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DRay Outdoors
Добавлен 11 окт 2017
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Painting The Fence
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Riding With My Bro & Bringing The Bike Home
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Gorgeous bike, congrats! Half the price, twice the reliability.
Thanks Tommy. I agree totally!
like it
So, do you still have the bike? If so how many miles you put on it since 4 years ago?
Still have it. It has about 8500 miles on it. Haven’t taken a long road trip for some time now. Mostly local riding. Still love it and will be keeping it for a long time.
They are beautiful bikes, and actually came in two different paint schemes each model year until 2015 I believe.
I have a Road Glide Ultra and I love it. I don’t ride it nearly as often as I like; bike gangs, heat and constant concern that it will just stop moving. In response to my concerns I looked at this. I just picked up this 18 Voyager and the Harley is up for sale. My only regret is that I bought the Harley before seeing this . This bike is a beast and it has all the dependability that Metrics have. I’m certain that I will get at least 150k+ miles with routine maintenance. I have had 2 metrics in the past and never had any issues what so ever. CONGRATS! You’re going to love it.
As a fellow rider, be safe, God bless!
Absolutely friend. Ride well, ride safe
Thank you , see you on the road!👍🏼🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸@@drayoutdoors8981
to be honest the Kawasaki is a far better bike!
I can’t argue with that. It has served me well. Totally satisfied!
Personally I love the bike it’s the reason I clicked on the video. I want one! It’s nice to have all that storage space and well thought out as well as the upper and lower fairings plus a gas gage, tachometer and a radio it’s everything I want on my bike the only thing I’m not a fan of is 900 lbs.
Great to hear from you. I appreciate your post. I love everything about it. Actually I don’t even notice the weight of the bike. It seems balanced extremely well and no issues touching the ground. You wouldn’t regret it!
Amen bro.
I got 2017, and I love it! great bike to have couldn't see spending over 30k for bike...
I hear ya brother. Just as much bike for a lot less money. No regrets!
Nice video. I am thinking about getting a 2015 Voyager. Now that you have had time to ride, do you still like the bike?Love the bike? have regrets? Does it feel heavy and top heavy? I know it is heavy and works well on the xpressway, how about around town? Thanks for any advice.
Hey thanks for your post. I would absolutely buy it again. I love this bike. They are definitely heavy but balanced well when not moving. Not too heavy at all. Easy to handle in town as well. I actually thought at one time of getting a smaller bike for in town riding but actually there’s no need. I ride this bike everywhere. And, yes, it rides amazing. Very comfortable. Cruises the highways and interstates like a dream. No regrets at all. The only suggestion is to have the emissions control unit redone if it hasn’t been already. The factory setting is no good. It makes it an entirely different bike for sure.
I meant to say not top heavy at all!
@@drayoutdoors8981 Thanks. Are you talking about sending it to Ivan? May do that once i buy the bike. Ride safe!!!!
@@KenkesStadler Yes. Sent mine to him and got it back within days. Can’t believe the difference it made. It’s a must. The last thing I wanted was to be out on the highway trying to pass somebody and feeling like the bike is choking out. That will never happen when you get it back from him. Enjoy your purchase and the ride friend!
Gorgeous bike,bro
Thanks Ken
Have you done the mode, trunk removal?? Was that hard ??
Yes I did. Very easy. You do have to grind a little extra off to make room for the trim. Very happy with the results. Used a marker for a guide where to grind. Go slow and a little at a time. Better to take a little off and then a little more if needed than too much at once. There may be another way but the grinder made pretty quick work of it
I think guys on HD bikes acting like idiots because you ride something different are people I wouldn't associate with anyways. Seriously where did this mental state come from? We're just riding bikes for fun. It's not a religion...LOL
Where did you get the V&H from and what is the part number? I looked up their website and they don't show anything for that bike. I just bought the exact same machine, color and year.
I’ve not been able to track down my invoice and I can’t remember where I ordered them from. if I do I’ll let you know for sure! Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you enjoy your bike as much as I do mine.
Love my 2015 Voyager and I could care less about a radio. Nice bike, enjoy!
Why is this 3 year old add still circulating ???
Ad? It was a post. Not an ad. Not sure what you mean Keith.
