Congrats on buying the Voyager and getting the Ivan tune. It is interesting about your issue with your left knee. I used to ride a Victory Vision but sold it because it sat too low to the ground. I am quite a bit older than you and also a bit taller, plus I found myself needing to ride off pavement more often. I ended up with a BMW R1200 GS Adventure. I have an artificial right knee which has not been a problem and the left knee is perfect for my age. The adventure bikes are not pegged as far back as most sport tourers and you sit more upright. For me, I could easily flat foot the BMW but have much more mechanical advantage holding it up at a stop, while maintaining a low center of gravity, which I loved about my old Victory. I am putting highway pegs on my crash bars so I can occasionally stretch out a bit, but have found the riding position much better for my lower back. At 600lbs with full kit and luggage, it is much easier to throw around. At the same time, it is great in windy or other contrary weather situations. It just goes to show how different everyone's biomechanics operate. However, if I were to go back to a traditional tourer, the Vulcan Voyager would be right up there. You made a great choice on a great motorcycle!
@@vincenttarquini4235 thank you. I was even contemplating trading my Trophy for a Tiger adventure bike, but didn’t want to take the risk of running into the same issue after a while. So far the voyager has giving me zero problems, pains etc. :) Be safe!
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Congrats on buying the Voyager and getting the Ivan tune. It is interesting about your issue with your left knee. I used to ride a Victory Vision but sold it because it sat too low to the ground. I am quite a bit older than you and also a bit taller, plus I found myself needing to ride off pavement more often. I ended up with a BMW R1200 GS Adventure. I have an artificial right knee which has not been a problem and the left knee is perfect for my age. The adventure bikes are not pegged as far back as most sport tourers and you sit more upright. For me, I could easily flat foot the BMW but have much more mechanical advantage holding it up at a stop, while maintaining a low center of gravity, which I loved about my old Victory. I am putting highway pegs on my crash bars so I can occasionally stretch out a bit, but have found the riding position much better for my lower back. At 600lbs with full kit and luggage, it is much easier to throw around. At the same time, it is great in windy or other contrary weather situations. It just goes to show how different everyone's biomechanics operate. However, if I were to go back to a traditional tourer, the Vulcan Voyager would be right up there. You made a great choice on a great motorcycle!
@@vincenttarquini4235 thank you. I was even contemplating trading my Trophy for a Tiger adventure bike, but didn’t want to take the risk of running into the same issue after a while. So far the voyager has giving me zero problems, pains etc. :) Be safe!