Rocker Case Cover for 1500 Drifter, Nomad - Are They Interchangable?

[RockinRollin]

Thanks cousin Ratman.

[CDNRatMan]

  I know we are talking oranges and apples, but I know that the 800s can swap covers with any 800 vulcan.......just need to check parts numbers.

[RockinRollin]

Thanks, I seen them for sale and was thinking if I ever need to do some engine work maybe I would swap them out on my 2000 Drifter.

[drifter-paul]

Look like my '99 Drifter covers.

I have checked the 'RonAyers.com' fiche and the "where used" button says the -1167 is for 1999 to 2008 Classics & Nomads, but only 2002 to 2005 Drifters - the R series.

The -1166 is for the 1999 & 2000 Drifters - the J series.

Different between J and R (for your purposes)?   The J is blacked out with natural metal finishes - the R is Chromed.

I reckon they're the same part, except for the finish. The EPA hoses rubbed channels in my '99 heads so I smoothed and repainted them with an Aluminium finish , like the originals.

I don't know if the Chrome is just a paint too.     

[RockinRollin]

I was wondering if anyone has changed out the rocker case covers on the Drifter 1500 to a different model such as the Nomad 1500? The parts look similar.

This is the part no. for the Drifter 1500 2000
http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/p/kawasaki/14091-1166/cover-rocker-case

And this is the part no. for the Nomad 1500 2002
http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/p/kawasaki/14091-1167/cover-rocker-case

Maybe a better way of asking the question to anyone who has done engine work on their 1500
" Do these photos of the Nomad 1500 2002 rocker cover case look like they might fit on a Drifter 1500 1999 or 2000?"