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Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 20, 2016, 21:33:54 PM 
I went and looked at my 800, and wow, not a lot of room through there. First off you need to move the ignition set up to a new location. Then I went and looked on the other side the header pipe would have one ugly bend in it to make that turn. Unless they have turned the cylinder to put the exhaust on the back side. I am not sure but I'll have to check if there is any motion in that area with the shock and the swing arm. Very interesting.....I really would like to see the other side of the bike.
Posted by RockinRollin
- December 20, 2016, 20:24:57 PMYou knew there had to be one somewhere, an 800 with duals - one on either side. Anyone know what make the exhaust is? If it's custom I would have it lowered a few inches and slap a set of bucos on it.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 03, 2016, 17:21:17 PMUncle Bob is such a nice guy, I wish I was closer to him to take advantage of his kind heart and gentle disposition. Not to mention his skill in metal........
Ronny if you find a Drifter 800 in ON below $4,500.00 it does not sit for long.....
GB you get cold weather that far down south...wow......lol.....wait till I tell Fred.
Posted by greenbarn
- December 03, 2016, 13:06:53 PMQuote from: RockinRonny on December 03, 2016, 09:54:13 AMYes it would be an interesting project that I would like to try, but unfortunately I can't afford 2 bikes right now. I did see one for sale on Kijiji for $3,900.00 but it sold fast. Building a custom exhaust wouldn't be cheap either even with Uncle Bob's help. But it would be fun!
Building stuff for the Drifters is as much fun as riding, IMO... Or almost. Especially in the winter - when it's too cold to ride. It's a way to stay "connected" with the bike in the off season.
Posted by RockinRollin
- December 03, 2016, 09:54:13 AMYes it would be an interesting project that I would like to try, but unfortunately I can't afford 2 bikes right now. I did see one for sale on Kijiji for $3,900.00 but it sold fast. Building a custom exhaust wouldn't be cheap either even with Uncle Bob's help. But it would be fun!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 02, 2016, 21:56:34 PM I am sure if a person had access to a bending machine and welder they could make one but it would be a lot of trial and error. There is only a difference of 1.7" in the wheel base between the 2 bikes, but again there seems to be a lot of space under the 1500 vice the 800 and again the ground clearance of a 1500 is 4.9" and the 800 is 6.3" so you would think getting a pipe under the 800 would be easy but I look under mine and see a very limited space. Not being a exhaust specialist or knowing a whole lot about it I am now wondering what the difference would be in back pressure with the extra routing and then the bends involved.
This might be a really interesting project for someone with the skill and talent to try it.
Posted by greenbarn
- December 02, 2016, 21:46:22 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on December 02, 2016, 09:59:51 AM... So I will say GB is close to living a perfect life. Fantastic wife, 2 really cool young men for sons,
Not quite "perfect", but definitely blessed! The wife is nearly a Saint, and the boys are great kids (young adults now). Heck, one is married and the other might as well be.... But I am truly thankful to God for all my blessings.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 02, 2016, 09:59:51 AM...and a really good looking 800 still on the lift, but soon to be ridable.
Man, I hope so... It's getting a little closer anyway, and I plan to hit it hard between now and Christmas.
I, also, have never seen a 800 with a left-side dual. I do not think there is room to run the pipe underneath. Oh, I'm sure there is a way to do it somehow, but not easily. Like Andy said, if you fabricated a square tube as a pass-through pipe, or even a narrow wide flattened-out pipe would work, maybe - this would be easier to adapt to the round header pipe - it just might work.Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 02, 2016, 21:01:04 PMThat is a 1500 in the picture and that being said the drive shaft and the space is there under a 1500 that is lacking in the 800. The cross over to the left side would be a difficult part of the build.
Posted by RockinRollin
- December 02, 2016, 20:55:59 PMAn 800 with a low pipe on either side and a set of buco bags on it.
