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05-11-2013, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Newton, Iowa
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New Voyager rider from Iowa
Greetings from Iowa. After being a long time Yamaha Royal Star fan (previously owning 5 different Royal Stars) I picked a nice 2010 Voyager yesterday. I read through this forum before deciding. I rode it home 80 miles yesterday and was very pleased with the ride. It was cool and cloudy and the wind protection was great. It handles great and I can't wait to get more seat time in. Now I need to get used to a twin cylinder!
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05-11-2013, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Greetings from Las Vegas! Other than the V4 engine on the Royal Star, the Voyager and Royal Star are very similar. Why the change after 5 Yamahas?
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05-11-2013, 09:55 AM
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Welcome from a few miles down the road!
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05-11-2013, 09:56 AM
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Hello from Tennessee as well!
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05-11-2013, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: wheatland,wy.
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welcome from Wyoming.
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05-11-2013, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Way East Valley
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Welcome from AZ. I lived in Waukee for 9 years. Where did you buy the bike?
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05-11-2013, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Newton, Iowa
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Thanks for the warm welcome. To answer a few questions:
Even though I loved the Royal Star I am open to a good deal! I got a good deal and decided to try the Voyager. If it doesn't work out I can sell and make a few bucks. The reason I has so many Royal Stars was people offered more than I gave and I made a bit of money. I was ready to buy an 08 Venture when I found my Voyager. I like the fixed faring, radio is awesome, looks great, and not as top heavy as the Venture. I bought the bike from an individual in northern Iowa. I looked at left over at Struthersbros in Des Moines but saved money going used. Waukee is a nice place and really growing! |
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05-11-2013, 12:16 PM
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05-11-2013, 03:38 PM
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Welcome aboard!
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05-11-2013, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Massachusetts
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Welcome from Massachusetts. Last big ride on my "96 royal star was out to Des Moines last summer. Got back and bought a leftover vaquero. So far Kawasaki has been good to me. Enjoy!
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