Longevity

[grumpy72]

I owned a 92 parts bike, then an immaculate metallic green not sure what year. Shoulda kept that one. Then briefly a 6 cylinder. Bought for a 100, sold for 400. Now my 2000 model. Once some things are fixed its a keeper. I guestimate with routine upkeep these motors go 100,000 easily. The 10 to 1 compression is worrisome.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Grumpy72, there are many, I repeat MANY Voyager XII's with 100k, 200k and some with 300k miles.
Basically as long as you keep up on routine maintenance & oil changes these bikes historically will last and continue to provide a wonderful riding experience

[Conrad]

That's what I'm hoping for, my '93 only has about 43,000 on it. My biggest worry is discontinued parts, i went through that last winter with radiator hoses etc.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

I personally know no less than 3 owners who have joined the 100-thousand mile club. I also know of more who have hit 2k and remember one fellow who was pissed when his Voyager let him down when it only had 315,000+/- miles in it. I laughed like a fool when I read it thinking "these aren't diesel engines, but they must be bullet proof!"

[cushman eagle]

My '99 has 116,450,and still runs like new,uses no oil and has had no internal engine work
I did change the water and fuel pump.I also had the alternator and starter rebuilt,as a prventive measure.I also replaced coolant hoses and O-rings over the 15 years I have had it.

[GrandpaDenny]

Gertrude had 114k miles at the time of the accident and would hold her own against a Concours 1000 which was only slightly faster. 45 mpg, do 120 all day long, used no oil, no leaks, would start right up if you just looked at the starter button. Shame she got totalled - she and I had been through so many adventures - such as frame bolts falling out and replaced by the DSPO with machine screws about six inches long, airbox fire that kronked the original carbs (also during DSPO's ownership but it took me 45k miles to finally replace the carbs and air box), bad wheel bearings that had been diagnosed by a "tech" at the dealership as "fine" - that also took out my forks. Only time she ever leaked anything was on cold nights the coolant pipe o-rings would leak. Every winter I'd tell myself "when it gets warmer I'll fix them" and then when it was warmer they didn't leak and I was too busy riding to fix them. Oh yeah and the Mexican Jumping Saddlebag Lids, let's not forget them. That was cured by Gene Kap adjusting the latches and also I installed tethers. Also kept the lids locked. Only things that actually broke during my 60k miles of ownership was the speedo gear (the stamped metal thingie) wore out, I broke a speedo cable, broke a choke (excuse me, enricher) cable, and the clutch leaf springs went. So whilst I was in there I replaced the clutch pack (a rare item to wear out on these) because all those miles in Philly traffic and stop signs and/or traffic lights every block or two made it about time to replace it.

[4redjf]

I personally know no less than 3 owners who have joined the 100-thousand mile club. I also know of more who have hit 2k and remember one fellow who was pissed when his Voyager let him down when it only had 315,000+/- miles in it. I laughed like a fool when I read it thinking "these aren't diesel engines, but they must be bullet proof!"

Just saw this message and wanted to add my comments. I have a 1996 Voyager 1200, 3rd owner. Got it last year and haven't been able to ride much. But to the point.. It now has 111,100 miles on it. I've only put 2k on it. the PO's did take great care of it. I'm hoping to get a chance to ride soon. But the yearly service will be coming up and i may do that before i ride. I did replace the battery recently, but that was expected since the other battery was almost 2yrs old. Just thought i would tell about the mileage and still going strong.

[sheiserman]

I personally know no less than 3 owners who have joined the 100-thousand mile club. I also know of more who have hit 2k and remember one fellow who was pissed when his Voyager let him down when it only had 315,000+/- miles in it. I laughed like a fool when I read it thinking "these aren't diesel engines, but they must be bullet proof!"

Just saw this message and wanted to add my comments. I have a 1996 Voyager 1200, 3rd owner. Got it last year and haven't been able to ride much. But to the point.. It now has 111,100 miles on it. I've only put 2k on it. the PO's did take great care of it. I'm hoping to get a chance to ride soon. But the yearly service will be coming up and i may do that before i ride. I did replace the battery recently, but that was expected since the other battery was almost 2yrs old. Just thought i would tell about the mileage and still going strong.

