Honest Opinion...

Dunknd · 09-30-2013, 11:56 AM

Do you feel like the 1700 Voyager is a great bike? Are you glad you bought it or the Vaquero?

I just bought a new 2010 Voyager. I rode my friends brand new one and fell in love with it. I am praying it will be as good as my VTX. I had it for 7 years and it never had any major problems.

napom · 09-30-2013, 01:34 PM

I love my Voyager!! VERY glad I bought it!

**schoeney** · 09-30-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunknd

Do you feel like the 1700 Voyager is a great bike? Are you glad you bought it or the Vaquero?

I just bought a new 2010 Voyager. I rode my friends brand new one and fell in love with it. I am praying it will be as good as my VTX. I had it for 7 years and it never had any major problems.

I would predict you will have great reliability like the VTX and better handling if it was a VTX 1800. Was your VTX 1300 or 1800?

Dunknd · 09-30-2013, 02:23 PM

I had a 1300C. I was in love with it up do the day I rode my buddies brand new Kawasaki Voyager. I looked for 2 weeks and found a great deal in New Orleans on a new 2010. I know it is going to be a big change from the 1300c but I can't wait.

I took my VTX to Colorado for 2 weeks a few years back and now I am dying to take the new bike somewhere. Looking forward to the next long trip on the Voyager!

redjay · 09-30-2013, 05:44 PM

I have had over 20 motorcycles. The Voyager is the best bike I have ever owned for doing what it was designed for, long distances in comfort.

**schoeney** · 09-30-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunknd

I had a 1300C. I was in love with it up do the day I rode my buddies brand new Kawasaki Voyager. I looked for 2 weeks and found a great deal in New Orleans on a new 2010. I know it is going to be a big change from the 1300c but I can't wait.

I took my VTX to Colorado for 2 weeks a few years back and now I am dying to take the new bike somewhere. Looking forward to the next long trip on the Voyager!

Make it to Idaho next year! See link

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34942

Dunknd · 09-30-2013, 07:32 PM

The reason I ask is because I want peoples opinion that have had the Voyager for a while. I have read every review I can find and keep seeing issues with heat, sqeaky belts, and dying when clutch is pulled in (ECU fix I assume).

Just praying for a great reliable ride. I can't wait to pick it up.

okiecop · 09-30-2013, 09:47 PM

In my opinion, the only drawback to a Voyager is the lack of Kawasaki accessories. Not much out there but some aftermarket companies have stepped up and produced. My opinion is if Kawasaki is going to go after the bagger market, they need to step it up on the accessory side and options and/or available features. Otherwise, it's a very reliable bike and I've had 27000 plus miles of riding fun on my 2011.

Boscoe · 10-01-2013, 11:16 AM

I am loving my 2011 Voyager! A nice mature upgrade from the Mean Streak, which was a super ride too.

Old Bear · 10-01-2013, 03:20 PM

Over 21k in just over a year on my Vaquero. While I agree with the annoyance with the lack of aftermarket stuff, that does force us to be more creative, and the end result provides us truly unique rides. I absolutely love my Black Magic!

doctorgski · 10-01-2013, 03:35 PM

I've got a 2011 Voyager ABS with just under 56,000 miles on it. It's been a great bike, it does everything I want it to do. Like said above, finding accessories is a challenge. One other thing, they don't have many problems but if they do, count on a week or longer waiting for parts. Dealers just don't keep enough parts on hand. But, when you take in to account that they just don't go down that often, the chance is worth it. I have 4 more months of warranty left, so I'm getting the bug. I'm looking at all the options, but I can tell you, I haven't found anything yet that makes me want to change brands. I was really interested in Victory CC until my wife and I test rode one in Sturgis. I was disappointed in the ride, handling, motor and the wind protection. Fit and finish was great though. My next bike will be my 27th new bike so I have a good idea what I'm looking for. The Voyager is a great bike, it will serve you well.

redjay · 10-01-2013, 05:37 PM

What aftermarket accessories do people with the Voyager need ? I dont need anything else on my Voyager.

Dunknd · 10-01-2013, 06:05 PM

I am glad to know that many people think it's a great bike. I guess I'm a bit nervous from changing from my Honda VTX which has been amazingg to a new brand. Hope I have years of great riding like yall do.

doctorgski · 10-02-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

What aftermarket accessories do people with the Voyager need ? I dont need anything else on my Voyager.

