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Hey you'll love this a bit off topic..

Easter Sunday I'm up early and the kids were still sleeping (teenagers) so I figured Id take off my 2up and sissy bar plus bags early this morning. Then I put on my solo seat and did a cleaning on the bike So much better.

Nice day here 80 degrees but windy.. Very windy... get where i'm going her.

So I'm ready to take my first long ride on my new (too me) drifter up my old riding route.
One the way I pass a beautiful lake called Lake Massabesic (Indian name) so fitting.

The Speed limit is 30 miles an hour near the lake where people are fishing, laying out showing off their cars and bikes etc.
then the speed limit goes to 45 then 55 now were talking the first time I'll get her up past 40mph  and I hit the throttle 55 mph and loving it. I give her a little more then 65 mpg and all of a sudden a huge gust of wind hit me side ways and the whole bike Whooshed .. and just moved sideways about 4 feet to my left without me moving the handlebars.. Holy Moly I almost messed my self. The bike literally Drifted into the left lane about two feet to the left of the double yellow line.

I've been dreaming all winter of riding my 99 1500 with her big bold fenders . They were my a dream catcher.. lol

The big fenders are a definite wind catcher as well and I thought It might take a little getting used too but wow. Luckily the road was empty and it's flat. After going back in my lane and knowing I need to change my drawers when I get home, I was laughing and couldn't be happier that I got one of the coolest bikes around.

So if you are new to a Drifter take a little while to get used to how she travels down the road before driving fast.

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Posted by CDNRatMan

- April 16, 2017, 12:36:34 PM

I found that they worked better than anything I could have made or was to be found locally, 3 years now and no issues with them.

Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 16, 2017, 07:41:15 AM

Those clamps look great. I'm going to order a set for my Lindby bars. I need 1 1/4" and just found some.
Thanks,
Bill

Posted by CDNRatMan

- April 15, 2017, 22:59:43 PM

the ones I bought were like this:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2pcs-7-8-Motorcycle-Bracket-10mm-Handlebar-Mirror-Mount-Holder-Clamp-Black/161422554302?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170119204035%26meid%3D54c1571bbff64717b0ee98ea0401bee8%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161422554302

can not remember where I bought them but they were the answer to my mounting issues.....I'll get pictures for you in the morning if you want them.....

Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 15, 2017, 21:30:49 PM

Where'd you get the universal mirror mounts?

That's a good Idea.

Posted by CDNRatMan

- April 15, 2017, 19:25:46 PM

I bought universal mirror mounts to mount my speakers on the bars....

Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 15, 2017, 19:02:28 PM

Im taking the headlight apart next week to see what the issue is and add some gasket material in the chrome rim.
I bought Boss Audio system: http://www.bossaudio.com/product/mc470b/

and Im going to paint two of the speakers black for the handlbars.

I am going to build these ((youtube link)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv9UqwtHD0E
and mount them onto of my Lindby bars to see how they sound with removable clamps and connectors so I can take them off easily if wanted.

Posted by CDNRatMan

- April 15, 2017, 18:25:39 PM

Very nice.
Headlight rattle should be simple fix, might just need to tie off a few wires or tighten something.

Brandy spotlights, might want to watch for DWI issues then...lol......

Stereo what are you putting on the bike?

Posted by Ontargetbill

- April 15, 2017, 15:21:44 PM

Hi Folks,
I picked up my 1999 drifter today from storage. All new fluids, rebuilt master cylinder , New brakes, new routers and they filled the tank and gave her a bath.

A few of things I need to address.

1.) Head light rattle
2.) Get used to the clutch seems to catch almost at the very end it's going to take some getting used to.
3.) Removing my 2 up seat and sissy bar then putting on my solo seat.
4.) Put on my new lightbar with brandy new spots.
5.) Install my stereo

Pic attached.

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