This is for general posts and questions concerning only the Voyager XII (1200cc, Four-cylinder) Years 1986 thru 2003.
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2024 International Rally Reveal
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:woohoo:
I was hoping for a Midwest rally in '24, but northern Georgia fits the bill nicely!
Who can argue with those sweet mountain vistas?
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Last post by Deep Thoughts
Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:01 am
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Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:02 pm
Rear speaker relocation
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GrandpaDenny »
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:59 pm
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Hi guys (and gals),
I recently saw a photo of someone's VXII that had the speakers mounted to the front of the top box, but can't find it now. That...
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Last post by 1lpdean
Fri May 05, 2023 4:56 am
Foot Pegs
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IslandKawasaki »
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:55 pm
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Is there any way to change the position/location of the foot pegs ? I'm only 6' and my hips grow tired from the pegs being too high - I'd like to...
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Has anyone removed the floorboards and replaced them with pegs?
Yeppers.
Do you need to change the shifter pedal and connecting rod or can you...
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Last post by Nails
Thu May 04, 2023 3:26 am
Homemade backrest
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Conrad »
Wed May 03, 2023 12:32 am
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Showing off my pretty ok fab skills on my homemade backrest. Most expensive part was the purchased pad, about $25 on amazon. About $25 for the 3/8...
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I am impressed. My fabrication skills are beneath the Grade School level... Cheers!
:perfect10: :perfect10:
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Last post by SgtSlag
Wed May 03, 2023 4:09 pm
What are your thoughts on insurance?
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Chris Cochran »
Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:32 am
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Today I renewed my coverage for my 750 Vulcan. I asked the lady if she could be so kind as to give me an idea of what it would run me to add the '86...
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My agent is an independent and works with at least 24 different companies.
My 01 XII is covered with full coverage with an extra $5000 rider to...
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Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:33 pm
Tires
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Conrad »
Wed Aug 03, 2022 2:24 am
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Hi all,
So I realize this may be opening a can of worms on par with proper 2 stroke premixes, but new tires are on the off season to-do list for...
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No Darksiders are chiming in?
I'd like to try but haven't found any reliable info on what tire would fit my Voyager (86 ZN1300).
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Last post by Van Voyager
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:53 pm
Ticking sound under seat fuel pump?
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Csager »
Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:28 am
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Hi everyone,
I’m new to the forum looks like a great place to land! I inherited my dads 1993 XII it hasn’t ran in a year or so I did get it running...
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Yep, that's the fuel pump working.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:09 pm
clutch
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long haul »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:34 am
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I finally joined this wonderful sight I've been using for years to keep the old girl going it's be invaluable'
I'm currently replacing clutch springs...
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Oh for the cover and things like that I always do 'bout that much . I thought the question was about the clutch springs.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:16 pm
Galfer brake lines
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GrandpaDenny »
Thu May 13, 2021 4:19 pm
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I just received my order of Galfer braided brake lines, and the packaging says they're for '87-'93 Voyager XII. Is there a difference from '94 up?...
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Not sure, but all 12s are the same. The kit you bought will be different but should fit.
This is why you should have ordered them from me. The brake...
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Last post by Nails
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:09 pm
2003 voyager for sale $4000 27000 miles
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Dtown »
Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:48 am
I can’t get into classifieds for some reason… want to post my bike for sale. It’s immaculate. If you’re interested in pics, message me.
I’m located...
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Last post by Dtown
Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:48 am
When preventative maintenance goes wrong
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Conrad »
Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:20 pm
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So this was the end of a severely shortened ride last sunday :(
When i had the thing apart to change the carb o-rings, i...
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Did you clean and dress up the points on the original pump ? That’s usually all that goes wrong with these pumps. I usually do that every 40,000...
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Last post by VoyKimmer
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:07 pm
Any consensus on brake pads
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mayhem8 »
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:56 pm
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Just a quick glance and it's looking like new aftermarket rotors are close to $200 each, so about $400 for the 2 fronts.
I can get an organic pad...
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I use EBC pads. I tend to alternate between sintered and organic - after 50000 miles and at least four sets of brake pads I haven't made up my mind....
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:50 pm
Brake upgrades
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hwyman »
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:20 pm
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Yesterday was a nice enough day that I planned on replacing the rear shocks on my 1987 Voyager with the progressive shocks. When I went to move tje...
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Hello,hwyman,When I rebuilt my brakes,I used OEM,and it looks like Partzilla still offers those :thmup:
The part numbers are 43020-1054 for the...
