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Posted by chief
- January 13, 2026, 14:33:27 PMWhat Troll said... there are big and obvious differences between the "J" and "R" models. We have a pictorial history -North America - if you are interested.
https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php/topic,59785.0.html
Posted by Fab
- January 10, 2026, 17:13:46 PMQuote from: Crawleydrifter01 on January 09, 2026, 15:33:00 PMHello from a wet and windy uk, just bought a 2003 1500 drifter, also rebuilding a 900 custom and have a classic for the wife.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and asking you lots of questions about modifications
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Hey mate, welcome aboard!
Looks like this is your ride:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWF6FkUkf0
Nice one indeed!
Posted by Troll
- January 10, 2026, 08:28:56 AMI know you have some weird laws in the U K, but that's a '99 "J" model. If you need parts for it, looking for '03 stuff will lead to disappointment and frustration. The tank, fuel system, frame and transmission internals are different on the "R" models (which would actually be an '03). Most things are the same, but not all. Good luck with it. I have 150,000 miles on my '01 "R" model. I had to replace the transmission bearings at 125,000, but that's all. All in all, it's been pretty bulletproof.
Posted by Crawleydrifter01
- January 09, 2026, 15:33:00 PMHello from a wet and windy uk, just bought a 2003 1500 drifter, also rebuilding a 900 custom and have a classic for the wife.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and asking you lots of questions about modifications
😆