Heat related

Gus · 05-13-2013, 11:49 AM

I have a 2012 Kawasaki Voyager. The heat coming off of the manifolds on the right side is very uncomfortable in weather over 20 C.
The rad fan is enclosed on this years model and it (suppose to )blows heat down under the motor.
I have had other Kawasaki’s and never such a hot problem.

smokey · 05-13-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gus

I have a 2012 Kawasaki Voyager. The heat coming off of the manifolds on the right side is very uncomfortable in weather over 20 C.
The rad fan is enclosed on this years model and it (suppose to )blows heat down under the motor.
I have had other Kawasaki’s and never such a hot problem.

Does that model year not have the KAMS kit? if it does and you still find the heat bad, then try wrapping the pipes.

cactusjack · 05-13-2013, 12:08 PM

This is a well known problem since the Voyager hit the market in 2009. Excessive heat should not be a surprise to anyone.

Gus · 05-13-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

Does that model year not have the KAMS kit? if it does and you still find the heat bad, then try wrapping the pipes.

Thanks for the assistance. not sure about KAMS kit.
Others have posted that heat has always been a problem with this model.
Will look into wrapping the pipes.

Gus · 05-13-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

This is a well known problem since the Voyager hit the market in 2009. Excessive heat should not be a surprise to anyone.

Thanks for the reply. I have owned other Kawasaki's and it was no problem. Too late to look back now, I will have to deal with it.

smokey · 05-13-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gus

Thanks for the assistance. not sure about KAMS kit.
Others have posted that heat has always been a problem with this model.
Will look into wrapping the pipes.

Looking at the pictures it does indeed have the KAMs kit, so I don't understand how heat can still be a problem as most of it was off the rear header pipe, the KAMs kit was supposed to alleviate that to an extent I know if does on mine, as for the front header, do you have you legs up close to the front header? you may want to invest in highway pegs so you can get your feet out of the way, don't forget to open up the vents in the leg guards as well to get cool air blowing in. I have never had any problems with the heat from the front, you should also do a search for "heat from voyager motor" as there are a lot of posts on the subject.

redjay · 05-13-2013, 05:00 PM

Gus. I live in Ontario and the heat from the engine should not be bothersome at 20c, especially with the KAMS kit on the 2012.
I have a 2010 Voyager without the KAMS and dont find the "heat issue" unbearable.

**sacarriker** · 05-13-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Gus. I live in Ontario and the heat from the engine should not be bothersome at 20c, especially with the KAMS kit on the 2012.
I have a 2010 Voyager without the KAMS and dont find the "heat issue" unbearable.

Have a 2011 voyager and have never had a heat issue. Guess I got lucky!

Gus · 05-13-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sacarriker

Have a 2011 voyager and have never had a heat issue. Guess I got lucky!

Thx for the response. mine is very hot and even my passengers right leg is uncomfortable. people tell me about the Kams kit what is that specifically?
thanks again

smokey · 05-13-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gus

Thx for the response. mine is very hot and even my passengers right leg is uncomfortable. people tell me about the Kams kit what is that specifically?
thanks again

You already have it on the bike, look at any pictures of the 2012 voyager

blowndodge · 05-14-2013, 12:27 AM

Gus to really solve your problem an aftermarket fuel processor is almost a must!

ponch · 05-14-2013, 12:35 AM

I bet ergonomics factor in, specifically inseam and leg size. I bet those with shorter legs have more of a problem.

1oldtimer · 05-14-2013, 01:08 AM

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I bet ergonomics factor in, specifically inseam and leg size. I bet those with shorter legs have more of a problem.

Is that the same thing as "you must be this tall to ride this ride"

Sorry, couldn't resist

ponch · 05-14-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1oldtimer

Is that the same thing as "you must be this tall to ride this ride"

Sorry, couldn't resist

No, not really. Think about how it's possible for someone's leg to be closer to the rear jug and exhaust pipe. Now, if you are talking about a R1200GS Adventure, yes, that would be true.

Hollywood448 · 05-14-2013, 10:37 PM

An aftermarket fuel processor and pipes helps. If you can change the coolant and use less antifreeze. This will help keep the bike cooler longer in traffic and, when the fan kicks on it will actually cool down. But keep in mind it is still a 1700, it is going to get warm.

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Hollywood448 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 26	An aftermarket fuel processor and pipes helps. If you can change the coolant and use less antifreeze. This will help keep the bike cooler longer in traffic and, when the fan kicks on it will actually cool down. But keep in mind it is still a 1700, it is going to get warm.
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