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Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:36 am
Getting Radiator Hoses Off ??
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Ohio Mike »
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:05 pm
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I'm in the process of removing the radiator so I can then remove the header pipes so I can then remove the water manifold and replace the O-rings...
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Same tool here , Snap On, had mine since the 70's Has many other uses also, some silicon spray while your using the tool to lift the end up will help...
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Last post by ekap1200
Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:05 pm
Broken 1248 ignitor wanted
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suzib6sw »
Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:10 pm
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Does anyone have a broken -1248 ignitor that they dont want? The intention is to see what the difference is electronically between the two , check...
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Sorry, I destroyed mine also.
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Last post by flip18436572
Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:17 am
Removing Fader
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ksawatsky »
Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:45 pm
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Does someone have a quickly accessible diagram for how to hook up the wires when removing the fader? I find lots of other interesting stuff when...
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Kevin, Did you notice a difference in sound afterwards ?
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Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:10 pm
Cleaning up points in fuel pump
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Bruce in OK »
Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:40 pm
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I'm having a bit of difficulty finding my hardcopy of Tech Tips and a forum search didn't answer my specific question. Does anyone recall if the...
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NP, just happened to have been right there before reading your post.
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Last post by Freaky_1
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:24 pm
Breakthrough! Keep Your Legs From Getting Burnt From Engine
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flip18436572 »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:08 pm
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I don't ride in shorts, but I do like the thought process. Because most people think things can only be done one way. This may bring other people to...
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Toddo,
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Last post by MTN99
Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:28 pm
No Lights
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Nathan (South Carolina) »
Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:51 am
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I have a friend with a 2003 VXII who says that when he started his bike a couple of days ago, he had no lights. Has anyone ever experienced this...
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I just had this happen on sunday thought the fuse blew but after a stop for about a half hour the lights came back in went over all the connectors...
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Last post by PKarl
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:21 pm
New floorboard covers.
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Mr Jensee »
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:28 am
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Hey Gator Mike. I have a cure for the rear floorboad uglies! Mounted them yesterday. Had to drill holes and tap them for new screws, added red...
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Nothing special, at the time the picture was taken I think I had used a carnuba wax on it. I was just lucky that this was a pristine bike when I...
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:57 am
rear brake switch
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voyager 2002 »
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:49 pm
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on the right side what is the little micro switch on the out side of the frame that is on the rear of the brake peddle ? the brake lights work off...
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Cruise deactivation switch.
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Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:36 pm
Misfiring test
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Steve in Sunny Fla »
Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:21 pm
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If you are experiencing lower rpm / light throttle / lower gear misfiring, I have a test for you to perform...
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Didn't go through all the posts in this thread, but if not mentioned, did you check where the plug wires screw onto the plug caps. If badly...
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Last post by Rhinestone Kawboy
Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:49 pm
Changing Rear Tire
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Mr Jensee »
Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:05 am
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Well, my work week is over and I head home today to another week of solid rain on my days off. I figure I would take this opportunity to change my...
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Hello Voyager's, This post is getting old but still very important eh. I went for a matching Bridgestone Spitfire for the rear of my Voyager XII...
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Last post by Martin & Karen
Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:48 am
Cure for loose vent registers. Voyager 1200.
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Mr Jensee »
Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:02 pm
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I don't know if this counts as a tech tip but if any of you guys have been frustrated by any of the 4 vent registers being loose on your Voyager. I...
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Hey HMB Don or whoever,
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Last post by richardb, austin
Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:33 pm
5 function meter install
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kehnisz »
Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:27 pm
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All my other bikes have had at least an outside air Temp Gauge (even my 82 Honda GL500 Silverwing). So I really miss knowing if I am really hot - or...
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I've got the same meter permanently installed like Kevin, except at the left hand speaker. I used Shoe Goo for the adhesive - sort of permanent. I...
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Last post by richardb, austin
Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:06 pm
Cool Tool - Thread Checker
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by keithdan » Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:44 am
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I have a pile of nuts and bolts and now that I am doing more work on my bike I am always looking for just the right bolt. I asked the local hardware...
