2009 Voyager

Jim O · 09-27-2014, 09:34 PM

I am looking seriously at a 2009 Voyager, silver and black, dime-sized ding on gas tank but otherwise fairly clean. Has some nice additions, like a new seat (Ultimate, I believe) and risers. However, dealer said PO had Vance Hines pipes (or Cobra) but put the stock pipes back on. My first question is whether or not there SHOULD have been a tweak/adjustment to anything when the pipes were swapped out. If so, how can I tell for certain if it was done?

Also, the audio sounds very muddy on the radio.

The bike has only 8700 miles on it which is very little for a 2009. The paint is not as nice as my 2007 Nomad...but it feels AWESOME when I sit on it. I rode it through the parking lot and the comfort was far better than mine. Before buying I will take it on a hour test ride.

Any recommendations on things to look for?

Thanks,

Jim

**HwyRider** · 09-27-2014, 10:51 PM

There was a recall on the Kawasaki 1700 engines for the 2009-2010 models for the ECU. It may ort may not have been taken care of. If it wasn't Kawasaki will take care of it free. The issue causes the bike to die at slow speed and the bike can't be restarted until it is stopped and the ignition switch is turned off and back on. I had the issue on my 2010 Nomad and Kawasaki took care of the problem. You can check to see if the recall was taken care of by entering the VIN on the Kawasaki site.

Bud2rat · 09-28-2014, 12:23 AM

Where you been hiding Jim? Need to get together for a ride before Old Man Winter sets in. Give me a shout sometime.

AZ Voyager · 09-30-2014, 04:02 PM

It is not necessary to do any "tweaks" if you are just changing exhaust, if you alter the air delivery is when you need a fuel controller, if the bike has one it should be located under the seat or in the close proximity, if it is just pipes more than likely nothing has been done, other than maybe blocking the pair valves, and if he took the time to swap out the pipes he would have probably remove the fuel controller as well. JMO I would have.

ponch · 09-30-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Where you been hiding Jim? Need to get together for a ride before Old Man Winter sets in. Give me a shout sometime.

I didn't think old man winter went that far south.

tonik · 10-01-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim O

Any recommendations on things to look for?

Ride it on a hot day if you can. 09's don't have the KAMS to control the heat. If it is really needed is up to the individual rider and their tolerance for heat.

09-27-2014, 09:34 PM	#1
Jim O Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Springs, NC Posts: 56	2009 Voyager I am looking seriously at a 2009 Voyager, silver and black, dime-sized ding on gas tank but otherwise fairly clean. Has some nice additions, like a new seat (Ultimate, I believe) and risers. However, dealer said PO had Vance Hines pipes (or Cobra) but put the stock pipes back on. My first question is whether or not there SHOULD have been a tweak/adjustment to anything when the pipes were swapped out. If so, how can I tell for certain if it was done? Also, the audio sounds very muddy on the radio. The bike has only 8700 miles on it which is very little for a 2009. The paint is not as nice as my 2007 Nomad...but it feels AWESOME when I sit on it. I rode it through the parking lot and the comfort was far better than mine. Before buying I will take it on a hour test ride. Any recommendations on things to look for? Thanks, Jim __________________ Jim - 07 Vulcan Nomad Red Springs, N.C. VBA #02496 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Jim O; 09-27-2014 at 09:38 PM.
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09-27-2014, 10:51 PM	#2
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	There was a recall on the Kawasaki 1700 engines for the 2009-2010 models for the ECU. It may ort may not have been taken care of. If it wasn't Kawasaki will take care of it free. The issue causes the bike to die at slow speed and the bike can't be restarted until it is stopped and the ignition switch is turned off and back on. I had the issue on my 2010 Nomad and Kawasaki took care of the problem. You can check to see if the recall was taken care of by entering the VIN on the Kawasaki site. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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09-28-2014, 12:23 AM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Where you been hiding Jim? Need to get together for a ride before Old Man Winter sets in. Give me a shout sometime. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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09-30-2014, 04:02 PM	#4
AZ Voyager Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 119	It is not necessary to do any "tweaks" if you are just changing exhaust, if you alter the air delivery is when you need a fuel controller, if the bike has one it should be located under the seat or in the close proximity, if it is just pipes more than likely nothing has been done, other than maybe blocking the pair valves, and if he took the time to swap out the pipes he would have probably remove the fuel controller as well. JMO I would have. __________________ Kevin 2015 H-D Ultra Limited 2012 Voyager / Gone 2006 Vulcan Classic Anniversary Edition / Gone VBA #02052 VROC #34932
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