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Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 27, 2017, 16:06:03 PMMr. Zoar, Sir:
As my learned college Senor Mittico68 has said, the 99 Drifter 800 was not imported into the US as the American's thought the 800 was too small. The 800 came in 2 colours, the SunBeam Red, and Pearl Burnish Beige. From my understanding there was something like 900 were made for each country, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia, and the same with the 99 1500 which only came in one colour, the Deep Gooseberry blacked out version.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/historyp3.html
This is just what I have understood from my reading and listening to others about the subject. So a 99 Drifter 800 in the US of A is a rare bird for sure......
Posted by mittico68
- June 27, 2017, 12:50:15 PMQuote from: Zoar on June 27, 2017, 12:16:23 PMWhat is so special or rare about a 99?
Just curious.
I have a 2002 Drifter 800 and I like it. A lot.
As far as I know, Kawasaki started to export the Drifter in the USA only from the 2001 year, and it was the chromed version.
The 1999 version is all blacked (it's got a 2up seat) and it's been exported to Canada and Europe, just like the one I've got (bought in Italy back in july 1999).
Just my 2 cents...
Posted by Zoar
- June 27, 2017, 12:16:23 PMQuote from: Aimee.L on May 23, 2017, 12:57:37 PMWhat is so special or rare about a 99?Thanks, I definitely will.
you are fortunate to have a 99 in the US from what I have been reading. Being in Manchester we might cross paths seeing as I frequently go to MOM's to meet up with my husband. You probably have even talked to him if you've gone to MOM's. He's Steve in the Indian showroom.
Just curious.
I have a 2002 Drifter 800 and I like it. A lot.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 13, 2017, 22:00:02 PMWelcome to the forum Aimee. Great looking bike!! I think it's really cool you have a Drifter and a new-model Indian in the family.... Keep in mind the Polaris Indian is sort of a Drifter Tribute bike... 
Posted by Pete
- May 28, 2017, 03:04:42 AMI see a very handsome bike there. Is that the accessory tacho mounted on the handlebars? If so it's the first one I've seen fitted.
Posted by DC
- May 27, 2017, 16:40:06 PMWelcome to the forum and congrats on the new ride. You've come to the right place!
Posted by Aimee.L
- May 23, 2017, 16:48:50 PMQuote from: Ontargetbill on May 23, 2017, 16:34:06 PMAwesome! Such a small worldYup I know Steve he knows my bike as well. I bought at mom's.
I'm down there most Saturdays.
Posted by Ontargetbill
- May 23, 2017, 16:34:06 PMYup I know Steve he knows my bike as well. I bought at mom's.
I'm down there most Saturdays.
Posted by Aimee.L
- May 23, 2017, 12:57:37 PMQuote from: Ontargetbill on May 23, 2017, 12:23:21 PM8)Hi Aimee,
Welcome and it's good seeing another New Hampsterites on the board. I'm Ontargetbill and live in Manchester, NH. I own a 99 1500 drifter and just love it. Your 800 is very nice and if you find another 800 in our neck of the woods let me know.
Thanks, I definitely will. you are fortunate to have a 99 in the US from what I have been reading. Being in Manchester we might cross paths seeing as I frequently go to MOM's to meet up with my husband. You probably have even talked to him if you've gone to MOM's. He's Steve in the Indian showroom.
Posted by Ontargetbill
- May 23, 2017, 12:23:21 PM 8)Hi Aimee,
Welcome and it's good seeing another New Hampsterites on the board. I'm Ontargetbill and live in Manchester, NH. I own a 99 1500 drifter and just love it. Your 800 is very nice and if you find another 800 in our neck of the woods let me know.
Posted by Aimee.L
- May 21, 2017, 16:27:13 PMQuote from: mittico68 on May 21, 2017, 12:25:42 PMLol definitely a great idea. I might Havre to work on thatI think a indian headdress would be definitely better...
Posted by mittico68
- May 21, 2017, 12:25:42 PMI think a indian headdress would be definitely better...
Posted by Aimee.L
- May 20, 2017, 21:30:51 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on May 20, 2017, 21:20:21 PMLol, thanks. All my helmets have the mohawk. The blue matches the pinstripe on my 250. I'll need to get a red one to match the drifter pin stripe. I also have gold for when I do the charity run for my late nephew who was a Bruins fan
love the hair do....lol...bike looks really nice.....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 20, 2017, 21:20:21 PM love the hair do....lol...bike looks really nice.....
Posted by Aimee.L
- May 20, 2017, 08:36:26 AMWas able to bring my baby home last night. Absolutely in love with this bike! Except for not being able to get my leg over the backrest, lol. It's pretty comical watching me get on this bike.