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Posted by rob f
- January 28, 2019, 10:51:49 AMThanks for the pic and info. That looks exactly like what i want. I just need something inexpensive to tell me what the engine is doing at gear shifting points. I"ve read that this engine is an over-square and is meant to run at higher rpms. I'm still muck'in around with sprockets and still seems like it's underpowered in 5th. i am now running a 17/38 combo A tach reading may tell me that i can run higher in 4 on the hyway. Most of my cruising would be between 60-70 mph. Maybe this is 4's range with my sprocket set up.
Posted by Tfrank59
- January 28, 2019, 09:41:20 AMQuote from: rob f on January 28, 2019, 08:25:00 AMThis thread on the tach issue might interest you...if you haven't yet seen it: https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=42638.msg94956#msg94956Ya, had my drifter wheels rolling twice this winter.
..........unfortunately it was only in the sea can and only 2' just to eliminate tire flat spots. I did sit on it and flibber out some fake motorcycle sounds pretending like i was riding. Will have to hold me for a few more months.
Only work i may do to it is try to find an engine tach to mount on the handle bars. Tried to mount one last season but buried the needle on start up and wrecked it. Found out later that this engine uses a "wasted spark ignition" so i guess the tach was reading double. Maybe have to buy a tach for a 2 stroke engine? Cost a bit of money and don't want a repeat failure.
My pic got inverted but if you can see it, the little digital tach is very discreet and after over 3 years/500 hours still works great. I'll probably have to change the batt this year but that's no biggie.
Here's the pic shown correctly...
Posted by rob f
- January 28, 2019, 08:25:00 AMYa, had my drifter wheels rolling twice this winter.
..........unfortunately it was only in the sea can and only 2' just to eliminate tire flat spots. I did sit on it and flibber out some fake motorcycle sounds pretending like i was riding. Will have to hold me for a few more months.
Only work i may do to it is try to find an engine tach to mount on the handle bars. Tried to mount one last season but buried the needle on start up and wrecked it. Found out later that this engine uses a "wasted spark ignition" so i guess the tach was reading double. Maybe have to buy a tach for a 2 stroke engine? Cost a bit of money and don't want a repeat failure.
Posted by tj
- January 26, 2019, 07:06:51 AMBought a mobile home in Florida...been busy doing the floors, painting etc. We brought the Goldwing down and ride once a week.
Posted by Troll
- January 24, 2019, 09:45:21 AMQuote from: Tfrank59 on January 24, 2019, 06:57:35 AMWell I love the just-put-gas-in-her-and-ride part. The truth is I got three bikes now and the Drifter requires the least amount of maintenance. The one thing that I haven't done and said I would this winter is checking the valves. I guess I better get on that before the nice weather starts and I won't feel like doing anything at that point except riding
Yeah, I'd like to do that, but snow and sub zero temps prevent it.....
Posted by Tfrank59
- January 24, 2019, 06:57:35 AMWell I love the just-put-gas-in-her-and-ride part. The truth is I got three bikes now and the Drifter requires the least amount of maintenance. The one thing that I haven't done and said I would this winter is checking the valves. I guess I better get on that before the nice weather starts and I won't feel like doing anything at that point except riding 
Posted by Pilgrim
- January 24, 2019, 06:34:38 AMNeed to change my oil and filter and just do a good inspection and maintenance. Do the annual wax and then ride on...like Troll said, pretty much just put gas in her ride.
Posted by mittico68
- January 24, 2019, 02:15:06 AMI'm tryin' to make some mods to ma-deuce, but job & family (2 young sons...) just leave me not enough time!
Here's my to-do list:
1- add the indian headdress on the front fender (I've got 2 of them);
2- add the Ted's hand shifter I've recently purchased;
3- add the Indian tail light repro I've bought last summer;
4- add vintage oval pads to the brake and shifter foot levers;
5- add the new air filter (full open) and re-jet the carburetor;
6- re-paint fenders and fuel tank;
7- add nice & clean WWW tires.
So many things, with so little time for them...
Posted by Troll
- January 23, 2019, 20:53:08 PMThe big problem with these motorcycles is they do not need to be annually rebuilt. There are 2 issues with my 1500 I will address in the Spring. The horn quit working ( I don't know when, I never use it) and a stud came off the seat....
Posted by greenbarn
- January 23, 2019, 19:12:05 PMNothing to report here... I've been so busy with "house stuff" not much time to do anything. I have a plenty-big list on the drifters, but no time to start them yet... hopefully before the spring thaw.
Posted by Tfrank59
- January 23, 2019, 09:59:58 AMHey, anybody out there? the silence is deafening. What winter projects are you working on for your Drifter this year--anything to report? Winter is too dark and depressing to just lay around and watch TV, so get off the couch and make something happen with your bike! I'm currently working on a project with another bike, very busy and the harder I try to save a buck the more work that creates! Anyway, haven't seen any Drifter postings in long while so just thought I'd ping everybody and see if you're still there.