Fuel Gas Tank Removal Installation for Kawasaki Voyager VN1700 Radiator and Fuel Pump

[@sanjaydate]

Excellent demonstration and commentary. You explained it very well. Step by step and methodical.

[@GerhardStercl]

Great Video. Will make changing spark plugs a lot easier. On another video the guy removed the air cleaner and housing which made disconnecting the three fuel connections easier. Just a thought. Also I installed a tank bib and that cured any type of rattling regarding the chrome tank piece. Again thanks for the detailed video.

[@kellymc239]

@Greg Rager. Hi Greg. My wife & I enjoy your videos since she bought me a new 'leftover' 2018 Voyager (same color as yours) a few months ago. I added this reply to your video because you might not already know this, but, there is no need to run a lead wire from the battery to the fairing since there is already a switched power-point under your front fairing. It's located under the radio, next to the pre-existing Navigation wiring. There's also a 2nd switched power-point wire under the seat. Kawasaki added these two open, switched circuits for buyers to be able to add accessories, without running wires, or splicing. Page #100 in the owner's manual describes these power-points, and provides location, and wire-color info as well. Hope this helps future projects. Ride well. Stay safe. Keep up the great videos. :-)

[@noahdunaway]

Kelly MC THAT IS THE WIRE CONNECTIONS I USED FOR MY GARMIN 660 GPS/XM RADIO. I ALSO MOUNTED THE XM ANTENNA UNDER THE FAIRING OUT OF SIGHT, WHICH STILL WORKS WELL EXCEPT SOMETIMES WHEN I AM RIDING DUE NORTH.

[@royroldan8798]

Thank you for the time you took to make this very informative video. This takes all the guess work out. Great 👍 video.

[@mobyman3040]

Thank you for this detailed video. Followed your directions on a Vulcan 1700 LT and was spot on. Saved me $125 for a coolant flush the dealer wanted to charge. Only difference on a LT is the pressure relief line is in the front of the tank.

[@itsjustme4222]

Oh one more thing, Ivans reflash ecu helped lower my bikes temperature, and i live in humid Florida, very hot here too

[@PoisonIvyRides136]

Thank you much! Your video was very helpful. I had to change the spark plugs in my 2012 vaquero and I needed the walkthrough. Thanks to you, it only took me about 30 minutes to get it done and now my bike is back up and running! ❤

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching and dropping a comment.

[@ΘΟΔΩΡΗΣ74]

very good demonstration, i have the vn1700, 2010.....i am from Greece.

[@garysaunders5582]

Hey thanks very much! Just starting some audio upgrades on my Vaquero and this helped me out big time. Really appreciated the thorough explanation of the connectors and clips.

[@AnchoriteProductions]

Very informative! I appreciate the time and effort you spent putting this video together and sharing it. It looks like you have to, at least, pull the tank up to change the spark plugs as well on the Voyager 1700. I had to pull my tank up (but not completely off) to change the spark plugs and coolant on my 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT (a great bike!). I recently purchased a 2011 Kawasaki Voyager 1700 so will be perusing your other videos on the Voyager as well. Also, I am very interested in learning more about the "flashing" of the 1700's ECU as well.....for a smoother throttle response and power band. The Voyager is a great motorcycle, very comfortable and a lot of fun to ride. Thanks again!

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Tasting The Apocalypse thanks for the input. The flashing was well worth it. Made smoother idle a little more power not a bunch but think just “cleaned” up the engine and increased everything. My big reason was for the temperature but hasn’t been over 65 since I have had ir done. Gets in the 90s here hoping can ride in the summer and not just at night or early am.

[@SteveFore]

Great instructional video. This was exactly what I needed. Thanks for putting this together.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Steve Fore Thanks for the comment glad it helped you out.

[@wessonsmith1373]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. Glad it helped.

[@Mach1Airspace]

I need to change the plugs in my 2013 Vulcan Voyager. This video was just what I needed. Thanks for the help. Ride safe.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching.

[@jeffkeni]

Thanks Greg! New VN1700 owner here. This helps me acclimate.

[@byronruhter4144]

Thank you Greg for another instructive video. Excellent.

[@TheNeckzombie]

THANK YOU!

