Glamour Shots

[racinfan101]

More great looking rides, and now I know where to find the deer leather fringe!!

[CDNRatMan]

both are nice looking ladies......

D1 asked me to post some of his 1500 because he could not resize them...and he is away on duty at present so here are a few of his 1500

[pcarrell]

My wife and my girlfriend, Winndy & Nadine

[greenbarn]

Nice shots, KF and D1!!!

D1, I think that picture with the Indian sign might be my all-time favorite drifter photo!!!

[pcarrell]

Very nice stuff indeed!

[CDNRatMan]

send them and I can resize them for you. piece of cake...

[Drift1]

LOL ... no way Ratty my friend , the serrated shields are there to stay . Nice try though  I did however change the mirrors out for some nice looking round ones on the 800 . As for the bag on the 1500 it is a Viking bag . I like it because it locks and you have the option to add locks to the straps as well for double security , I guess ? I have added other things to the bike as well , just can't post them on here do to the size . You know how computer literate I am so I have NO clue how to change the size and all that crap . I've already been there and tried this with no success . Maybe I'll email you some photo's of different set ups I've been running .

[CDNRatMan]

  D1, buddy both bikes look really good, but I think you need to take them serrated heat shields off and put smooth powder coated black ones on there, to finish the theme of the bike, and to that end to save you the trouble, I'll take the serrated ones off your hands.
But it is a nice looking ride at that theme and looks really good.
On the 1500 is that a Inspire travel Trunk? That is coming along really well.

[Drift1]

While I'm at it guess I better not leave Miss Ruby left out . This is the one I bought from Pilgrim . Pilgrim still haven't had the chance to cut the shield down ...  Sorry guys I wanted to show different set ups such as solo seat , new add on etc. , but I guess my files are to large to post .

[Drift1]

A couple pictures of MA-DEUCE after some winter projects and cleaning . Then with the new bags installed .

[pcarrell]

KF, that's true.  Troll has another one, a W650.  Nice looking garage BTW.

[kfoster]

A tale of two retros:

It is really interesting the focus that Kawasaki put on retro-bikes in the late 90's.

[pcarrell]

Awesome PC.  Thanks for posting.

No problem my man!

[Bucko]

You're not going to believe how easy this is!

https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/site-search-results.aspx?sectionpath=3&processor=content&p_keyword=fringe

Cut it to length and glue it on......done!

Deer hide is perfect for this because it's the only leather that can get wet and when it dries out it doesn't get all hard and start cracking.  It gets a little hard at first, but just scrunch it up with your hands a little and it returns to softness.  Other leathers won't do that, so deer hide is perfect for floorboard and fender skirts that see more wetness then most other places on a bike might.

Awesome PC.  Thanks for posting.

[CDNRatMan]

  Spools.....I saw spools on e bay......ok don't laugh I had to google them to see what they were for because I never seen them on my bike.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vortex-SP402K-10mm-Spools-Black-Kawasaki-VN800-Vulcan-Drifter-2000-2006-/400740149608?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4df96968&vxp=mtr

So still not sure were you would mount them and how they would actually work.

[kfoster]

never thought of jack stands....lol..........cool idea......

I just have them behind a Harbor Freight motorcycle lift to keep the whole thing steady. I am used to racing stands and spools for lifting my bikes. They are much more stable!

[CDNRatMan]

never thought of jack stands....lol..........cool idea......

[kfoster]

When you have just acquired a second-hand bike, preparing for a glamor shoot can be a bit difficult. This girl was in need of a serious scrubbing and regular waxing regimen.

[pcarrell]

Where did you get the back dear hide?  Did you buy a peice of leather and cut the fringes into it or did you buy sections that were already fringed?

You're not going to believe how easy this is!

https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/site-search-results.aspx?sectionpath=3&processor=content&p_keyword=fringe

Cut it to length and glue it on......done!

Deer hide is perfect for this because it's the only leather that can get wet and when it dries out it doesn't get all hard and start cracking.  It gets a little hard at first, but just scrunch it up with your hands a little and it returns to softness.  Other leathers won't do that, so deer hide is perfect for floorboard and fender skirts that see more wetness then most other places on a bike might.

[Drift1]

All very nice rides 

[Troll]

Trying out a solarizing filter

[racinfan101]

Nice bike!  There is nothing plain about one of these big-fendered beautys!!    Each is, IMO, a work of art.

You are a 100% right!! Thanks for the compliments everyone!

[Bucko]

Acyually, I just used some E6000 glue ( http://www.walmart.com/ip/Amazing-E-6000-Craft-Glue-2-oz/17808713 ) to glue it on the seat, tour pack, and floorboards.  The fringe is deer hide, so it's quite porous and the glue holds it quite well.  It's been on since '09 and it's still holding strong.  The mud skirts are held on by gluing (same E6000 glue) the fringe to some industrial velcro, and then gluing the other side of the velcro to the inside of the fenders.

Where did you get the back dear hide?  Did you buy a peice of leather and cut the fringes into it or did you buy sections that were already fringed?

[CDNRatMan]

well think dream ride one might be a hard one to get done, but the rest should be easy......really like the pictures a couple of wall hangers for sale at Drift in........

[pcarrell]

Jimb, a classic!