Xmas present ... For Me!

Troll · December 17, 2015, 09:42:00 AM

Quote from: bambam0099 on December 17, 2015, 07:18:09 AM
Show off! LOL! Yeah, I like the looks of your bike also. I'm seriously thinking about the Osprey bags also but when I read threads about sagging after a few years, I wonder if they're worth the money? They are the best looking bags out there though.

Fixed my Osprey sag problem with a couple of steel struts inside......easy fix, didn't make any external changes, or anything visible.

bambam0099 · December 17, 2015, 07:18:09 AM

Quote from: Troll on December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PM
I kinda like mine....

Show off! LOL! Yeah, I like the looks of your bike also. I'm seriously thinking about the Osprey bags also but when I read threads about sagging after a few years, I wonder if they're worth the money? They are the best looking bags out there though.

99tango · December 16, 2015, 18:54:22 PM

Quote from: Troll on December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PM
I kinda like mine....

Oh Yeah! I never tire of looking at the sweeping lines on those Drifters. Combined with those paint colors, just the right amount of bling, and the bags and tailbag you have, just can't be beat.

Troll · December 16, 2015, 18:25:32 PM

I kinda like mine....

99tango · December 16, 2015, 15:55:33 PM

Your new ride looks to be very well taken care of, bambam, and I really like the two tone color scheme. IMO, that's the sharpest looking stock Drifter ever produced - garners a lot of attention. My son-in-law bought an identical one and is contemplating selling and I'll be first in line if the price is anything reasonable.

bambam0099 · December 16, 2015, 10:34:53 AM

Quote from: RockinRonny on December 16, 2015, 08:54:24 AM
Welcome back, just wondering if you are going to lower this one also?

Thanks and to answer your question; undecided :-) I did like the lowered height but it drove me nuts knowing the "lines in the back" were no longer parallel to the ground. Most people didn't notice it but I did.
If I end up with large saddle bags that cover the rear end then I probably will.

RockinRollin · December 16, 2015, 08:54:24 AM

Welcome back, just wondering if you are going to lower this one also?

Troll · December 15, 2015, 18:27:40 PM

Won't ride it in the rain? You probably wouldn't have likes my trip to Wyoming, and back in snow and freezing rain...2,000 miles in 4 days @ about 33°

bambam0099 · December 15, 2015, 09:41:19 AM

Hey thanks for the responses! Yeah, it was great getting a bike the same year as my other and it was awesome finding one that had the seat rail and the speedometer visor which I could never find. I found this bike in Potsdam, about 2.5-3 hrs from me. The guy that sold it to me was a really nice guy. It was his fathers bike but sadly, his father passed so it was kind of tough for him to sell but he rarely rode it. I am going to keep him posted on my progress because his dad wanted to do the "Indian thing" also.

The trailer is a toy carrier. These things are expensive but I found a guy that was selling his because he couldn't trailer his new trike. The trailer had top damage when it was first purchased so the insurance company paid to have it professional fixed with diamond plate. I got it alot cheaper than normal. It pulls like a dream with my Jeep. I don't even know it's behind me and it doesn't affect my gas mileage at all except for long, steep inclines (naturally). Someday, I hope to be able to purchase the double wide version from Iron Horse (http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/product/2-bike-fliptop-motorcycle-trailer/).

As far as comparing the Nomad to the Drifter, the Nomad seems to cruise nicer, especially with a fairing on it; it feels heavier. It's a beautiful bike to ride when going out with my wife and offers so much storage, especially with the trunk I put on it. When I get on it, I feel like we're "going out"; you just cruise around enjoying the sites always doing the speed limit. When I get on the road, I feel "conformity" because it's like all the other baggers with a nice rumble. The one thing I really do like is the lower height. Both my feet are always planted flat and firmly on the ground. The Drifter is my solo bike. When I get on that, I just want to go! I always enjoy going to gatherings or anywhere for that matter because it sticks out and is uncommon. I rarely go anywhere without getting a compliment or having people come to look at it and ask questions. I like my Drifter loud and it feels sportier. It rides great but doesn't feel like a cruiser, it feels snappier. I guess the best way to sum it up between the two is, when I go out alone and walk into my garage, I always pick the Drifter to ride unless it's a trip to the store where I need the storage then, I ride the Nomad.

One of the biggest differences between the two for me is that I was much more "careful" with the Drifter because of the leathers (no rain, etc.) and I was always spending more time on it trying to keep it clean (rear white wall tires are a pain in the ass trying to keep clean). If there was a chance of rain, I would never ride the Drifter to work but I wouldn't hesitate with the Nomad.

If it wasn't for my wife, I wouldn't even have the Nomad and again, don't get me wrong, it is a great bike ... just not a Drifter :-)

CDNRatMan · December 14, 2015, 22:39:07 PM

See them trailers around here a lot for hauling snow machines about.

GB why not just go and visit Bam and then do your own comparison.....

greenbarn · December 14, 2015, 19:59:23 PM

Hey, BamBam.... How's about you do a comparison 'tween the Drifter and the Nomad?? Rider comfort, rider feel, passenger comfort....

greenbarn · December 14, 2015, 19:56:28 PM

Pretty nice, BamBam. Amazing to find another one that's a spitting image of the first one... how far did you have to go? I'll echo the sentiments on that trailer. Looks light-- Maybe you could put a hitch on the Nomad, and pull the Drifter around

DC · December 14, 2015, 16:21:54 PM

Congrats on the new bike!

The trailer is pretty cool too. Who makes that?

Trall · December 14, 2015, 16:06:18 PM

Cool Drifter and double on that trailer. You even got the impossible to find $400+ solo seat rail to boot and the cherry on top......Enjoy

tj · December 14, 2015, 11:08:02 AM

Awesome colors!

Pilgrim · December 14, 2015, 09:59:59 AM

Looks good with the solo and seat rail and stuff.. that is the nicest trailer I've ever seen.
Got you a project for 2016 now...

JagLite · December 14, 2015, 09:41:41 AM

So clean!
And that is an amazing trailer too.

Old Drifter · December 13, 2015, 21:09:29 PM

Congrats on locating another nice Drifter! Merry Christmas.

CDNRatMan · December 13, 2015, 20:17:45 PM

bam you jammy so and so.......

nice looking ride and boy you have as much snow as we do ......makes me really nervous as to what is going to happen in the new year......

kfoster · December 13, 2015, 20:06:03 PM

Very nice! What are the odds that you would get weather like this to take those photos in Forestport at this time of year!

pcarrell · December 13, 2015, 19:34:02 PM

Happy Ho Ho to you!

bambam0099 · December 13, 2015, 19:11:35 PM

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bambam0099 · December 13, 2015, 19:09:59 PM

Ever since I sold my Drifter, I've just felt like I made a mistake. Don't get me wrong, the Nomad is a nice bike and it's great being able to ride with my wife but, I should of kept both.

Well, long story short, I've been really good this year so I know I deserved something special so, I went and got another stock bike so I could begin the "Indian" project once again. Same year, same colors and just over 16k miles.

Yes, this is going to be a very nice Christmas :-)

Xmas present ... For Me!

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