Voyager SaddleBag rails / guards and explanation of why my channel has been quiet for two months.

[@ImnotaCalvinist]

Looks really nice, you just made a sell for Kawasaki. I m gonna add these to my list for sure.

[@DanielBartholomew]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you're on the mend. The saddlebag rails look really good! Definitely improves the look of the back end IMO and extra protection is always nice.

[@tanktankerson1042]

Thanks Brother! Means a lot and you brought me some Holiday cheer!

[@frankwebster8365]

Jese , that's just real bad luck, WTF. Sorry to hear the bad news, at least you're still here and didn't get killed. A guy I knew in high school, in 1980 was killed with his girlfriend on a Vmax, same deal, we gotta watch those lefthand turners or the guys that don't look changing lanes, Jese. Anyway, those bag rails or guards look really good. Never seen those before on a Kawasaki, Im going to look into them for mine, WoW. Glad to see you didn't bite the dust, Take Care and Be Safe.

[@tanktankerson1042]

Thanks brother, good to know there's good people out there like you!

[@frankwebster8365]

I wonder if you were on the Kawaharley, would you have got as banged up as you did???? I had something happen to me almost; a guy 5 cars ahead of me slammed his brakes on to turn left into his driveway and caused a chain reaction. I don't know how I didn't hit the van's back door while my brakes were locked up. I was skidding and was coming closer and then the brakes just released themselves and I stopped, Jese. The K-act system saved a bad one.

[@tanktankerson1042]

Naw, if I were on the Voyager, it wouldn't have happened. There's really no way of locking up the front brake and let's face it, the bike weighs half a ton 😳 I believe my days on the Vmax are drawing to an end, I'll save my 0 to 600 for the jets I fly.

[@ImnotaCalvinist]

Question...after changing your ECU does your bike still tend to run on the hot side?

[@tanktankerson1042]

It runs about 15% cooler plus Ivan has the fan come on a little earlier. His re-flash pretty much fixes everything. I have no idea why a great Manufacturing Company like Kawasaki hasn't caught. The difference in torque and horsepower is incredible.

[@ImnotaCalvinist]

@@tanktankerson1042 Good to know that it fixes everything. I'm going to flash mine once my Kawasaki warranty expires. I'm not sure as to whether or not a ECU voids the manufacturers warranty.

[@tanktankerson1042]

@@ImnotaCalvinist That's something you could ask the shop you are buying it from. I got lucky, the place I purchased my bike "recommended" the re-flash and they'll "look the other way" as far as warranty work goes. Every shop is different but it never hurts to ask.

[@ImnotaCalvinist]

@@tanktankerson1042 I have the 2023 model as well and love it. I'm not concerned with the power it runs beautifully. I'm more so worried about it over heating in traffic. I live in Michigan and she does run hot while stuck in traffic at just around 80 degrees. I can't imagine what would happen if I took a road trip to somewhere like TX, AZ,GA or Florida. I will ask around to see which mechanic I can trust with the ECU flash issue. Thanks Again, I will continue to follow your page for your continued upgrades. That 3/30 for the suspension you recommended was on point it now handles like my Goldwing use too.

[@bigjim383]

If you get the Ivans tuneup the gauge tends to be in the middle.

[@bigjim383]

You suffered some serious injuries, are you sure you are going to be able to handle the Vulcan?I am a big guy 72 yrs old and at times I wish it wasn't so damn heavy.

[@tanktankerson1042]

Well, I know my power lifting days are over now but I have high hopes on a full recovery in the near future. Everyday, things get a little better and I am slowly regaining the use of my arms. It's the reason I haven't posted much lately but aside from the recovering nerve pain, I just won't give up. I'm not ready to throw in the towel.