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A couple of Windshield Questions
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Van Voyager »
Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:58 pm
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Have a couple of questions about the windshield on my 86.
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Thanks for the tips CrankyB
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:32 pm
False Neutral Indication
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:08 pm
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The only potentially nasty thing I've found with my 86 ZN1300 is that it occasionally (very occasionally) displays a false neutral indication, i.e....
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I'm with Me Again on this one. About the only time you should go for neutral is when have stopped. This COULD even mean once you have stopped for a...
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Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:53 am
ZN1300 Guru wanted
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samchar12 »
Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:03 am
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Any ZN1300 guru's in the Atlanta area? I can't get the beast to start and looks like I have a 23 error code. Not sure where to start. I have the...
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I did a test and it failed the Electronic Speed test. What does this mean? The book doesn't explain what to do if you fail one of their tests.
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Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:19 am
1985 ZG1300 Luggage rack help
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flippabotamatic »
Sun Oct 01, 2017 11:31 am
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Hey Folks,
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Originally all 14 locks used the same key so i do not think re-keying them would be to difficult.
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Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:39 pm
ZN1300 Air Pump - service port?
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Van Voyager »
Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:40 am
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Is there an service port somewhere in the air pump circuit (i.e. for filling tires, etc.)? If there is, I can't find any mention of it in the manual.
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No there is not.
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Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:44 am
Source for Throttle and Clutch Cables
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:26 pm
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(I seem to be monopolizing the board :oops:)
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I am sure it would be possible to retrofit one but probably much easier to install a universal one .
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Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:52 pm
Mirror Backing
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Van Voyager »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:44 pm
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I read in the tips section that the mirrors can crack if they get really cold. Mine aren't cracked but the mirroring seems to be coming off the back...
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Thanks for the suggestion MJ.
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Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:25 pm
ZN1300 idle pulsing
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:30 pm
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When my 86 ZN1300 worms up to operating temperature, the idle and sometimes, but not always, pulse a little bit. The RPM will drop and go back up by...
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Good idea about checking the pipes, although I don't see the problem until the bike is hot and even then doesn't always occur but checking the pipes...
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Mon Sep 04, 2017 12:55 pm
Replacement panels / graphics /Stickers 1985 Voyager 1300
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kieranwebster » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:40 pm
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Hi Greetings from Ireland,
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Here is what a sanded up to decal will turn out like, and the finished product when assembled, if one takes the time and sands carefully, and any...
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Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:43 am
Compas Points - backlit?
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Van Voyager »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:55 pm
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LOL - I thought the compass wasn't working as it rarely showed North. Of course, I just figured out it doesn't show which way is North, it shows...
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My compass is not backlit but then my compass is a little wonky anyway
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Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:54 pm
Dot on Tach display
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:16 pm
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There's an index dot painted on the face of the tachometer about 1 bar up from zero. What's the significance of the dot?
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Just a reminder of the X1000 just below it
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Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:30 pm
Volt Meter - What was Kawi Thinking?
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:20 pm
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Wondering what Kawasaki was thinking (drinking?) designing the ZN1300 Temp and Voltage meters to alternate on the display when they could have shown...
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Agreed: the volt meter is an awesome feature. I just wish it was visible all the time so electrical problems would be obvious when the voltage starts...
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Sat Sep 02, 2017 3:13 pm
ZN1300 Helmet locks - how many?
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:48 pm
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The manual for my 86 1300 Voyager shows two helmet locks - bot located on the rear bag frames. There are bosses on the bag frames for two locks - one...
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You are correct.
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Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:23 pm
Fog/Driving Lights
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:26 pm
What are folks using for Fog and or Driving lights, and where are they mounted on their ZN1300's?
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Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:26 pm
ZN1300 hard bag lid adjustment
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Van Voyager »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:22 pm
I notice the lids on both bags latch into place tighter on the rear of the bag than on the front. Is this normal? Is there a way to adjust the bag...
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Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:22 pm
86 ZN1300 Radio Reception
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:58 pm
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The radio reception in my 86 Voyager seems to be working OK but the 'seek' feature doesn't work optimally. The Radio wont find any stations in the AM...
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I'll do that (but in the winter :-D )
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Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:51 pm
Cam Chain Tensioner on 86 1300
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:46 pm
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I know there a popular opinion that the cam chain tensioner mechanism on the 1300 motor is prone to failure and it should be replaced with a manual...
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Thanks MA. I saw the oil line and was thinking hydraulic - never occurred to me it was just for lubrication.
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Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:49 pm
Hello - Newbie here
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Van Voyager »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:33 am
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Just wanted to say: Hi . Recently picked up a 86 1300 in exceptional shape. There are a few issues and unknowns however, all relatively minor - I...
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Thanks for the welcome!
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Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:39 pm
Looking at a 1985 1300 with 12000 miles
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Noleftear »
Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:32 am
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I was considering buying a 1985 1300 Voyager with only 12,000 miles my only concern is where to get something like this serviced if ever needed and...
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I'm a total newbie here (1st post actually). I recently picked up a very low mileage 86. It's a total tank and a handful around town but boy, it's...
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Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:24 am
Clock
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baddaddy54 »
Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:17 pm
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Can someone tell me how to set the clock.thanks :tho:
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Can someone tell me how to set the clock.thanks :tho:[/q
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Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:04 pm
Parts for sale
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Stoogefan »
Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:17 pm
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Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to post in the classifieds ... Please delete if not allowed here.
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There is a program that i would like to implement and if it work right it would take care of the issue of all the additional registration. Register...
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Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:37 am
DFI Relays on eBay
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triton28 »
Mon May 22, 2017 4:40 am
There are 3 relays on eBay under the eBay Item number: 112415082045
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Mon May 22, 2017 4:40 am
HELP - won't start !! ECM ???
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Stoogefan »
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:17 pm
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My old girl won't start :cry2:
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We're on the road again !!! :woohoo:
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Tue May 16, 2017 9:10 pm
Fuel pump for my 86 1300
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zach861300 »
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:51 am
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I need a fuel pump for my 86 1300 voyager but can't find any. Does anyone have a spare one?
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I believe the fuel pump from a mid-eighties Subaru Brat will be the same you'll have to buy a 90-degree fitting to screw into one end of it I...
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Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:27 pm
Actual weight of a ZN1300?
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trikebldr »
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:37 pm
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Anybody actually weighed their 1300? I did recently with 1/4 tank of gas. I used a hydraulic scale and did the weight as I lifted the bike into my...
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Most of the time I have seen motorcycles that had clutches that slipped someone had added a oil additive in the crankcase which is also the oil the...
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Sat Apr 08, 2017 3:02 pm
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