Got a tech tip for Voyager 12's from your personal experiences, or one complete with pictures and instructions, here's where to post it. You can also ask about tips or procedures here.
Moderators: the2knights , Highway Rider
2025 International Rally Reveal
Replies: 2
Rating: 5.15%
First post
2025_internal_rally_reveal.mp4
Last post
Hi guys I hope you are all ok that side of the pond ,my question is as follows ,
I am seriously looking at coming over for the Rally, just need to...
2 Replies
37821 Views
Last post by ted1r
Wed Dec 04, 2024 6:04 pm
2024 AVA Blairsville GA, Closing Slide Show
Replies: 2
Rating: 4.12%
First post
2024_blairsville_ga_closing.mp4
Last post
Hi guys looks like a great time was had by all ,some great photos ,makes me feel like I was there .
Look at what I can do about next year ,
Bye from...
2 Replies
38218 Views
Last post by ted1r
Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Removing Fader
Replies: 6
by
ksawatsky »
Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:45 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Kevin, Did you notice a difference in sound afterwards ?
6 Replies
975 Views
Last post by FJFOOL
Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:10 am
Cleaning up points in fuel pump
Replies: 3
by
Bruce in OK »
Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:40 pm
First post
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...
Last post
NP, just happened to have been right there before reading your post.
Frank
3 Replies
691 Views
Last post by Freaky_1
Wed Sep 15, 2010 2:24 am
Breakthrough! Keep Your Legs From Getting Burnt From Engine
Replies: 7
by
flip18436572 »
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:08 am
First post
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...
Last post
Toddo,
If you want to get more air in the cockpit get some Baker airwings or the OEM Kaw ones. (If you can find'em) They work great, had'em on our...
7 Replies
1292 Views
Last post by MTN99
Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:28 am
No Lights
Replies: 5
by
Nathan (South Carolina) »
Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:51 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
5 Replies
748 Views
Last post by PKarl
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:21 pm
New floorboard covers.
Replies: 7
by
Mr Jensee »
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:28 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
7 Replies
1196 Views
Last post by Mr Jensee
Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:57 am
rear brake switch
Replies: 3
by
voyager 2002 »
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:49 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Cruise deactivation switch.
3 Replies
557 Views
Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:36 pm
Misfiring test
Replies: 20
by
Steve in Sunny Fla »
Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:21 pm
First post
If you are experiencing lower rpm / light throttle / lower gear misfiring, I have a test for you to perform...
Remove the vacuum line from the...
Last post
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...
20 Replies
3375 Views
Last post by Rhinestone Kawboy
Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:49 pm
Changing Rear Tire
Replies: 15
by
Mr Jensee »
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:05 am
First post
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...
Last post
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...
15 Replies
3322 Views
Last post by Martin & Karen
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:48 am
Cure for loose vent registers. Voyager 1200.
Replies: 5
by
Mr Jensee »
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:02 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Hey HMB Don or whoever,
Has anyone acquired a Freightliner air vent to replace the stock Kaw? The only ones with pics that I could find on-line are...
5 Replies
1000 Views
Last post by richardb, austin
Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:33 am
5 function meter install
Replies: 3
by
kehnisz »
Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:27 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
3 Replies
815 Views
Last post by richardb, austin
Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:06 pm
Cool Tool - Thread Checker
Replies: 2
by keithdan » Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:44 pm
First post
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...
Last post
I got it yesterday and have already used it several times...It's a keeper.
2 Replies
821 Views
Last post by keithdan
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:12 pm
Anyone Have Trouble w/Fuse Block Connector?
Replies: 4
by
Ohio Mike »
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:48 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
4 Replies
696 Views
Last post by Mr Jensee
Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:20 pm
Replacing Instrument Panel clear face plate.
Replies: 2
by
Mr Jensee »
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:55 pm
First post
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...
Last post
25023-1133 should be the part number.
2 Replies
566 Views
Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:32 am
Fork Spring Dilemma on my 92 Voyager
Replies: 14
by
JosephH1 »
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:12 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
14 Replies
1972 Views
Last post by Martin & Karen
Tue Jun 22, 2010 12:26 am
Garage Door Opener wired into my bike - Pictures included
Replies: 4
by keithdan » Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:25 am
First post
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...
Last post
Found this one 6 or 7 months ago. Seems to work pretty good. No wiring issues either.
4 Replies
882 Views
Last post by Chris near Kansas City
Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:52 pm
Using the CB radio input for an iPod?
Replies: 2
by keithdan » Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:45 pm
First post
I am brand new to Voyagers having bought my 88 just 10 days ago and have never posted on any forum.
I want to use my iPod or XM radio on the bike,...
Last post
................... I often have a tape in the unit for when radio signals are weak (this seems to be a problem on this bike).........Thanks!
Make...
2 Replies
786 Views
Last post by Scott-(Altoona, PA)
Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:22 pm
Headset Pin out
Replies: 2
by peerke1947 » Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:26 am
First post
Is there Anyone who can help me please
I am seeking for the connection wiring on the 5Polige Connector where you can connect your headset
I don't...
Last post
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.:
Jon
At the radio its...
2 Replies
610 Views
Last post by richardb, austin
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:12 pm
Fork Spring Install Mishap
Replies: 1
by
JosephH1 »
Mon May 31, 2010 7:18 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
1 Replies
703 Views
Last post by JosephH1
Mon May 31, 2010 9:08 pm
3 Replies
752 Views
Last post by bikerking.biz
Tue May 25, 2010 12:50 pm
center stand bolt size
Replies: 1
by
richardb, austin »
Fri May 21, 2010 11:14 pm
First post
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...
Last post
richard, contact carl leo. he probably has the bolts or the info you need. Don't buy them from a dealer.
david
1 Replies
583 Views
Last post by davidl
Sat May 22, 2010 5:40 pm
Intermittent Cruise Control ??
Replies: 1
by
Ohio Mike »
Mon May 17, 2010 5:56 pm
First post
Greetings All -
This weekend I started experiencing an intermittent problem with my cruise control. Running straight and level, it would suddenly...
Last post
Mike,
I assume you have removed the wire tie that is on the wiring harness on the frame under the faux tank cover. If that is the case, then start...
1 Replies
554 Views
Last post by tregal16
Mon May 17, 2010 6:00 pm
Avon Venom Tires - SUPER DEAL
Replies: 4
by
Ohio Mike »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:00 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
4 Replies
924 Views
Last post by Ohio Mike
Thu May 06, 2010 12:53 pm
FRONT END WOBBLE
Replies: 3
by fillup57 » Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:17 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
3 Replies
1158 Views
Last post by ekap1200
Mon May 03, 2010 12:47 am
Really bad noises...
Replies: 22
by
Okie34 »
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:37 pm
First post
Ok folks, I've looked high and low and not really found anything that pertains to this possible problem. I have a 95 XII. We changed the spark plugs...
Last post
Okie34,
You might also want to check the possibility that an intake or exhaust valve is hanging up intermittently in the open or partially open...
22 Replies
3564 Views
Last post by Turbo4x4
Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:19 pm
bearing removal
Replies: 2
by
jre258 in SoDak »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:51 am
First post
Help, while changing the rear tire, I noticed that the wheel bearings were feeling a little rough, then I couldn't turn them at all. Now how do you...
Last post
A little heat will help also. Use a hair dryer or a heat gun on low setting. Before installing the new bearing put it in the freezer overnight and...
2 Replies
882 Views
Last post by SilverBullet
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:15 am
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum