800/1500 Drifter - Page 5

bjones · 03-13-2006

Update

*Tod* · 03-13-2006

Looove those pipes!

GODesigns · 03-14-2006

latest pic?

I love the colors on you bike. Is that stock or did you have that done?

bjones · 03-15-2006

Thanks That is the stock color and those are still the stock pipes I want to change them out but the co pilot (wife) is concerned about the noise... Funny thing is that she can hardly hear anything until I turn the radio on then it's too loud???

Coodeville · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by bjones

but the co pilot (wife) is concerned about the noise.

Are the stock pipes loud?

bjones · 03-15-2006

No the stock pipes aren't too loud for her, I should say I'm talking about the radio in the car or house. Not on the bike sorry..
I'm just complaining
The pipes are stock but after the thunder air kit it did get a nice tone. the air being sucked in makes it roar a little she didn't comment on that?
maybe one day I will sneak some pipes on.

PA14driver · 03-18-2006

I have searched the web site, and it appears Kawasaki no longer produces the larger of the 2 Drifter models. Can anyone confirm, or know if there are any plans in the future. Thanks.

Coodeville · 03-19-2006

The 1600 is history. From what I understand, the 800 is meant to be more of a street bike for the city.

Coodeville · 03-26-2006

Where can I find some chrome accesoriesforthe Drifter? Things like fender tips, etc. I was at the dealer yesterday and noticed that lots of stuff is available for Yamaha. What about Kawasaki?

Mercury · 03-26-2006

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Originally Posted by Coodeville

Where can I find some chrome accesoriesforthe Drifter? Things like fender tips, etc. I was at the dealer yesterday and noticed that lots of stuff is available for Yamaha. What about Kawasaki?

goto kawasaki.com

they have a bunch of stuff for the drifer... they call it fire and steel

I cant wait to get the saddle bags

Kenny

**Spok** · 03-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury

goto kawasaki.com

they have a bunch of stuff for the drifer... they call it fire and steel

I cant wait to get the saddle bags

Kenny

thats a good tip Kenny. F&S stuff is nice and remember that as a member of this forum, you receive a discount on genuine Kawasaki parts from Beartooth Kawasaki. I bought all my F&S stuff from Jim and Lauri, great customer service.

Mercury · 03-26-2006

i recently got a discount coupon for use with genuine kawasaki accessories.

they gave me this because the recal for my kawasaki priare ATV took a while.

I think it was for 20% ill have to find it and use it for saddle bags!

KEnny

Coodeville · 03-28-2006

I went to Kawasaki and really didn't see much stuff for the Drifter. I tyoed "Fire & Steel" andcame up with nothing. What did I do wrong?

Mercury · 03-28-2006

try this cody...

http://www.kawasaki.com/Default.asp?...& Jump=Search

then hit motorcycles, then hit your make and model machine and year and it will show what they have

note: theres somebody on ebay that sells kawasaki stuff... i never had a problem with him but hes cheaper.

once you find the item you want... for example "Kawasaki light bar for drifter"

what ever the description is... type it in ebay and it should come up

or get it right from kawasaki pay a little more but it will be taken care of hopefully if there is ever a problem

You know i really wish there were pictures of the maverick II saddle bags on kawasakis website!

KEnny

DrJ · 03-28-2006

Looking for some buying advice...I have an opportunity to buy a really low mileage 2001 800 Drifter. I currently ride a Concours so I guess I am a Kawboy at heart (I like their bikes). I won't be giving up the Concours as I will keep that for my long distance touring bike, but would probably commute on the Drifter. I only have read good things on this forum about the Drifter...so, what is the real word from you guys on my proposed purchase?

Mercury · 03-28-2006

how many miles are we talking?

these bikes will easily last 30,000 miles if they are taken care of

check the oil check the bike out well

so you know i paid $4600 for my year 2000 drifter it was in immaculate shape and had 1400 miles on it

And i personally feel what i paid was high

Kenny

AlSchilde · 03-30-2006

You can find accessories at cruisercostomizing.com or j&Pcycles.com

zuzuman03 · 04-03-2006

well my battery died on me last night. looks like its time for a new one.

**Spok** · 04-03-2006

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Originally Posted by zuzuman03

well my battery died on me last night. looks like its time for a new one.

funny you say that, speaking to whistle clean, he said his battery in his 1500 was dead yesterday too.

reminder, batteries can and will die without notice, they last 2-3 years on average. if your running a battery 3 years or older, you might want to consider a new one before you get stranded.

zuzuman03 · 04-03-2006

yea, we'll i did something stupid and it died. i stoped by a friends house and was there for about an hour before i realised i left my key in the bike and i came out and the lights were barley on so i turned it off and went to the liquor store w/ hima and came back and went to leave and it wouldnt start, so we pulled the seat and had to charge it off his car and it took a while but i got it started. im gona try and add some water tonight and charge it cause i really dont want to pay $100 for a new battery right now. i will eventually, but i dont have it right now. stupid college.

