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Old 04-26-2018, 11:48 PM   #1
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THE BIKE IS DONE AND BACK ON THE ROAD AND TO ME WHAT A BIKE IT IS. I THINK IT HAS EVERY OPTION I COULD COME UP WITH AND THEN SOME. I LOVE IT AND THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. The graphics or lettering is all hand done and airbrushed onto bike not a decal. I am sorry the sound clip of the Freedom Tru Duals is not really what they sound like I do not think any camera will pick up the true sound. Compared to Cobra's way better sound if you ask me much deep and well I prepared to pay a ticket or two I guess much louder when you crank on it. Beautiful if you ask me. I loving everything I did to the bike. Hey it is only money I guess.

KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD JOURNEY
FIRE & STEEL-Caliper Accents
-Front Fender Bumper
-Driving Light Bar Chrome
-Chrome Speedometer Visor
-Engine Cover Trim Chrome
-Premium Bike Cover-long term storage
-Rear Chrome Floor Board Covers
-Rear Brake Cover Master Cylinder Chrome
-Luggage Rack
-Vulcan Emblem Backrest
TSUKAYU BAGS-Strong Bags Jumbo Hardbags Fiberglass
-Bag Guards
-Luggage Racks Lid Mount -
KURYAKYN-Foot Pegs
-Handle Bar Grips
-7589 Brake Pad Peddle
-8851 Round Shift Lever Cover
LEADER MOTORCYLE ACCESSORIES-Camera mount (GoPRO)
-Drink Holder Mount
-Double Mount
BARRON INDUSTRIES-Tachometer 6 Color
Windshield-Cee Bailey Light Grey Tint Windshield-(Aircraft Grade)
GPS-Garman LM630 Motorcycle GPS
DIMPLE PRODUCTS-Magnetic Drain Plugs
-Dip Stick Temperature Gauge
TIRES-Michelin Commander II Rear 180/65B16
-Michelin Commander II Front 130/90B16
-Bike Balance Beads
LIGHTING-Headlight – H4 LED 7200K Cool White Fan Less
-Xprite LED Driving Light Lens & Bulb
AIR FILTER-K&N Filter
EXHAUST-Freedom Performance True Dual Exhaust
ECU-Ivan’s Performance Updated
SEAT- Russel Day Long, Studded, Leather Seat and Back Rest Vinyl Sides, Pouch
TRAILER HITCH-Trailer ETC
TRAILER WIRING-Time Out Trailer Isolator
-Reese Trailer 6 Way Adapter
MISCELLANEOUS-3 Pouch Windshield Bag
-USB Charging Port
-Everbrite Motorcycle Multi Color Strips
-Extra Fuse Block 5 Small Fuse Holders
-TMPS Tire Pressure Monitor System
-All Ball Steering Head Bearings
-Motopower 3.1 Amp USB Charger
-3 Bag Windshield Pouch
-All Ball Steering Head Bearings
-Ultragard Large Cruiser Cover-travel cover short term storage
Helmet & Sound System-Nolan N91 Helmet (Driver) Wine Berry
-Nolan N43 Silver (Passenger)
-Nolan Sound System (Both Helmets) Intercom,
Blue Tooth, Bike to Bike, Cell Phone
Oils and Filter-Amsoil 10-40 V Twin Oil
-K&N Oil Filter KN-303
TENT TRAILER-Lee Sure Lite Excel-Options- (Awning, Front Pod, Swivel
Hitch, Under Bed Pod, Mattress, Wide Tires, Heavy Duty
Fiberglass Lid/Floor) Burgundy Fabric

SPECIAL MENTION-Baker Boys Designs-Edmonton (Paint & Graphics)
-Power Sports Seats- Calgary (Studding of Seat)
-E&S Cycle- Fort Saskatchewan (Factory Parts Supplier)
-Colin Charest- St. Albert (Help with Design & Graphics)
-Performance Design- Edmonton (3M Protection)
-Wolfgang’s Bike Shoppe- Westlock (Mechanical Tech)
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Old 04-27-2018, 05:54 AM   #2
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Nice looking bike.
 
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Old 04-27-2018, 06:30 AM   #3
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Good Job

Excellent - You should be very happy.

For some reason - I was intrigued by the Painted fillers between the bags and the bike.

I liked the Lining in the bags - Now, how could I accomplish that on my Voyager?

I'm assuming the line toward the back of you tank is some kind of plastic scratch protection or something like that?

How does it ride - I ask that because on any repaired car/bike while it may look great were the mechanical things that allow it to ride vibration free straight down the road repaired?

Best of all I liked your comment - "Now I'm gonna go ride, because that's what I do!" If it would warm up and stop raining I would like to adopt that as my mantra.
 
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Old 04-27-2018, 06:34 AM   #4
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That's a beautiful bike, awesome rebuild. The best part of owning a bike is riding it. The second best part is making it your own. Now go out and ride the hell out of it!
 
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Old 04-27-2018, 06:39 AM   #5
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There was no damage to the forks or the frame in the accident. It rides perfectly just as before I notice no difference. You can buy the lining it is more of a felt lining not a carpet and easy to mold as it stretches and you can work with it. See your local fabric store or Upholstery Shop I would say. They use this material in car trunks sometimes. Just use a spray glue and glue it onto surface. That is right the line is 3M protection on the tank and on front fender and under the seat I have some as the seat caused some paint loss rubbing.
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Old 04-27-2018, 08:04 AM   #6
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Very nice Dave. I don't think the pictures show the color as well. I bet it just sparkles in the sun. Love those bags, they look huge, plus being lined.
You put a lot of time and money getting it back on the road. I hope you enjoy it, and be safe.
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Old 04-27-2018, 08:57 AM   #7
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Congratulation's Dave ! You must be extremely proud of yourself for all the work you put into your bike , I know I would be . Those Bags look perfect on the bike . It's definitely one of a kind and dripping with awesomeness . Get out and ride that beast " You Must Show it Off " ....

I'll Keep an eye out for yah while I'm touring Ab .

PS ...... WOW !!!
 
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Old 04-27-2018, 11:32 AM   #8
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Thanks all really appreciate the positive comments.
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Old 04-27-2018, 12:59 PM   #9
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Looks Great, you did an awsome job on the rebuild. You should be very proud of yourself
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Old 04-27-2018, 02:18 PM   #10
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Congratulations Dave! Well done!
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Old 04-27-2018, 05:22 PM   #11
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Bike looks great Dave. Enjoy riding it .As you said it is one of a kind. Awesome rebuild.
 
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Old 04-27-2018, 09:56 PM   #12
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Great looking bike.
You said you don't think there is an accessory it doesn't have.
I can think of visors on the driving lights and oversized mirrors.
You did a great job now keep this one upright
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Old 04-28-2018, 12:16 AM   #13
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can fit no visors

with the type of lights I have in the driving lights visors will not fit as the lens sticks out of the ring
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Old 04-28-2018, 07:12 AM   #14
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Looks great, nice job.
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Old 04-28-2018, 09:34 AM   #15
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with the type of lights I have in the driving lights visors will not fit as the lens sticks out of the ring
In that case I guess you got the accessory option pretty well covered.
Again, nice job, looks great.
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