[@funkeytoad08]

Thanks for the informative video. Just getting ready to change my fuel filter out and getting the tank off is most of the battle. Speaking of the fuel filter job, there is not currently a video of anyone doing that :)

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Sorry sold the bike last year. Shouldn't be to much more to it, getting the tank off is the hardest part. Only a few screws/bolts holding in the fuel pump, should be pretty simple after that. I found a nice diagram of the pump on eBay. Thanks for dropping a comment, hope that helps get you thru it. www.ebay.com/itm/325436135295?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1NuqF2Lb5QCaSTIoTag3wEQ62&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=325436135295&targetid=4580153136941814&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=437225722&mkgroupid=1224856224320848&rlsatarget=pla-4580153136941814&abcId=9300906&merchantid=51291&msclkid=b27bb98d86a516ce34cbdd17be45131d

[@AZDirtyDawg]

Thank you! It helps...this will save money and time at the dealership!!!!!

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it helped out.

[@macaroyo2]

Thank you was very helpful 🤙

[@aldoromero5910]

Great explanation.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thank you for watching and dropping a comment.

[@BackRoadzRider]

good video. thanks!

[@iangandy005]

Hi Greg, thank you for this useful and informative video. It takes the guesswork out of the Voyager tank removal for a new owner. Kind regards from Perth, Western Australia.

[@noahdunaway]

WHEN I CHANGED MY SPARK PLUGS ON MY 2010 VOYAGER I NOTICED THAT THE CHROME TANK TRIM ON MY BIKE DID HAVE THE LITTLE BLACK SPONGE RUBBER CUSHIONS ON THE FRONT WHERE YOU INSTALLED THEM ON YOUR BIKE. FUNNY THING IS THAT MINE LOOKED TO BE CLOSE TO THE SAME SIZE YOU CUT AND INSTALLED. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.

[@carmenmedina1459]

Wonderful video I’m looking into this kawasaki Voyager 1700 for quiet awhile, trying to get a head start on all maintenance. Before I go and purchase one. It seem to be great motorcycle, and beautiful looking too, I also noticed your rear speakers first one for me. Thanks for the video.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

The discontinued those speakers over a year ago, they didn't make a big difference in the sound, but they did "look" better. I just sold the bike this past weekend. Makes a great bike, just heavy for where I live, stuck in traffic all the time not a good place for that bike. If you get one, the main thing I recommend would be the ecu flash from Ivans. Worth every penny, next day turn around, smoothed engine out, added some rpms, lowered the temperature, just ran better than factory. Thanks for watching.

[@av8dr]

Great video. You're not kidding about this thing running hot! This winter will be my first on this bike and I'm thinking my legs will be toasty warm.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

I did change the coolant to "Engine Ice", made a little difference but still on the hot days will cook you. Been riding for 30+ years, many big bikes but this one by far is the hottest. Can't wait til "winter" here in South Carolina. The coolest it has been here is mid 70's in the evenings, today back up to 90. Looks like finally next week going to get a relief, still be wearing shorts. lol

[@av8dr]

@@RagerJackOfAll I can't wear shorts on the bike. I'm only 5' 7. I can't put my feet flat on the ground so my legs always touch the motor.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

@@av8dr Lol Sorry to hear, I'd almost be afraid of catching my pants on fire. My drive home was almost 2 hours, was 98 degrees that day, talk about cooked...

[@RagerJackOfAll]

@@av8dr Did you ever figure out the flasher?

[@av8dr]

@@RagerJackOfAll Not yet. I had to travel for my job, then I came down with a cold and horrible sore throat. Thanks for asking.

[@garyskateschuiteboer832]

Was wondering if you could show how to change the fuel filter???? Thanks

[@sxb080511]

Thanks for the video. Please post video how to drain-refill the radiator coolant.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

The radiator cap is under the fuel tank. When I changed my fluid I just took the bottom hose off of the radiator and drained it. I did not see a drain plug and it was just as simple to loosen the hose clamp and pull the hose off. Then just ran water thru it until it was clear and refilled with Engine Ice pre-mix coolant. Thanks for watching.

[@macaroyo2]

Thank you for the tutorial video sure did help me out 🤙

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate you taking the time and glad it helped.

[@Sanych_3Region]

Great job! Tell me, if there is fuel left in the tank, will it leak out, or is there a valve in the pump that will not allow the fuel to leak out?

[@unmoved1970]

how do you. this video is helpul to me. do i have to empty the fuel when removing the fuel tanks?

[@kahrhoshe]

I live in Texas so i get it. and my plygs might be fubar so thanks for this

[@RagerJackOfAll]

No problem, thanks for watching. I never did change the plugs but you will have to do all that to even get close.

