Who has a Voyager kit on their ride?

[Rider98Glide]

Yo, how do you like your Voyager kit? So far I pretty much hate mine. When I first got it the shocks were installed on the inside of the leaf springs which made for a real crappy crazy ride, but I just thought it was a trike thing. How long did it take you to get used to it? On uneven roads does it feel like the thing wants to throw you off? I got the preload on the Ultra set at 1/2 inch. Getting Chubby 575s put on it so maybe having a little more reach will help. Any info on how to start enjoying this would be great! Thanks.

 

[Nana]

Hi Rider, and welcome to TrikeTalk.

I am not the right one to give you the details, but I know there are ways to adjust and set things on the Voyager setup that will greatly improve your experience with it. We have a number of members who have happily ridden with the Voyager for a long time without problem. That said, do not assume that the ride with your Voyager is the same as riding a traditional trike conversion with a rake kit.

Because the Voyager is considered a temporary kit, it is strongly recommended that you do not rake the front end, as this could cause problems for you if you return your ride to two wheels. However, having a rake kit on a trike improves the ride enormously, and takes you from what can be heavy and rough manhandling to power steering. But even without the rake kit, there are adjustments that will help you tremendously!

Hang in there -- you'll get detailed replies . You can also click on SEARCH above and look up a number of previous discussions that will help you too.

 

[John Luciano]

Good luck with the voyager. I hope the info i PMed you helps. Trikes are different than 2 wheelers and the Voyager is even different still. I would say you have at least a 50 to 100 mile learning curve on some twisy light traffic roads. Do it alone no co-rider./passenger ,

 

[Rider98Glide]

Thanks for all the info. I have read where the inside wheel comes off the ground some in turns. Now even though I have rode close to 2000 miles with the not set up right kit, I have never noticed this. I have gone into a corner and all of a sudden got this panicky feeling like I was leaning the wrong way-which I was. Riding like a two wheeler and then bike starts to drift in opposite direction. So maybe that is when the wheel is off the ground some?

 

[Bill1BigDog]

I purchased a Honda Shadow new for my wife and she was learning to ride it and dropped it. She was a little afraid of it so I did the Voyager thing to it and she liked it. Then she had problems with her left hand pulling in the clutch. So we sold it, but with me doing the Voyager kit, I rode it for a while and liked it for what it was. Many nice comments about the way it looked. I thought it rode nice and it is different type of feeling. I ride most days on the Ohio Turnpike at speeds up too about 75 or so, it handled great. Turning was different too, but you learn the feel with more riding. Then we test drove a Harley Tri Glide and now my Electra Glide Sport is in the past. A real trike is another world of difference but for the better.
Good luck with yours, just need more learning time and perhaps setup better.
Bill

 

[bigjoey38]

I have a voyager kit on my Honda VTX 1300R..

its ok, but I should have waited and bought a true kit...

 

[Rider98Glide]

Big Joey,
Like the chrome fender skirts. I hear ya, but I sure had no knowledge of the $3500 true trike kits 4-5 years ago.

 

[bigjoey38]

Hi There'

I should have said traditional trike kits...

 

[oldman]

Have you set the shock on the bike 25%stiffer. I have over 100k on5 bike in the last 10 years when you get the setting right it is a good ride.most people won't take the time to tinker with it to find the sweet spot tinker don't cost money just time.

 

[bigjoey38]

I have it at 4...

 

[krazybob]

Yo, how do you like your Voyager kit? So far I pretty much hate mine. When I first got it the shocks were installed on the inside of the leaf springs which made for a real crappy crazy ride, but I just thought it was a trike thing. How long did it take you to get used to it? On uneven roads does it feel like the thing wants to throw you off? I got the preload on the Ultra set at 1/2 inch. Getting Chubby 575s put on it so maybe having a little more reach will help. Any info on how to start enjoying this would be great! Thanks.

I haven't had mine very long, and still trying to get used to riding it, after riding 2 wheels for over 50 years. I will comment on taking the kit off and on. Yes, it takes 5-10 minutes to remove the kit, but it took me 45 minutes to reinstall it. :AGGHH: Quite a hassle to install it but with my wife's help, I got it done. ThumbUp

 

[adaptolife]

Was a signature away from buying Voyager when I found out about Ghost Wheels. When I am moving, my bike rides like a 2 wheeler, and I don't even know the wheels are there. When I stop, I flip a switch, and the wheels hold the bike. It's awesome!

