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Posted by OR Seedman
- October 05, 2017, 13:48:41 PMYeah, the paint is a problem...especially since they did the frame, too. Would require a complete strip down to the frame...not sure I really want to tackle that this winter. It might be worth it to fix the bevel gear bearing and then sell it off in parts...like you said, there are some hard to find parts on it that would easily cover the cost, even before I sell the complete engine. Engines alone are going for $800-1500 depending on the miles and condition. BUT...I still would like a 1500 of my own to go with the 800....I'll make some decisions this winter after I repair the bearing and see what else, if anything, is wrong with it....Maybe I should just tape off the speedo face and spray the whole thing flat black with plasti-dip..LOL
Posted by Trall
- October 05, 2017, 09:25:02 AMQuote from: OR Seedman on October 03, 2017, 10:29:05 AMGreat deal. I saw that one on Ebay and with shipping costs sounds like a good deal. With your dollars saved you could get the paint job you love. That color combo is different not is a good way but somebody loved it. Maybe a female owned it. You got some great accessories, Rear pass floor boards worth 200-350, factory 1500 Seat rail worth 200-400, solo seat saddlebag struts and horseshoes worth 150-250, so those alone on the high side covered what you paid. Whats better then a Drifter? Two Drifter's. Post up and you make it yours.......like Ratman, I decided I need another one, too...so I bought a 2001 1500 on ebay auction that has a bad bevel gear bearing....total cost including shipping to my location is $1,370.00. I have already ordered the new ORS bearing (which I bought from a real bearing vender...not one of the oem crap Koyo bearings...) for $10 wholesale. Total parts will be around $30. Looking at the bike pics, someone invested a lot of time and money in paint and chrome.....not crazy about the paint, but for the low $ I spent, I can live with it...although I am not quite sure what I will do with it when it's fixed....I really like my 800...
Posted by RockinRollin
- October 05, 2017, 09:07:16 AMThe Ratman is getting another Drifter? If only!
Posted by OR Seedman
- October 04, 2017, 10:15:12 AMProbably more like welding goggles..... 
Posted by mittico68
- October 04, 2017, 01:42:27 AMNice (and cheap...) catch, Seedman!
But I guess you'll need to wear sunglasses to ride her, in a sunny day... 
Posted by OR Seedman
- October 03, 2017, 14:11:10 PMDepending upon what kind of shape the paint is actually, I my keep it as is and take it to some bike shows.....I am sure it will require some detailed cleaning up, but it is an unusual paint scheme....even the frame looks like it has been powder coated to match...and there is a ton of chrome on it....chrome forks, saddlebag mounts, shifter, grips, etc....someone went off the deep end with chroming it...even I don't go that far..LOL
Posted by Pilgrim
- October 03, 2017, 13:36:56 PMMan..that is nice and a great deal. I would have it painted.
Posted by OR Seedman
- October 03, 2017, 10:29:05 AMlike Ratman, I decided I need another one, too...so I bought a 2001 1500 on ebay auction that has a bad bevel gear bearing....total cost including shipping to my location is $1,370.00. I have already ordered the new ORS bearing (which I bought from a real bearing vender...not one of the oem crap Koyo bearings...) for $10 wholesale. Total parts will be around $30. Looking at the bike pics, someone invested a lot of time and money in paint and chrome.....not crazy about the paint, but for the low $ I spent, I can live with it...although I am not quite sure what I will do with it when it's fixed....I really like my 800... 
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 03, 2017, 09:22:37 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 02, 2017, 16:40:28 PMhope you're getting a killer deal. post Pics when you can.Well if all is well Tfrank I'll be travelling this Thanksgiving weekend 6 hours south to pick up a second Drifter 800 and so hoping all goes well.......
Posted by Pilgrim
- October 02, 2017, 20:34:22 PMone for the bedroom...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 02, 2017, 16:40:28 PMWell if all is well Tfrank I'll be travelling this Thanksgiving weekend 6 hours south to pick up a second Drifter 800 and so hoping all goes well.......
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 02, 2017, 13:10:43 PMYeah, don't know what I was thinking there...glad to keep my girl for the foreseeable future. Fact is, this time of year nobody can sell anything unless they'll take half off, which I ain't doin' Plus I just remembered how much I love the look of my "Indian-Drifter"
Posted by Zoar
- October 02, 2017, 12:24:49 PMQuote from: Tfrank59 on October 02, 2017, 10:26:47 AMHA!! I was just joshin' ya.Nah, I'm always on CL. It's how I got the Drifter (and every other bike I've owned in the past decade;-)
I was merely trying to keep you from selling your Drifter...
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 02, 2017, 10:26:47 AMNah, I'm always on CL. It's how I got the Drifter (and every other bike I've owned in the past decade;-)
Posted by Zoar
- October 02, 2017, 10:10:47 AMQuote from: Tfrank59 on September 12, 2017, 09:23:13 AMStep away from the craigslist. You will truly thank us someday.It happens this time of year to me that I always want to get a new project or a new toy and I was on Craigslist and almost traded my Drifter for some guys Yamaha Royal Star V4. The Yamaha is a beautiful bike and it's equal in value to my bike but what was I thinking? Furthermore I just changed the oil and filter on my bike just renewed the tabs for a year and I've got the bike exactly the way I want it what idiot would trade it at this point? Anyway I came to my senses and said no not this time. So you guys are still stuck with me haha
The Drifter is one of the best bikes in the galaxy.