[@vincenthayes7190]

Great video...very clear...thank you!

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thank you for the comment and watching.

[@stokely2920]

Excellent!

[@stonodo]

Great video, thanks!

[@BruceSorrell-ik5qw]

How do I test the fuel pump to see if it's good

[@RagerJackOfAll]

You can verify it working just by turning on the key, you should hear a buzz sound when you first turn on the key that is the fuel pump priming. No buzz, possibly just a fuse blown or bad wire. Get a buzz most likely it is getting power, But... that does not mean it is not clogged, or has a voltage issue. You would need to put a volt meter on it and check the voltage, then if you take the fuel line off of the tank run it to a container of some sort, when you turn the key on you should get a good bit of gas out. If you hear a buzz and no gas either it is clogged or bad. Sorry can't help much more than that without actually working on it.

[@MrPikro]

Hi Greg do you know how to remove the inner fairing of the Voyager, I would like to have mine painted like the Vaquero.

[@itsjustme4222]

Nice video 👍, I need some help with my 2016 Vaquero, im sure its same as voyager but ive checked my owners manual and it doesn’t say “exactly “ where the main power fuse is located 30amp , My bike died while riding a mile from my house, , , ive read some say that some wires under the gas tank can rub and popping the main fuse, . Any input would be greatly appreciated 👍 Tony

[@RagerJackOfAll]

www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/parts/2016/VN1700KGF Check out that link, I’m not sure of any fuse underneath of the tank, doesn’t sound like a good place to put a fuse but that doesn’t mean Kawasaki didn’t think so. Lol I know older Kawasaki’s main fuse was directly off of the battery with an inline fuse. I would check your fuse box make sure not there But if you look through those diagrams you may find something else. But anything like that should be Under the seat or easy to access. If you find it post back and let me know Next day off I have if it’s under the tank I’ll Tear mine off and see if the voyager are has one there. Thanks for watching

[@lancewhite1758]

Is this the same on all the vulcans? I have a 2010 vulcan voyager.

[@gnd111]

Voyagers and Vaqueros

[@edbigtruck]

Have you looked into the Ivan Flash of the ECU. The bike runs better and much cooler

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Sorry took so long to get back to you, with xmas and i own my own security business been swamped. I have looked at different options including the ECU, we just do not have anywhere near me to get an ECU flashed, I have tried it with cars in the past but by the time you mail it out, they mail it back you mail it back for adjustments they mail it back...... I'll probably just get a different bike this spring, I really do not do a lot of road traveling, so I don't need a bike this big anyhow. Did you send your ECU out to someone if so let me know who I'll check into it though. Again sorry for the slow reply, havent had time to think.

[@jhask64]

I have a 2017 Voyager and you need the Ivan’s Flash. The bike has more power, torque, and much better throttle response. It runs much cooler and stops all backfiring (if you’ve added slip ons). It is really like a new stronger engine! Check out his site.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

@@jhask64 Thanks, I just found on Google with Ivans ECU.... Lol, looks like $350 to flash may get rid of some other things I'm not so happy with like what feels to me like a timing issue around 3000rpms kinda falls on its face, not that its a power house anyhow. I'm actually in Myrtle Beach, I was doing the opposite with the car I had mailing to NY somewhere but never got it right. I can probably ship the bike to Greenville for a couple hundred dollars, have them flash and tune and just ride it home when done, that way any tweeking can be done without guesswork. Thanks for the help!!! www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/

[@royroldan8798]

I'm ivanized.

[@alholland5609]

Thank you very much!

[@enb3810]

4:43 are those really 12mm?? They wouldn't fit in any of my 12mm sockets

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Mine were 12mm, very possible that earlier or later models had a different size. Besides that, hopefully it helped you with what you were doing. Thank you for watching.

[@enb3810]

@@RagerJackOfAll it helped a lot! Replaced my spark plugs. Thank you.

[@georgemacyn5317]

Hi Greg, is there a bottom bolt to release the coolent from the radiator on this Kaw 1700? Please let me know.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Mine did not have a coolant drain plug if that is the bolt you are talking about. I just removed the lower hose to drain the coolant. Wasn't as pretty of job but it did work. Put a gallon of distilled water through it while the hose was still off to kind of flush it out. Hope that helps thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gizmotony1234]

can you please tell me ...when you turn the key on and the fuel pump primes , can you still here a noise like the pump continues to run while key is in the on position ?? PLEASE thank you

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Yes when the key is on and the switch is in the run position you can hear the fuel pump running even though the bike is not. Not exactly sure but most likely once the bike actually starts the ECU tells the pump to stop priming. Hope that helps.

