Nostalgia , beach bars

[Drift1]

There much longer then the stock bars . My cousin has a springer classic with these bars that I had the opportunity to ride . The bars seemed very comfortably positioned for me , let me sit straight up , instead of that slight - slouch forward lean feeling . Actually felt like they added power steering to the bike ... LOL .

Your right GB wish we could sample the bars like fitting a pair of shoes , unfortunately it's trial and error for us , so hope it all pans out . I know what feels right on one brand of bike mat not feel the same on another .

[greenbarn]

Those are quite a bit longer, eh?  Looks like the new bars put your hands maybe 4-5" behind the current bar's, and turns the grips more inline with the bike.  It would be nice to get a test ride on those before buying.  But that would be hard to do.

[CDNRatMan]

  WOW a lot longer then the stock bars on the 800. Not sure I would like them.

[Drift1]

GB here are some pictures of the bars placed on top of the 800 bars and as close as I could get them for the 1500 without moving the mirrors . As you can see these are considerably longer bars . When I first bought them , and my seat was still installed on the bike , I placed them on top of the bars just to get a feel and I really liked the positioning were they laid . I have this mod on the  2015 winter list . Oh and yes the protective tubing is still on the bars so not to scratch 

[greenbarn]

GB I'm away from the homestead , but will post the pics of these bars as soon as I get back , my friend 

I know, vacation, vacation....   How is vacation, anyways???

[CDNRatMan]

GB we all missed those pictures......

[Drift1]

GB I'm away from the homestead , but will post the pics of these bars as soon as I get back , my friend 

[greenbarn]

HHHHMMMMM I would have loved to see the pics myself  I do have the new bars here in the basement ( long horns ) I'm going to be putting on the 1500 for 2014/2015 winter . I'll take a pic of them on top of the stock bars for ya'll tomorrow . It's a HUGE difference .

Did I miss those pictures somehow?   I'm thinking of new bars or risers, and was doing some research....

[Drift1]

HHHHMMMMM I would have loved to see the pics myself  I do have the new bars here in the basement ( long horns ) I'm going to be putting on the 1500 for 2014/2015 winter . I'll take a pic of them on top of the stock bars for ya'll tomorrow . It's a HUGE difference .

[CDNRatMan]

   it is always nice to have a couple before and then after pictures to see the difference too.

[greenbarn]

I just installed a set of Flanders 1" part number 650-08783 cruzer star H bars. 9" height, 18.5" pullback, 33" wide with an 8.5" center. I am 5'9" and I can lean back rather than stretching to reach stock bars now. Had to reroute cables but none had to be replaced with longer ones. I will be getting longer throttle cables though as they get all over the tank when you crank the bars to the right. Once I get the cables and neaten up the rerouting it's gonna be purty sweet 

You got pics of those bars??   PastorDude always said if there ain't no pictures, it didn't happen...

[artyking]

I just installed a set of Flanders 1" part number 650-08783 cruzer star H bars. 9" height, 18.5" pullback, 33" wide with an 8.5" center. I am 5'9" and I can lean back rather than stretching to reach stock bars now. Had to reroute cables but none had to be replaced with longer ones. I will be getting longer throttle cables though as they get all over the tank when you crank the bars to the right. Once I get the cables and neaten up the rerouting it's gonna be purty sweet 

[pcarrell]

I only volunteer like a man throws himself on a grenade to save the others.

[Drift1]

LOL please no Army pictures for me , PC says he's up for the challenge send them his way . Thanks pastor dude your a kind fella for volunteering this mission . Might want to borrow them special goggles GB has laying around some where so your eyeballs stay in tact  PC if you learn anything from the military it's NEVER volunteer god luck

[pcarrell]

I think I should be scared, but I'm more bewildered.

Whatever......I'll man up to the challenge!  (or gouge out my eyes with a spoon)

[CDNRatMan]

  Drifter1 I have some special Army pictures just for you buddy.........

[Drift1]

lol .... pastor dude you'll be off the bus list in no time  . Ratman when you send the pics out be sure mine is the tinfoil WHOLE suit GB and 49 can have the other pics , thank you 

[CDNRatMan]

  You been on that list a long time, perhaps I should move you to my bus list. Ok New list

off the list ......D1, GB and straddling the fence is 49

Bus list everyone else.......

[pcarrell]

D1 it would take more then that to have Troll move to the list that you and PC are on, along with GB........

What'd I do?  I've been nice lately! 

[CDNRatMan]

  D1 it would take more then that to have Troll move to the list that you and PC are on, along with GB........

[Drift1]

Thanks elmo hayride , but 49 was looking for them . Curious now how much I'll have to check the site you posted . Thank you

Troll that's funny . never know when your going to toss something out from the lurking  This may put you on ratman's list so be careful on what you open via usps

[CDNRatMan]

  Troll you are a true hero and a person to have around, I just went and bought more foil....next will be a complete suit of it to  stop the spread of the interference waves to trap our minds.....and steal our ideas.....

also really glad I don't have a face book account..........but then I don't have enough friends to open a book......

[Troll]

For RatMan

[CDNRatMan]

   same badges as a 99 Drifter 800

[Elmo Hayride]

@ D1 - Those badges are still available from the dealer. I just recently bought a set, they are 1999 1500 Drifter badges.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Kawasaki/Motorcycle/1999/VN1500-J1+Vulcan+1500+Drifter/DECALS+%28GOOSEBERRY%29%28VN1500-J1%29/parts.html
Dave