I have a 2013 with 11k miles, and an 08 Goldwing. Absolutely beautiful paint combo on the Voyagers. I have the Cobra slip-ons, and yes they are loud at highway speeds. The Ivan ECU tune is a must! What a difference. I added a hockey puck to the kickstand base since the bike leans so far over...huge difference. I listen to SIRIUS radio through its radio most of the time; having the rear speakers makes a world of difference. What I don't like is that there aren't a lot of aftermarket add ons...it seems like I am proliferating from other manufacturers to get what I need. As for the liquid cooled engine, it's only the heads so it still runs hot like all of the other v-twins. My wing is truly liquid coed and never runs hot! Turning the page. These bikes have a lot of shortfalls just like every other bike manufactured. Enjoy your ride...it will take you anywhere you need to go! Much respect for the bike intro. Thanks
I know it's been awhile but what do you mean "added a hockey puck" to the side stand?
@@richperdue9344 I bought a plastic hockey puck and drilled two screws through the kick stand. It eliminates some of the lean and provides a larger base when resting on the ground
@@guycourtney736 Thanks I'll see what I have laying around the shop. The bike does lean over too far on side stand for sure.
beautiful man, i have a 2012 vulcan 1700 classic with windscreen and bags , i went for the road king style but same motor as yours but with the cobra pipes and power commander and it has tons of power , love it , the vulcans are every bit as good as any HD that i also have
You made a very wise decision in choosing this bike over a Harley. This bike would be more dependable and reliable than that of Harley. This bike would also be cheaper to maintain and spend less time at the dealership than a Harley.
Congratulations and I plan to get the same bike!
As Sean as SRK Cycles said, It's not what you're riding, but where you're going.
I’ve watched a lot of his videos. You’re exactly right. It’s all about being out there and riding. So many people can’t see the forest through the trees getting hung up on whether it’s this bike or that bike. It’s all about the journey and riding. Thanks for your comment Dustin.
SRK sort of fell off the planet.
I’m amazed as too the mileage some of you get on your Voyages, I get about 35/40mpg.
Running about 42 mpg on average.
Is the ECU flashed by IVAN? Also depends on how aggressive you ride.
I love it and gonna buy one someday but for some reason I think bikes should be black nice ride man
Sorry it took me a bit to comment back. I hear ya on the black! I’m partial a bit as well. My car is black. My clothes are black. I do like my bike color though. Get yours soon!
Being a FORMER HD rider, who cares if other people have an issue with you bike? They are not paying for it, they are not paying for the gas, for the maintenance, for repairs, for insurance, etc, etc, and etc. When I sold my Harley (an AMF period piece of crap that kept breaking down and leaving me stranded out in the middle of nowhere, before cellphones) I had friends that tried to give me a hard time. I told them that if they were willing to buy me a Harley, I would be glad to ride it. I always say that my butt cannot ready anyway, so what does it matter what the sticker on the gas tank says! Nice looking bike, love that color scheme. I'm thinking about buying another Kawi, I have one now, but they are blue and white. The current color is OK, but I like the color on yours a lot more. Do you still have it and how is it running for you? Any issues with the Voyager?
Yes I still have it. Love it. Runs & rides like a dream. No problems whatsoever. Thanks for the comment TennRides
@@drayoutdoors8981 I've been riding motorcycles for a bit over 55 years, since I was 8 years old, and have found that the "Jap" bikes, are very reliable. I have made numerous long distance rides, I'm talking thousands of miles on a ride, with my Vulcan 900 Classic LT and it has NEVER left me stranded, not once. Y'all ride safe.
Harley suck , there nothing but wannabe biker hipster garbage
Screw Harley , there nothing but a hipster clothing store you have to be an idiot to buy a wannabe biker Harley they suck and really hope they go out of business, real bikers STOP BUYING CRAP HARLEYS ENOUGH ALREADY
I have a 2012 Voyager and I love it. Who cares what others think? Ride what you want.
Beautiful bike
Thanks Joe
Nice bike just as good as the American ones plus a lot less expensive. I wanted one but have never owned a American one so i bought the Roadmaster this was my second choice it rides nice good power and it looks good.
Thanks Chona. Yeah, I have no regrets purchasing this bike. Rides like a dream. That’s the important thing…riding.
Did you keep factory air intake?
No I haven’t changed it out and I don’t think I need to. There’s plenty of torque and power.
Beautiful color. These bikes are very dependable. I've got 22,000 on my '15 now with 0 repairs. Just oil changes and tires and a few upgrades(RDL seat and Pioneer stereo/Polk amp and 6.5 speakers). Enjoy her.
Sounds like a sweet ride yourself. Thnx for the comments
Your Vulcan is outstanding. I’m thinking of getting one like it.
You won’t regret it. It’s a great bike.
How many mile you got on her now?
A little over 5,000. I need to take it on a major ride in the near future. Just got her broke in!
