Kawasaki Voyager Top 7 likes after 1000 miles

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Күн бұрын

After 1000 miles, what do I like about my 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 1700? I will highlight the things I like so far. Talk power, comfort, gauges, and more.
Chapters
1. 00:00 Intro
2. 00:22 Comfort
3. 00:52 Guages
4. 01:47 Ignition
5. 02:13 KAMS
6. 02:43 Vents
7. 03:17 Temp
8. 03:43 Heal Toe Shifter
9. 04:22 Engine Sound
10. 05:13 Power
11. 06:18 Thank You

Пікірлер: 69

@sirdirtydog705 5 ай бұрын

A few years back I bought a ‘14 Voyager with only 9000 miles. First mod was a 12”Clearview windscreen with a vent, very much appreciated riding in AZ. I also had the ECU Ivanized, a must for this beast. I’ve taken this bike on a few multi state rides, very comfortable, plenty of storage with a bag the pillion seat. Cruising ~80 with the cruise control on getting 40 MPG. I like this bike.

@jeffmurray7448 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and what a great find on a low milage bike. I am sure mods are in my future but just now getting used to the weight and how it handles.

@sirdirtydog705 5 ай бұрын

@@jeffmurray7448 Recently I added the Oxford heated grips (also have them on my Yamaha Super Tenere) after a trip up to Oregon. They heat up better than the OEM heated grips on the Yamaha. Amazon $100.

@zachredner8 27 күн бұрын

I just bought a 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager with only 13k miles on it. I'm the 4th owner and I absolutely LOVE this bike. My only original complaint is that a former owner put LOUD Vance & Hines mufflers on it. I don't like LOUD! However, yesterday I went by Great Western of Hickory N.C. (Kawasaki dealer) to see what I could do about quieting my bike down. Low and behold, one of the service guys had just bought a Kawasaki Vaquero with stock mufflers on it. He wanted LOUD mufflers and I wanted QUIET mufflers, so we made an even swap! Now he has a LOUD bike and mine is nice and quiet just like I LIKE IT and it didn't cost me a dime! 😊Thanks Cameron!

@jeffmurray7448 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for your story and glad you got your bike the way you want it. I guess that the OEM Vaquero should be pretty close to the voyager in terms of loudness but not sure. I don't plan on upgrading my bike as I like the sound it makes with the OEM pipes and tuning. I figure why mess with it. I am not sure about the ivans upgrade which I have heard much about and recommended. My understanding is that the ECU gets a sticker on it when they IVANs tune the bike. might be worth checking. The other way to tell is to ask if they connected the O2 sensor to the muffler. I think they unplug that with an Ivans upgrade. Best of luck with your ride.

@zachredner8 23 күн бұрын

@@jeffmurray7448 The Vaquero and the Voyager have the same 1700cc motor so the exhaust is interchangeable. As for the Ivan's ECU Flash, I can let you know more about that after Tuesday! I'm riding my bike down to Greenville S.C. to Ivan's Shop (a 2.5-hour ride) to have him Flash my ECU. He told me that "I won't recognize my bike after he's done, because I'll think that I'm riding a brand-new bike home!"

@vanceyboy1959 6 ай бұрын

Love the bike. The colour gives a 50's sort of vib and look.

@jeffmurray7448 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. the color does stand out amongst the other bikes out there in typical black or grey. I personally like the dark blue version they sold a while back. But this one is like a teal color and matches pretty close to my Favorite hockey team, San Jose Sharks.

@kjmdrumz3 6 ай бұрын

If they didn’t make the paint jobs so 70-year-old-man-ish, they might sell better. That is the only reason why I ended up going Harley. I’ve been a Japanese bike fella my entire life. But to get a bagger that actually looks and sounds good, there are no other options. Bought my 2021 RGS in Snake Venom with a Stage III 122 used with 5,100 miles for $27k. I’ve been SUPER happy with it. Got more compliments in the year that I’ve owned it than all the rest of my bikes combined over the last 20 years. I’d buy a Gold Wing before a Voyager. Although, the Vaquero doesn’t look bad for what it is.

