Hi everyone!
I finally figured out the Voyager kit for the Goldwing 1800. It only took me a year.
For those of you that have a Goldwing 1800(Mine is a 2007) and are having a hard time sorting out the pre load, here is what I have done.
I have gone over all the material on this forum site and some others to sort out my problem. I just could not seem to set it up right. It had toooo much bounce and too much lean. I set it up the way Voyager said to do it. Does not work their way very well.
I contacted Voyager numerous times, but not much of a help.
So after a couple weeks of research, this is how I set up my pre load. My ride is a 2007 Goldwing1800. I have a CT on the rear(195/55/16 all season)
These are the steps I use:
1. 32lbs. PSI in rear tire/20lbs. in outrigger tires. Front tire at 40lbs. psi.
2. Rear suspension set at 20.
3. I used a 1 3/4in. block for the pre-load.
4. Ride the bike up on the block.
5. Loosen the 8 bolts on the rear kit suspension.
6. When I loosened the bolts, the kit dropped down, which it never did before.
7. I set up the leaf springs of the kit the way I wanted them, centered between
the exhaust and rear fender so it would not hit either. They are on a slight angle,but that is OK. They do not have to be straight on.
8. Use the BLUE lock tight, on the bolts so they do not come loose. I do not have a torque wrench, just guess ta mated 35lbs.
9. Once all 8 bolts are tight and snug I rode the bike off the block.
10. I took it for a rest drive on good and rough roads and could not believe the difference in the ride.
The bike is a little stiffer, rides better, and the outrigger wheels don't come off the ground all the time on turns.
The front end steers better. I should add that I installed a front fork brace this spring and that helps a lot.
My wife, who is very critical on the bike says it is easier for her to steer and says its a 1000 times better. Happy wife, happy life.:clapping:
It is my belief that Voyager is not checking these things out and testing different ideas a lot of us that try things out. 3/4in. is not enough for a Goldwing 1800.
So, there you go everyone. I hope this helps someone out in the future.
I am now one happy rider.:laugh:
I finally figured out the Voyager kit for the Goldwing 1800. It only took me a year.
For those of you that have a Goldwing 1800(Mine is a 2007) and are having a hard time sorting out the pre load, here is what I have done.
I have gone over all the material on this forum site and some others to sort out my problem. I just could not seem to set it up right. It had toooo much bounce and too much lean. I set it up the way Voyager said to do it. Does not work their way very well.
I contacted Voyager numerous times, but not much of a help.
So after a couple weeks of research, this is how I set up my pre load. My ride is a 2007 Goldwing1800. I have a CT on the rear(195/55/16 all season)
These are the steps I use:
1. 32lbs. PSI in rear tire/20lbs. in outrigger tires. Front tire at 40lbs. psi.
2. Rear suspension set at 20.
3. I used a 1 3/4in. block for the pre-load.
4. Ride the bike up on the block.
5. Loosen the 8 bolts on the rear kit suspension.
6. When I loosened the bolts, the kit dropped down, which it never did before.
7. I set up the leaf springs of the kit the way I wanted them, centered between
the exhaust and rear fender so it would not hit either. They are on a slight angle,but that is OK. They do not have to be straight on.
8. Use the BLUE lock tight, on the bolts so they do not come loose. I do not have a torque wrench, just guess ta mated 35lbs.
9. Once all 8 bolts are tight and snug I rode the bike off the block.
10. I took it for a rest drive on good and rough roads and could not believe the difference in the ride.
The bike is a little stiffer, rides better, and the outrigger wheels don't come off the ground all the time on turns.
The front end steers better. I should add that I installed a front fork brace this spring and that helps a lot.
My wife, who is very critical on the bike says it is easier for her to steer and says its a 1000 times better. Happy wife, happy life.:clapping:
It is my belief that Voyager is not checking these things out and testing different ideas a lot of us that try things out. 3/4in. is not enough for a Goldwing 1800.
So, there you go everyone. I hope this helps someone out in the future.
I am now one happy rider.:laugh:
