How do I build a Drifter?

Vulcanpunch · February 25, 2018, 20:27:55 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 25, 2018, 13:13:08 PM
Gentleman of the peanut gallery, the issue has been taken care of and once assembly starts I will take pictures for you. As you may not know but a picture is worth a thousand words and to save my typing and filling pages on here.......

I find this very amusing. You guys are awesome!

CDNRatMan · February 25, 2018, 13:13:08 PM

Gentleman of the peanut gallery, the issue has been taken care of and once assembly starts I will take pictures for you. As you may not know but a picture is worth a thousand words and to save my typing and filling pages on here.......

mittico68 · February 25, 2018, 11:27:06 AM

Quote from: greenbarn on February 25, 2018, 11:17:10 AM
he MAY require you to come to the 2019 rally, Rendezvous at the Soo to collect, though, LOL

I would go anyway, if only I wasn't on THIS side of the Atlantic... $:-\$

greenbarn · February 25, 2018, 11:17:10 AM

SURE, I'm sure you could ask..... he MAY require you to come to the 2019 rally, Rendezvous at the Soo to collect, though, LOL

mittico68 · February 25, 2018, 11:15:15 AM

Quote from: greenbarn on February 25, 2018, 10:46:19 AM
We'll get Ratman's Pearl built one way or the other

You mean that I own the right to ask for a fee?

greenbarn · February 25, 2018, 10:46:19 AM

Quote from: mittico68 on February 25, 2018, 10:09:00 AM
GB, what about takin' off the speedo housing itself and put on a flat one?
See, more ideas to think about!

We'll get Ratman's Pearl built one way or the other

mittico68 · February 25, 2018, 10:09:00 AM

GB, what about takin' off the speedo housing itself and put on a flat one?
See, more ideas to think about!

greenbarn · February 25, 2018, 09:58:37 AM

Quote from: mittico68 on February 25, 2018, 09:48:35 AM
oh well, just take those big caps off!

That's a good idea... Or just put two big over-sized dents in the speedo housing where they would hit to make clearance..... problem solved---- would look like a custom fit modification.

See Ratman, we'll get Pearl lookin GOOD....

mittico68 · February 25, 2018, 09:48:35 AM

Quote from: OR Seedman on February 25, 2018, 07:56:59 AM
mine are 3.5" as well.....but the big round cap adds about 1" to the overall height...and that's what makes them hit the speedo housing at full turn...

oh well, just take those big caps off!

OR Seedman · February 25, 2018, 07:56:59 AM

mine are 3.5" as well.....but the big round cap adds about 1" to the overall height...and that's what makes them hit the speedo housing at full turn...

CDNRatMan · February 24, 2018, 11:23:49 AM

Mine are 3.5" Risers........now I am going to wait till I get to that part of the rebuild before I decided on what I am going to do, not a big deal.....need the tank back and then the bike assembled......

RockinRollin · February 24, 2018, 08:48:14 AM

Regarding the risers that the Seedman is talking about, are they the 3" risers?

CDNRatMan · February 24, 2018, 01:21:32 AM

Well that is not what I want to hear. So perhaps might have to get another set or try to make a slight mod here, will have to wait till I am getting to that point.....Right now more to think about then just the risers but a good to know thing...Thank you Sir.......

OR Seedman · February 23, 2018, 23:38:29 PM

The risers are on my 800...the short neck between the forks and the tank puts them really close to the speedo housing..so when you turn all the way in either direction, the inside riser hits the housing.....

CDNRatMan · February 23, 2018, 11:33:48 AM

Of course I can do that my computer skills are growing each day, I am able to do moe and more each day........

http://daytonamotorsport.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=95

Vulcanpunch · February 23, 2018, 05:30:48 AM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 23, 2018, 00:32:23 AM
OR is that on the 800 that you tried them?

Vulcanpunch I bought 2 plug and play LED headlights for each of my bikes and I have had the one in Red now for three years I think and no issues with it, I just bought another one for Pearl and put it in this weekend, so have not had time to check it out yet. Yes I have everything in the headlight pod, great place for relays because of the amount of space in there......

Can you link the one you bought?

CDNRatMan · February 23, 2018, 00:32:23 AM

OR is that on the 800 that you tried them?

Vulcanpunch I bought 2 plug and play LED headlights for each of my bikes and I have had the one in Red now for three years I think and no issues with it, I just bought another one for Pearl and put it in this weekend, so have not had time to check it out yet. Yes I have everything in the headlight pod, great place for relays because of the amount of space in there......

Vulcanpunch · February 22, 2018, 21:13:18 PM

Fixed the radiator cooling fins that were bent. Cleaned and touched up the radiator.

Vulcanpunch · February 22, 2018, 19:31:58 PM

Got a couple more items today . Does anyone know if I can install an LED headlight assembly in the OEM housing?

OR Seedman · February 22, 2018, 19:11:14 PM

I have those same risers in chrome....they do hit the speedo housing when you try to turn all the way in either direction.....I have 2 small dents in the housing from mine when I wasn't paying attention....

CDNRatMan · February 21, 2018, 09:27:00 AM

Vulcanpunch I am going to leave the support for the travel trunk at the same height the rear part of the seat would be for a passenger. Then I know it will not bottom out for sure. I should still look ok.

Uncle Rolly: been hiding I see. Oh right no your in the middle of the move. Did it go well? Did Aunt Tracy get her way about things? Did Uncle Bob lend a hand, he is such a cool guy and really nice to her. I am also adding a set of 3" risers again so I can sit more upright and not hunched over. Risers are pictured below.....found them in Ottawa at : https://www.kapscomoto.com/ca/ decent price, just had to buy adaptors......

RockinRollin · February 21, 2018, 08:21:23 AM

I used the bars off a 2017 Vulcan Classic. When I sat on the bike it was really comfortable seating and the bars felt so good, so bought them powder coated them and will see how it works out for me.
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That's interesting, I was thinking getting the handle bar risers but a longer set of handle bars would be better?

Vulcanpunch · February 21, 2018, 08:03:55 AM

How much clearence do you think is needed between the rear fender and the seat frame?

CDNRatMan · February 20, 2018, 23:29:45 PM

For a boy in Washington you are some bright...lol......that is the plan, and then the amp for the stereo is going to go in the travel trunk.
This is the frame and the seat on GreenBarn's bike, and my plans for it. It is at the welders waiting to be done......

Vulcanpunch · February 20, 2018, 20:17:46 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 20, 2018, 20:02:34 PM
Well I bought this and am getting it re welded to make a custom seat for my build....

Oh that looks cool! I'm assuming all three will go together? like the storage chest will be directly behind the back of the seat? I like it, really cool and functional! You'll have to post pics when you get it in.

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