Some people like to customize their bikes. I wanted a luggage rack, Kawasaki NOPE, thank goodness for a nice Yamaha Venture rack that fits great and looks good, it would be nice though to have the Vulcan symbol on it and not a Yamaha symbol. I would like a wind shield bag, Kawasaki Nope, and I've not found one yet that you don't have to modify to get to work. I would like a Chrome radiator cover with Vulcan on it or a Vulcan badge. Different Vulcan chrome mirrors would be nice. How about a nice Vulcan vest, jacket, shirt, hat....... How about some chrome to dress it up some more, chrome side covers, front forks, wheels etc. This can't be all that much to ask or weird.

redjay · 10-02-2013, 05:15 PM

If I had wanted a lot of aftermarket stuff I would have bought a Harley, and thats not happening.

I can see where some people would like add ons to their bike but in my case the bike is fine the way it left the showroom with regard to accessories.

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09-30-2013, 01:34 PM	#2
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09-30-2013, 05:44 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	I have had over 20 motorcycles. The Voyager is the best bike I have ever owned for doing what it was designed for, long distances in comfort. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2013, 09:47 PM	#8
okiecop Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 189	In my opinion, the only drawback to a Voyager is the lack of Kawasaki accessories. Not much out there but some aftermarket companies have stepped up and produced. My opinion is if Kawasaki is going to go after the bagger market, they need to step it up on the accessory side and options and/or available features. Otherwise, it's a very reliable bike and I've had 27000 plus miles of riding fun on my 2011. __________________ Brent Y. / SW Oklahoma 2015 Indian Roadmaster 2011 Kawasaki Voyager (sold) VBA #01900 VROC #25609 F.A.I.T.H. Riders (Central Baptist Church, Lawton) MSF Rider Coach
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10-01-2013, 11:16 AM	#9
Boscoe Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 372	I am loving my 2011 Voyager! A nice mature upgrade from the Mean Streak, which was a super ride too. __________________ 2011 Voyager 1700, Ebony/Pearl Meteor Gray Bridgestone Exedra Max tires in stock sizes Heated Avon grips with Throttle Mod Cobra Scalloped Slip-ons Thunder Mfg. Intake Gasket DEI Titanium exhaust header wrap Corbin heated seat. Polk Audio db521 speakers Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 with Mobil 1 M1-110 filter Kuryakyn Longhorn Offset Dually Highway Pegs Chrome passenger running board covers All new fluids and lube.
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09-30-2013, 02:23 PM	#4
Dunknd Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 28	I had a 1300C. I was in love with it up do the day I rode my buddies brand new Kawasaki Voyager. I looked for 2 weeks and found a great deal in New Orleans on a new 2010. I know it is going to be a big change from the 1300c but I can't wait. I took my VTX to Colorado for 2 weeks a few years back and now I am dying to take the new bike somewhere. Looking forward to the next long trip on the Voyager!
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09-30-2013, 07:32 PM	#7
Dunknd Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 28	The reason I ask is because I want peoples opinion that have had the Voyager for a while. I have read every review I can find and keep seeing issues with heat, sqeaky belts, and dying when clutch is pulled in (ECU fix I assume). Just praying for a great reliable ride. I can't wait to pick it up.
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10-01-2013, 03:20 PM	#10
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Over 21k in just over a year on my Vaquero. While I agree with the annoyance with the lack of aftermarket stuff, that does force us to be more creative, and the end result provides us truly unique rides. I absolutely love my Black Magic! __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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10-01-2013, 03:35 PM	#11
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	I've got a 2011 Voyager ABS with just under 56,000 miles on it. It's been a great bike, it does everything I want it to do. Like said above, finding accessories is a challenge. One other thing, they don't have many problems but if they do, count on a week or longer waiting for parts. Dealers just don't keep enough parts on hand. But, when you take in to account that they just don't go down that often, the chance is worth it. I have 4 more months of warranty left, so I'm getting the bug. I'm looking at all the options, but I can tell you, I haven't found anything yet that makes me want to change brands. I was really interested in Victory CC until my wife and I test rode one in Sturgis. I was disappointed in the ride, handling, motor and the wind protection. Fit and finish was great though. My next bike will be my 27th new bike so I have a good idea what I'm looking for. The Voyager is a great bike, it will serve you well.
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10-01-2013, 05:37 PM	#12
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	What aftermarket accessories do people with the Voyager need ? I dont need anything else on my Voyager.
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10-01-2013, 06:05 PM	#13
Dunknd Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 28	lol...I was wondering the same thing. I am glad to know that many people think it's a great bike. I guess I'm a bit nervous from changing from my Honda VTX which has been amazingg to a new brand. Hope I have years of great riding like yall do.
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10-02-2013, 05:15 PM	#15
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	If I had wanted a lot of aftermarket stuff I would have bought a Harley, and thats not happening. I can see where some people would like add ons to their bike but in my case the bike is fine the way it left the showroom with regard to accessories. Last edited by redjay; 10-02-2013 at 05:23 PM.
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