 

[Duffy]

I've had mine on now for about 500 miles and it's not as much "fun" as a two wheeler but I sure do like the stability. I have yet to remove it but I think the 5 minute "off" might be doable but I think the "on" will take a bit longer.

Is it a good deal for the price? I got mine used for an excellent price so I can't answer that question.

 

[Cycleguy]

I haven't had mine very long, and still trying to get used to riding it, after riding 2 wheels for over 50 years.

That's true for many of us with conventional trikes also. I was well over 1000 miles when I started to get really comfortable. It takes time to untrain many years of two wheeling.

 

[scanel]

I purchased a used kit from a authorized dealer and I did not like it at all. First of all a major part of the kit broke off from my bike. After everything that was done and said came to find out the the so called "authorized dealer" put the the wrong one on my V-Star 1100. I had it taken off at a Honda dealer and traded the V-Star for a Honda and sold the voyager to a guy for which the kit was originally intended for. Evenually traded in the Honda for a true trike. Love it.

 

[oldladytriker]

I have a Tow-Pac kit on 2 different bikes. Yes it does take some re-learning to ride. After a couple hundred miles you will get used to it and then enjoy the stability.
LOL

 

[SgtDave1983]

Just joined but I have a Voyager on my 2005 Dyna Superglide and have no regrets. Put about 1300 miles on it so far without a problem. I bought it without the light kit as I really wanted LEDs and Voyager didn't offer them. Just got mini Tombstones from J & P and will be installing them shortly. Any wiring advice would be greatly appreciated. I do know I want them with connectors so that if I need to remove the kit to get a new tire or something, it will be easy to disconnect and connect again.
By the way, I had been a rider for over 40 years but when I got rammed from the rear by an inattentive driver and got a broken hip, decided to by another Harley and trike it.
Be careful out there!

 

[Gorilla]

Just joined but I have a Voyager on my 2005 Dyna Superglide and have no regrets. Put about 1300 miles on it so far without a problem. I bought it without the light kit as I really wanted LEDs and Voyager didn't offer them. Just got mini Tombstones from J & P and will be installing them shortly. Any wiring advice would be greatly appreciated. I do know I want them with connectors so that if I need to remove the kit to get a new tire or something, it will be easy to disconnect and connect again.
By the way, I had been a rider for over 40 years but when I got rammed from the rear by an inattentive driver and got a broken hip, decided to by another Harley and trike it.
Be careful out there!

welcome aboard glad you joined us.

 

[ronchi]

i have voyager kit on my vstar and have no problems in 2200 miles. there is some learning to do ? you have to forget the 2 wheels and concentrate a lot with the steering. almost all arms and shoulders.check air pressure in tires.should take a few hundred miles. have a great new years !!! be safe - ride safe

 

[Johnlyn]

Hi all, I'm just wondering about how you insure the Voyager kit. Is it regarded as a two wheeler or a four wheeler? I have a 2008 Ultra classic with Lehman rear and I'm looking to change later this year. These kits look good and what I really like is that they can be removed easily. I remember that when I needed a new clutch on my BMW R1200c trike it cost me £1000, ($1500) back in 2006. Now I'm a pensioner I can't afford suprises like that! Here in the UK I don't know if I could get an insurance company to cover me for the Voyager.
Johnlyn
Johnlyn

 

[Nana]

In the US, I believe it is simply considered as the add-on value of an accessory to your 2-wheeler by the insurance company. Definitely not a four wheeler!

 

[Johnlyn]

Nana, thanks for the reply. I will contact Voyage direct to see if the have sold kits to the UK,
Johnlyn

 

[Rider98Glide]

Hello! Ok, I am back and this summer weather has got my riding fever up! My bike is running super strong so now ready to tinker with the kit. How do you make the shocks stiffer on the Voyager? Moving them to a different set of holes on the leaf springs? I was told by a Voyager dealer that the rubber mounted no shock system is 100% better than the old shock version. They also told me you can't convert but would be glad to sell me one for 6K! I called the factory and they said you can convert for $80 and the ride is not much different. I am starting to think someone is trying to put one over on me! Has anyone converted theirs to the rubber mount system and is it worth it as far as ride improvement?

 

[Duffy]

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<div class="message">Hello! Ok, I am back and this summer weather has got my riding fever up! My bike is running super strong so now ready to tinker with the kit. How do you make the shocks stiffer on the Voyager? Moving them to a different set of holes on the leaf springs? I was told by a Voyager dealer that the rubber mounted no shock system is 100% better than the old shock version. They also told me you can't convert but would be glad to sell me one for 6K! I called the factory and they said you can convert for $80 and the ride is not much different. I am starting to think someone is trying to put one over on me! Has anyone converted theirs to the rubber mount system and is it worth it as far as ride improvement?</div>

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I converted mine about two weeks ago and I can't really feel much difference.

