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Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 11, 2018, 17:03:50 PMQuoteNot sure but I recall reading someplace that as long as the packing and the assembly is done this side of the ocean it is American made, and so that caused me to wonder who decides where it is made.....Actually there's a certain percentage I think it's 75 that the manufacturer has to actually make the product in country in order to say American made
Posted by Zoar
- April 11, 2018, 15:11:48 PMQuote from: Tfrank59 on April 11, 2018, 15:07:07 PMIndeed, yet HD has apparently convinced themselves that as long as the packaging is made here it is actually okay for them to say american made. At least that is what I read they tell their people at the plants, who apparently suck it up and feel justified that their bullcrap is a-okay and as long as they can cash their paycheck they swallow any senses of decency.Actually there's a certain percentage I think it's 75 that the manufacturer has to actually make the product in country in order to say American made
Posted by Tfrank59
- April 11, 2018, 15:07:07 PMActually there's a certain percentage I think it's 75 that the manufacturer has to actually make the product in country in order to say American made
Posted by Zoar
- April 11, 2018, 10:11:11 AMQuote from: Inkslinger43 on April 08, 2018, 11:38:33 AMIf they can put American made simply because the packaging is, even though the parts ARE made overseas, then they are LIARS and cannot be trusted.Sorry. Btw you can get a light visor that'll fit over speedometer. That's what I've done.
Since my mods etc to the drifter/Indian I've not ridden my HD.
Also you can get HD parts or any bike cheap at Banggood.com
HD parts actually come in an orange n black box just like HD except doesn't have the name in the shield. Has shield and EVERYTHING just not HD through middle of shield. Cousin works at York HD plant and has said for YEARS that parts are made overseas. They can put American made cause the packaging is.
Posted by Inkslinger43
- April 08, 2018, 11:38:33 AMSorry. Btw you can get a light visor that'll fit over speedometer. That's what I've done.
Since my mods etc to the drifter/Indian I've not ridden my HD.
Also you can get HD parts or any bike cheap at Banggood.com
HD parts actually come in an orange n black box just like HD except doesn't have the name in the shield. Has shield and EVERYTHING just not HD through middle of shield. Cousin works at York HD plant and has said for YEARS that parts are made overseas. They can put American made cause the packaging is.
Posted by Inkslinger43
- April 08, 2018, 11:34:47 AMYou can get a quick detach sissy bar with or without a luggage rack that mounts directly to the grab bar.
Wife has never had a problem with sliding forward on seat. I modified mine and put a small air ride shock on bottom of seat.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 04, 2018, 10:36:39 AM Well like Marco said in another post that Ledrie (what Mopar was to Dodge) was to Drifter for parts, they made a sissy bar, front engine guard, front fender guard and the luggage rack for the 800's for sure and they were extremely well made and very nice finished product. But they are the Unicorn to find.......I have been also lucky in I did get the front engine guard for both bikes, and the front fender guard and sissy bar but I have not seen any online for a long time.
Zoar since I bought my 80 I have bought 2 visors and just found a third one so they are not easy to find.........now as for the sliding around on the seat I am really wondering, I have 2 females that I rode with a lot in the past few summers, and both are different in weight and height, and on any long ride neither one has complained of sliding around.......I'll have to go and ask them now.....or I'll wait till the summer and take myself for a ride....
Posted by mittico68
- April 04, 2018, 10:13:42 AMQuote from: Zoar on April 04, 2018, 07:58:15 AMRegarding the sliding forward, the only other bike I have right now with a dual seat is a Ducati ST4. Last year my GF rode on the Ducati with me and our only complaint was she was constantly sliding forward on the seat.
That is why I just bought a (2nd hand) backrest for ma-deuce: it's from Ledrie (Ratman sure knows what I'm talkin' about...), a good maker that unfortunately is out of business... I must admit I've been very lucky!
Posted by Tfrank59
- April 04, 2018, 09:29:00 AMIf you really want her to be happy back there give her a rider backrest, and if you can the kind that have armrests. Then she'll be a queen on her throne 
Posted by Zoar
- April 04, 2018, 07:58:15 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on April 03, 2018, 17:18:57 PMI did not realize how lucky I was to get the speedo visor with the purchase of the bike!Zoar; you're most welcome and glad it was an easy install for you, now a sissy bar and back rest for the GF and if we can find them passenger floorboards will make her riding experience a lot more enjoyable. Pilgrim, none of my passangers on the 800 ever complain about sliding forward.
Speedo visors are hard to find for the 800, and I think I just found one and am in negotiation on the purchase of it......and will look really good on Raven........
Regarding the sliding forward, the only other bike I have right now with a dual seat is a Ducati ST4. Last year my GF rode on the Ducati with me and our only complaint was she was constantly sliding forward on the seat. Ducati are a challenge to drive without some aggressive movement. I am optimistic the Drifter will be vastly superior. We will see. Hopefully soon!
Posted by tj
- April 04, 2018, 07:17:34 AMBlack and chrome...always look great together!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 03, 2018, 21:02:30 PMYou always have something on the go and I am always interested in what you are planning. I really like all your add on so far......
Posted by OR Seedman
- April 03, 2018, 17:44:21 PMjust an fyi Ratman...I am working on a design for mounting brackets to attach my tilt adjustable rear rack with backrest mount onto the drifter 2-up seats (both 800 and 1500 models) this will give you an option of having a rear rack and adding the backrest mount with pad to it....I should have the prototype sometime in the next week or so.....would be the same rear rack and backrest mount as in the attached picture....just with mounting brackets for the 2-up seats...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 03, 2018, 17:18:57 PM Zoar; you're most welcome and glad it was an easy install for you, now a sissy bar and back rest for the GF and if we can find them passenger floorboards will make her riding experience a lot more enjoyable. Pilgrim, none of my passangers on the 800 ever complain about sliding forward.
Speedo visors are hard to find for the 800, and I think I just found one and am in negotiation on the purchase of it......and will look really good on Raven........
Posted by Zoar
- April 03, 2018, 15:49:43 PMQuote from: kw-retrorider on April 03, 2018, 15:40:04 PMI dig the retro turn signals. A LOT.Zoar: I like the repro turn signals on the back. Assume they match those on the light bar.
Can you put a better photo of that light bar? Would like to see it straight on. How do you like it and where is the switch located?
The dual lamp front light switch is on the LEFT handlebar right next to the high low beam switch. So easy peazy.