Help with my stock 800 two up

aralph · September 11, 2013, 19:04:53 PM

Those "L" brackets your missing look a lot like the ones for a 1500, except for the welded nut
on the one end. If so I've got a set that I made up at work. (yes ratman more government work). I could even get the nuts welded on if you let me know the thread size.

aralph

gcates · September 11, 2013, 18:47:32 PM

Here's what I've got:

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 17:46:32 PM

not sure if it would be strong enough that way. If you could post some close ups We could then see better what is missing, but I am sure there is someplace to order the parts you would need.

gcates · September 11, 2013, 17:06:25 PM

Thanks so much for your help. I see the bolts I'm missing but I don't see the "A" brackets that are mounted in the bottom of the seat. Mine doesn't have those and I don't see them listed on that site.

Also the back mount seems to have broken, would it be sturdy enough to have just the two side brackets done?

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 16:48:01 PM

gcates here is a link:

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oem-parts/kawasaki/2002/vn800-e2-vulcan-800-drifter/accessory

with a 2002 double seat and all the frame and parts with a price list. Enjoy it and see what you can do.

gcates · September 11, 2013, 15:50:30 PM

Quote from: 49Reo on September 11, 2013, 13:30:05 PM
Nice bike!!

Thanks!!

gcates · September 11, 2013, 15:43:42 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on September 11, 2013, 15:18:57 PM
ok went and too pictures for you of the seat, mine is a 99 on a 99....but do not think it would be much different.....

Thanks a lot for doing that!! I think those pictures tell me exactly what I needed to know. I don't believe I was sent the hardware for mounting the seat to the frame. The whole thing was a little beat up and worn, but I've repainted the frame and mended some spots on the vinyl until I decide to get it recovered. Do you think I could get those parts at like a local hardware store, or am I going to have to find them online like I did the seat?

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 15:18:57 PM

ok went and too pictures for you of the seat, mine is a 99 on a 99....but do not think it would be much different.....

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 14:49:16 PM

http://www.ronayersmotorcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=394890&category=Motorcycles&make=KAWASAKI&year=1999&fveh=9079

here is the break down of my seat and the parts. Sounds like you just need some bolts to hold it to the frame.

49Reo · September 11, 2013, 13:30:05 PM

Nice bike!!

gcates · September 11, 2013, 13:04:01 PM

I think that worked. That's it with the seat in question. The actual seat pan is pretty much just resting on the frame. The little shoe horn metal piece underneath is in as far as I can get it to go.

Here's another with the solo:

gcates · September 11, 2013, 12:59:52 PM

Ok, thanks so much! Love your bike...and your coat!

I'll try to get this pic up.

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 12:54:06 PM

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That's actually the part I've got figured out. I can bolt the frame into place, but my problem is the actual seat. It's not mounted to the frame in any way and I have to put it on seperate. Is it suppose to be mounted to the seat frame? And if so with what? As it is the seat part is pretty much just resting in place

ok so the seat is not mounted to the frame, I'll have to wait till I get home and can take mine off and get some pictures for you.

49Reo · September 11, 2013, 12:26:54 PM

Welcome aboard, gcates! In case you haven't read about it, I'll warn ya now: these guys and gals are like magpies teasin' a house cat; they'll give ya no rest nor show ya no mercy until you post pics.....

Btw, did I mention pics???

gcates · September 11, 2013, 12:26:04 PM

That's actually the part I've got figured out. I can bolt the frame into place, but my problem is the actual seat. It's not mounted to the frame in any way and I have to put it on seperate. Is it suppose to be mounted to the seat frame? And if so with what? As it is the seat part is pretty much just resting in place.

CDNRatMan · September 11, 2013, 11:23:58 AM

There should be a pair of brackets that come off the seat and go to the frame were there is 4 holes 2 on each side. I am at work and do not have access to my pictures to show them to you. But if you have no response till after I get home I will post them for you.
But if you look on this picture you can see them on the side of the seat.

gcates · September 11, 2013, 10:49:10 AM

Hello all. I'm new to the board and just got my 800 Drifter yesterday. I have an '05 and have bought an '02 stock two up seat from a lady in Texas. The frame fits perfectly and it has the back rest. My problem is the seat doesn't connect to the frame in any way. There is a metal tab that inserts into the bike under the gas tank, but it doesn't really hold it in place that well. It's very easy to just take the seat of the frame. Am I missing a part, or not inserting the metal tab in correctly? Any help would be appreciated. This is my first bike, and I'm loving it!!