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Last post by cushman eagle
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:38 pm
Need some clutch help!
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woodsm84 »
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:39 pm
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I replaced my clutch plates and springs. First time ever with the help of some service diagrams. Now I barely have any throw on my clutch lever....
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I think you have some clutch plates that are wrong. Measure the thickness of your old plates, then Measure your new plates. Now you'll find that the...
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Last post by woodsm84
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:44 pm
Deep Cleaning your xii
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Hillbilly »
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:14 pm
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I was wondering what everyone does to keep there bike clean. As I've been rebuilding my xii, it seems like this poor thing was rode and just put...
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Thank you again gentlemen, voykimmer: Nice bike.
SgtSlag, I like the idea of the internal clean.
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Last post by Hillbilly
Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:21 pm
Engine issues/Questions
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landygrundy86 »
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:50 pm
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Hey All,
This is kinda long and drawn out, but looking for advice, or something obvious I'm missing, you guys always have great answers. I have two...
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Yes the LH coil is #s 1 &4.
If you are certain the 01 engine was running fine then one can assume nothing has changed in so far as the motor itself,...
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Last post by landygrundy86
Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:40 pm
Radio cover rings
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Avidrider62 »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:22 pm
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UNICORN NOS Plates on ebay I have a cover left over, good condition
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I have both cover and snap ring for the stereo, i'd rather not fleabay these, Snap ring is NOS.
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Last post by Avidrider62
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:36 am
Lose the airboxes. Use air pod filters
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Chris Cochran »
Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:10 am
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I mentioned the use of air pod filters mostly as a side-thought in another posting that I have in the Tech Tips section, but thought why not throw...
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This topic has been discussed before. Search on “pods”. CV carbs, specifically the circuit that lifts the diaphragm, requires laminar air flow, which...
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Last post by Nails
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:18 pm
Gertrude's Getting Close...
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GrandpaDenny »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:23 pm
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...to 100k miles. Hit 99k day before yesterday. Will she hit 100k by xmas? Probably not, as she's going in for surgery on the 18th (new carb and...
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GranpaDenny,to put that many miles in the weather we have been having means you got more guts then I do. :perfect10:
I assume your weather is about...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:55 pm
Cobra pipes?
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Conrad »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:40 am
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Is this one of the cobra pipes I've read about?
Thanks!
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Thanks, i figured they were but no markings on them. They sure don't sound like stock pipes! :gig:
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Last post by Conrad
Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:14 pm
Thank you Pete (Voyager radio upgrade)
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Tonyvdb »
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:11 pm
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Yesterday I received my Voyager Clarion radio back from Pete who did the upgrade to bluetooth, LED and the clock mod. Very clean install and looks as...
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Are you still doing these upgrades if so I would like to talk to you about doing this upgrade on mine
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Last post by JohnM
Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:28 am
Looking for Right Hand mirror
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akrider12 »
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:20 am
looking for a right hand mirror, as just busted while storing for winter. Any help appreciated, try to order but not available any longer. for a 2003...
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Last post by akrider12
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:20 am
Throttle cables
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triton28 »
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:05 am
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While perusing the various online suppliers of OEM parts I happened upon a part number change for both the throttle Opening, pull cable and for the...
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GrandpaDenny;
I stated Post 1986 models in my post to encompass the differences, ( cruise control ), between the 1986 model and the 1987 onward...
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Last post by triton28
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:09 am
Gertrude Gets Some Wierd S*** Going On
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GrandpaDenny »
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:38 am
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Got some oil in the coolant bottle, a fairly significant layer it appears. Popping the radiator cap, not a sign of oil. No coolant in engine oil...
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GrandpaDenny,is it possible that the contamination occured accidentally before you got the bike :hmm:
No, I have drained and replaced the coolant...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:39 am
98 Voyager coolant question
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Sparky66 »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:54 pm
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I have a 98 Voyager that had a coolant leak at the four orings on the cross tube feeding the head. It has a red coolant currently but I now need to...
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Gertrude🤣. I'll have to think of a name for mine if it's a requirement.
Thanks for the coolant feedback
Dude, it was weird... I had gotten off the...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:05 pm
Shinko 777
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Nails »
Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:47 am
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This is just a placeholder right now.
I mounted/installed a Shinko 777 rear tire yesterday and checked that it was balanced right this morning...
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Check the forum search function: there are plenty of Darkside threads here, for the XII's. Cheers!
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Mon Oct 31, 2022 4:50 pm
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