Looking for a Vaquero or Voyager

Vaquero De Las Olas · 07-19-2015, 03:29 AM

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.

**JD Hog** · 07-19-2015, 10:16 AM

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.

george james · 07-19-2015, 02:16 PM

PM to you.

**JD Hog** · 07-19-2015, 02:52 PM

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.

Vaquero De Las Olas · 07-19-2015, 06:18 PM

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.

george james · 07-19-2015, 06:30 PM

Pm your way again

Vaquero De Las Olas · 07-19-2015, 07:37 PM

Thank you Sir. Returned it as well.

redjay · 07-19-2015, 09:13 PM

Hello and Welcome.

Vaquero De Las Olas · 07-19-2015, 10:33 PM

Thank you and glad to be here. Excited to join the World of Kawasaki's.

Vaquero De Las Olas · 07-28-2015, 01:34 AM

Still in the hunt. Leaning more towards the Vaquero. Thank you.

Boscoe · 07-28-2015, 02:42 PM

I love the trunk on my Voyager! So much more handy than the saddlebags for everyday stuff.

**JD Hog** · 07-28-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boscoe

I love the trunk on my Voyager! So much more handy than the saddlebags for everyday stuff.

What Boscoe said

Geauxnow · 04-27-2016, 10:17 PM

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.

**smokier** · 04-28-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaquero De Las Olas

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.

Greetings and Welcome!

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

duffy · 04-28-2016, 11:05 AM

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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Vaquero De Las Olas Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5	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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	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. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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07-19-2015, 02:52 PM	#4
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	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. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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07-19-2015, 06:18 PM	#5
Vaquero De Las Olas Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5	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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Boscoe Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 372	I love the trunk on my Voyager! So much more handy than the saddlebags for everyday stuff. __________________ 2011 Voyager 1700, Ebony/Pearl Meteor Gray Bridgestone Exedra Max tires in stock sizes Heated Avon grips with Throttle Mod Cobra Scalloped Slip-ons Thunder Mfg. Intake Gasket DEI Titanium exhaust header wrap Corbin heated seat. Polk Audio db521 speakers Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 with Mobil 1 M1-110 filter Kuryakyn Longhorn Offset Dually Highway Pegs Chrome passenger running board covers All new fluids and lube.
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07-19-2015, 02:16 PM	#3
george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	PM to you.
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george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	Pm your way again
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Vaquero De Las Olas Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5	Thank you Sir. Returned it as well.
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Hello and Welcome.
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Vaquero De Las Olas Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5	Thank you and glad to be here. Excited to join the World of Kawasaki's.
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Vaquero De Las Olas Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5	Still in the hunt. Leaning more towards the Vaquero. Thank you.
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04-27-2016, 10:17 PM	#13
Geauxnow Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Colony, Texas Posts: 27	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. __________________ Geauxnow Matt Breaux 2014 Vaquero ABS SE VBA #3372
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duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	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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