Powertrain vibration - Page 3

Hillhouse · 02-12-2017, 09:46 AM

From Vanaagans Excuse my ignorance but was does BAK stand for?
Big Air Kit

Allows the engine to breath more efficiently but you really need to also change the exhaust. Doesn't help if what goes in can't get out.

DragonLady58 · 02-12-2017, 11:02 AM

The torque pulses from that 1700cc engine are brutal on the drivetrain, like everything, things have got to loosen up some. Especially those stiff motor mounts. Also, after the belt stretches slightly, she'll smooth out. Shes not even making full power yet! Everythings new, isn't broke in....I'd say after about 1800 miles, it'll be right as rain....just give her some time and some miles....
Kawasaki built one helluva machine with the Vaquero, she won't really truely smooth out till about 18,000 miles, just be patient, you'll be glad you did.

Ken Vega · 02-13-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vangaans

Thanks for the info guys!

Excuse my ignorance but was does BAK stand for?

No worries. BAK stands for Big Air Kit. Or basically an aftermarket air intake with filter. Flows way more air to the motor than the stock set up.

vangaans · 02-16-2017, 10:32 PM

"BAK stands for Big Air Kit"

Ahh, thanks Ken and Hillhouse!

dlars · 02-16-2017, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickbo

I just recently purchased a new voyager after owning a 2003 nomad and I to notice the powertrain vibration at lower rpms.I plane on giving motor couple thousand miles to break in before I try to do any adjustments our modifications.My other big concern is I really notice how hot engine runs temperature gauge likes to stay up around 3/4 and right side puts off lot heat on your leg any suggestions?

That's all normal. There is nothing wrong with the bike, that's just where the fan kicks in (a little over half way). It has a lot to do with all the plastic fairing/lowers blocking all the cooling wind. Just do a search on that topic and you'll find loads of comments.....and some fixes that work.

Moriarty862 · 02-18-2017, 08:14 PM

I have a 2016 Voyager with 1800 miles on it. Started smoothing out more around 1500 miles, I expect it to smooth out more yet. They say 1000 miles for break-in but realistically can be closer to 3000 to 5000 miles for full break-in. As soon as I get the money I will be getting Ivan's flash.

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Hillhouse Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Western MA Posts: 180	From Vanaagans Excuse my ignorance but was does BAK stand for? Big Air Kit Allows the engine to breath more efficiently but you really need to also change the exhaust. Doesn't help if what goes in can't get out. __________________ Present rides 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 - Harley Killer 2005 Yamahe V-Star - Yarley 2012 Kawasaki Voyager - Weeping Angel http://tourofhonor.com/ #97 (2019) #128 (2018) #8 (2017) #458 (2016) IBA #50918 VBA #2296 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-12-2017, 11:02 AM	#32
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,358	The torque pulses from that 1700cc engine are brutal on the drivetrain, like everything, things have got to loosen up some. Especially those stiff motor mounts. Also, after the belt stretches slightly, she'll smooth out. Shes not even making full power yet! Everythings new, isn't broke in....I'd say after about 1800 miles, it'll be right as rain....just give her some time and some miles.... Kawasaki built one helluva machine with the Vaquero, she won't really truely smooth out till about 18,000 miles, just be patient, you'll be glad you did. __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 02-13-2017 at 05:23 PM.
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02-16-2017, 10:32 PM	#34
vangaans Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 66	"BAK stands for Big Air Kit" Ahh, thanks Ken and Hillhouse!
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02-18-2017, 08:14 PM	#36
Moriarty862 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 36	I have a 2016 Voyager with 1800 miles on it. Started smoothing out more around 1500 miles, I expect it to smooth out more yet. They say 1000 miles for break-in but realistically can be closer to 3000 to 5000 miles for full break-in. As soon as I get the money I will be getting Ivan's flash.
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