800/1500 Drifter

[joejoede]

id like to put some saddlebags on for my 800 but dont want to make any holes in the fender and have the kawasaki solo spring seat on .What can i do?
can someone post a link where to buy and see what it looks like?

[joejoede]

this is a pic of my bike

[Nash99]

Great looking bike Joe, heres a pic of my 1500

[joejoede]

Hi nash99 great looki g drifter you got there.
Nash can i ask u? What windshield do u have and the hieght also is it an easy one that clips on fast? I want to buy one for my bike and want one of those easy clip on ones and like the one you have.

[Nash99]

Originally Posted by joejoede

Hi nash99 great looki g drifter you got there.
Nash can i ask u? What windshield do u have and the hieght also is it an easy one that clips on fast? I want to buy one for my bike and want one of those easy clip on ones and like the one you have.

Sorry I can't help with the windsheild because it was already on the bike when I bought it. I do have to find out soon because I want to replace the windsheild due to scratches. I think it may be OEM but not sure. It imounts using 2 allen bolts per side and takes just a few minutes to take off,but it isnt one with the clamps for really quick release. I havent figured out exactly which pipes are on it either,I think they are Sampson Slashers tho. I still have lots of snoopin to do...=) Also if you havent yet,be sure to check out vulcandrifterriders ...there is alot of good info there also. Good Luck

[joejoede]

Thanx nash glade to meet u . Keep in touch and let me know if you find some cool things for the bike.
Hey i found this cool teardrop headlight that can fit also the drifter see this pic.

[zuzuman03]

Originally Posted by Nash99

I havent figured out exactly which pipes are on it either,I think they are Sampson Slashers tho. I still have lots of snoopin to do...=) Also if you havent yet,be sure to check out vulcandrifterriders ...there is alot of good info there also. Good Luck

yes, they are the sampson slashers and i see im not the only one with the chrome problem on the pipes. i have them too and mine have turned almost completely gold at the seam there and they look like ****. im gona send them off and have the ceramic coated black to match the bike. i already had the air cleaner covers powder coated in black so the pipes are next.

[Nash99]

Originally Posted by zuzuman03

yes, they are the sampson slashers and i see im not the only one with the chrome problem on the pipes. i have them too and mine have turned almost completely gold at the seam there and they look like ****. im gona send them off and have the ceramic coated black to match the bike. i already had the air cleaner covers powder coated in black so the pipes are next.

I bet that will look really nice,thanks for the info also.
Nash

[CanuckDrifter]

Hello all,
Can anyone tell me what the compression should be for a '99 1500 Drifter? I'd like to do a compression check tomorrow but want to confirm the values I was given.
Front Cylinder: 85 PSI
Rear Cylinder: 110-156 PSI

Are these correct?

[Iron Indian]

Originally Posted by joejoede

Does anyone know where to buy a black engine gaurd for a 800 drifter cant find it anywhere .Please post a link if someone knows.

You should look on ebay, search Drifter engine guard you'll find several. They are chrome, all you got to do is fine sand the chrome and paint them black. It will work.

[AIIZEE]

Originally Posted by joejoede

id like to put some saddlebags on for my 800 but dont want to make any holes in the fender and have the kawasaki solo spring seat on .What can i do?
can someone post a link where to buy and see what it looks like?

The saddle bag mounts are located under the seat and exit throught the back about 4-6 inches. The bags then clips to the bracket mounts so there is no need to makes holes in the fender. at no point the rear fender ever touches the bags or bracket. As the fender pivots up/down the bags are always stationary with the seat mounts.

[joejoede]

so most of the ones of 800 i see are painted? That most be why i never come across a black engine guard for the 800.
Thank Iron indian

[joejoede]

Aiizee do the mount tothe seat or to the frame under the seat see i have the springer kawasaki seat its original and has same frame mount as others.
would it fit also the 800 or only 1500?
Where can i find them ?
Thanx alot Aiizee

[Iron Indian]

New Project! I'm tired of the black/silver combo on my '04 1500. today I ordered my Candyapple red urethane (single stage paint not real candy apple) and as soon as weather allows and the paint gets here I'm gonna have a black over red Drifter. I'm looking forward to it, That black silver has really been bugging me man! Over on the other Drifter forum someone had a picture of a die cast toy Indian Chief with this color combo and that did it. Didn't the '03 Drifter have a oxblood over black combo? I'll post pics if it comes out good, if you don't here from me concerning the paint job....well.....

Iron Indian John
BTW I used to have a 2000 Chief I bought new back then. It was nice but...You just can't beat a Fuel injected, Drive Shaft 1500 cc Drifter!
Use to be one of the first members of the Iron Indians Riders Forum. (before it was the Iron Indians forum.) I'll never sell my Drifter.

[mommaDC]

The windshield looks like what my husband has on his Sabre ... Memphis Shades makes it and it is relatively quick release. He put it on and off by himself in 10 or 15 minutes.

I have the Custom World Windshield on my drifter and it requires 3 hands to put it on and off. It has 4 bolts on the mounts that have washers that are nearly impossible to keep in place with only 2 hands.

[mommaDC]

A couple of weeks ago we saw some engine guards that had bed liner sprayed on them to turn them black. It was an inexpensive replica of one of the trends we are seeing from the manufacturers. They also did the chrome housing around the speedometer.

[mommaDC]

AIIZEE, I love those bag mounts. Where do I get them? Who makes them?

[mommaDC]

I just noticed that cruisercustomizing.com has replacement plastic for the memphis shades windshields in all the sizes and styles.

[Iron Indian]

Originally Posted by joejoede

Hi nash99 great looki g drifter you got there.
Nash can i ask u? What windshield do u have and the hieght also is it an easy one that clips on fast? I want to buy one for my bike and want one of those easy clip on ones and like the one you have.

You know what? Windshields are great things. Maybe if you just dink around town you don't need one. but cruising around the countryside it just adds to the enjoyment. I believe I have the SS32 Slipstreamer windsheild on my '04 Drifter 1500 It has the little wings out the side to protect the hand area somewhat, its all clear and very non intrusive...I love it. I recently bought a Mean Streak 1600 Special Edition '07 and put on a National cycles Street Shield. It is 100% better than no sheild but compared to the Slipstreamer is just is no comparison. Point being, I would never take off the Slipstreamer even if I could. It is non intrusive and just makes riding a pleasure...I can hear my engine and I can hear traffic and the wind does not beat me to death. It is a fine reasonably priced windshield and I would not ride without it. Not to mention the bugs that have met their demise before they slammed into my face. But...each to their own. But even getting off the Mean Streak with its windsheild and hopping the Drifter with the Slipstreamer, It is just so much more pleasurable.

[joejoede]

Thanx iron indian i'll give it a look and see.
Can anyone help me for some hard saddlebags for drifter 800?