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My 2012 Voyager 1700
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HMB Don »
Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:59 pm
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Just turned over 177,000 miles on the ODO. It still looks and runs great, did a 150 mile ride today and averaged 47.13 mpg. We stayed in upstate New...
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Hey Don, I don't know if you remember me or not. I'm ohiojack from Clyde, Ohio. I ran into a problem with my 2011 Voyager. When running for most of...
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Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:14 pm
Engine Tapping or Ticking Sound
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delcast »
Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:25 am
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Hello, I have a 2015 Voyager with only 4,000 miles. Occasionally I get a tapping or ticking sound on the right side of the engine. It sounds like...
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I have a 2011 Vaquero. Over 48,000 on the clock. Several years ago I thought I would try synthetic oil. I think it was coincidental, but after that...
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Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:06 pm
New here. Hello
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Novato Kevin »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:58 am
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Hi,
Novato Kevin here. I just joined your forum to learn more about the 1700 bikes and to contribute something useful if I can.
I like to ride...
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Kiven
Nice that you're here, understand about the goldwing plastic. My wife has a 2007 goldwing and as the years go by, but they sure run good....
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Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:57 pm
Cruising RPM's
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jjamison »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:31 am
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I was told by someone that cruising at RPM's less than about 2500 was hard on a V-twin engine (A Harley rider). I know that there are a lot of guys...
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Cruisin on the highway I am usually around 3k when going easy
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Last post by ridermike
Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:06 am
More Ipod cable questions
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305940 »
Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:49 pm
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THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER (Cheaper) WAY!
Visited my Dealer to check on the cable to use the Ipod on my Voyager. I had no luck finding it on Kawasaki...
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To the best of my knowledge Kawasaki is the only manufacturer for the iPod cable. But depending on the iPod you may have to buy an adapter cable also.
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Last post by ridermike
Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:02 am
backrest
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olderrider1 »
Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:26 pm
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been looking for a drivers backrest for my new 2019 voyager1700 can't seem to find one any one know where i can find one ron
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Grasshopper backrest is cheap. About 85 dollars. Works well for me.
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Last post by Steverides5
Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:36 pm
1700 trunk rack
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jjamison »
Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:33 pm
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On the post pinned to the top 1700 KAWASAKI GENUINE ACCESSORIES EVALUATIONS . there are a couple of different trunk racks pictured that I would be...
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It fit the curves and looks good?
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Last post by jjamison
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:35 am
Tank Bag
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joebenslc »
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:26 pm
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Does anyone recommend a tank bag that will work on a 2017 Voyager?
Thanks in advance.
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I have an older bag that I bought from a friend. It's biggest problem is that it uses 4 magnets to hold it down. Because of the shape of the tank...
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Last post by Steverides5
Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:48 am
I-POD cable question
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305940 »
Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:19 pm
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I now have a little over 100 miles on my new 2019 VV 1700 and am very pleased with it. There are two cables in the left fairing pocket which can...
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I got mine from my dealer.
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Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:20 am
My 2012 Voyager 1700
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HMB Don »
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:00 pm
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Just turned over 177,000 miles on the ODO. It still looks and runs great, did a 150 mile ride today and averaged 47.13 mpg. We stayed in upstate New...
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Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:13 pm
CB antenna
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Bronson »
Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:50 pm
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My CB antenna got broke off and I went to the dealer and the only
way it comes from kawasaki is in a kit with the mounting barcket
and cable. All I...
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Bronson
If you can wait until the next rally I'll give you mine. Or I'll be in Columbus, Ohio this coming weekend. You up for a road trip.
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Last post by HMB Don
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:12 pm
Trunk removal & options
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Mrleanos1 »
Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:51 pm
I have a 2012 Voyager and removed the rear truck for a cleaner bagger look. I was hoping to install a small sissy bar and wondered if anyone on this...
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Last post by Mrleanos1
Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:51 pm
dead cylinder / Power loss issue (fuel related)
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FORGIVEN143 »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:45 am
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I have a 2014 Vulcan Voyager with 13,000 miles. I recently did the Ivan's flash, Cobra slip on exhaust and K&N air filter. Sunday, I was heading out...
