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Posted by LarryBud
 - July 24, 2017, 06:03:34 AM

Hello All,

New to the board.  I've run across the Drifter as I look to add a Cruiser to my garage. ( currently I ride a 650 Burgman ).

I love the classic look and have found one at a dealer.  Its a 2002 1500.  I've yet to do the personal inspection but have a couple of questions:

1) Aside from the  usual, anything specific on a 2002 to watch out for?
2) I'm a basic wrench ( oil change, plugs and the like ) but I'm not set up for, nor do I have the skills for in depth service and repair.  Is buying a 15 year old bike asking for trouble? ( I could by a $15K Indian I guess )
3) What do you think will need to be done to bring her into a condition of safe and reliable  service to the years to come. Cost?

Finally, I plan on using it to cruise around town, occasionally, the Mrs. will allow her hair to get messed up and join me.  Am I better off with a 800?  I'm a big man ( 6'4" / 240 ) and plan on keeping the 650 so I'm thinking 1500.  Make sense?

Thanks all,

Larry

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