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07-19-2015, 03:29 AM | #1 |
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Looking for a Vaquero or Voyager
Hi. I am new to the forum. I have been lurking for a little while and doing a bunch of research. This site is amazing. After riding Harley, Triumph, and Yamahas, I am ready to purchase a used (new to me) Kawasaki. I am on the hunt for a Vaquero or Voyager. I am located in Jacksonville, NC and am willing to travel within a reasonable distance. Thank you in advance.
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07-19-2015, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum from Northern California and good luck with your search
You will be very happy with either choice you make. I am very happy with the Voyager I just picked up a month ago.
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07-19-2015, 02:16 PM | #3 |
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PM to you.
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07-19-2015, 02:52 PM | #4 |
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If you are looking at older Voyagers I would lean towards the ones that have the KAMS (Kawasaki Air Management System) and ABS brakes. The KAMS can be added but it would not be a cheap upgrade. Do your research on the heat issue for Voyagers before the KAMS was introduced.
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07-19-2015, 06:18 PM | #5 |
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Thank you for the welcome. I actually just moved here from Southern California a few weeks ago.
I have looked at a 2011 Vaquero locally that I think is a fairly good deal at $8250 with 11k miles, Vance and Hines exhaust, 12" windshield, Passenger backrest, floorboards and Dobeck tuner. I am just wondering if the Voyager may be better for putting some miles under me, plus it seems it comes with a few bonus items that are nice over a Vaquero. I am not in a huge hurry, I just want the right bike for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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07-19-2015, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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Pm your way again
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07-19-2015, 07:37 PM | #7 |
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Thank you Sir. Returned it as well.
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07-19-2015, 09:13 PM | #8 |
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Hello and Welcome.
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07-19-2015, 10:33 PM | #9 |
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Thank you and glad to be here. Excited to join the World of Kawasaki's.
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07-28-2015, 01:34 AM | #10 |
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Still in the hunt. Leaning more towards the Vaquero. Thank you.
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07-28-2015, 02:42 PM | #11 |
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I love the trunk on my Voyager! So much more handy than the saddlebags for everyday stuff.
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07-28-2015, 04:17 PM | #12 |
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What Boscoe said
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04-27-2016, 10:17 PM | #13 |
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I passed up on a brand new 2013 Vaquero matte black in Picayune MS at Cycle Shack. He's down around $13.2k and I would ask for another $1k off and/or accessories. It's still there I'm sure; this was a 3 weeks ago.
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If you bought a Voyager, would you them change your moniker to Voyager Waves? (It was funny inside my head).... Happy shopping and ride safe, Smokier
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04-28-2016, 11:05 AM | #15 |
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Welcome to the site..........I've test ridden both bikes (2011 if I remember right) and at 5'9" the Voyager seemed to "fit" me a bit better. I like the looks of both bikes.
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