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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
03-24-2019, 09:41 PM
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Riders who have lowered a 1700
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Moriarty862
I also have the 180/65r16 rear tire and the...
I also have the 180/65r16 rear tire and the lowering links and have not had any problem of scraping it on the corners
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
02-10-2019, 01:21 PM
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Running Temp
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Moriarty862
my voyager smoothed out a lot around 5000 miles....
my voyager smoothed out a lot around 5000 miles. these bikes run hot, it is not a problem. never had any issue even in 100+ degree weather and stuck in traffic for 3 hours. just don't leave...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
02-08-2019, 08:03 PM
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New to trailer towing.
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Moriarty862
I have the California sidecar escapade trailer,...
I have the California sidecar escapade trailer, works great, don't hardly know its there, fully loaded it is about 350lb with a 35lb tongue weight. I like it because the wheels don't stick out. need...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
01-12-2019, 05:39 PM
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Running Temp
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Moriarty862
my 2016 Voyager smoothed out a lot around 5000...
my 2016 Voyager smoothed out a lot around 5000 miles. Even on a 100 degree day in stop and go traffic I don't have any problem of overheating(the bike that is) it will get up just a little over 3/4.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
10-30-2018, 05:12 PM
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Luverne lowering links
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Moriarty862
I have been using the lowering links for a while...
I have been using the lowering links for a while not and do not bottom out riding 2 up but I do bottom out occasionally when riding 2 up and pulling the trailer.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
09-06-2018, 12:32 AM
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I hope it wasn't a MISTAKE !!!
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Moriarty862
I have been running the ME888 on the front and...
I have been running the ME888 on the front and rear with no problem. got about 5000 miles on the front and over 16,000 miles on the rear. will be changing the rear tire soon.
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
09-04-2018, 08:48 PM
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Long road trip test
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Moriarty862
mine didn't fully break in until about 5000...
mine didn't fully break in until about 5000 miles, runs a lot different than it did when it was new, and remember this has max torque at about 2850rpm, it runs best from about 2500 to 3500 rpm, if...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
09-03-2018, 09:20 PM
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usable fuel after light comes on?
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Moriarty862
I have ran it down to .3 gallons with no problem...
I have ran it down to .3 gallons with no problem on hills.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
08-19-2018, 07:06 PM
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I hope it wasn't a MISTAKE !!!
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Moriarty862
I have ME888 on front and rear, over 16,000 miles...
I have ME888 on front and rear, over 16,000 miles on the rear. been happy with them, will replace the rear this fall. I run 40psi in the rear and 36 in the front.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
07-11-2018, 10:30 PM
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Michelin Commander II tires
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Moriarty862
I have the Metzeler ME888 on the front and rear...
I have the Metzeler ME888 on the front and rear of the voyager and the rear has over 15,000 miles on it and still has good tread left, they are good in the rain.
I have the Kenda Kruz K673 on front...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
06-09-2018, 05:59 PM
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broken belt out on the road
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Moriarty862
broken belt out on the road
I am curious how many have had a belt completely break out on the road and get stranded.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
06-09-2018, 05:56 PM
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damaged belt
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Moriarty862
you also have to split the frame apart, and the...
you also have to split the frame apart, and the odds of breaking a belt completely out on the road is very remote, and that's why I have towing.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
06-08-2018, 07:48 PM
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damaged belt
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Moriarty862
no need to keep a spare, can't change a belt on...
no need to keep a spare, can't change a belt on the road, it is a major operation.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
05-10-2018, 10:00 PM
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damaged belt
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Moriarty862
I'm told warranty wont cover the belt, would only...
I'm told warranty wont cover the belt, would only cover if defective. thanks Lumberjack for the link, that belt looks like the exact same but a lot cheaper.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
05-08-2018, 12:09 AM
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damaged belt
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Moriarty862
damaged belt
A rock punctured my drive belt, about fell over when I checked the cost of a new one. Wondering how long I can run on this damaged one. Is there another cheaper option for a replacement belt? I...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
04-12-2018, 02:08 AM
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How many miles on YOUR bike
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Moriarty862
2016 Voyager, 14,000 miles in 16 months, would be...
2016 Voyager, 14,000 miles in 16 months, would be more but weather not cooperating.
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
12-20-2017, 03:19 PM
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What is the lean angle on a Voyager?
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Moriarty862
I have not scraped since putting a wider tire on...
I have not scraped since putting a wider tire on the rear.
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
11-12-2017, 06:27 PM
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Scraping floorboards?
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Moriarty862
I scraped the floor boards once after I first...
I scraped the floor boards once after I first bought it then at 2000 miles had to replace rear tire and put on a wider tire(180/65) have not scraped since, not sure if its due to the tire or I just...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
10-24-2017, 09:55 PM
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Battery Maintainers
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Moriarty862
I use a battery tender junior from amazon $26 on...
I use a battery tender junior from amazon $26 on the 900 since I don't drive it much, didn't do it last year and ruined the battery, I drive the voyager year round so don't use one on that bike
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
10-24-2017, 09:36 PM
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Running hot
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Moriarty862
I have a 2016 Voyager, no ECU reflash yet,...
I have a 2016 Voyager, no ECU reflash yet, changed to full synthetic oil at about 9k miles, runs noticeably cooler, also remember it can take 3000 to 5000 miles for full break-in, it will run...
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
10-11-2017, 08:41 PM
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trunk rack
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Moriarty862
I've carried over 30 pounds on the cobra rack...
I've carried over 30 pounds on the cobra rack with no issues, just need to be careful opening and closing the trunk.
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Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager
10-10-2017, 09:13 PM
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trunk rack
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Posted By
Moriarty862
I like the cobra luggage rack, is made for the...
I like the cobra luggage rack, is made for the Voyager, fits nicely.
it is available on Amazon http://a.co/7nSiebr
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
06-02-2017, 04:19 PM
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Oil Drain Plug Gasket Question
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4,674
Posted By
Moriarty862
Bought new 2016 and has no washers on either...
Bought new 2016 and has no washers on either drain plug from the factory
Forum:
1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
02-22-2017, 12:19 AM
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26
Motorcycle Jack
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7,591
Posted By
Moriarty862
don't knock the 2x4s, works very easy and is very...
don't knock the 2x4s, works very easy and is very stable. don't know where the comment about getting on your belly came from since that's not how it works. I am assuming using other jacks you are...
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1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager
02-20-2017, 10:47 PM
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26
Motorcycle Jack
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7,591
Posted By
Moriarty862
I just use 5 2x4s liquid nailed and screwed...
I just use 5 2x4s liquid nailed and screwed together with another 2x4 for a lever, works great. under the front part of the frame to lift the front wheel or under the rear of the frame to lift the...
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