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I got it yesterday and have already used it several times...It's a keeper.
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Last post by keithdan
Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:12 am
Anyone Have Trouble w/Fuse Block Connector?
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Ohio Mike »
Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:48 am
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Been chasing an electrical gremlin for the past week or so and think I have found it in the connector between the fuse block and the main harness. We...
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Sounds like you have corrosion issues with the contact pins. If you had a short you'd have a burnt wire someplace where it grounded out. Corrosion...
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Last post by Mr Jensee
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:20 pm
Replacing Instrument Panel clear face plate.
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Mr Jensee »
Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:55 am
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Has anyone replaced the clear plastic plate over the gauges? Mine is developing cracks along the bottom of the panel and I would like to start...
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25023-1133 should be the part number.
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Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:32 pm
Fork Spring Dilemma on my 92 Voyager
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JosephH1 »
Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:12 pm
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I am about to change my fork springs as the front wheel bounces at small bumps and completely bottoms out when I use the front brake moderately. I...
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Hello Joseph, what a difficult subject this is, we all live in areas with different road surfces eh! I have had my Voyager XII 4 years now, on good...
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Last post by Martin & Karen
Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:26 pm
Garage Door Opener wired into my bike - Pictures included
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by keithdan » Sat Jun 12, 2010 9:25 pm
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I have been keeping my old garage door opener in a pocket of my jacket or in one of the front compartments but it never seemed convienient. Today I...
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Found this one 6 or 7 months ago. Seems to work pretty good. No wiring issues either.
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Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:52 pm
Using the CB radio input for an iPod?
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by keithdan » Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:45 am
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I am brand new to Voyagers having bought my 88 just 10 days ago and have never posted on any forum.
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................... I often have a tape in the unit for when radio signals are weak (this seems to be a problem on this bike).........Thanks!
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Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:22 am
Headset Pin out
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by peerke1947 » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:26 am
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Is there Anyone who can help me please
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I don't have color codes but I do have this from the forum from 2006 from Byron to Jon. I have not confirmed this pinout YMMV.:
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Last post by richardb, austin
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:12 pm
Fork Spring Install Mishap
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JosephH1 »
Mon May 31, 2010 2:18 pm
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Well I was pulling the forks off the bike for the first time and the connection tube would not release, so I sprayed it with WD-40 and tried to twist...
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Well I was pulling the forks off the bike for the first time and the connection tube would not release, so I sprayed it with WD-40 and tried to twist...
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Mon May 31, 2010 4:08 pm
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Last post by bikerking.biz
Tue May 25, 2010 7:50 am
center stand bolt size
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richardb, austin »
Fri May 21, 2010 6:14 pm
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For a guy who's about to finally own a center stand, has anybody got one of the 4 big bolts handy enough to measure the length of it? It's one of 4...
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richard, contact carl leo. he probably has the bolts or the info you need. Don't buy them from a dealer.
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Last post by davidl
Sat May 22, 2010 12:40 pm
Intermittent Cruise Control ??
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Ohio Mike »
Mon May 17, 2010 12:56 pm
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Greetings All -
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Mike,
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Last post by tregal16
Mon May 17, 2010 1:00 pm
Avon Venom Tires - SUPER DEAL
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Ohio Mike »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:00 am
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If you are looking for a new set of Avon Venoms for your Voyager (or anything else for that matter), plan on buying by May 30. There is currently a...
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I had trouble finding the rear too but an email got an appology and the numbers to order. Then, a day or two later the rear tire was on their web...
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Last post by Ohio Mike
Thu May 06, 2010 7:53 am
FRONT END WOBBLE
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by fillup57 » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:17 pm
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IT HAS ONLY HAPPEN TWICE,I HAS A 98 VOYAGER 12,HAS 22,000 MILES ON IS IN LIKE NEW SHAPE,IF I LOOSEN MY HANDS UP ON HANDLE BARS AT 50 MPH IT WILL...
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Wobble can be due to a number of things, Ask member FJFOOL, who after reading my post on lower fork tube bolts found the problem I had mentioned, on...
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Sun May 02, 2010 7:47 pm
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