My first voyager!

[woodsm84]

My 1998 Voyager, green @ 52k miles is being delivered tomorrow. I have no clue what to expect, but I’m glad to join this group.

[triton28]

Welcome;
expect camaraderie and a wealth of knowledge for your questions,
Dave

[cushman eagle]

Welcome to the wonderful AVA family,as triton28 said,we are a friendly helpful family
I like the color of your new bike,the same as my'99
I bought mine just over 12 years ago with 22,000 miles on it and have added 78,000 to it.
I am doing [winter service] to it to get ready for another year.

[SgtSlag]

Can you share more with us about your new ride? We love to offer advice on how to get her into tip-top shape.

Honestly, share what you like. Ask as much, or as little, as you want to know. This is quite the brain trust on this forum! Cheers!

[GrandpaDenny]

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! We like baby, er, bike pics!

[Barry]

Mikey,
Welcome to the group. Be sure to look over this stickie addressed to new owners. https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=12591
Nails did a great job gathering together everything a new owner would need to know.

[Nails]

That laggard Nails still needs to comb through this print version of the AVA Voyager Tech Tips, 7/06 that he found somewhere on the road. More good info ... and some not-so-good.

[Barry]

That laggard Nails still needs to comb through this print version of the AVA Voyager Tech Tips, 7/07 that he found somewhere on the road. More good info ... and some not-so-good.

I'm glad you picked up on the "not-so-good" information. It's interesting to see some of the creative ideas some people come up with. Are you going to publish some of the better tips? Today I found an even older version of the tips that includes tips for the 1300. I'm trying to get rid of all my vxii stuff so it won't be a problem for my wife & kids. So no need to return it. Just let me know if you'd like me to mail you my latest finding.

[GrandpaDenny]

some of the worst not-so-good tips COME from Nails

[Barry]

some of the worst not-so-good tips COME from Nails

New guys note: This is Dennis attempting to be funny. old guy ROFLOL.

[GrandpaDenny]

some of the worst not-so-good tips COME from Nails

New guys note: This is Dennis attempting to be funny. old guy ROFLOL.

But am I lying?

[woodsm84]

Can you share more with us about your new ride? We love to offer advice on how to get her into tip-top shape.

Honestly, share what you like. Ask as much, or as little, as you want to know. This is quite the brain trust on this forum! Cheers!

Just had new tires, unfortunately 404 Dunlop, found out too late about those, drive shaft service, all fluids replaced, new brake pads. I ordered a taller, wider windscreen, and I’m looking to recover the seats. I love it so far. The stereo works but I’m replacing the speakers with something more modern. I noticed some leaking shaft fluid. I’m guessing that’s normal right after servicing it though? Possible overfilled?

[Barry]

Start reading just above ekap1200's post: https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... oil#p91206
Sorry to say it sounds like the shop that serviced your bike might not have known about these issues.

[triton28]

woodsm84;
in case an illustration would help, almost all of the online suppliers have these wonderful diagrams if you have not already discovered them:
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawas ... final-gear
The 92055B o-rings are the ones which cause most of the problem mentioned. If you find these listed as unavailable, they are still available as part number 92055-1646 as shown in the 2001 and later model year illustrations.
Dave

[shane]

i as well have just gotten a voyager.... ok i have had it for a few months and man oh man what a beast however the beast is sick i started it up a copuple weeks ago and it was makeing a huge clatter and almost like a rod knock noise. i have done a compression test on the cylinders and with the engine cold i am getting 90 psi on all but cylinder 2 and it at 120.... can i still get parts for this motor or should i just part it out i really am not sure what to do some advice would be greatly appreciated

[Barry]

more details needed. What year? How many miles? 4 cylinder or 6 ?

[SgtSlag]

i as well have just gotten a voyager.... ok i have had it for a few months and man oh man what a beast however the beast is sick i started it up a copuple weeks ago and it was makeing a huge clatter and almost like a rod knock noise. i have done a compression test on the cylinders and with the engine cold i am getting 90 psi on all but cylinder 2 and it at 120.... can i still get parts for this motor or should i just part it out i really am not sure what to do some advice would be greatly appreciated

It might be a simple case of too much engine oil... Pull both oil drain plugs, replace the filter, and add 3 qts 22 Oz only, of fresh oil. That may quiet her down. Known issue from excess oil in the pan -- for XII's. Cheers!

[shane]

more details needed. What year? How many miles? 4 cylinder or 6 ?

1983 1300 6 banger 44k and change