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Posted by RockinRollin
- March 09, 2018, 08:40:20 AMHow dare you make your bike look more like the bike it was made to imitate! 
Like it or not all Drifters were made to imitate Indian motorcycles which is why most of us own them instead of a Classic or Nomad.
Posted by Tfrank59
- March 09, 2018, 06:30:38 AMWell, I have Indian decals on my bike, and by that I am in effect telling people it's an Indian. If they ask me, I engage in conversation and let them know it's actually a Kawasaki. My opening post to this thread says that, at least in my experience, few people even care. They're more enamored by the retro look of the bike. So am I, which is why I bought it in the first place. Am I being less than honest about it? I'll let the motorcycle community be my judge. Meanwhile I'm just going to enjoy my Drifter, which is a "genuine Indian tribute" bike.
Posted by Abby
- March 08, 2018, 21:59:33 PMFirst, I do realize this thread is over 4 months old. Second, I think JMBO's badges are fantastic. Now to my point; my new to me '99 drifter 1500 is a dream machine. I just received Indian war bonnet tank decals with no script and a solo seat in the mail today. Can't wait for warm spring days to enjoy personalizing and riding this gorgeous machine. I will never tell someone it is an Indian bike but want it to look like one. I respect anyone's freedom of self expression and all opinions on this matter. Wishing all great days and safe rides!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 29, 2017, 11:59:27 AM 
here was me thinking you had left the earth, welcome back TJ.......lol.........
Posted by tj
- October 29, 2017, 10:33:13 AMQuote from: Bucko on September 15, 2017, 00:44:29 AMI took mine to Sturgis a couple summers ago during the event. I ran into many guys on Polaris Indians and the response from every one of them was positive...I do have the word tribute on the tank tho.I'm more curious about what real Indian owners think about dressing their bikes up as Drifters.
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 29, 2017, 10:17:19 AMQuote from: jmbo on October 29, 2017, 10:11:45 AMThe badges are printed vinyl. I use a company called Stricker-up out of Canada. They are UV coated and the adhesive is semi-perminet so I can replace them if I want. The current ones have been on the bike for three years.
could others purchase those same badges from that company, and would they ship to WA state? 
Link to website? thanks.
Posted by jmbo
- October 29, 2017, 10:11:45 AMQuote from: RockinRollin on October 28, 2017, 15:28:05 PMI must say Jmbo I really like the tank badges, What are they made of?
The badges are printed vinyl. I use a company called Stricker-up out of Canada. They are UV coated and the adhesive is semi-perminet so I can replace them if I want. The current ones have been on the bike for three years.
Posted by jmbo
- October 29, 2017, 10:07:13 AMQuote from: Tfrank59 on October 26, 2017, 12:05:21 PMShe's a real beauty in all respects. Love the color scheme. How long can you endure that seat--perfect retro look but is it good for a few hours in the saddle? (you could always get an airhawk pad for long rides)
Once I got it all set up it was very comfortable. The only reason I went back to the stock two up was was for my bride's ride.
Posted by RockinRollin
- October 28, 2017, 15:28:05 PMI must say Jmbo I really like the tank badges, What are they made of?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 26, 2017, 16:29:27 PM 
I am claiming over medication and for some reason was thinking you had a 800 .....oh time for a nap......
Posted by Tfrank59
- October 26, 2017, 12:05:21 PMQuote from: jmbo on October 25, 2017, 21:12:09 PMHere are a couple photos of the air cleaner and lowered. The air cleaner is stock with a rare cast aluminum cover with a vulcan logo. The cover is almost 1/2" thick.
The lowers are 1/4" Lexan with rubber tubing over chrome "U" bolts to hold them on. (photo taken before I painted the bike)
She's a real beauty in all respects. Love the color scheme. How long can you endure that seat--perfect retro look but is it good for a few hours in the saddle? (you could always get an airhawk pad for long rides)
Posted by Old Drifter
- October 26, 2017, 09:34:22 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 25, 2017, 21:29:55 PMThe pic looks like the "brake side" to me.how about the air filter on the brake side of the bike.....
Posted by jmbo
- October 26, 2017, 09:33:06 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 25, 2017, 21:29:55 PMhow about the air filter on the brake side of the bike.....
Same stock shell with matching vulcan cover
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 25, 2017, 21:29:55 PMhow about the air filter on the brake side of the bike.....
Posted by jmbo
- October 25, 2017, 21:12:09 PMHere are a couple photos of the air cleaner and lowered. The air cleaner is stock with a rare cast aluminum cover with a vulcan logo. The cover is almost 1/2" thick.
The lowers are 1/4" Lexan with rubber tubing over chrome "U" bolts to hold them on. (photo taken before I painted the bike)