Lowering a 2011 Voyager?

Tcflame · 08-27-2014, 04:35 PM

Does anyone know of a kit or parts available for lowering a 2011 Voyager abs?

smokey · 08-27-2014, 06:08 PM

The progressive 430 shocks will lower the rear by 1 inch.

gv550 · 08-27-2014, 10:08 PM

No parts kit available, or required.
To lower the front just slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamp, but you have to remove the tubes first and lower the clamp ring inside the chrome cover.
To lower the rear, compress the spring and remove the small wire ring from its groove, to allow the spring to sit an inch higher up the shock.
I've not done either of these mods myself, just read about others doing them.

talon · 08-27-2014, 10:21 PM

I have the 2012 Vaq and would like it a little lower in rear. I would prefer to keep the OEM shocks for now. For those that have done the rear shock lowering trick listed above, I have three questions:

1. Was it difficult?
2. How did it affect ride?
3. Does it void warranty?

Thanks in advance.

**smokier** · 07-04-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by talon

I have the 2012 Vaq and would like it a little lower in rear. I would prefer to keep the OEM shocks for now. For those that have done the rear shock lowering trick listed above, I have three questions:

1. Was it difficult?
2. How did it affect ride?
3. Does it void warranty?

Thanks in advance.

Talon,

Did you ever do this modification? I need to lower the brides scoot a bit. Looked at the shock while on the scoot and not sure I see the clip or retainer GV550 mentioned...

Ride safe,
Smokier

talon · 09-07-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gv550

No parts kit available, or required.
To lower the rear, compress the spring and remove the small wire ring from its groove, to allow the spring to sit an inch higher up the shock.
I've not done either of these mods myself, just read about others doing them.

Has anyone here done this and does it work? Would like the rear a little lower without replacing the stock shocks if possible.

**smokier** · 07-04-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gv550

No parts kit available, or required.
To lower the front just slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamp, but you have to remove the tubes first and lower the clamp ring inside the chrome cover.
To lower the rear, compress the spring and remove the small wire ring from its groove, to allow the spring to sit an inch higher up the shock.
I've not done either of these mods myself, just read about others doing them.

Hey Garry, do you have any links to the referenced rear lowering trick you mentioned above?

I am not having much luck finding details, and this might help the bride out!

Anything you can point me to is appreciated.

Ride safe,
Smokier

gv550 · 07-04-2016, 05:01 PM

Look at what the top of the spring seats against, it appears to be a flange built into the shock but it is really just a washer. Use a pry bar to push down on the washer and you will see a circlip, lift the clip out of the groove and push it all the way up and the washer will go up too.
As I mentioned I have not done this, just read about it somewhere. I expect it will require a good size spring compressor and definitely don't try do this with the weight of the bike on the shock.

jerry miller · 09-06-2014, 08:53 PM

I just ordered shocks from scootworks to lower my 2013 vulcan vaquero. They said it would lower it 2 inches.

Peg · 09-06-2014, 10:20 PM

Welcome to the forum Jerry... And good luck with Scootworks. Experiences with that company vary, so I hope yours is one of the good ones.

smokey · 09-08-2014, 09:48 AM

Just remember lowering only in the rear will affect your steering, I didn't like the way mine handled with the 1 inch lower so I went back to stock, in fact I ordered a set of Works Performance the same as RACNRAY, and the same length.

Boscoe · 09-08-2014, 11:29 AM

Put my old lady on the back. That will lower it quite a bit.

Gypsy Dragon · 09-08-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boscoe

Put my old lady on the back. That will lower it quite a bit.

**HwyRider** · 09-18-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Boscoe

Put my old lady on the back. That will lower it quite a bit.

You're in trouble if she ever reads this forum.

Peg · 09-18-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

You're in trouble if she ever reads this forum.

Yep... She'll lower him quite a bit

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smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	The progressive 430 shocks will lower the rear by 1 inch. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	No parts kit available, or required. To lower the front just slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamp, but you have to remove the tubes first and lower the clamp ring inside the chrome cover. To lower the rear, compress the spring and remove the small wire ring from its groove, to allow the spring to sit an inch higher up the shock. I've not done either of these mods myself, just read about others doing them. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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08-27-2014, 10:21 PM	#4
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	I have the 2012 Vaq and would like it a little lower in rear. I would prefer to keep the OEM shocks for now. For those that have done the rear shock lowering trick listed above, I have three questions: 1. Was it difficult? 2. How did it affect ride? 3. Does it void warranty? Thanks in advance. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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07-04-2016, 05:01 PM	#8
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Look at what the top of the spring seats against, it appears to be a flange built into the shock but it is really just a washer. Use a pry bar to push down on the washer and you will see a circlip, lift the clip out of the groove and push it all the way up and the washer will go up too. As I mentioned I have not done this, just read about it somewhere. I expect it will require a good size spring compressor and definitely don't try do this with the weight of the bike on the shock. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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09-06-2014, 08:53 PM	#9
jerry miller Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 2	I just ordered shocks from scootworks to lower my 2013 vulcan vaquero. They said it would lower it 2 inches.
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Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Welcome to the forum Jerry... And good luck with Scootworks. Experiences with that company vary, so I hope yours is one of the good ones. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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09-08-2014, 09:48 AM	#11
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Just remember lowering only in the rear will affect your steering, I didn't like the way mine handled with the 1 inch lower so I went back to stock, in fact I ordered a set of Works Performance the same as RACNRAY, and the same length. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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