I bought an '89 in 2013 with 49k on it. It's got 210k on it now. I did crash and burn in '15, so it now sports '98 colors. All the thing does is run. The radio has been far and away the most troublesome piece. The white wire with the black stripe on the 10 pin connector also gave me fits. It has provided years of miles and miles of smiles. It ( with my help) just completed a ride out to the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado over Labor Day weekend. The first day was 972 miles to the town of Rifle. I had enough, but it was still running. It was a long 3 day weekend and it didn't miss a beat. Every single mile I've put on it has been on the stock seat with an Air Hawk added early on, and for several years now, a car tire on the back. I can't stand riding with my feet in front of me so the highway pegs are strictly ornamental. The riding has dropped off immensely the last few years with the coming of grandkids, but I still take it out on the occasional weekend and ride over to Wisconsin as their roads are actually fun to ride on. They also sell leek and morel cheese which I find to be worth the effort.


Short story:

I did have to stop in Vail over the Labor Day trip for gas and there was a couple young guys on the other side of the pump fueling up. I went in to use the facilities, which was somewhat labored as the effects of the long ride were setting in. When I returned, they were both standing there just looking at me. I found that odd. We exchanged niceties and away I went. I didn't go two miles and my butt hurt so bad I couldn't shake it off, so I pull over and discover that the sh!theads inflated the Air hawk to rock hard. That makes a big difference, and makes it pretty quick. They got me. To some people Iowa means idiot out wandering around, and I suspect they just couldn't help themselves. They didn't have a lot of time to do it, so they knew what they were doing.

[4redjf]

I personally know no less than 3 owners who have joined the 100-thousand mile club. I also know of more who have hit 2k and remember one fellow who was pissed when his Voyager let him down when it only had 315,000+/- miles in it. I laughed like a fool when I read it thinking "these aren't diesel engines, but they must be bullet proof!"

Just saw this message and wanted to add my comments. I have a 1996 Voyager 1200, 3rd owner. Got it last year and haven't been able to ride much. But to the point.. It now has 111,100 miles on it. I've only put 2k on it. the PO's did take great care of it. I'm hoping to get a chance to ride soon. But the yearly service will be coming up and i may do that before i ride. I did replace the battery recently, but that was expected since the other battery was almost 2yrs old. Just thought i would tell about the mileage and still going strong.

I bought an '89 in 2013 with 49k on it. It's got 210k on it now. I did crash and burn in '15, so it now sports '98 colors. All the thing does is run. The radio has been far and away the most troublesome piece. The white wire with the black stripe on the 10 pin connector also gave me fits. It has provided years of miles and miles of smiles. It ( with my help) just completed a ride out to the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado over Labor Day weekend. The first day was 972 miles to the town of Rifle. I had enough, but it was still running. It was a long 3 day weekend and it didn't miss a beat. Every single mile I've put on it has been on the stock seat with an Air Hawk added early on, and for several years now, a car tire on the back. I can't stand riding with my feet in front of me so the highway pegs are strictly ornamental. The riding has dropped off immensely the last few years with the coming of grandkids, but I still take it out on the occasional weekend and ride over to Wisconsin as their roads are actually fun to ride on. They also sell leek and morel cheese which I find to be worth the effort.


Short story:

I did have to stop in Vail over the Labor Day trip for gas and there was a couple young guys on the other side of the pump fueling up. I went in to use the facilities, which was somewhat labored as the effects of the long ride were setting in. When I returned, they were both standing there just looking at me. I found that odd. We exchanged niceties and away I went. I didn't go two miles and my butt hurt so bad I couldn't shake it off, so I pull over and discover that the sh!theads inflated the Air hawk to rock hard. That makes a big difference, and makes it pretty quick. They got me. To some people Iowa means idiot out wandering around, and I suspect they just couldn't help themselves. They didn't have a lot of time to do it, so they knew what they were doing.

I personally dont like it when someone touch or does anything to my bike or car without my approval. Butt, included.