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2025 International Rally Reveal
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Hi guys I hope you are all ok that side of the pond ,my question is as follows ,
I am seriously looking at coming over for the Rally, just need to...
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Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:04 pm
2024 AVA Blairsville GA, Closing Slide Show
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Hi guys looks like a great time was had by all ,some great photos ,makes me feel like I was there .
Look at what I can do about next year ,
Bye from...
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Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Heat shield for Voyager1700
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Muggins »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:11 pm
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A perfect heat shield for the 1700.
It directs heat down and away from the passenger and driver.
It keeps any heat from the exhaust pipe and engine...
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I wish I could just buy the rear KAMS blower. Just want to get that heat that comes up under the seat pushed away. The front fan comes on maybe once...
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Last post by David (N. Alabama)
Mon Sep 28, 2015 5:48 pm
New Battery For My Voyager 1700
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HMB Don »
Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:01 pm
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The new battery on the left check the two spacers under the battery. These were included in the box with the battery. Shorai 3# and old lead acid...
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Well, on March 28, Trisha and I were going for a ride. Trisha on her trike (gold wing 1800) and to our surprise the new Shorai battery I had...
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Last post by HMB Don
Fri May 06, 2016 4:52 am
Replacement radio antenna
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jhellman »
Wed Jan 15, 2014 4:22 pm
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Some %#*% liked my antenna so much they unscrewed it and left.
Has anyone replaced their radio antenna with something other than OEM?
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A bit silly but I had the same found that a Peugeot 106 and saxo antenna fits lol
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Last post by mcwakelin
Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:07 pm
Engine serial # location
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kawman12 »
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:58 pm
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i just bought a 2012 Voyager and need engine serial # for registration, but for the life of me I cannot find it. is it hidden under something?
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i have a 2009, the engine number is on the left side, above and behind starter
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Last post by Jim49az
Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:09 am
Hello & Introduction
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Seawolf »
Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:33 pm
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Hi my name is John Dyck, I hail from the far north (Stony Plain, Alberta). I ride a 2013 Pearl white 1700 Voyager. Bought last August and now have...
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Im Jim, from Mesa AZ, im 54. I just picked up my first Voyager, a used 2009 1700 with 7500 miles on it. It is a beautiful bike, sterring seems heavy...
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Last post by Jim49az
Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:32 am
OCTANE BOOSTER
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mah902 »
Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:31 pm
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The owners manual says that the 1700 needs at least 90 octane fuel
The only gas station in our spot in the road only carries 87 and I have...
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The owners manual says that the 1700 needs at least 90 octane fuel
The only gas station in our spot in the road only carries 87 and I have...
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Last post by otter
Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:59 am
About to Purchase a 2011 Voyager
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winger53215 »
Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:53 pm
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I am about to go for it. I took it for a test ride and it was smooth. I will have the rear speakers and helmet chord installed if I do go with it. It...
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Me I now like my Voyager 1700, could it be faster and more powerful? Yes, but so could any motorcycle sold today. But for what the Voyager 1700 was...
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Last post by HMB Don
Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:07 pm
Dash tri-pouch storage
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vulcanman »
Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:34 pm
Hey Everyone, hope your all having a great day. :-D
I'd like to install a dash tri-pouch to mu 1700 Voyager, the
ones that I look at on line aren't...
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Last post by vulcanman
Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:34 pm
mileage of your Voyager
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zeglarz28 »
Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:14 pm
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Hi all , I'm Voyager 1700 2010r. user from Poland ( Europe ) . How much is yours Voyager mileage? What is the record ? The max mileage :-)?
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i have been getting 38 to 39 gpm on my 2015
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Last post by rock42
Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:34 pm
2009-2011 kams kit
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veeger1 »
Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:12 am
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Has anyone installed the cams kit? is it difficult or should I pay the three hundred dollars for the install?
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I installed the jams kit on my 2011myself right after it became available. Took an afternoon and was money well spent.
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Last post by buckshotbob
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:49 am
driver backrest
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NLer »
Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:43 am
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Any driver backrest suggestions for a 2011 Voyager 1700? Anyone have the WeRev detectable backrest?
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Have had the grasshopper for several years. My wife is not able to get on last anyway due to a bad knee. I pull the rest off, she gets on the front...
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Last post by buckshotbob
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:42 am
truck luggage rack
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mackbond »
Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:57 am
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would like to mount a luggage rack on my bike but have not had any luck finding one, has any one found one that will work if so would you share where...
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I installed the rack that cobra makes specific for the vulcan voyager on my 2011 about 3 years ago. Looks great, works great.
