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Posted by kw-retrorider
- April 07, 2018, 04:48:41 AMI have communicated with some of the ebay sellers who list engine guards for the 800 Vulcan and infer they have one for the Drifter. Answer I got back, was that the generic engine guard that fits other Vulcan 800 models does NOT fit the Drifter.
That said, the 35 mm one from Guido at Motosloop absolutely fits. It is a larger tube size than the factory F&S engine guard. It is also split at the top, yet continuous along the bottom; again different than the F&S engine guard. Some on this forum have inferred that because of the shape, in a hard, sharp lead, the engine guard hits the ground first instead of the kick up floorboard. I had one of these on my 2002 and never hit the bar first, but I am not be as aggressive in my riding as the person who claims he did. The installation bracket at the top needs to drilled to reinstall the horn.
Finally, here is the only other aftermarket engine guard that I know fits:
https://japan.webike.net/products/20193307.html
This one is very pricey, but goes right on and does not require you to modify it to reinstall the horn. Quality is good. The shape is a little more square than circular or hooped, but close to the bike and looks good. It it is continuous across the top and open across the bottom, like the F&S. I recently put one on my replacement 2005 800, because the settlement from insurance on the 2002 was so good, or I wouldn't have spent the money....but this one works as well.
Last, if you are patient, you may see an F&S come up on ebay, but rarely, especially if the bike being stripped has been in an accident. The engine guards fold up (the accident claimed my F&S black engine guard). The F&S is nicely shaped and continuous across the top, while open on the bottom. Only draw back of the F&S, is you have to fabricate a bracket to remount the horn. Best of luck with your choice.
Posted by mittico68
- April 07, 2018, 02:47:25 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on April 06, 2018, 15:36:15 PMMarco if that is the one from Belgium and Guido then they are really well made and worth the funds and the shipping.....I have one on each of my 800's
Looks like they're the same. But, as far as I can see, the one on ebay is much more pricey!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 06, 2018, 23:33:46 PMWell you could buy them nd if you know a welder he might make them work for you......
Posted by Ernest
- April 06, 2018, 23:10:02 PMthanks for the info guys. I'm leaning to believe that they are different from the photos I've seen of the two. also, when I read "fitment", it doesn't list both bikes.
The Classic 800 bars go much cheaper as well, I've seen them as low as $49 U.S. dollars.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 06, 2018, 15:36:15 PMMarco if that is the one from Belgium and Guido then they are really well made and worth the funds and the shipping.....I have one on each of my 800's
Posted by mittico68
- April 06, 2018, 10:23:37 AMI dunno if Drifters and Classics crashbars are interchangeable.
I've bought this one for ma-deuce: http://www.empmotorparts.nl/en/crash-bars/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm/crash-bars-top-line-35-mm-black/14-11-0355-bl-crash-bar-top-line-black-coated
And I can assure ya that really it's a well made crashbar and it is worth the money I've spent.
Posted by Pete
- April 06, 2018, 09:55:58 AMAll sorts of suppliers say that their products fit Drifters on the assumption that they are the same as Classics.. However, in several areas they are not, and the assumption is false.
The Classic has foot-pegs rather than boards and without offering up the bars it's difficult to say, but there is no reason to suppose that they would fit.
The U-shackle arrangement for the top mounting looks a bit tacky to my eye, but ...
I prefer the Motorsloop crash-bars that are available either directly or via ebay. They are a good bunch to deal with. These crash-bars fit the "C" VN800s with no probem, but occasionally a slight fettle is needed fitting them to the "E" model due to the change in the position of the steering lock.
Posted by Ogri
- April 06, 2018, 08:42:27 AMThis page seems to suggest all VN800s are the same:
Posted by Ernest
- April 05, 2018, 22:38:48 PMmaybe someone could help. I was considering an engine guard for my Drifter 800 unfortunately the availability for Drifter guards are limited. Engine guards for the Vulcan classic 800 are more available....
Are the engine guards interchangeable between the Vulcan Classic 800 and The Drifter 800?
thanks in advance for any help.
Ernest