@jeffmurray7448 6 ай бұрын

Great comment and your bike sounds amazing. I am going to give the Voyager a bit more seat time before I put money into modifications. There are lots of other options out there for sure.

@victormcadam2240 7 ай бұрын

I’m happy with the power after the Ivan’s flash and you won’t be left behind in the group ride, unless all the other bikes are sport bikes

@jeffmurray7448 6 ай бұрын

LOL. Apprecate the comment

@victormcadam2240 10 ай бұрын

I did the Ivan’s flash and it was a good decision, number one thing I like is the bike runs cooler and only noticed any heat is when your sitting still on a hot day and it was nothing to complain about. If your concerned about warranty issues Ivan will change it back to stock, you just have to pay the courier charge

@jeffmurray7448 10 ай бұрын

oh, that is good to know. Thank you very much for the additional information.

@sequerity 7 ай бұрын

Does ivanizing make the bike faster/stronger in either top or bottom end? Im considering switching from goldwing (f6b) because of the knee sitting position but don't want to lose power or speed to keep up with my club

@noahdunaway 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2010 Voyager that I bought used in July 2015 with 1700 miles on it. The guy that bought it new in 2014 lost his job and sold it to me for $7500.00. I added a Garmin navigation system to it and now have 31000 miles on it. I have a 2019 Kawasaki Concours that I bought new to replace my 2008 Hayabusa that I let my stepson talk me out of.

@jeffmurray7448 2 ай бұрын

I really like the Concours bike !! that is on my list to get. It looks very comfortable and fun to ride. Thank you for your comments.

@noahdunaway 2 ай бұрын

@@jeffmurray7448 it is and it’s a fast bike with saddle bags and shaft drive.

@douglashawkins4402 10 ай бұрын

Need the ECU flashed by Ivan and you'll have more power, less heat and better throttle response. The usual pips and air filter upgrades too will help. Also, sixth gear is way more useful. The difference is like a new bike. Ivan's performance flash is a must!

@jeffmurray7448 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, does it also make the bike run cooler? That would be a bonus too.

@douglashawkins4402 10 ай бұрын

absolutely 100% will be much cooler. I ride in shorts sometimes when it's hot out. @@jeffmurray7448

@ScottSpencer716 10 ай бұрын

@@jeffmurray7448 It does make the bike run cooler. Well, he changes the programming for the fan to kick on sooner. Since I've had my 2012 done, I rarely go above the halfway point on the gauge. He also removes the decel popping that happens with factory tuning. And definitely more power in all the gears all around with getting Ivanized. I had my bike for two years on stock ECU and was leery of sending off my ECU to be programmed. But I bit the bullet and did it. Now I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. The biggest thing is that there is no delay in the throttle response at all. It is like riding a completely different beast. Slow cruises around town and long highway trips, I love this bike all around. The only true negatives I can say about the Voyager is the lack up modern things such as bluetooth from factory as well as difficult finding Kawasaki aftermarket items. Usually end up doing measuring and finding Harley stuff the fits on the bike. Definitely adding an amp to the stereo helps massively. Did that this year and was well worth the time spent doing it. Easy enough job. Just a few plastics to remove. I do wish there were more options for a stereo replacement. Would love to be able to put in a double-din radio where can have a screen and Android Auto. But hey, those things would increase the cost of the bike. Overall Kawasaki definitely did a great job. My Harley friends love the shape of the bike and with the tune, I have no problems bypassing stock 107 bikes and keeping right on 114 Stage 2 bikes.

@handyfix2952 8 ай бұрын

My question would be after you get the ECU flashed would it still be a good idea to get a power commander from a company like Dynojet or would that be a waste of money because the ECU flashing has already done the same job?

