Well after completing a 1600km journey down the east coast to wellington and then back up the other side, the Voyager is proving everything the manufacturers claimed. A great Vtwin motor that purrs along at open road speeds with such ease its just brilliant and it handles far better than any cruiser ive run, Truely built for the road, it aint a poser bike, (though it is striking) The weight, while noticable when stopped, just dissappears once mobile, very very responsive, blows corners more comfortably than a sporty and PDQ when asked to After spending 1600kms ( a long run in period) just easing it around the bottom half of its rev range, this trip was to open her up a bit and get a feel for her pace. well, it didnt fall short, the six gear (overdrive) still has great pull, but drop her down a tooth or two and its damn quick, and having such a great fairing you hardly notice, it is just so aero dynamic. Fuel consumption went up a little (probably a bare 300kms per tank when stepping up) but well in excess when controlling the wrist
Luggage / storage is brilliant tho I still want to find a top box rack for it to carry my sheepskin for the really long hauls. Read the rest of this entry »

The DV’s emmigrate about as far south as one can go, by Mark & Jo (DV)

After being made redundant from work on the 6th of April and unsuccessfully looking in the North Island for another job, the decision was made to accept our sons invitation to stay with him and look for work in Southland. The only issue being getting everything down there, furniture, car, bike etc. A small logistical nightmare.

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Our first Public Blog
Pre run.
12th March 2009, took the bike in for its 6000km service a little early (4500) because I plan to be mid south island when its required, 13th and the bike is being loaded, both Panniers chokka block full of wet gear, Cables Chargers and plugs for electronics, Caps and Wet Weather Gloves, then add a huge pack on the rear shelf, plus another full size bag, Lo has everything minus the kitchen sink, and as usual we are well over catered for, winter woollies, and even a pair of Shoes/dress/etc etc. Filled the tank to brimming and we are set to hit the road.

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