big "60" next year, me in Feb., and her in Oct.
Jim

[Mr Jensee]

Earlier this month I stumbled upon a '02 Kaw Concours on craigslist. Price was right and it was within a reasonable distance from home. Needless to say, I am the proud owner of the aforementioned motorcycle. It might not be a Voyager in many ways, but it is a Kawasaki and capable of touring.
Jim

Don't apologize. The Concours 1000 is a great bike. I have a friend who moved to Florida who has one. I think he is going to end up selling it though because he has nobody to ride with there. I have ridden his Concours and it really gets up and goes. That 6 speed transmission doesn't hurt either. As for leaving, there is no rule that says you have to own a Voyager to remain here. Stick around, at times somebody asks questions about a Concours and once you learn the bike you can respond to them. If you can try joining COG (Concours Owners Group). They have a website and lots and lots of info.