1700 Voyager Review - Page 3

bobzinger · 03-17-2009, 10:10 AM

I especially like the Voyager fairing...why make one that looks like a Harley?
If I had the bucks I'd have a deposit down for the first one.

flightdoc · 03-17-2009, 11:11 AM

of course the WING has built in GPS heated everything and rear speakers and controllers for the passenger.

bobzinger · 03-17-2009, 06:55 PM

Yeah but the wing doesn't have that cruiser look I like.

**coacha** · 03-17-2009, 07:57 PM

But the Wing is dishwasher safe!

sakirider · 04-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s.
http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf

**schoeney** · 04-18-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SakiRider

Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s.
http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf

That was a good read!

ells · 04-18-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SakiRider

Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s.
http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf

In this review, Joker points out that what some of us have felt as lack of room for the rider on the 1700 may really be more because of different positioning, that he eventually felt more comfortable with. I think our new owner, Sin City, made a similar comment. I know that there is a long standing argument that it is better to have your feet more under you than we are used to on our 1500/1600s.

audiogooroo · 04-18-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

But the Wing is dishwasher safe!

rksaw · 04-22-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SakiRider

Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s.
http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf

One of the things in the article that I liked was the following:

"Accessories will be available before summer to include bag rails, billet tachometer, gel seats and a trunk kit...yes a trunk kit."

Rich

cactusjack · 04-22-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ells

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Originally Posted by SakiRider

Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s.
http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf

In this review, Joker points out that what some of us have felt as lack of room for the rider on the 1700 may really be more because of different positioning, that he eventually felt more comfortable with. I think our new owner, Sin City, made a similar comment. I know that there is a long standing argument that it is better to have your feet more under you than we are used to on our 1500/1600s.

That was something I noted when I rode the 1700 Nomad, the floorboards are a few inches closer (either they have been moved back, or the seat moved forward) than on my 1600. Not a bad thing, just different than what I'm used to.

bobzinger · 04-22-2009, 03:27 PM

That article said the classic boards were farther forward. Since they're the same frame I wonder if the boards can be moved.

ridemslow · 05-02-2009, 09:15 AM

YES.... Kimosabe ;)

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Originally Posted by dhomoney

Indian is back again?

petenrudy · 05-02-2009, 01:08 PM

As I noted in another thread, the 1700 Nomad seat is very different than the 1500/1600 seat. There is a definite slant forward on the back of the rider section along with a sharp incline in the front of the seat. This tends to force your groin into a valley of sorts. Now I'm 5'9" and 170 on a good day...and I feel crunched in after an hour or riding. I have to believe that it will be worse for larger riders. That being said, a nice Corbin-style after market seat, one that is dished out in the back, should solve this. An expensive solution for sure, but one that will make this excellent bike ridable for long distances.
P+R

03-17-2009, 10:10 AM	#31
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1700 Voyager Review I especially like the Voyager fairing...why make one that looks like a Harley? If I had the bucks I'd have a deposit down for the first one. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-17-2009, 11:11 AM	#32
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	1700 Voyager Review of course the WING has built in GPS heated everything and rear speakers and controllers for the passenger.
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03-17-2009, 06:55 PM	#33
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1700 Voyager Review Yeah but the wing doesn't have that cruiser look I like. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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03-17-2009, 07:57 PM	#34
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	1700 Voyager Review But the Wing is dishwasher safe! __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-18-2009, 12:34 AM	#35
sakirider Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 22	1700 Voyager Review Here's an excellent review of all models of the VN1700s. http://www.chicago106miles.com/Vulcan_1700_Review.pdf Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#41
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1700 Voyager Review That article said the classic boards were farther forward. Since they're the same frame I wonder if the boards can be moved. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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05-02-2009, 01:08 PM	#43
petenrudy Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 6	1700 Voyager Review As I noted in another thread, the 1700 Nomad seat is very different than the 1500/1600 seat. There is a definite slant forward on the back of the rider section along with a sharp incline in the front of the seat. This tends to force your groin into a valley of sorts. Now I'm 5'9" and 170 on a good day...and I feel crunched in after an hour or riding. I have to believe that it will be worse for larger riders. That being said, a nice Corbin-style after market seat, one that is dished out in the back, should solve this. An expensive solution for sure, but one that will make this excellent bike ridable for long distances. P+R
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