How do I build a Drifter?

Old Drifter · July 02, 2018, 14:28:49 PM

Quote from: Vulcanpunch on July 01, 2018, 16:59:03 PM
It's coming slow. Found out I'm gonna be a daddy so time and money have escaped me lol. But I still plan. To find a way to get it done!

That's great, Congrats! We've all been there, family takes priority.

Vulcanpunch · July 01, 2018, 16:59:03 PM

It's coming slow. Found out I'm gonna be a daddy so time and money have escaped me lol. But I still plan. To find a way to get it done!

Old Drifter · July 01, 2018, 16:46:00 PM

Haven't seen any updates on the Drifter project. How's it coming along???

mittico68 · March 09, 2018, 01:34:49 AM

And the spotlight bracket's part your holdin' goes underneath the headlight bracket...
Just my 2 cents...

CDNRatMan · March 08, 2018, 21:50:33 PM

There is a left and a right of them also or you will need to employ spacers if you do not put them in the correct places.

That also has the holes on the end for the signal lights to be mounted......

greenbarn · March 08, 2018, 21:31:09 PM

Looks great, vulcanpunch! nice stuff coming in there. Now too bad, OldDrifter beat me to it....

I was going to tell you those things you were pointing at were LITTLE BOLTS... they hold the brackets on the light bar

Old Drifter · March 08, 2018, 21:27:37 PM

The two curved chrome pieces are support brackets. The screw the you're pointing at/touching, goes in the hole inboard of the spots. They then attach to each side of the front end forks. Once you start the assembly it will all come together. Good luck, looks like it's all coming together.

Vulcanpunch · March 08, 2018, 20:41:50 PM

More pics.

Vulcanpunch · March 08, 2018, 20:39:15 PM

Ok guys, got an update. Parts are coming in line it's Christmas hehe and finally got my frame and swing arm back. Not too bad for $150. Just had to wait a little over a month. Anyway here are some pictures.
Also, what are those metal things I'm pointing at? Came with the light bar.

CDNRatMan · March 01, 2018, 19:00:13 PM

Marco so much for the google translator, you are a photo whore you want all the pictures......lol.....and once I have some I will post them.....

VP you just stay here and behave...lol.......
Now get this back on topic........

Vulcanpunch · March 01, 2018, 12:11:47 PM

I would be more then happy to change the topic of this thread to foto puttana, but we already have Girls on Indians

mittico68 · March 01, 2018, 12:09:23 PM

Ok.
Now, who has hijacked this thread?

Vulcanpunch · March 01, 2018, 11:48:55 AM

mittico68 · March 01, 2018, 11:10:26 AM

Ratty, thanx for your effort to make it more understandable... but you'd better try another translator: "foto puttana"? what does it mean? ... lol ...

CDNRatMan · March 01, 2018, 10:57:28 AM

Marco; non prevedibile, solo perché sappiamo che sei una foto puttana e vuoi vedere le foto ... lol .....

does that make sense...lol........

mittico68 · March 01, 2018, 08:57:27 AM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 01, 2018, 07:49:45 AM
yes Marco pictures to follow once it is installed......

I'm becomin' predictable...

CDNRatMan · March 01, 2018, 07:49:45 AM

VP I also have managed to have F&S light bars on both bikes. Pearls is being done really different then Red's however......yes Marco pictures to follow once it is installed......

kw-retrorider · March 01, 2018, 03:35:06 AM

Vulcanpunch - I prefer the look with the light bar and enjoy the extra light when it's dark, but like everything else, this is subjective.

My F&S light bar got trashed in my recent accident. If you decide not to use yours, I would be interested in it.

mittico68 · March 01, 2018, 02:11:18 AM

Absolutely go for the lightbar. IMHO, it adds a vintage touch to our Drifter.
I've found mine for a very cheap price, but it was really in bad shape... the good thing was that it already had holes for blinkers installation (both laterally and below): I've choosen to mount them under the spotlights.
Here you can see the result...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp9LMwUNDtw

Vulcanpunch · February 28, 2018, 17:31:23 PM

Headlight came in. Fits the housing perfectly.

CDNRatMan · February 28, 2018, 16:13:58 PM

Not being able to see the ends of the light bar I would guess you can at the end install your stock signal lights. Looks like a F&S light bar......for my new bike Pearl I am building a custom light bar but the base is a F&S light bar......

Vulcanpunch · February 28, 2018, 12:50:02 PM

hehe thanks, yeah a little of hiding a little of board...Its been almost 4 weeks sense i dropped the frame and swing arm at the powder coating place. I need to clean degrease the engine today. I was wondering, what do you guys prefer? The light bar or no light bar? https://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VN800-DRIFTER-VN1500-DRIFTER-VN1500-CLASSIC-LIGHT-BAR-NOS-K32001-006/263453358583?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
can you install turn signals on this one?

CDNRatMan · February 28, 2018, 10:36:08 AM

either that or bored.......or hiding in the garage from the missus........

Tfrank59 · February 28, 2018, 08:34:55 AM

Quote from: Vulcanpunch on February 22, 2018, 21:13:18 PM
Fixed the radiator cooling fins that were bent. Cleaned and touched up the radiator.

That's a great-looking job. It must've taken a lot of time to straighten all those bent fins. I'm guessing you are a patient man

CDNRatMan · February 25, 2018, 21:31:33 PM

Just think that when they start to pick on you........lol......