Always thought the 800 would have been a better choice for this custom job (too much space between bags and fender due to shocks in the way) low dual fish tails to keep the bags lower.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 02, 2016, 12:17:44 PMbe interesting on the way you would have to route the pipes under the 800, and again it would not be able to be a large diameter, perhaps a square pipe to run under the bike would be an option. So perhaps square tubing for a set of exhausts, why are they round? Something more to think about over the winter.........
Posted by Zoar
- December 02, 2016, 11:04:54 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on December 02, 2016, 09:59:51 AMAgreed. I would prefer a pipe on either side down low low low.I have not seen a proper dual exhaust for an 800 in any pictures I have been looking at. I have seen staggered on the same side. I will admit it was the hidden shock and the hard tail look that really caught my eye the first time I looked at the 800. Well that along with them big fancy flared skirts.
In a perfect world a 400, 800, and 1500 would be parked in the barn and ready to ride. So I will say GB is close to living a perfect life. Fantastic wife, 2 really cool young men for sons, huge shop off of the house, sun room too, and he has a really nice 1500, ridable, and a really good looking 800 still on the lift, but soon to be ridable.
Not sure who else has both bikes sorry getting old and can not remember anyone else. MikeakaFred and Driftingal they both own their own 800's, yes Racing mom and her husband both own between them a couple of each........
When I sell get some real money two of the things on my list are:
1) Drifter 1500 in pearl white or two tone
2) Redo the pipes on my 800 so they go one to each side, and down low!
Great minds (or maybe twisted minds) think alike!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 02, 2016, 09:59:51 AM I have not seen a proper dual exhaust for an 800 in any pictures I have been looking at. I have seen staggered on the same side. I will admit it was the hidden shock and the hard tail look that really caught my eye the first time I looked at the 800. Well that along with them big fancy flared skirts.
In a perfect world a 400, 800, and 1500 would be parked in the barn and ready to ride. So I will say GB is close to living a perfect life. Fantastic wife, 2 really cool young men for sons, huge shop off of the house, sun room too, and he has a really nice 1500, ridable, and a really good looking 800 still on the lift, but soon to be ridable.
Not sure who else has both bikes sorry getting old and can not remember anyone else. MikeakaFred and Driftingal they both own their own 800's, yes Racing mom and her husband both own between them a couple of each........
Posted by Zoar
- December 02, 2016, 09:21:50 AMQuote from: RockinRonny on December 02, 2016, 07:28:36 AMI have two pipes on my 800 Drifter.The one thing I wish the 1500 had was the hidden mono shock like the 800. I had to heavily modify my bags to fit tight on the 1500 where the 800 it would have been no problem. But that being said I do like the shaft drive and fuel injection of the 1500. In a perfect world I would have one of each. Does anyone know if you can get dual exhaust for the 800? That would be a must if I owned an 800 (for me anyways).
I have a BELT drive on my 800 and it is sweeeeet!
Posted by RockinRollin
- December 02, 2016, 07:28:36 AMThe one thing I wish the 1500 had was the hidden mono shock like the 800. I had to heavily modify my bags to fit tight on the 1500 where the 800 it would have been no problem. But that being said I do like the shaft drive and fuel injection of the 1500. In a perfect world I would have one of each. Does anyone know if you can get dual exhaust for the 800? That would be a must if I owned an 800 (for me anyways).
Posted by pcarrell
- November 29, 2016, 21:51:44 PMFor Americans, bigger is usually better, and for the most part, that's true with the Drifter. When you compare apples to apples, the 1500 will usually draw a better price over the 800 mainly because a 1500 can haul 2 fat Americans and their gear better then an 800......yeah, I said it!
Does the 800 look better? You bet!
Does the 800 look more classic? Sure!
Does the 800 haul 2 200# Americans and their gear better then a 1500? Not so much.
That being said, I'd love to ride again, and since I can't hold up a 1500 anymore, maybe someday an 800 will be in my future?
For now, I wait...........