This is for general posts and questions concerning only the Voyager XII (1200cc, Four-cylinder) Years 1986 thru 2003.
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Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:36 am
forever bikeless in San Jose..…..
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cranky »
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:52 pm
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well my last scoot went to recycler heaven and that’s all, I just can’t take another beating like I’ve had..….. 4 wheels from now on..…. I loved my...
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Maybe a Polaris Slingshot would be a good in between. 😄
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Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:24 pm
Ìn Search of Blue '95 Lower Left Side Fairing Deflector
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DocSnowFox »
Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:52 pm
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ISO/Ìn Search of Blue '95 Lower Left Side Fairing Deflector.
Supplying pictures of the Right side Lower Fairing deflector I have.
I've never seen...
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VoyKimmer,
I see. I don't have small arms equipment to practice at 2nd Amendment, only long barrel hunting stuff. Good for you!
As for parts,...
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Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:36 pm
Radio antenna
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mayhem8 »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:01 am
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Does anyone know offhand if the antenna cable goes to the radio as one cable, or is it 2 pieces. If the latter, where is the joining connector (i.e....
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GrandpaDenny,
You are correct. It is labeled INT-VOL. So my radio volume works as it should, via the handlebar or rear controls.
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Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:33 am
Final gear drive assembly housing
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Chris Cochran »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:11 pm
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Ok, with my wheel off this thing is greasy dirty, big time. It's difficult to see from this specific picture but there are eight bolts visible....
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Ok, got the final drive off, drained, and eventually cleaned decent enough. Splines lubed. Got the swing arm off, pulled the bearings and greased...
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Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:45 pm
Power to headlight went kaput!
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Heavy Armor »
Tue May 31, 2022 9:19 am
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So my bike has developed an intermittent problem of losing all power to the headlight. It's not the bulb, dimmer switch doesn't seem to have any...
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You may want to just cut the 10 pin connector out and solder all of them to prevent other electrical issues and just get it over with. I did this on...
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Last post by VoyKimmer
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:03 pm
Such a FRUSTRATING machine!
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Chris Cochran »
Thu Jul 14, 2022 5:55 pm
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I've had mine since May, and in that short time period I have learned a well-earned truth about the Voyager XII: It is FRUSTRATING to work on. I've...
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The funny thing is that my initial project was to rebuild the carbs.....
That's what I've been working on for DAYS now, just trying to get them...
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Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:40 pm
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Deep Thoughts »
Tue Jul 12, 2022 10:59 am
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The throttle cable junction box is one item I have never opened as I don't do well with coiled spring activated rotating discs of any kind. Even a...
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Tue Jul 19, 2022 4:30 am
Gertrude Gets A New Air Cleaner
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GrandpaDenny »
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:41 pm
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K&N filter for I think '82-85 Camaro. No trimming required, it snapped right in. I filled in the gaps with Permatex Ultra Black. I discovered a few...
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Eight lights? Eight lights? Between here and the expressway to work, a whole mile and a half, there are seven traffic lights and seven stop signs.
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Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:38 pm
Windshield
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My99xii »
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:36 am
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Does anyone know where I can get a new windshield for my 99 voyager? Preferably around 10 and tinted. Also if anyone knows a good website for parts...
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Thanks for all the help I appreciate it!
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Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:26 pm
Any quick tips on intake duct spring?
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Heavy Armor »
Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:54 pm
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I'm >this< close to having my carbs back on and sunnuva%^$&!, one of those stinkin' duct springs, the ones that are a PITA to roll back on, popped...
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Oh fergawdsakes. :roll:
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Last post by Nails
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:20 pm
Is there a difference in ride quality?
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Chris Cochran »
Mon May 16, 2022 10:22 am
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Ok, there's the 86's and the 87's+ years. The 86's have smaller diameter front forks with the 87's and up having larger, heavier duty forks. For...
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Yea, me too lol. I didn't realize I posted it twice, my bad.
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Last post by Doug
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:19 pm
Flush Hydraulic Brake Line
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Dragon Lord »
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:31 am
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2000 Voyager XII Trike (Kit). Clutch has quit working.
You can feel the transmission change gears, but the clutch will not engage the engine.
When...
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It may also be that the return port in the master cylinder is plugged,try opening the the bleed on the slave cylinder behind the chrome left engine...
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Last post by cushman eagle
Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:37 pm
Blind spot and or extra or different mirror options?
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Bonnie and Clyde »
Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:59 am
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I find myself sometimes wishing the stock mirrors were bigger. They work and are adequate but could use some help. They dont seem big enough to put a...
