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Neal's mods/maintenance, 2018

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Neal's mods/maintenance, 2018

Post by Nails »

I don't know whether it's copacetic to make new threads yet, but I'll give it a try.

This (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11277) describes a bunch of work I did on my bike a while back, mostly just to get it usable. This new post is work since then, getting my bike fit for a long ride. :-D.
  • Finished LED conversion (headlight, dash, running lights). Disabled the Reserve Lighting Unit.
    - Replaced battery (gel). Had to rebuild the battery tray, which was corroded from the old battery anyway.
    - Replaced starter and brake relays (corroded to hell and gone).
    - Rebuilt the forks (Progressives, bushings, seals). Got rid of all the front air suspension crap (hose clamp and gasket over air holes in the fork tubes). I'll probably re-open these holes and hook up the collar again, just to rig an air bleed-off valve.
    - SS brake/clutch lines, Galfer pads (thanks, Don).
    - Fixed the cruise control (a couple times :-( ) and disabled the transmission OT switch (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... =3&t=11577).
    - Lubricated the rear brake switch (brake lights were sticking on).
    - Torqued fairing subframe (very loose -- thanks to whoever recently recommended that).
    - Hooked up a dash light to indicate when the fan is on.
    - Installed a battery monitor on the dash, behind the orphaned BATT light (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11850).
    - New front fender inserts (thanks Gene).
    - Replaced the switch for the low-fuel light (sourced as a Mustang part that I soldered in place of the old one -- a cheap fix (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11616).
    - Repaired the headlight adjuster (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11638).
    - Procured a shorty windshield, c/o Mr. Jensee.
    - Torqued the swingarm (full maintenance on final drive next year).
    - Installed TPMS on the dash.
    - Welded the exhaust (repaired bashes under engine).
    - Replaced oil pan gasket (lots of clean-up).
    - Fixed a stuck piston ring (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11581).
    - Dumped floorboards in favor of footpegs (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=11550).
    - Took off the trunk and rear seat, made a backrest and rack, and fitted an aluminum suitcase to the rack (https://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/view ... 15&t=12076).
    - Got an M66 back tire to match the front.
    - Installed Quiet Ride ear muffs in my helmet. This was a total bust -- the inserts were louder than without them. (I've busted the URL limit, but you can find it with this: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11708)
I'm surely forgetting some.
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Re: Neal's mods/maintenance, 2018

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I ran Pirelli MT66 tires on my Voyager for a couple of pairs. They wear out pretty fast, as they're not designed for such a heavy bike. Great tires while they last, though. Only tires I would use on my 750 and 440 for several pairs, each!

I now run on Commander II's, matching pair, on my Voyager.
Fantastic tires, thus far, designed for a heavier bike. Cheers!
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