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Voyager Trike Kit ? - 3/4/2008 8:13:33 AM

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Good morning forum members. I have tried the search function for trike kits and can not get the answers I need. I purchased a 2007 Ultra Classic last month. I want to install a trike kit. I can not spend the $10,000 to $15,000 for one. I saw where a few members have the voyager kit. Can anyone give me the up's and down's on that particular kit? I am unable to ride anymore without some type of kit. Thanks.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 8:48:17 AM

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there are a few members, here, that can help you with that info. good luck!

if you don't mind me askin, why are you unable to ride 2 wheels, anymore?

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 9:23:48 AM

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I had a minor spill with the wife a few weeks ago. My knee and tibia were crushed. Now I have some cadaver bone with a plate and several screws throughout my leg. The doctor says my bone density is very low and recommended no more riding. I have 2 harleys sitting in my garage collecting dust. I am selling my superglide and trying to come up with a lower priced trike kit to keep riding. I have been off work for 3 weeks now. I can't stand on it yet but give me a couple more weeks or months and I'll be as good as new.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 9:45:30 AM

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I know three people that have the voyager kit. it works for them and is an economical way to go. Except for one area. The rear tire tends to wear out in 5,000 miles. The voyager kit seems to eat the third tire up.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 10:09:21 AM

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Hi all....I have a Voyager Conversion Kit on my '06 Electra-Glide Classic. Purchased in April from Baker City, OR dealer. The cost was $4,800 which included whitewall tires, chrome wheels and tombstone lights.

No, it does not 'eat' up your the tires on either bike or kit! I don't power through corners or hotrod either. Takes about 5 minutes to get the hang of riding w/kit....steer thru corners..no lean.

If you google Voyager Conversion Kit, you will find their web site (think it's under MTC). They make kits for every motorcycle made. Great Customer Service also. You can click on dealers once you're on the site...to find one in your particular area.

Word of caution....Moco will not honor your 2-yr or Extended Warranty once you attach the Kit to your motorcycle! At least that's what they told me. Might be a bluff, but it's not a HD factory install.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 10:24:59 AM

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I had a minor spill with the wife a few weeks ago. My knee and tibia were crushed. Now I have some cadaver bone with a plate and several screws throughout my leg. The doctor says my bone density is very low and recommended no more riding. I have 2 harleys sitting in my garage collecting dust. I am selling my superglide and trying to come up with a lower priced trike kit to keep riding. I have been off work for 3 weeks now. I can't stand on it yet but give me a couple more weeks or months and I'll be as good as new.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 10:42:11 AM

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We have the Voyager kit attached to a 2003 883 hugger Sportster. We bought the bike with the kit already installed. We have been pleased with the kit so far, but have come to the realization that we are going to have to rake the front end 3 degrees to make it easer to steer on winding roads. Also the 883 lacks power on steep hills so we are looking into re-gearing, or going as far as adding a 1200 kit. It is a snap to remove or re-attach the kit. But we found out the hard way with the hugger Sportster that we had to remove the front mounting bracket in order to ride without the kit. My son took the bike to work the first day we removed the kit but left the front mounting bracket on. Making a slow turn off a main road onto a side road he found himself lying scraped up on the ground, as there was not enough ground clearance, and dumped his mom's bike

For the money you get the best of both worlds, and I believe they are having a sale on them this month. We also advised MTC that they need to make a note when selling kit to any hugger type models that is is wise to remove bracket.

My wife has a growing interest in the Can-Am Spyder, so only time will tell. The Sporty might be going up on the auction block.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 11:11:51 AM

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Welcome to our forum.

Voyager is good. You may also want to take a look at the Insta-trike kit.

http://www.tow-pacinc.com/

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 12:54:28 PM

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Thanks for the replys so far. This site is sure to help me get through my transition. I know most of you out there have gone through much more than I am having to do. I commend you all. Thanks again.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 6:27:31 PM

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I just installed the insta-trike on my moms Virago. Not hard to install and rides pretty good. Can't comment on the Voyager though.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/4/2008 6:32:46 PM

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Check out this link. I think Voyager offers more to dress them up than Tow-pac does, but the people I've talked to that have ridden both say Insta-trike has a more stable feel.

http://www.hdforums.com/m_2837032/tm.htm

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/5/2008 5:36:59 AM

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I do not know about the stable feel of the Insta-trike, but being my other bike is a Triumph Bonneville I have at times pushed the voyager to its limits and have found it very stable and a hoot to drive

