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Old 03-25-2014, 03:18 PM   #1
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Bye bye Vaq

My new old stock 12 Vaq is gone. After three months of headaches. Gear position indicAtor number two is worse, cruise is non functioning with gpi malfunctioning, horrible clack in front of engine now, bike stalled and died twice on way home from dealer, new warranty saddlebag is blemished, horrible throttle response, and fuel gauge not functioning. Happy trails Vaq. Glad the stealership helped get you back to them and swap me for a Star Stratoliner. Good luck with the Vaq everyone.



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Old 03-25-2014, 03:22 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear a out the bad experience. So far my Vaquero experience has been just the opposite and I love this bike. The Strat is a great bike though. Hope it works out better for you.
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Old 03-25-2014, 03:30 PM   #3
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WOW, I haven't had a single problem with my 13
 
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Old 03-25-2014, 03:41 PM   #4
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I'm sorry for you. I have no problem with my Vaq till now. Good Luck with your new bike.
 
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Old 03-25-2014, 05:15 PM   #5
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That Strat is a beautiful bike!! And I've heard nothing but good things about it. Sorry about the lemon of a Vaq you got. :( Hope you love the new one as much as you wanted to love the old one.



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Old 03-25-2014, 06:11 PM   #6
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Wow, the bike sounded like a mess. That seems to be a very rare case. Glad to see that you are happy with your new, new ride.
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Old 03-25-2014, 06:27 PM   #7
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Hm. Too bad, I love mine so far, and I am looking to a long riding summer. Good luck with the Yammie
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Old 03-25-2014, 06:54 PM   #8
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Wow is all I can say. No issues with my 2010 Voyager
 
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Old 03-25-2014, 08:13 PM   #9
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Old 03-25-2014, 08:20 PM   #10
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Old 03-26-2014, 11:25 AM   #11
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Wow is all I can say. No issues with my 2010 Voyager
Are the voyagers the ones that have a heat problem, particularly with the passenger heat? I saw one this weekend at a bike rally and really liked it but all I could remember was some sort of heat issue..? I showed it to the wife and her response was I thought you wanted a Harley...for that price just get a Harley. God I love that woman....
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Old 03-26-2014, 12:44 PM   #12
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Are the voyagers the ones that have a heat problem, particularly with the passenger heat? I saw one this weekend at a bike rally and really liked it but all I could remember was some sort of heat issue..? I showed it to the wife and her response was I thought you wanted a Harley...for that price just get a Harley. God I love that woman....
She's definitely a "keeper", with that kind of common sense.
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All of the 1700's (Voyager, Vaquero, and Nomad) have a lot of heat. The Harley has a bit more as it's air cooled. You can get a kit to redirect the heat on any of the bikes.
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All of the 1700's (Voyager, Vaquero, and Nomad) have a lot of heat. The Harley has a bit more as it's air cooled. You can get a kit to redirect the heat on any of the bikes.
I don't think my Harley seems as hot as my '07 Nomad was, especially when that cooling fan would kick on.

The only heat complaint on my bike is the catalytic converter in the header pipe, which conveniently barbeques the back of my right leg. That problem will be gone this weekend, as I replace the stock pipes with an aftermarket set.
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