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Old 09-04-2017, 02:40 PM   #16
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Ok - ABS/KACT.

#1 - Don't let anyone on a forum talk you out of the ABS/KACT due to their perceived ability to control the braking on a non-ABS unit. If they can do that they are in a very elite group. But for the average Joe (Which I am) The ABS/KACT can save your bacon.
For the average rider knowing what to do in a PANIC situation is where the ABS/KACT takes over. When you are in trouble! And probably not thinking clearly.

#2 - The KACT (Linked braking) is great my opinion. With over 70 some thousand miles on an ABS/KACT Voyager I can say that the ABS may have operated 2 or 3 times (And it kept me from dumping it). Now the KACT operates every time I ride it. What the KACT does is it keeps the 900+ lb bike from NOSEDIVING straight line or in a corner. The best I can describe it is that the bike just squats down evenly when you apply the brakes. Imagine going into a corner and needing to apply the brakes on a non ABS bike. The first thing a non ABS bike wants to do is Stand Up when you apply the front brake taking your line away from you in the corner. If you are going to fast and nail the rear brakes the rear tire will want to step out on you. On the KACT Voyager If you are going through a corner to fast and need to hit the brakes to just slow down a little, the bike does not porpoise if you get on the front brake - it just squats down in the corner without wanting to stand up.
Yup, Much better explanation, than I gave.
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Old 09-06-2017, 04:30 AM   #17
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I have not replaced any bearings and I have no wobble.
Yep - No Wobble - That would make your decision a tough one. Having one that rides nice (no Wobble) is rare. But I know several who have had the Voyager/Vaquero and Not Have the Shaky, Shakies. Consider yourself blessed.

Maybe you should just forget all this "Trade Talk" and go out and ride!
Maybe is should quit RAINING for at least 2 days in a row.
 
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Old 09-08-2017, 09:17 PM   #18
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With all that's said. Nothing like the feeling you get from a new ride. I don't think you will be able to replace your voyager with a new one for much longer. So I would go with a new voyager. Looking at the way things are going If you switch brands it will not be cheap. You don't have much to pick from under $ 25k.
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Old 10-06-2017, 04:26 PM   #19
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I was in your same situation a month ago...upgrade or sink money into old 1600 classic. I ended up purchasing a new Vaquero and have no regrets. I have not noticed any difference in everyday riding with regards to the ABS & KCAT; other that a stupid decal on my front fender that had to go. It would have cost me about 3-5k to do the upgrades I wanted. I essentially wanted to create a bagger. I could inhibit see sinking that type of money into a bike that was only worth 3-4K. Course there are those who would argue but you spent more than that on the new bike, true but well worth it IMO. So my response would be upgrade.
 
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