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So there is no classified add with Kevin listed how do I contact him?
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Last post by Bonnie and Clyde
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:29 am
Threaded Holes near Brake and Clutch Levers
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Dtown »
Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:33 am
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Hi, I'm an owner of a 2003 Voyager X!! and just noticed that there are threaded holes (covered by a cap) near the Clutch and Brake levers.
I'm...
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Thanks! I'll reach out to Carl! He's helped me before and a great resource!
Looking forward to your next Gertrude posts/updates!
-DT
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Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:16 am
Another oil change question.
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Rich in New Jersey »
Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:39 pm
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Alright I changed the oil again on my 91 with Rotella 15w40 with filter and put 3qts 22oz back in and nothing is showing in the sight glass, no...
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Thanks for the reply. I've changed the oil many times over the years, the bike is level and sat all night yet nothing shows. I haven't ridden it yet...
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Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:24 pm
Gertrude Gets a New Rear Tire
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GrandpaDenny »
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:04 pm
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Finally got the new Shinko 777 installed today. 14,000 miles on the old Elite 4 and it was balder than I am. Immediate impressions:
1. The Shinko...
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Finally remembered to measure my tread depth. I put the new shoes on roughly 2100 miles ago and measured around 3/16 on the front and 1/4 on the...
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Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:19 pm
New voyager owner with issues...
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Chips900s »
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:13 pm
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Hi all! Looks like a great site with a wealth of information! I have a few questions I didn’t easily find searching and was wondering if anyone could...
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I saw that it was close to me in NH next year! I’ll keep it in mind!
Also just wanted to update you guys I pulled my timing chain tensioner out and...
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Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:36 pm
Tires and Gas Mileage
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Sidehopper »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:53 pm
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As long as I can trust that the GPS apps on my phone are accurate, it appears that moving to Shinko 777 HD tires has corrected my speedometer...
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That's interesting about adding a vacuum leak helping the bike run better. I had a '76 (IIRC) Datsun 260Z (IIRC) that I think had a bad MAP (or was...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:24 pm
Two questions: 1) Radio 2) Carb rebuild kits
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Chris Cochran »
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:02 pm
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1) Radio: Is there a control somewhere on it that allows me to change volume on the left or right speaker? If so, I haven't found it yet. My right...
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Is there a Voyager tribe preferred source for carb rebuild kits?
Speaking for myself, yes: none . Just buy the parts you need, by MaKa part number....
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Last post by Nails
Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:40 pm
Fuel leaking from carb overflows
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jweaver »
Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:53 pm
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Hello all, new to the forum, I have searched through a lot of threads and have not found quite a definitive answer to my somewhat unique problem. I...
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Disconnect the hoses from the carbs.
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:17 am
Dirt in gas
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Chris Cochran »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 4:33 pm
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Ok, the bike will sometimes start and run fine. For a max of 30 seconds. Now that's down to maybe 10 seconds. Not only that, but the past two times...
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I've decided to just pull the carbs and rebuild them. I've only done this once before and it was a single carb so this will be interesting.
Time to...
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Last post by Chris Cochran
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:30 pm
Carb draining question
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Chris Cochran »
Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:08 pm
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When you drain your carbs of gas, do they flow into this thing or do they just pee on the ground? (Double posted the pic and it's rotated for some...
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I think I'll be draining the carbs a lot, at least in the immediate future. See my post about dirt in gas . There are pics showing a LOT of crap...
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Last post by Chris Cochran
Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:05 pm
Does anybody use a small motorcycle lift?
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Chris Cochran »
Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:39 pm
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For the immediate-to-medium-term future, my center stand is inoperative. So, I'm thinking of getting a lift so I can raise it enough for me to change...
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The built-in bike lift is the bee's knees, and it doesn't take much to get the front wheel off the ground from there. I also have floor jacks, but...
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Last post by Nails
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:57 am
Front brake light switch
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GrandpaDenny »
Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:50 pm
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Is the front brake light switch normally a problem? I've gone through three in two and a half years; the latest one (NOS) went bad almost...
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That's interesting, Dave. I'll take the switch off the bike and squirt some contact cleaner in there. I do hear two clicks, and the switch was brand...
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Last post by GrandpaDenny
Sat Jun 18, 2022 9:58 pm
Bummer. My "new" 1248 is broken.
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Chris Cochran »
Wed Jun 15, 2022 5:45 pm
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Well, having ordered and gotten a 1248 igniter to replace my 1179 unit, I went today to install it only to discover that the tit used to attach that...
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I would think a 98 already has the updated one. Someone will KNOW though and chip in.
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Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:16 pm
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