Feedback Needed - Caveats of the 1700s - Page 2

blowndodge · 06-13-2019, 11:36 AM

The Vulcan 2000 had engine reliability issues. Mostly top end issues. MaKaw also put a resistor in so you couldn't go wide open until 3rd gear due to tire spin.

mike07nad · 06-13-2019, 05:16 PM

Ok - I'll add my 3 Voyager 120,000 Voyager miles opinion. #1 - I love this bike - It just fits me and my riding style.
#1 - The Ivan reflash IS everything they say.
#2 - It's a big bike. It's Hot. Ivan Reflash makes it better.
#3 - The Wobble. Many Voyagers/Vaquero's develop a front end wobble soon after there first front tire change. Kawasaki chose to put Ball Bearings for the steering stem. Replacement and normal interval maintenance using tapered bearings from All Balls helps resolve this issue.
#4 - Tires - Many options - Many Good - Some not so good. Some wear out quickly, Some wobble worse, Very few options in Stock Rear size.
#5 - Gear Shift Indicator. They Fail and don't always show you the correct gear. If left unfixed it this issue may cause problems in the working of the Cruise Control. I'm about to have my second one replaced on my 2014 with 57,000 miles. (Still under Warranty)
#6 - Warranty - 3 years from new and you can extend. Mine has 6 on it now - Not sure if I can extend again - time will tell.

All that said - While those are some of the WARTS of the 1700 Voyager - It's my horse and My Baby. You can't have MINE. After fixing the warts it's a dream to ride.

Oh and NO MORE PINGING - These things don't PING
Oh and They don't use OIL (At least my 3 haven't - Put 4.5 quarts in and do it again in 5 - 7000 miles)
Hope that helps.

VulcanJeff · 06-13-2019, 08:15 PM

Very good mike07nad! Great stuff!! That helps me get to know the machine and move toward a decision.

Bikerfred · 06-16-2019, 12:25 PM

I have had the Voyager 1700 for three years. It is a trouble free terrific long distance bike. I have had the Ivan Flash done, added the XM radio, LED spot lights, and few other little items. I have gone across country 2 times and will for a 3rd time this August. I wanted a bike I did not have to worry about. I am a not a great wrench and I don't want to worry about the bike in the middle of Montana. A great value for the money. I still have my 1500 Vulcan but it is retired from long rides. Just around town and short jaunts. The 1700 is built for the highway or mountain sweeping road. You can't go wrong with it.

06-13-2019, 11:36 AM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	The Vulcan 2000 had engine reliability issues. Mostly top end issues. MaKaw also put a resistor in so you couldn't go wide open until 3rd gear due to tire spin. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-13-2019, 05:16 PM	#2
mike07nad Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palmyra, Pa - Near Hershey Posts: 426	Ok - I'll add my 3 Voyager 120,000 Voyager miles opinion. #1 - I love this bike - It just fits me and my riding style. #1 - The Ivan reflash IS everything they say. #2 - It's a big bike. It's Hot. Ivan Reflash makes it better. #3 - The Wobble. Many Voyagers/Vaquero's develop a front end wobble soon after there first front tire change. Kawasaki chose to put Ball Bearings for the steering stem. Replacement and normal interval maintenance using tapered bearings from All Balls helps resolve this issue. #4 - Tires - Many options - Many Good - Some not so good. Some wear out quickly, Some wobble worse, Very few options in Stock Rear size. #5 - Gear Shift Indicator. They Fail and don't always show you the correct gear. If left unfixed it this issue may cause problems in the working of the Cruise Control. I'm about to have my second one replaced on my 2014 with 57,000 miles. (Still under Warranty) #6 - Warranty - 3 years from new and you can extend. Mine has 6 on it now - Not sure if I can extend again - time will tell. All that said - While those are some of the WARTS of the 1700 Voyager - It's my horse and My Baby. You can't have MINE. After fixing the warts it's a dream to ride. Oh and NO MORE PINGING - These things don't PING Oh and They don't use OIL (At least my 3 haven't - Put 4.5 quarts in and do it again in 5 - 7000 miles) Hope that helps.
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06-13-2019, 08:15 PM	#3
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	Very good mike07nad! Great stuff!! That helps me get to know the machine and move toward a decision. __________________ 2005 Vulcan 1600 Nomad - lovin' it! 2009 Vulcan 1700 Classic LT - gone, mostly forgotten 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI - gone but not forgotten
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06-16-2019, 12:25 PM	#4
Bikerfred Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, Connecticut Posts: 16	I have had the Voyager 1700 for three years. It is a trouble free terrific long distance bike. I have had the Ivan Flash done, added the XM radio, LED spot lights, and few other little items. I have gone across country 2 times and will for a 3rd time this August. I wanted a bike I did not have to worry about. I am a not a great wrench and I don't want to worry about the bike in the middle of Montana. A great value for the money. I still have my 1500 Vulcan but it is retired from long rides. Just around town and short jaunts. The 1700 is built for the highway or mountain sweeping road. You can't go wrong with it.
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