[@ericwheatley1135]

Quick question / thanks for the video / I have not purchased it yet, but I am looking at purchasing a 2012 1700 voyager with 6,000 miles / the guy had medical issues and cannot ride anymore , so are these bikes a good one to own? / also I cannot find a video on how to adjust the rear shocks, are they air shocks?, if so how do you adjust them.. just looking for info, thanks Eric

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Honestly, for me it is extremely heavy and very hot. I live near Myrtle Beach and unless you are going on road trips or live in a cooler area I would not buy another unless they fix the Heat Issue. The have added an "air flow management" system, but it still was running in the red until I did the ECU flash from Ivans Performance but you shouldn't have to flash an ECU on a new bike to keep it from being to hot. Now again, I do not do many road trips, as far as comfort goes it is extremely comfortable and it handles very good at 70mph, so again if long hauls good bike, mostly short runs, would not do it again. Looking at a new one for this summer, going to be trading this one in very soon. Thanks for watching.

[@TheNorthernboy2010]

Great video txs...what was the Coolant you recommended ?

[@RagerJackOfAll]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0014FX6RE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_SGH3NRZ9AGRR95ET2FCQ Engine ice is she Brand I used. Seemed to help a little kept it out of the red zone but the computer flash did the most. Just be sure to not void any warranty when flashing your ecu, but there are tons of reviews online of Ivan’s performance have not seen any negative except the fact the dealer can see the flash if you ever run into electrical issues and can use that to say not under warranty any longer. Thanks for watching

[@TheNorthernboy2010]

Thank you ! Apologies I wanted to also ask if you did a coolant change video...

[@RagerJackOfAll]

@@TheNorthernboy2010 No I don’t have but you need to take the tank off to get to the fill for the radiator. Follow that and just loosen the clamp on the bottom radiator hose and pull it off. Not much more to it hard part taking off the tank. Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager VN1700 Fuel Gas Tank Removal Installation To Get To Radiator Fuel Pump

[@TheNorthernboy2010]

@@RagerJackOfAll thank you !

[@sroth8087]

Did the rattling stop?

[@RagerJackOfAll]

S Roth Yes but haven’t been riding much this summer. Live in Myrtle Beach area so between the Covid outbreak and work haven’t had time to really put any miles on it. Just looks like a bad design, hopefully by the 2020 or 2021 models it was resolved. Thanks for watching soon as business slows a little plan on doing some riding and updates.

[@YahFllr]

Where is the fuel filter at? Is it under the tank?

[@RagerJackOfAll]

www.kawasaki.com/en-us/owner-center/parts/242891/2018/VN1700BJF?cm_re=PARTSLISTING-_-FINDDIAGRAM:2018VULCAN%C2%AE1700VOYAGER%C2%AEABS-_-PARTBUCKET It is up inside the tank, you need to drop the fuel pump to get to it. Thanks for watching.

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Not positive but should be very similar. Tanks usually held on by 1 or 2 bolts some older bikes had a rubber strap. They almost all fit the same once you remove the fuel lines. If your carburetor not fuel injected the main fuel line probably has a clamp not a press fitting. In other words think the video will get you through it. Good luck and if it does post a comment I’ll update the title to cover your bike. Thank you.

[@kellymc239]

Helpful hint for any fuel tank with U-shaped front mounting points: before reinstalling the tank on the 'bike, put a dab of vaseline, or lithium grease into the u-shaped 'grooves' on the tank. It helps slide the tank onto the rubber bushings, especially if the bushings age, or get dry/stiff. Ride safe. :-)

[@RagerJackOfAll]

Thank you, if you watch my other videos I have the Petroleum out many times... It's a great idea but I never really liked doing the tanks, always seemed to make a mess just need to put a little on there to keep from sticking not glob for sure. Thanks for the tip if I do another on a tank removal I'll mention it. Please subscribe if you haven't already and hit the like buttons...

[@kellymc239]

@@RagerJackOfAll I agree on the jelly making a mess, if it's 'globbed' on. Like the saying goes (from a Brill Cream ad)..."a little dab will do ya!" :-)

[@jeffkeni]

@@kellymc239 Brylcreem? How old are you! ;-)

[@goodday126]

Best-o