How difficult is a KAMS installation?

Toku57 · 04-01-2018, 12:50 PM

I've been looking at 2012 and newer Voyagers because they come with KAMS, but am aware that for $400 they can be retrofitted onto 2009-2011 VN1700s. Has anyone done this themselves, and if so, how difficult was it? Any special tools or fabrication needed? Also, is KAMS a factor to consider when getting Ivan's ECU flash done? It doesn't seem like it would be, but figure it doesn't hurt to ask.

I still prefer to find a Voyager that already has KAMS, but I love some of the pre-2012 color schemes. So if a real cherry low mileage older Voyager came up for a good price, I'd hate to just dismiss it if installing KAMS isn't a big deal.

**plumber63** · 04-01-2018, 01:44 PM

I just ask this last week on a bike I was looking at. For the same reason.

Read this post.

Needless to say the bike got sold, but it also didn't have the abs brake system. So you have to watch the older ones if you want that, as it was a option.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=47308

Toku57 · 04-01-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by plumber63

I just ask this last week on a bike I was looking at. For the same reason.

Read this post.

Needless to say the bike got sold, but it also didn't have the abs brake system. So you have to watch the older ones if you want that, as it was a option.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=47308

Thanks. So it looks like I could PM Peg about KAMS installation if necessary. And K-ACT ABS is definitely a must-have too, but I've seen a fair number of '09-'11 models with it which makes one of those years feasible for me if it also has low miles.

**JD Hog** · 04-01-2018, 02:49 PM

Here is a link to the "Assembly Instructions" that will show you the complete process, hope this helps.

KAMS Installation Manual

Toku57 · 04-01-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Hog

Here is a link to the "Assembly Instructions" that will show you the complete process, hope this helps.

KAMS Installation Manual

Thanks JD - that helps a lot! On a scale of 1-5 difficulty with 5 being the most difficult, looks like about a 2-3 to me, depending on ease of access and how much dexterity is required.

Interesting - the instructions say you can purchase just the rear kit but I think I'd want the full kit if I needed it.

**JD Hog** · 04-01-2018, 07:05 PM

Maybe the rear kit only is for Vaquero's sinc the dont have the same lowers as the Voyager.

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Toku57 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 109	How difficult is a KAMS installation? I've been looking at 2012 and newer Voyagers because they come with KAMS, but am aware that for $400 they can be retrofitted onto 2009-2011 VN1700s. Has anyone done this themselves, and if so, how difficult was it? Any special tools or fabrication needed? Also, is KAMS a factor to consider when getting Ivan's ECU flash done? It doesn't seem like it would be, but figure it doesn't hurt to ask. I still prefer to find a Voyager that already has KAMS, but I love some of the pre-2012 color schemes. So if a real cherry low mileage older Voyager came up for a good price, I'd hate to just dismiss it if installing KAMS isn't a big deal. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Toku57; 04-01-2018 at 12:53 PM.
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plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 994	I just ask this last week on a bike I was looking at. For the same reason. Read this post. Needless to say the bike got sold, but it also didn't have the abs brake system. So you have to watch the older ones if you want that, as it was a option. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=47308 __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,959	Here is a link to the "Assembly Instructions" that will show you the complete process, hope this helps. KAMS Installation Manual __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,959	Maybe the rear kit only is for Vaquero's sinc the dont have the same lowers as the Voyager. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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