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Posted by kw-retrorider
- February 01, 2017, 03:42:43 AMGrinnell - Welcome
Have a used black engine guard like the one Ratman describes, that I could consider selling. Where are you located?
You have to want it in black, but here's what it looked like on my 2002 800....I went to a Fire and Steel engine guard
Posted by mittico68
- February 01, 2017, 01:36:51 AMMaybe you could try this: http://www.empmotorparts.nl/en/crash-bars/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm-black/14-11-0355-bl-crash-bar-top-line-black-coated
I know that's not the same one you're lookin' for, but that's what I've got on my bike and it's really been a simple bolt-on. And it's even cheaper than the one from Belgium... 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 31, 2017, 20:34:10 PMgrinnell:
No drilling in the bike, only in the engine guard. 2 small holes, very simple. I have attached some pictures for this mod and it is really easy. You may have to adjust your foot lever for the toe shifter if it is not in the correct alignment.
My windscreen came on the bike I think it is a Fire & Steel and I really like it. If you hunt around you will find one sitting around. Install is very easy. With it attached to the forks and the correct mounts it is really nice.
Posted by grinnell
- January 31, 2017, 19:01:41 PMRatMan, Thanks for the info. Whenever you may have a second could you post a couple of close up pics of where you drilled the two holes on the center mount and how you determined how high/low to drill? It took me 3 years to find the exact bike I wanted (always knew it would be a drifter though) and drilling at this point scares the hell out of me. Also, really like your windshield what brand? Where did you get it? Easy install? Recommend?
Posted by OR Seedman
- January 31, 2017, 18:40:23 PMby the way...pics are always welcome...especially from new members..... 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 31, 2017, 18:35:53 PM Welcome, and really glad you like your 800, and have learned a lot from this site. I do not have that set of bars, nor do I know anyone off the top of my head that has those ones you are looking at. I even looked at the UK site of VDOGUK and did not see anyone with them. So I can not even give you any info on how they fit.
I do have this set:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-VN800-VN-800-DRIFTER-CRASH-BAR-ENGINE-GUARD-BULL-BAR-BLACK-/152375589957?hash=item237a4afc45:m:mbZ6soyrc3T1mi-zcZ35XqQ
Very easy fit and you only have to drill 2 small holes on the center mount to move the horn to fit. I ordered from the dealer in the link and had a really good experience with him. But hang fire and see who else weighs in.
Posted by grinnell
- January 31, 2017, 17:57:26 PMFirst want to start off by saying I have got a lot of great info off this site and truly appreciate all the insight. I am a new rider (just started last year) and got a great deal on a 02' 800cc drifter w/ 1,800 miles and LOVE it so far. My question is wondering if anyone has the crash bar in the link below and can offer any pros or cons to that one or any others they would recommend . Really want to see it from multiple angles from a riders perspective ie: does it fit w/ the style of the bike? install easy? where did you get yours? this one is from the UK, any experience w/ this company? etc