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02-11-2018, 11:14 AM | #16 |
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KAMS became standard for the 2012 model year, so 2009-2011 don’t have it from the factory, but that’s not to say it wasn’t added by the dealership or the owner for the models that didn’t have it.
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Toko57, I alway wear an air jacket with all the armour and a 3/4 helmet in the summer. I did buy the medium windshield and it is about 2" shorter and that as I remember helped a little when you are moving. I have not seen a need to put the larger windshield back on for winter or even ride with the full face helmet. I still love the Voyager and would not replace it until I can't hold it up any more.
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02-11-2018, 09:30 PM | #19 |
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Yes, KAMS, the vented lowers, and K-ACT would be must-haves for me. I know that's all standard from 2013 on, and for budget reasons I'm looking primarily at 2013 and 2014 models. But I've seen a fair amount of 2012's with all three so that's an option too.
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02-11-2018, 10:34 PM | #20 |
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Vented lowers were standard equipment from the start in 2009, not optional. As mentioned KAMS is standard for the 2012 model year, the only thing that was still optional at the time was K-ACT and trust me, there are PLENTY of 2012’s out there with K-ACT. I specifically looked for a 2012 with K-ACT, the one year only color scheme of grey and black and under 5,000 miles and I found quite a few out there to pick from before I bought one.
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Perhaps many Voyager, FJR, and Trophy buyers just decide touring isn't their thing, whereas Gold Wing, Harley, Indian, and BMW sport tourer buyers are more committed to it and therefore willing to spend thousands more on those bikes. |
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I'm familiar with the magic Ivan works, and have no performance worries about an Ivanized Voyager. Heck, armed with the knowledge I've gained here and elsewhere, yesterday I even reassured a new Voyager owner on the Ivan's thread how getting it done should alleviate his misgivings about his purchase. Of course, I admitted I don't actually own a Voyager so he may have taken my response with a grain of salt. |
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02-13-2018, 09:03 AM | #26 |
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I ride a vaquero in Houston. no matter what you wear, do to your bike you are sitting on an oven in triple digit temps. it's never going to be comfortable and you are going to need a sponge in your underwear. no way around it
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With they humidity you get, woulnd't be surprised if the bike sweats too.
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02-14-2018, 06:37 AM | #28 |
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Ride nekkid with plenty of sun screen. It's hot. I served in the desert in an un air conditioned vehicle. now way around it, you're gonna sweat
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Just curious - what made you sell your Voyager?
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