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Last post by buckshotbob
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:30 am
1700 voyager transmission
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otter »
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:16 pm
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Hi, new owner here. Have a 2015 voyager and love it. I've been poking around some of the other forums and have found one cause for concern: there...
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yup, at my first oil change, the dealer mechanic backed off the tension to just this side of too slack.
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Last post by otter
Wed Aug 05, 2015 3:29 pm
2010, 1700 nner fairing/cowling. Item 55027-0063-6Z
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vulcanman »
Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:35 pm
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I have developed a crack at each of the 2 screws near the windshield.
Does anyone know if this is a warranty or recall issue?
or
Has anyone ever...
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No cracks, but have had my bike apart.
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Just follow the service manual. You will pretty much strip all...
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Last post by David (N. Alabama)
Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:17 pm
Clock, tripometers reset every startup?
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rockind »
Sat Jul 25, 2015 1:58 am
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Is there a fuse I am missing or do I need to look for a broken wire on my 2010? Everytime I start it up trips and clock start out new, like it is...
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Bought new battery after watching voltage drop to 5 volts upon startup, works fine now and turns over much quicker. Would of never guessed it would...
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Last post by rockind
Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:26 am
New plastics for an 09 Voyager
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uhdcjkb »
Thu Jul 02, 2015 4:30 pm
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Getting the candy plasma blue parts is a very long term process...They have to be made in japan and shipped. Can be up to 8 weeks. So...I ordered...
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On my 2012, the gages dont attach to the inner fairing either, I believe they attach inside the fairing and the inner fairing just kinda floats over...
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Last post by rick
Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:36 pm
Gas milage distant guage
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Bronson »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:27 am
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On my way home from the rally I had a problem with it.
When I filled the gas tank and started down the road it
says full then it would go to 190...
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I gave up on that thing. When the gas LIGHT comes on, I start thinking about dumping that extra gallon in that I carry on the rear rack.
Agree with...
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Last post by hank43
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:30 pm
Tires
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Rac51 »
Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:15 pm
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Has anyone tried 108 70 16 tires on the Voyager 1700?
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Pirelli Night Dragon 180 70 16
I just did a quick search and those tires will only get you 6000 miles, but are made for those who want grip when...
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Last post by David (N. Alabama)
Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:06 pm
Tires
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skynbarb_908 »
Fri May 08, 2015 12:54 am
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I've had my 2012 for 2 months will be needing tires soon, can anyone tell me what are the best tires to purchase. I have exedra's g721 e & g722 e on...
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I only got 5500 miles out of the cheap original equipment factory rear tire
I just had the American Elite 180/65 put on
The shop that mounted it...
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Last post by mah902
Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:11 pm
Rox pivot risers
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1pig »
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:02 am
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Hi, Need assitance.... Looking for a set of pivot risers to suit my 1 1/4 bars on a 2010 voyager. Have been looking but with no success.....Any help...
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Never heard of them until now. Interesting.
You might have to contact them directly. Looks like they only make up to 1 1/8 currently. Maybe they...
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Last post by David (N. Alabama)
Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:21 pm
Chrome passenger floorboard covers
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kawman12 »
Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:21 pm
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I have seen them on 1700's, think Don Medina has them. are they a Kawasaki item and if so, does anyone have part#?
Mike
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Found what I posted on another site. The pricing was 5 years ago.
Kawasaki part number 14091-0229 Chrome Vulcan Passenger Floorboard Covers $10.26...
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Last post by David (N. Alabama)
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:02 pm
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Last post by jimb47
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:16 pm
Crackling pipes
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kawman12 »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:54 pm
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I have had my 1700 for a couple months and notice after riding that the pipes really crackle after I shut bike off and as it cools down. Is this...
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I never seemed to have that with my 1200, but figured it was common.
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Last post by kawman12
Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:48 pm
Clutch problem
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Ozymandias »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:26 pm
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I could use some advice and information or opinions from the experts here. I have a 2010 Voyager that has developed a clutch problem when cold. The...
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yea mine stranded me on the side of the road !!! 1 week after complaining about it to the dealer! seized tight....i fixed it in someones driveway
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Last post by TheAudiDoc
Fri Jun 05, 2015 7:39 pm
What would you do?
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Godlover »
Sat May 23, 2015 2:04 am
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I have a 2011 Voyager with 9400 miles on it and 2 years left on warranty. I bought the bike in April and it was filthy. Dirty as the guy lived on...
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You made the right choice. As far as the wife, in my 35 years of marital bliss life has tought me one thing.... it's all about her ! Tell the little...
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Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:19 am
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