Crash Bar

[CDNRatMan]

  if it tkaes that much material from the braces then ok I would change it out.

[rawbz36]

If it is only because the holes are to small why not just drill them out to the correct size? Does everything else line up ?

yeah everything else lines up, but I dont want to sacrifice the strength of the bar if I were to lay it down. It if snaps my bike is screwed

[CDNRatMan]

  If it is only because the holes are to small why not just drill them out to the correct size? Does everything else line up ?

[rawbz36]

Heres the update on the Engine Guard I bought off ebay a couple weeks back. Well it looks great but the holes where I needed to mount the bracket to my floorboard mount were not big enough for the bolt to slide through and screw in. Guess I will be sending it back. Too bad, it looks pretty damn good.

[rawbz36]

Before I purchase, do these look right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Classic-Classic-Fi-Drifter-Engine-Guard-Chrome-00-08-/291718901050?hash=item43ebcd2d3a:g:z4MAAMXQtRxSIfln&vxp=mtr

So the engine guard came in yesterday and it looks GREAT! The weld job is not crooked like it shows in the ebay picture. It looks perfect. I am will be out of town for the next few days, but will install and and take pictures to show. But overall. it looks like a good product.

[bambam0099]

I have a set downstairs that I removed from my old 2001 1500 Drifter (around 10k miles) that I was thinking about selling on Ebay.
I'll look at it later and get back to you.

[Mak]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COBRA-Freeway-Bars-VN1500-J-R-Drifter-99-02-Cobra-Part-Number-01-1450-/321166854676?hash=item4ac7094a14:g:7cgAAOxyACJR54MW

another option...

[tj]

Bike looks good TJ

thanks Pilgrim.

[rawbz36]

So, if you should send it back, you might keep an eye on this one: http://www.empmotorparts.nl/en/crash-bars/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm-black/14-11-0362-bl-crash-bar-top-line-black-coated
It's black, but they've also got it chromed.
It's not really pricey and, I can tell it for sure, it's well made and strong: I've bought one black for ma-deuce (800) and last summer an I-D-I-O-T just crashed down her but, fortunately, no great damages! just a few scratches...

Thansk Matti but this one looks different than the one I ordered. Brackets are different.

[mittico68]

I agree, well I will see if next week since I ordered it. Has a 30 day money back guarantee so if it does fit I will send it back

So, if you should send it back, you might keep an eye on this one: http://www.empmotorparts.nl/en/crash-bars/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm-black/14-11-0362-bl-crash-bar-top-line-black-coated
It's black, but they've also got it chromed.
It's not really pricey and, I can tell it for sure, it's well made and strong: I've bought one black for ma-deuce (800) and last summer an I-D-I-O-T just crashed down her but, fortunately, no great damages! just a few scratches...

[rawbz36]

The one in the picture looks like the bracket is welded on crooked...

I agree, well I will see if next week since I ordered it. Has a 30 day money back guarantee so if it does fit I will send it back

[Pilgrim]

The one in the picture looks like the bracket is welded on crooked...
Beleive I would have bought TJs..his look like original Kaw part.
Bike looks good TJ

[rawbz36]

Before I purchase, do these look right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Classic-Classic-Fi-Drifter-Engine-Guard-Chrome-00-08-/291718901050?hash=item43ebcd2d3a:g:z4MAAMXQtRxSIfln&vxp=mtr

Isn't that cheap for a set of crash bars? Says they are new? Well I guess we will find out. Just bought them!

[tj]

Hey Guys where can I find a nice set of crash bars for my 2001 1500 Drifter?  I dont mind if they are used. Would love a set though. Thanks

Rob

I have a chrome set that came off a 99 drifter 1500. Have a look in my gallery under parts. PM me if your interested.

[CDNRatMan]

 not sure I have an 800 and not to familiar with the parts of the 1500, I am not of the rich people that can afford one of each......lol....or 2 really cool bikes like a 650 and a 1500...... 

[rawbz36]

I bought front engine guard bars from the UK, so I would suggest you keep an eye on e bay in the UK. Shipping parts from there to CDN were not to bad so to the US would not be any worse.

Before I purchase, do these look right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Classic-Classic-Fi-Drifter-Engine-Guard-Chrome-00-08-/291718901050?hash=item43ebcd2d3a:g:z4MAAMXQtRxSIfln&vxp=mtr

[rawbz36]

I bought front engine guard bars from the UK, so I would suggest you keep an eye on e bay in the UK. Shipping parts from there to CDN were not to bad so to the US would not be any worse.

Thanks. I'll keep an eye out

[CDNRatMan]

  I bought front engine guard bars from the UK, so I would suggest you keep an eye on e bay in the UK. Shipping parts from there to CDN were not to bad so to the US would not be any worse.

[rawbz36]

Hey Guys where can I find a nice set of crash bars for my 2001 1500 Drifter?  I dont mind if they are used. Would love a set though. Thanks

Rob