@ScottSpencer716 8 ай бұрын

@@handyfix2952 it's a waste of money because of the flashing taking care of all that. Probably would make it worse..... Like having two wives 😄😄😄

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 8 ай бұрын

I own a 1991 Kawasaki Voyager xii. So much character. Wouldn't swap it for any other bike....

@jeffmurray7448 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it and thanks for the comment. They are solid bikes for sure !! enjoy.

@user-wg4cb7iu5h 4 ай бұрын

Great video ! It's clear and well done, Thanks !

@jeffmurray7448 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jperez5426 8 ай бұрын

I agree if you don't have the Ivan flash you do not know what you're missing. Totally different bike.

@jeffmurray7448 8 ай бұрын

maybe someday. thanks for the comment.

@gerrymainville7904 4 ай бұрын

I own a 2005 Vulcan Classic 1500 Fuel Injected. It has over 101,000 km (about 63,000 miles) and the only thing this bike has ever cost me was tires (rear every 25,000, front every 50,000), oil changes every 5000 km and a new battery and spark plugs at 85,000 km. The battery was still doing fine but after 12 years I figured it had served me well and when I removed the spark plugs they were still like they were put in 1000 km ago but I replaced them anyway. It even has the original brakes. I am quite satisfied with this bike and will most likely replace it with another Kawasaki when this one fails (if it ever does). I get between 50-55 miles per imperial gallon (5 litres/100 km) depending on how fast I drive it, which is quite impressive for a big displacement V-twin. This bike is very comfortable for the driver but the back seat could be improved a bit. I have put 1300 km in one day more than once and wanted to keep going. For this reason alone, I would probably upgrade to a touring model (Voyager) only to improve the rear seat. The rest of the bike is perfect.

@jeffmurray7448 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome, what a great bike. the reason that the voyage went to the top of my list is because I did own a 1999 Vulcan drifter and it was pretty flawless as well. The testament to a great bike (or car) is that the more you own it the more you like it. (not less) I think these bikes fit that category well.

@kevincjones1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video. Which speakers did you upgrade too?

@jeffmurray7448 8 ай бұрын

Polk Audio DB521, $60 on Amazon. Great speakers. makes much louder than the stock speakers with no additional amp. Which works for me for the near future. and Simple to install. Just needed to make sure the polarity wires are correct as the connectors are not exact matches for the new speakers.

@leftturnaudio5678 10 ай бұрын

Ivan Tune and slip on mufflers make a big difference. More power and runs cooler.

@jeffmurray7448 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Will look into that.

@wboeren1 6 ай бұрын

First you show your licence plate, and later on blurr it? It's a very nice bike. Sounds and looks very good.

@jeffmurray7448 6 ай бұрын

good catch, thanks. yea.. not sure if it really matters, saw other people do it so I tried. I will figure it out. thanks for the comment on the bike.

@wboeren1 6 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter, enjoy your bike. Have a nice day

@magnusb6311 8 ай бұрын

Really nice bike. Like the color too. Does this have quick shifter? What’s the difference between this and Vaquero?

@jeffmurray7448 7 ай бұрын

It does not have a quick shifter, I bet one can be added aftermarket though. I don't know the exact differences between the two bikes. They share many components though and obviously missing the tour pack for a more sporty look. I expect the exhaust and tuning to be a bit different. Thanks for watching the video.

@maniacalgorilla Ай бұрын

Wished they would have kept that color scheme!

@jeffmurray7448 Ай бұрын

I agree. I Guess this makes for unique offering for each year since they don't change the bike that much. Thanks for your comment

@patrickprince8446 9 ай бұрын

Nice video... just for the record when you went behind the bike you and clearly see the license plate from Texas, so if you hiding your license plate you might want to do it the whole video 🤔🤔 and your pickup too stay safe my friend.

@jeffmurray7448 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for spotting that and letting me know !!

@thebigdustin 11 күн бұрын

Funny that you blurred the plate for the one scene but not the others. 😅

@markbarrett4482 4 ай бұрын

Jeff how tall are you? I'm going to look at a 2016 tomorrow. I'm 6'2", about 280 lbs... my concern is that I'm going to be tight on the voyager. Thoughts?

