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Posted by Tfrank59
- July 15, 2019, 09:20:20 AMYep, the Valk is my freedom machine...can't part with her. Besides, with 85K on her she's not worth much for resale, even though she'll keep on going longer than I will. As far as the Royal Star, looks like I'm going to get it and keep the Drifter until she sells (if she does;-). Here's what I'm after today...
Posted by rob f
- July 15, 2019, 08:54:09 AMDon't worry there is always another one waiting for you somewhere.
Tell your wife that I said it was ok for you to have multiple bikes as it will keep your mind off of other women. I have been married for 40 years and now own 5 bikes. Having separate bank accounts also helps with this. Although, if you ad up the values of all 5, I am still under the cost of (1) top of the line Harley. Because I am thrifty (Cheap) I go after older bikes at a bargain price and do my own mechanical.
A Valkrie you say? One of the bikes on my "would like to own" list....... along with a Honda Rune and a Yami v-max.
Have owned a few in my day and have only fell in "love " with a few.
My Drifter is on the list.
R
Posted by Tfrank59
- July 15, 2019, 08:31:43 AM Well contrary to my wishes the deal fell through yesterday, so for now I still have a Drifter. I know I'll have seller's remorse if it does happen but right now I'm kind of ticked that the guy flaked on me. Rob that thing was a monster that you had. the bike I'm after is much smaller and lighter it's the first gen Royal Star. The thing is the guy is willing to trade me for my little dirt bike and cash, but I can't come up with the cash without selling my Drifter, and I still have my Valkyrie so if I just withdraw the cash and keep the Drifter it would be really impractical for me to have three bikes (that is of course my wife talking 
).
Posted by rob f
- July 14, 2019, 23:27:51 PM It's been nice conversing with you Tom. Just remember a bike is only a material thing that doesn't last forever and they make new ones everyday.
I know that you will miss it, just as I have missed all the bikes i have bought and sold.
And speaking of bikes I have owned .....I had a yami royal star venture about 3 years ago. A beautiful machine, lots of power and smooth riding on the hyway but a nightmare in parking lots. I got rid of mine because of the 900lb mass and was extremely top heavy with full tank of fuel. Don't want to spook you but be ready for this. Mine came lowered and fit me well but unsteady at slow speeds. I never did drop the bike but was always on edge.
if you have any questions about the bike let me know as I knew that rig inside and out before I did the MPNMRR ride across Canada. Even still have the special tool to change the valve cap shims.
Check for a leaky rear shock and coolant coming out of the fake cooling fins on the cylinders ( not a big deal to fix) Also check that you have a good tire with a high load rating on the back, especially if you are carrying a passenger. With you, a passenger and a fuel tank of fuel you will be pushing the 1000lb mark.
Rob F
Posted by mittico68
- July 14, 2019, 03:41:05 AMWhat's up, bro?
Looks like this summer has a bad influence on many Drifter owners! 
And now you're one of them... 
I'm sure you will enjoy your next scoot, but maybe you're gonna miss the Drifter... 
Posted by Tfrank59
- July 14, 2019, 00:55:10 AMYeah not the happiest message for summertime but that's what I'm up to. I'm probably going to end up with a Yamaha 1300 Royal Star. I might still chime in on this forum because I still love Drifters, I just won't be one 