Nice bike I own a 1700 road star with 88000 miles on it would love to have one of these bike you ride it you don't work on it you will be riding yours when others are thinking about it in joy the ride
Thanks Rodney.
Set to "MPG UK" 52 mpg UK = 43 mpg US just an fyi
Sharp bike.👍
I'm about to go through the same thing next year I just sold my Vulcan Nomad and I absolutely love that bike but caught tremendous ridicule... my choices are to either restore a Road King I can afford or move onto a Vaquero.. a Vaquero is exactly what you described without the tour pack.. it all comes down to how well I save my pennies over the winter
There are other differences between the Voyager and the Vaquero. The biggest being the for lights are installed on the Voyager. Second, the passenger floorboards are on a Voyager only.
Ride what you like and to hell with those who ridicule you for it. The “Harley or nothing attitude” is one of the reasons I will never own one.
She's a beaut!! Enjoy!
Harleys are like jeeps, you pay for riding the name and not for the quality they used to be. Like any American vehicle. Is all about the money. The worst part of it is that they don't care about the loyalty of the people who would pay for the name so they will keep doing It as long as they have that loyalty.
Unfortunately you’re exactly right. Much like most companies anymore. Most have forgotten the customer satisfaction and service end of things. At least I can buy my bike for half the price and it’s perfect for me. All I need!
Sounds awesome 👏
That’s a beautiful bike I love ❤️ how they look.
I totally agree. Thanks for sharing
Kawasaki did a great job on the Voyager and the Vaquero They are beautiful bikes and ride like a dream my first bike I ever bought in 2015 when I got my license was a broken vaquero 1700 ABS that was the most beautiful bike I ever own it shows me soon as I sit on it I knew it was the bike with me. They will built, low cost maintenance, I am very reliable.
Good looking bike! I'd take it cross country. My cuzn has a Road Glide. He removes his 3rd bag aka pizza box all the time. So yeah if you can get yours to do that it would be great. ( Off& on when you like) thanks for sharing
I've been riding for 50 years. I've had Harley Yamaha and Suzuki and Honda. If you're a biker, it's about riding. If you're a poser, it's about the brand. I've had 3 Harley touring bikes and they are amazing, but my favorite touring bike is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture (Gen 2). I'm riding a Harley Heritage Softail now. A bike I've had 16 years and put 87,000 trouble free miles on it. I love Harleys! I want to get another touring bike for my wife and I. The Kawasaki is priced right and I've read great things about them. If I can't find a nice low mileage used Gen 2 Venture, I'll go with the Kawi.
Nice ride, now did you had to do anything to the carburetor or anything else on the bike after you install the V&H pipe?
Didn’t have to do any changes at all putting on the Vance & Hines. However, I did have the emissions control unit flashed to make the bike run better overall.
Great bike I have a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan voyager it's literally the same bike just different color and for Bluetooth you can get a Bluetooth transmitter in the charging outlet works just as good but these bike are perfect and maintenance costs is low to the only thing about these bike the speakers are not the best there ok Harley Davidson does have them beat as far as speakers but you can easily upgrade them
I 100% agree. I do have a Bluetooth hooked up. I never listen to the radio. Always playing something from the phone. Definitely should swap out the speakers though. So far I haven’t minded the quality of sound though.
I have owned numerous Kawasaki motorcycles over the last 45 years. In fact, Kawasaki is pretty much all I've owned, with just a few from Honda & Suzuki. My current primary commuter bike is a Vulcan 900 Classic. But I'm wanting to spend more time on long trips, and the more I look & research, I have to say, I really want a Voyager. That Candy Cardinal Red & Metallic Graystone paint job is really nice. Every video like this one I find is just pushing me closer to buying one. Just have to figure out how long I can hide it from my wife. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I had a Vulcan 800 I traded in for this one. I wish I didn’t trade it in now. Would love to still have it for local rides. Loved it. Hope it works out for you to get the 1700 Voyager. Rides like a dream. Who knows…your wife may be glad you did after she takes a ride! 😉
@@drayoutdoors8981, that's the toughest part, deciding if I trade in the Classic, or buy the voyager as a second ride. I've been really bad over the years. At one point I had over 30 motorcycles, but I had to sell most of them because it was costing to much to maintain & store them.
30 bikes. Man, you’re my hero. Literally a different ride for each day of the month lol. I will probably get a smaller ride for local trips but but I’m definitely hanging on to the Voyager. 2 bikes are good enough for me. Have fun riding!
You’re absolutely correct. Just got back from our annual family ride and averaged 44.2 mpg. Good call! Thanks for posting.
Convert mpg UK to US gallons and it is 43 mpg.