It sure makes the back of the kit look much cleaner. I added an aluminum diamond plate box on the back for more storage. Sorry, no pictures.

 

[bigjoey38]

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<div class="message">Hi all, I'm just wondering about how you insure the Voyager kit. Is it regarded as a two wheeler or a four wheeler? I have a 2008 Ultra classic with Lehman rear and I'm looking to change later this year. These kits look good and what I really like is that they can be removed easily. I remember that when I needed a new clutch on my BMW R1200c trike it cost me £1000, ($1500) back in 2006. Now I'm a pensioner I can't afford suprises like that! Here in the UK I don't know if I could get an insurance company to cover me for the Voyager.<br />
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</div>Johnlyn- Its true you can remove the kit from the bike, however if you want to 2 wheel it and your bike sits low your your axle bracket my scrape the ground when you turn. That is what happen to me wanted to 2 wheel and the first turn I scrape the bracket. Scared me that I put the kit back on right away. I have had my kit for 2 years now and only have put on 700 miles give or take on it.

You also have to be careful going over bumps becuase of the belly bracket that is under the bike.<br />
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[bigjoey38]

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<div class="message">Hello! Ok, I am back and this summer weather has got my riding fever up! My bike is running super strong so now ready to tinker with the kit. How do you make the shocks stiffer on the Voyager? Moving them to a different set of holes on the leaf springs? I was told by a Voyager dealer that the rubber mounted no shock system is 100% better than the old shock version. They also told me you can't convert but would be glad to sell me one for 6K! I called the factory and they said you can convert for $80 and the ride is not much different. I am starting to think someone is trying to put one over on me! Has anyone converted theirs to the rubber mount system and is it worth it as far as ride improvement?</div>

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</div>I have a kit with the rubber shock and after the first year one of then started cracking.

If I had found it sooner it would have been covered <br />
under the warrenty. I am going to order another shock, but have to order them in pairs. The cost $18 and S&H is 12 for a total of $30.00.<br />
I hear from others that the old shock mounts are better then the rubber shocks but cant confirm that.

 

[bigjoey38]

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<div class="message">Hello! Ok, I am back and this summer weather has got my riding fever up! My bike is running super strong so now ready to tinker with the kit. How do you make the shocks stiffer on the Voyager? Moving them to a different set of holes on the leaf springs? I was told by a Voyager dealer that the rubber mounted no shock system is 100% better than the old shock version. They also told me you can't convert but would be glad to sell me one for 6K! I called the factory and they said you can convert for $80 and the ride is not much different. I am starting to think someone is trying to put one over on me! Has anyone converted theirs to the rubber mount system and is it worth it as far as ride improvement?</div>

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</div>I have a kit with the rubber shock and after the first year one of then started cracking.

If I had found it sooner it would have been covered <br />
under the warrenty. I am going to order another shock, but have to order them in pairs. The cost $18 and S&H is 12 for a total of $30.00.<br />
I hear from others that the old shock mounts are better then the rubber shocks but cant confirm that.<br />
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Going to do some riding this year so will report as I ride with results.<br />
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I wish MTC voyager would do a weekend get together... Then can probably hold a four hour class in regards to the kit answer questions<br />
go for a ride and have dinner for the voyager customer/riders... Figure they been around since 1998 they must be doing something right

 

[bigjoey38]

Well looks like I am gonna put my kit up for sale soon. Just contacted the installer to see if he has anyone intrested in needing one.....I think I gonna try and get a VW trike.
Just might work out a little better maybe.

 

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<div class="message">Hi all, I'm just wondering about how you insure the Voyager kit. Is it regarded as a two wheeler or a four wheeler? I have a 2008 Ultra classic with Lehman rear and I'm looking to change later this year. These kits look good and what I really like is that they can be removed easily. I remember that when I needed a new clutch on my BMW R1200c trike it cost me £1000, ($1500) back in 2006. Now I'm a pensioner I can't afford suprises like that! Here in the UK I don't know if I could get an insurance company to cover me for the Voyager.<br />
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</div>here in Australia it classed as an accessory........ like putting on a sidecar. That is how I insured mine, when I had it <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />

 

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Changed from one state farm to the agent across town.