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02 Nov 2012 10:59 #556785 by ThatGPzGuy
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Hey Everyone, I've been thinking about a new project and wanted to get something I can do some long- distance, two-up touring on? I am looking at 70's era Goldwings but wondering if there was a Kawasaki that might fit the bill. Suggestions?
Jim
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02 Nov 2012 11:38 #556788 by StreetfighterKz
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If you don't mind some weight (but then all touring bikes are going to be somewhat heavy), check out the Voyager XII. My dad has one, a 2001 I think. Pretty nice bike. They don't necessarily have the aftermarket support like the Goldwing but if you want to stay Green, it's an option.

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02 Nov 2012 12:01 #556791 by ThatGPzGuy
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Thanks Doug, I'll check out the Voyager but I did want to keep it Vintage :)
Jim
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1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
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1967 Triumph GT6
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02 Nov 2012 12:04 #556792 by StreetfighterKz
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They started making them in 1986 I believe and they're pretty much all the same. If you want older they made a Voyager XIII (6 cylinder) in the early 80's and before that in 1980 was the Kz1300B2 Touring (which I have one of.)

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02 Nov 2012 12:59 - 02 Nov 2012 13:39 #556807 by ThatGPzGuy
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The Voyager is getting close to what I am looking for although I would prefer a little more "naked".
Thanks!

PS I like the Concours too and that may be the ticket.
Jim
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2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
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2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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02 Nov 2012 19:39 #556839 by 650ed
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The KZ1300 can be had naked, with a mini fairing, or fully dressed. Here's a naked one and one with a mini fairing and turbo in case the tourer is in a hurry. ;)

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02 Nov 2012 21:28 - 02 Nov 2012 21:29 #556856 by KZQ
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While the Voyager 1200 had hydraulic valves it also had a terribly wobbly front end. I ditched mine in favor of the older 1300.

The 1300 uses the same shims as my KZ 900.

Bill
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02 Nov 2012 21:41 #556859 by 4TheKZ1000
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650ed wrote: The KZ1300 can be had naked, with a mini fairing, or fully dressed. Here's a naked one and one with a mini fairing and turbo in case the tourer is in a hurry. ;)

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He's got a nice oil leak going on there in 2nd pic....... :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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02 Nov 2012 21:46 #556860 by 650ed
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I think maybe a BSA had parked there before him. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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02 Nov 2012 22:00 #556862 by 4TheKZ1000
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650ed wrote: I think maybe a BSA had parked there before him. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


or Hardly..... :laugh:

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02 Nov 2012 22:48 #556869 by kzz1king
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ThatGPzGuy wrote: The Voyager is getting close to what I am looking for although I would prefer a little more "naked".
Thanks!

PS I like the Concours too and that may be the ticket.


I have had both. Liked the Concours better and just bought another. The best bang for the buck out there. Lots of used parts, great online support, nice ride, fair power and handling, great weather protection.
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02 Nov 2012 23:39 #556873 by boatdrinks
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650ed wrote: I think maybe a BSA had parked there before him. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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