@jeffmurray7448 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, I was out of the country last week, how did it go? I am 6 feet. I have no problems with fit or reach on the bike. I know that the gold wing has more passenger room than the voyager. not sure is that is an issue. The key metrics I think about is 1) seat comfort 2) leg bend (are my legs bent too much) 3) windshield height and helmet shake at high speeds. All of which were resolved after a test drive. I was coming a Moto Guzzi Eldorado which was tighter than I thought in retrospect so the Voyager felt huge in comparison. Let me know how your visit went and what you decided.

@noahdunaway 2 ай бұрын

You will be comfortable on it, I’m 6’1” 230 lbs. My wife is 5’7” and maybe 145-150 lbs and she says it’s very comfortable to her.

@Jodyrides 10 ай бұрын

wow. I never experienced 100° let alone 113°, I also never experienced 10% humidity here in Pennsylvania just south of Lake Erie. I have been watching these videos and I have found out a few things. I’m not crazy about on these bikes. The heat coming off of the engine it has belt drive. I have found one of these motorcycles for sale, a 2010 with 12,000 original miles. I was considering buying it here in August 20 twenty3 to replace my royal star venture which I’m pretty happy with. But when it comes to motorcycles, the grass is always greener.. So I think I’m gonna pass on that Vulcan voyageurs because of the heat .. I passed on buying a Yamaha F,JR, a Kawasaki, 1400 Concourse, and especially the Honda ST 1300 because of the heat issue pouring onto the rider.. funny comparison. There was no heat coming on me on my GO 1800 Goldwing.. And that’s a six cylinder. I had another Honda, a Honda Pacific Coast, engine, completely covered with plastic like the gold wing, and there was no heat whatsoever on the rider -none. I commuted on that Pacific Coast for 24 years, eight months year.. I am on my third Yamaha venture. My first was an 86, then I had a 2000to midnight Venture, now I have a 2008 royal star venture. I like the look, and the sound of this Kawasaki twin. I’ve had a few Kawasaki’s, make that about 12 Kawasaki. I have a Kawasaki Z 400 as my little bike for hot days so I don’t have to be behind a fairing.. Thank you for the very good presentation in the video. And it made up my mind, I’m gonna pass on the Kawasaki because of the heat.

@jeffmurray7448 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your great comments and your decision makes sense. I am going to stick this out and see how things go as I am already invested in it. As other comments indicate the ECU flash could be the fix here in which case I am even more happy. I am still in the early stages of enjoying this machine and its differences from my last bike. Always positives and negatives. Best of luck with your future rides and safe travels all.

@noahdunaway 2 ай бұрын

I don’t find the heat to be a concern for me.

@jaybd9329 9 ай бұрын

Hey Jeff, where did you get the stick-on temp gauge?

@jeffmurray7448 9 ай бұрын

Amazon, came in a 2 pack www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR65CNT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

@jaybd9329 9 ай бұрын

@@jeffmurray7448 ok, thanks!

@TheMarky26 28 күн бұрын

Change the headlights to LEDs..You will not regret it..

@jeffmurray7448 23 күн бұрын

Have not thought about that as I don't ride at night. I keep the side lights on as well as the headlight when riding during the day as well. Do you think they will help other see me better during the day?

@TheMarky26 23 күн бұрын

@jeffmurray7448 100% they will..I bought some eagle lights LEDS and they light up the night with a white light..You can probably get some day makers offline for cheaper though.

@scarystories190 9 ай бұрын

Throw some vance and hines slip ons on her and she'll sound beast

@jeffmurray7448 9 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks for checking out the video. I will check into the hines !!

@blkbowhntr0087 4 ай бұрын

What's your fuel range on that bike?

@jeffmurray7448 4 ай бұрын

When Full it will go about 220 miles I think. I usually fill up no after no more than 150. Besides by then I need a break. Thanks for checking out the video.