03-13-2006	#81 (permalink)
bjones Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lone Rock Wisconsin Posts: 151	latest pic Update Attached Thumbnails __________________ 02 Drifter Thunder Air Kit PCM III 78 KZ 650 79 KZ 650

03-13-2006	#82 (permalink)
Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,868	Looove those pipes! __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

03-14-2006	#83 (permalink)
GODesigns Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA Posts: 37	latest pic? I love the colors on you bike. Is that stock or did you have that done? __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= George Olivos Los Angeles, CA '06 Drifter 800 www.PicoDeGallo.net/george

03-15-2006	#84 (permalink)
bjones Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lone Rock Wisconsin Posts: 151	Pipe Thanks That is the stock color and those are still the stock pipes I want to change them out but the co pilot (wife) is concerned about the noise... Funny thing is that she can hardly hear anything until I turn the radio on then it's too loud??? __________________ 02 Drifter Thunder Air Kit PCM III 78 KZ 650 79 KZ 650

03-15-2006	#86 (permalink)
bjones Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lone Rock Wisconsin Posts: 151	how loud No the stock pipes aren't too loud for her, I should say I'm talking about the radio in the car or house. Not on the bike sorry.. I'm just complaining The pipes are stock but after the thunder air kit it did get a nice tone. the air being sucked in makes it roar a little she didn't comment on that? maybe one day I will sneak some pipes on. __________________ 02 Drifter Thunder Air Kit PCM III 78 KZ 650 79 KZ 650 Last edited by bjones : 03-15-2006 at 04:50 PM.

03-18-2006	#87 (permalink)
PA14driver Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Port Alberni, B.C. Posts: 2	2006 Drifters I have searched the web site, and it appears Kawasaki no longer produces the larger of the 2 Drifter models. Can anyone confirm, or know if there are any plans in the future. Thanks. __________________ PA14driver

03-19-2006	#88 (permalink)
Coodeville Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 348	The 1600 is history. From what I understand, the 800 is meant to be more of a street bike for the city.

03-26-2006	#89 (permalink)
Coodeville Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 348	Where can I find some chrome accesoriesforthe Drifter? Things like fender tips, etc. I was at the dealer yesterday and noticed that lots of stuff is available for Yamaha. What about Kawasaki?

03-26-2006	#92 (permalink)
Mercury Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,344	i recently got a discount coupon for use with genuine kawasaki accessories. they gave me this because the recal for my kawasaki priare ATV took a while. I think it was for 20% ill have to find it and use it for saddle bags! KEnny __________________ 2000 drifter 800 - lightly modded 2003 360 4x4 atv

03-28-2006	#93 (permalink)
Coodeville Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 348	I went to Kawasaki and really didn't see much stuff for the Drifter. I tyoed "Fire & Steel" andcame up with nothing. What did I do wrong?

03-28-2006	#94 (permalink)
Mercury Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,344	try this cody... http://www.kawasaki.com/Default.asp?...& Jump=Search then hit motorcycles, then hit your make and model machine and year and it will show what they have note: theres somebody on ebay that sells kawasaki stuff... i never had a problem with him but hes cheaper. once you find the item you want... for example "Kawasaki light bar for drifter" what ever the description is... type it in ebay and it should come up or get it right from kawasaki pay a little more but it will be taken care of hopefully if there is ever a problem You know i really wish there were pictures of the maverick II saddle bags on kawasakis website! KEnny __________________ 2000 drifter 800 - lightly modded 2003 360 4x4 atv Last edited by Mercury : 03-28-2006 at 08:04 AM.

03-28-2006	#95 (permalink)
DrJ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Should I buy one? Looking for some buying advice...I have an opportunity to buy a really low mileage 2001 800 Drifter. I currently ride a Concours so I guess I am a Kawboy at heart (I like their bikes). I won't be giving up the Concours as I will keep that for my long distance touring bike, but would probably commute on the Drifter. I only have read good things on this forum about the Drifter...so, what is the real word from you guys on my proposed purchase?

03-28-2006	#96 (permalink)
Mercury Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,344	how many miles are we talking? these bikes will easily last 30,000 miles if they are taken care of check the oil check the bike out well so you know i paid $4600 for my year 2000 drifter it was in immaculate shape and had 1400 miles on it And i personally feel what i paid was high Kenny __________________ 2000 drifter 800 - lightly modded 2003 360 4x4 atv

03-30-2006	#97 (permalink)
AlSchilde Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 13	Accessories You can find accessories at cruisercostomizing.com or j&Pcycles.com __________________ Al "Lone Wolf" Schilde 2005 Vulcan 800 Drifter VROC#16982 AlSchilde@gmail.com

04-03-2006	#98 (permalink)
zuzuman03 Drifting Away! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boonsboro, MD Posts: 347	well my battery died on me last night. looks like its time for a new one. __________________ Dave '99 1500 Vulcan Drifter

04-03-2006	#100 (permalink)
zuzuman03 Drifting Away! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boonsboro, MD Posts: 347	yea, we'll i did something stupid and it died. i stoped by a friends house and was there for about an hour before i realised i left my key in the bike and i came out and the lights were barley on so i turned it off and went to the liquor store w/ hima and came back and went to leave and it wouldnt start, so we pulled the seat and had to charge it off his car and it took a while but i got it started. im gona try and add some water tonight and charge it cause i really dont want to pay $100 for a new battery right now. i will eventually, but i dont have it right now. stupid college. __________________ Dave '99 1500 Vulcan Drifter

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