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Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 12-15-2023, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,376
Posted By markc9503
I have gotten between 15k and 18k from Michelin...

I have gotten between 15k and 18k from Michelin Commander II's and I plan on putting on a new set of MCIII in the spring. I've been very happy with the ride; I will be the first to say that compared...
Forum: 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager 10-19-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,132
Posted By markc9503
Most dealers get one, or maybe two, Voyagers each...

Most dealers get one, or maybe two, Voyagers each year. Talking to sales people at my dealer I hear the same thing that was mentioned above, they sell easily 20 dirt bikes for every street bike. ...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 01-18-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,150
Posted By markc9503
I am faithfully doing everything my physical...

I am faithfully doing everything my physical therapist has me doing, if for no other reason than it lets me escape the sling for a bit. He's been happy with my progress and my next appointment with...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 01-18-2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,150
Posted By markc9503
Rotator Cuff Surgery

I had surgery to repair my rotator cuff the week before Christmas (I really did a number on it tripping over an old fence). I would be interested in hearing from others who have had shoulder surgery...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 03-27-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By markc9503
I tried using and 30-pin to Lighting adapter so I...

I tried using and 30-pin to Lighting adapter so I could use my iPhone and it never worked well for me. The vibration would cause connection losses and I would have to stop, unplug the phone, and...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 11-05-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,453
Posted By markc9503
My Voyager (2013) is tucked away in the garage...

My Voyager (2013) is tucked away in the garage for the winter. Quite honestly at my age (55) this is probably the last bike I will ever own (I keep things a long time) and i have it set up the away...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 03-23-2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,181
Posted By markc9503
I have a 2013 Voyager which is, apart from some...

I have a 2013 Voyager which is, apart from some luggage and styling, the same motorcycle. I have had none of these problems and I am coming up on 40k miles.

As was said previously what you see...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 10-20-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By markc9503
Depending on which way you are going get gas in...

Depending on which way you are going get gas in Alpine or Morenci because there is nothing in between. It's a pretty ride but the hairpins fit exhausting after a while.
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 01-14-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,041
Posted By markc9503
I'm on my second set of Michelin Commanders. The...

I'm on my second set of Michelin Commanders. The first set I used were replaced at 18,500 miles and they were not showing wear bars. The current tires are wearing well for me. I keep the pressure...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 07-04-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,421
Posted By markc9503
Carhenge, Alliance NE ...

Carhenge, Alliance NE
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Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 06-08-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,571
Posted By markc9503
I've had my Voyager for 6 years and I have done...

I've had my Voyager for 6 years and I have done nothing to it, enging-wise. I'm really happy with it, far happier than I was with my BMW K1200. The most significant thing I have had to do it to...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 04-01-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
Posted By markc9503
I agree that the 2019 colors look really nice. ...

I agree that the 2019 colors look really nice. Having never had the desire to do burnouts or other things that require only front or rear braking I think the K-ACT is great. I would certainly never...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 02-01-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
Posted By markc9503
The brake linking only kicks in at speeds above...

The brake linking only kicks in at speeds above 10 mph (I think). At really low speeds the brakes are not linked, allowing you to use just the rear brake. My old BMW had totally linked brakes...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 01-06-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By markc9503
I never had god luck with using the Lighting-30...

I never had god luck with using the Lighting-30 pin adapter either. I finally went to Easy Pawn and bought an 8GB iPad nano. I had iTunes downsample all the music to 128kbps (it not like you can...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 06-30-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,871
Posted By markc9503
I had to swerve to miss a freakishly large sugar...

I had to swerve to miss a freakishly large sugar beet. It was bouncing off a truck and down the road toward me and it looked to be the size of a human head.
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 04-25-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,104
Posted By markc9503
I am using the Commander II's on my Voyager. I...

I am using the Commander II's on my Voyager. I currently have 15,000 miles on the tires with them showing only minimal wear.
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 04-14-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 28,637
Posted By markc9503
2013 Voyager with just over 29,000 miles. I can...

2013 Voyager with just over 29,000 miles. I can also add that I currently have 15,000 miles on the current set of Michelin Commander II tires and they look to good for another summer (at least).
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 11-13-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,067
Posted By markc9503
It's not just motorcycles; amongst my classes...

It's not just motorcycles; amongst my classes less than half the seniors have a driver's license. I know people will say that their parents drive them everywhere but that is simply not true. Many...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 10-04-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,184
Posted By markc9503
I went through this with my Voyager. The cruise...

I went through this with my Voyager. The cruise control stubbornly refused to work for me but would work for Marv at the shop. It was finally determined that there was a intermittent problem with...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 09-21-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,234
Posted By markc9503
While I certainly do not own one I have never...

While I certainly do not own one I have never considered the Multistrada to be an Adv Touring bike. Certainly night in the class of the R1200GS or something like that. It's certainly more adapted...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 09-20-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,234
Posted By markc9503
My partner has a C14 and I can speak to its...

My partner has a C14 and I can speak to its absolutely face-deforming acceleration. If you are wanting fast while still being able to carry something larger than skinny wallet this is a good machine...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 03-21-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 32,870
Posted By markc9503
When I got my Voyager I had an iPhone 4 and...

When I got my Voyager I had an iPhone 4 and everything worked well. When I got my iPhone 6 I started to used a 30-pin to Lighting adapter. This did not work well as the space in the fairing pocket...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 03-10-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,548
Posted By markc9503
I rode a BMW K!200LT for 5 years before getting...

I rode a BMW K!200LT for 5 years before getting my Voyager. Both of these bikes have more power than I will ever need, though with the Voyager downshifting to 5th for a quick pass is necessary. I...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 02-27-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,062
Posted By markc9503
I carry what I think I would need to reattach...

I carry what I think I would need to reattach something that comes loose. This includes zip ties and a small roll of gaff tape as those two things can make a multitude of repairs. I also carry a...
Forum: Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager 11-29-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,579
Posted By markc9503
At the risk of being just another "me too!" I can...

At the risk of being just another "me too!" I can heartily recommend the mirror extenders. i put them on my Voyager and they made a huge difference in my field of view.
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