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/6/2008 3:35:10 AM

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I've had my 06 RKC for 7500 miles with the Voyager kit and no problems so far. I wasnt happy with the fit and finish of the kit so I made a few modifications but funtionally it workes great. As far as tire wear, it will wear the center out of the tire quicker which will inrease the wear rate. I was paralyzed in a MX accident in 1988 so some form of trike is my only option. Removing the Voyager kit gives you more options for winter storage. It allows you the option for a dyno tune also. Hope this helps.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/6/2008 4:47:35 AM

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wcking, what mods did you do for the fit as I always have trouble with the front mounting bolt spacer on the left side.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/6/2008 7:20:11 AM

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I never had problems with the belly bracket mounting bolts and spacers. I did cut the u bolts to the proper length so there wasnt all the extra exposed thread hanging down. I didnt like the "hose clamp" that secured the right side swing arm bracket so I fabed up a rectangular u bolt. The bushings for the fork slider were very crude so I had a new set machined. I put 45 degree miters on the rear frame corners and welded caps on them for a cleaner look. I made a new set of spindals that would accept a 4.5" X 5 bolt pattern to allow me more options on wheels. The 15" wheels with the lower profile tires helped the bounce that the kit has. I think the folks at Voyager could take a little time and round all the corners off the plates and brackets to make it look like a more finished product.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/10/2008 8:18:34 AM

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Try a steering stabilzer , it will calm it down quite a bit.

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We have the Voyager kit attached to a 2003 883 hugger Sportster. We bought the bike with the kit already installed. We have been pleased with the kit so far, but have come to the realization that we are going to have to rake the front end 3 degrees to make it easer to steer on winding roads. Also the 883 lacks power on steep hills so we are looking into re-gearing, or going as far as adding a 1200 kit. It is a snap to remove or re-attach the kit. But we found out the hard way with the hugger Sportster that we had to remove the front mounting bracket in order to ride without the kit. My son took the bike to work the first day we removed the kit but left the front mounting bracket on. Making a slow turn off a main road onto a side road he found himself lying scraped up on the ground, as there was not enough ground clearance, and dumped his mom's bike For the money you get the best of both worlds, and I believe they are having a sale on them this month. We also advised MTC that they need to make a note when selling kit to any hugger type models that is is wise to remove bracket.

My wife has a growing interest in the Can-Am Spyder, so only time will tell. The Sporty might be going up on the auction block.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/12/2008 8:36:28 AM

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Wife has about had it with the Voyager kit. Got stuck getting in and out of the driveway. Went for a ride Sunday, and pulled over in a parking area along side the road. When leaving the drive wheel sunk in some soft dirt and gravel on edge of road and the front end blocking traffic.. By the time we got the bike out of the rut and back on the road, the clutch blew going up next incline. Once we get the clutch fixed she is putting the whole rig up for sale and get a real trike. The 883 is not big enough to handle the kit, not enough power.

But wife did not loose her sense of humor. While I rode back to get the trailer to tow it back, she went into the Dollar store where we rolled the bike to, looking for something to munch on. The clerk asked what had happened seeing us rolling the bike to the parking lot. She told him the clutch went, and he asked what kind of bike it was. She told him a Harley, and he said that figures and started laughing. My wife looked at him with a smile and said that is why my husband rides a Triumph.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/12/2008 9:33:24 AM

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Well , sorry about wanting to give it up/away/sell.

I also am on an 883 with the voyager.

I have learned to watch for those ? things/issues/obstructions that look like they will cause issues.

It took a couple/few months to learn , ? , the tricks I guess.

I am happy so far.

Do I wish I could have a full blown/built/lehman trike , of course.

If I find a wallet on the ground with about $12k cash in it I may just do that.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/12/2008 11:19:55 AM

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Don't blame the Voyager kit or the 883 on this one....

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/20/2008 7:03:53 AM

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Up date

Seems the clutch was burned up, and has been replaced with a heavy duty aftermarket one (indications that someone was riding the clutch, and to keep peace in the family will not divulge the amenity of the culprit

) Also switched from a 27 tooth sprocket to a 26. Bike seems to have more grunt, but will see when Voyager kit is put back on. Also in the process of having the carb re-jetted as it is running on the lean side as a result of installing the Big Suck air intake system and the cause of the backfiring. We plan on raking the forks 4 degrees. So as you can see we are trying to get it back on the road, and have not given up on the voyager kit

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/20/2008 9:57:58 AM

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I have 8,000 miles on EGC and 2,000 miles on Voyager kit. All my tires are like brand new. I don't "power" through corners like some....your chances of breaking the 'stabilizer bars" is expensive! Don't know about your state, but some think it's a trike and must be licensed as an auto! Huh? It's still registered as a motorcycle and for those of us that are not physically able to ride two wheels an option to keep on riding down the highway.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/24/2008 9:10:11 AM

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I went just the opposite , added a tooth , just for xway speed shake.

