I think I bought a Voyager!

[Godlover]

I had my eyes on a beautiful 08 RSV and was ready to go after it in another state when I came across a sweet deal on a 2010 Voyager locally. Made a verbal commitment with the owner on my approval after seeing the bike. The local dealer even said it was a great deal after I stopped by today to check out a 2012 they have marked down. My goal was to get a Venture or another touring bike to ride to my son's wedding in Texas this summer.

 

I did okay on the 96 Royal Star with the bent valve. Through a bit of bartering I have a nice down payment on my new bike!

 

I can't wait to be razed by Jeff and Mike.............

 

I will post pictures when I get the bike!

[SapperMedic]

Bring it on down to San Antonio and we will help you break it in through the Three Sisters in Leaky

[Godlover]

Bring it on down to San Antonio and we will help you break it in through the Three Sisters in Leaky

 

Headed to Weslaco! I hope to stay off interstate and enjoy the ride!

[star4772]

Headed to Weslaco! I hope to stay off interstate and enjoy the ride!

 

Congrats now lets see the pictures!

[djh3]

Let us know how that "potato cooker" is in the summer time in Texas. Most of the guys I have talked to here in Fl say they have alot of heat of them things. Congrats though, it was one of my finalists also.

[Godlover]

Let us know how that "potato cooker" is in the summer time in Texas. Most of the guys I have talked to here in Fl say they have alot of heat of them things. Congrats though, it was one of my finalists also.

 

Buying it with that knowledge but buying it at a price that if I don't like it then it becomes an easy sale and another money maker.

[bongobobny]

Congratulations! They are a pretty good bike for the money.

[Barrycuda]

Let us know how that "potato cooker" is in the summer time in Texas. Most of the guys I have talked to here in Fl say they have alot of heat of them things. Congrats though, it was one of my finalists also.

 

Dion, that's exactly one of the major deterrents to why I haven't bought one. The heat on the right side is unbearable, even with the deflector. Southern state voyager owners have balked and even said it can be down right dangerous, because they have burned themselves. That said, I still" want" the voyager. Just not now.

 

I test rode one last year for about an hour. Handles great, looks great, but I was fully aware ofnthebheat blasting through my R leg.

Oh, and kawasaki has known for a few years and hasn't really addressed the issue properly, except adding what amounts to an exhaust port to take the heat away. Hasn't worked from the posts I see and some owners are wrapping their pipes. Not what I want to do after dropping premium cash..

 

PS: got your VM, my 6 year old's fish died last night and that was a whole situation... I'll call you tonight

Edited May 9, 2013 by Barrycuda
Added the PS for Dion

[djh3]

Like the ohter ones cat didnt eat it or anything right? That would be a whole nother deal. LOL

One way a guy helped his heat out on his voyager was he installed a bilge fan. He got the idea from the brake blowers used in NASCAR to cool brakes. They come in all sizes and cfm.

[PBJ]

Congrates. hey a new bike is a new bike no matter the brand!

[Barrycuda]

Like the ohter ones cat didnt eat it or anything right? That would be a whole nother deal. LOL

One way a guy helped his heat out on his voyager was he installed a bilge fan. He got the idea from the brake blowers used in NASCAR to cool brakes. They come in all sizes and cfm.

 

Surprised she didn't blame it on her brother!! No cats in this house. Dogs, fish, heck event hippo... Anything but a house cat. I'd rather have a leopard or a big game cat. House cats, are not for me