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Posted by OR Seedman
- March 02, 2023, 12:26:11 PMI know how you feel....I stopped riding back in 2000 after going down on my Pacific Coast in Phoenix. An older lady pulled out of a parking lot right in front of me and I t-boned her in the driver's side door at about 40 mph. Bike was totaled and I was banged up but luckily no broken bones (had a helmet on, too) Didn't ride again for over 15 years when I finally got the urge (and courage) again and found a 2001 Drifter 800 with 3400 miles on it. I took my time getting my riding legs back, but now I ride a 1500 (with a 1600 classic motor), full batwing and lots of extras. Found my son-in-law a 2008 Mean Streak with a blown motor for $1,000, dropped a new used engine in it for $1200 last November. Just got done rebuilding 2 Yamaha V-star 650 Classics that I bought both for $1500. Going to sell one and gave one to my son....so now I'll have my own little riding group. I'm now 60 and I regret the years I didn't ride because of the fear I had from the accident...but I realized that it has also made me a more cautious rider....Just take your time getting used to being on a bike again....the 1500 is easy to handle for a large cc bike, so you shouldn't have any problems....and welcome to the Drifter family
I'm a plant breeder by profession - primarily high end turf-grasses......my son-in-law has started calling our little group the "Seeds of Anarchy" 
Posted by ChristianJarry
- March 01, 2023, 19:29:44 PMBought my bike 2 years ago back in February 2021. Drove 800km to pick her up sight unseen because the Drifter was and still is my dream bike. On the way back, she tipped over in the trailer when I slipped on ice and cracked her beautiful front fender. I know that I paid more than a 1999 Drifter 1500 may be worth, but I wanted it. The funny thing here is that I have yet to take her out for a ride.
About 7 years ago, I dropped my Victory and got hurt ( I'm 64 now and don't bounce as well as I used to ). My thinking is that because it's my dream bike that I'll overcome my concerns and once again enjoy riding and on a Drifter to boot. She came with the two up seat, leather bags and a windscreen but I removed all of that and keep her as simple and beautiful as possible. Later this month, I'm going to plate and insure her and hope to God in heaven that I didn't make a mistake.