I have done that with every bike I have owned.

I am not interested in quick off the line.

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Up date Seems the clutch was burned up, and has been replaced with a heavy duty aftermarket one (indications that someone was riding the clutch, and to keep peace in the family will not divulge the amenity of the culprit) Also switched from a 27 tooth sprocket to a 26. Bike seems to have more grunt, but will see when Voyager kit is put back on. Also in the process of having the carb re-jetted as it is running on the lean side as a result of installing the Big Suck air intake system and the cause of the backfiring. We plan on raking the forks 4 degrees. So as you can see we are trying to get it back on the road, and have not given up on the voyager kit

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/25/2008 4:08:33 AM

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Went down a tooth for easer pull up the many hills or I should say mountain roads we have around here. When we ride we stay off interstates if at all possible. Around here the average speed on them is 75, and you are likely to get run over by some idiot cager.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/27/2008 5:43:01 PM

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The Sporty Voyager is back on the road. New heavy duty clutch, new gearing from 27 to 26 tooth, big suck air intake, re-jetted and fine tuned the carb. It is hard to believe the difference in the bike. It moves along now without straining and can make grades without down shifting to get up them like before. Shifts as smooth as silk. Next month we will rake her (after the tax man gets his share

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Question, I have taken this kit off and put it on three times, and have had trouble getting the second front bolt spacer in between the front mounting plate and the pull arm and it does not matter which side I put on first. I have tried adjusting everything that can be adjusted and have ended up using a hammer on it to get it in the space so I can put the bolt in. I called the company this afternoon and inquired about why this should be so hard. The guy on the other end of the phone gave me some suggestions as the Tech person was not there. Like rocking the bike, have some one sit on the seat and move the bike side to side. Then finally he said he has seen them use a hammer to get it into place. Hmmmmmm. So has anyone here taken their kit off and put it back on without any hassle. I plan on calling back tomorrow when the tech is there. So much for their 5 minutes off and 5 minutes on

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/28/2008 4:35:25 AM

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The spacers on mine on mine are tight too but not to the point where I need a hammer. I would suggest sanding a few thousands off the spacers with a flat belt sander. Try to keep it as square as you can. The voyager kit is a bit crude (IMO) and some fine tuning is neccesary. Hope this helps

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/28/2008 4:58:26 AM

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William, glad to hear the sporty is running strong. My kit is being painted this week. I hope is will be installed next week. The trike shop had a couple lined up to do before me.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/28/2008 7:33:42 AM

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Same issue here , hard to get back on. I think 5 mins to get it off but the same things that you mention I have to go thru when putting it back on. I am hoping to just leave it on this year. I will park at the end of the street/parking lot if need be.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/28/2008 2:02:01 PM

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Took the voyager on another shake down run and stopped by the shop where I had the clutch and gear put in. As I was getting ready to leave a fellow and his son on a regular Harley trike pulled up and asked me how I liked the voyager kit. It seems he had one before he got his present trike. He and his wife were riding along on on a major road when the right front mounting bolt sheared and sent he and his wife crashing into and over the guard rail. I said to him that I check all bolts for tightness before we take the bike out. He said he did the same thing and it still sheared. They could not figure out why it sheared as the kit was mounted correctly. Well I guess this is something that I will be keeping an eye on. Thought you guy's needed to know about this for safety sake, even though this might have been a freak occurance.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/29/2008 10:04:20 PM

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Hmmm , I wonder if they were new riders ?

Those ubolts under the bike though. I would think that if they were loose somehow that the pivoting of that arm that attaches to the front might create this fracture. A guess this is ...

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/31/2008 8:29:29 AM

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sorry to hear about your injury. I injured my left leg in 2000 and had to find a way to keep ridding. I went with a side car
rather than a trike kit. I think you have to drive either. Good luck we do whatever we can to keep the wind in our face.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 3/31/2008 3:16:35 PM

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I am just getting ready to put a voyager on my 02 Ultra. I have MD and my legs are getting weaker. I am scared of dumping the wife on the ground when I ome to a stop. Glad to hear some positives about the Voyager. I bought this unit second hand so there isn't any warranty or anyone to ask quetions. From reading the instructions, I was curious as to how one aligns the bike and the Voyager. Do you square the belly bracket to the bike frame or do you string the bikes tires? Thought I would try it first before I repaint it.

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RE: Voyager Trike Kit - 4/1/2008 4:15:59 AM

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