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UPDATE!!!
To be honest I don't have any real answers to what was going on. I checked the battery connections the other day, and the negative...
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Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:16 pm
Seating Question
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305940 »
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:12 am
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Hello!
I am seriously considering buying a new 2019 Vulcan Voyager and have a question about the seating arrangements. Can't seem to find an honest...
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Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the group.
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Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:10 am
looking for hitch
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Vulcan40 »
Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:18 am
I just purchased a 2014 Vulcan voyager 1700. I am looking for a hitch to put on it. Only thing is I don't want to spend almost $200 to do it. I and...
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Last post by Vulcan40
Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:18 am
Impatiently Waiting
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smainbr »
Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:04 pm
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I'm due to receive my Ivanized ECU tomorrow. The turnaround time was less than a week, but I'm ready!
I got Pearl about a month ago, but haven't...
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Congrats!!! I hope ya got to drive it enough to really appreciate your new
ECU load!!!! Enjoy!!!
Thanks Bill.
I got the return package from Ivan...
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Last post by smainbr
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:41 am
Kickstand issue on my new to me Voyager 1700
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FORGIVEN143 »
Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:45 pm
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Three days ago I bought my first Voyager. it's a 2014 with 12,000 miles. The bike is in pretty good shape but I have a concerning question about the...
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The problem I had with the kickstand is that it is short so it felt like the bike was going to lay down every time you used it, I took advice from...
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Last post by juzubumi
Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:43 pm
REAR SUSPENSION SETTINGS
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mah902 »
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:32 am
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I have a 2013 1700 and trying to make my wife comfortable. Here in Indiana in the summer we see lots of buckling of the pavement that creates very...
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The adjusters are located in a way that I can barely see the left side and cannot see the right side (although I can slide my finger up behind what's...
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Last post by CWT36
Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:43 pm
Ivan ECU flash Europe
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stevejinde »
Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:21 am
Anybody in EUROPE had Ivans ECU flash done? Did you use an American or a European ECU? They are different...
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Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:21 am
1700 WHINE
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ohiojack »
Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:10 pm
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Is a too tight belt the cause for a whine at 60 mph. If I increase the speed to 65 it goes away. Just curious. ohiojack
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My 2011 Voyager - purchased it 3 months ago - had a significant whine, especially when slowing down
I took it to my dealership and they tightened...
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Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:29 am
Pipes suggestions
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juzubumi »
Mon May 20, 2019 10:33 pm
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Hey guys, this is my very first post here, about a month ago I traded my pristine 2004 nomad (17k miles) for a 2012 Voyager, ABS (8k miles), I am...
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Probably not, doubt that I can make the rally this year.
I met a guy with a vaquero yesterday that sounded incredible, he had a set of Freedom...
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Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:48 pm
Part for Voyager 1700 at the rally
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HMB Don »
Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:44 pm
For those that are coming to the rally on there 1700.
I have a new by Gene Kap steering head socket and Galfer brake pads for both front and rear....
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Last post by HMB Don
Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:44 pm
SAD ... I have to sell it ...
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NSASarge »
Thu May 23, 2019 6:53 pm
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Because Deb can no longer ride as a passenger on the Voyager, I'm gonna have to sell it. I'll be posting more information on it this Memorial weekend...
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Dave sorry to hear that she can no longer ride. She may not be alone . Marie;s neck and back may keep her off also,With Marie following in a cage...
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Last post by ekap1200
Sat May 25, 2019 9:09 am
Passenger grab handle
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Richard Pepin »
Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:48 am
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Does anyone make passenger grab handles for 2012 Voyager?
Thanks
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Marvella's did, I have a set on my 2012. Marv will be at the rally you can ask him there.
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Last post by HMB Don
Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:20 pm
Cleaning / polishing
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jjamison »
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:32 am
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I was wondering what everyone's favorites are for cleaning and polishing your rides. I've heard Plexus is good as well as Topcoat F11.
Thanks,
Jeff
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S100 for all those areas that are turning black but you want back black again. Works on the vinyl seats, they aren't leather. If anyone tries that...
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Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:22 am
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