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Posted by bambam0099
 - February 24, 2017, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: drifter-paul on February 16, 2017, 21:28:45 PM

I fitted V & H Nomad Dual Bagger exhausts. I can not find the post describing everything that I
did, but the short answer is DEFINITELY NOT with these pipes. I had to add 38mm to the right header pipe to have the muffler clear the tit on the rear caliper and sit flush and parallel to the bike.

The tips of the muffler also scrape the  ground - being round instead of oval like the original "fishtail" - and I've just had to replace the retaining allen key bolts because they were worn away.

The longshots look to be a lot thinner than the Bagger muffler, and if so , would not have this problem.

I still love the look though, I just have to corner more conservatively to compensate  :-[

Oh man sorry, I didn't see the goat bladder reference.  I thought he was referring to just the V&H.    I only had the Roadhouse for a reference so obviously, your response is much more relevant than mine.
Posted by drifter-paul
 - February 16, 2017, 21:28:45 PM

I fitted V & H Nomad Dual Bagger exhausts. I can not find the post describing everything that I
did, but the short answer is DEFINITELY NOT with these pipes. I had to add 38mm to the right header pipe to have the muffler clear the tit on the rear caliper and sit flush and parallel to the bike.

The tips of the muffler also scrape the  ground - being round instead of oval like the original "fishtail" - and I've just had to replace the retaining allen key bolts because they were worn away.

The longshots look to be a lot thinner than the Bagger muffler, and if so , would not have this problem.

I still love the look though, I just have to corner more conservatively to compensate  :-[

Posted by bambam0099
 - February 14, 2017, 12:37:21 PM
Quote from: jamman on February 11, 2017, 10:46:43 AM

Wondering if the Nomad 1500 dooleys will fit a 1500 drifter ? Also see some Vance and Hines for 1500 Nomad - go goat bladder and wonder if those would fit also

Any insights appreciated !!

Yes, they will fit but you'll need different brackets.  I had a set of RoadHouse Dooleys for a Nomad/Classic/Drifter and the manual clearly showed the only difference was the mounting brackets.

Posted by Old Drifter
 - February 13, 2017, 10:32:06 AM

This crossover chart may help for the exhaust and other items. http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/vcross.html

Posted by greenbarn
 - February 11, 2017, 21:32:08 PM

I think they "will" fit, with some modifications to the mounting brackets.  I've not done it though, but only read about it.

Posted by jamman
 - February 11, 2017, 10:46:43 AM

Wondering if the Nomad 1500 dooleys will fit a 1500 drifter ? Also see some Vance and Hines for 1500 Nomad - go goat bladder and wonder if those would fit also

Any insights appreciated !!

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