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Posted by aclone
 - March 19, 2012, 15:29:08 PM

Do what makes you happy!!  I don't care for the indian logo on none Indian bikes so I came up with my own.

Posted by marshalldoll
 - March 19, 2012, 12:34:51 PM

I used the Zambini Indian Heads on my 99 and they are spectacular. Go with what you like and screw everyone else.
Dan

Posted by klake1
 - March 19, 2012, 10:07:00 AM

My opinion is that if that is what you like or want it to look like, do it.  I for one do have the Indian head on my bike on the tank and also the Indian head fender light but nothing that says Indian or even Drifter or Kawasaki. I for one do not like the Indian drifter wording, for one it is not an Indian, yes it is a drifter but a Kawasaki drifter.  I do not hesitate to tell people that it is a special edition Kawasaki honoring the Indian motorcycle. Although it may look like an Indian it is a Kawasaki.  If I was to put any wording on mine it would probably say Drifter of Drifter Indian.

As I started out it is yours and you can do with it as you want, you could even take the big flowing fenders off and put normal fenders on, you could make it a rat bike, you could paint it pink with polka dots, it is yours do what you want and if you don't like it change it.  You do not need my approval.

Posted by Tom Erwin
 - March 19, 2012, 09:58:01 AM

The bottom line is its YOUR bike you make it what you want ,screw the world on there opinion....its yours ,its not for me, but neither are fake eyelashes but my wife likes them and they look good on her...me not so much..anyway if you really want it to look like a indian poor some oil under it when you park it, that will make it even more indian like...just joking...have fun with it and be proud of it!!

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 18, 2012, 22:36:37 PM

What about "Driftian"  ....  electroplated chrome script lettering..... or maybe all caps "DRIFTIAN"......   Hmmm  ;D

Posted by alamogeorge
 - March 18, 2012, 21:45:39 PM

I fought putting Indian stuff on mine for a while but then realized that it IS a tribute to the Indian. I just don't put "Indian" brand name stuff. I put an Indian head decal recently with no script, Indian or Drifter.

I forget who posted the term but I am coming to embrace the "Pretendian."

I will not put on anything like the air cleaner decals or rear fender decals that say "Indian Drifter." It is NOT and Indian.

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 18, 2012, 21:44:08 PM
Quote from: KsDrifter on March 18, 2012, 21:12:08 PM

Mine has the Indian head, but with the word "Drifter" through it. I didn't put it on, that was the p.o. Our bikes may be a tribute to the Indians, they are not Indians. JMHO.

I think I know what you mean, like the ones I attached??

I see a lot of those, and it's not really want I'm lookig for.  No offence - it's not that I think they look bad, I was looking for a more "clean" look (less busy?) - dont' know how to describe for sure...

Found some Enfield Indian badges, repros, But I just can't decide if I really want it to say "Indian"......  thus the post.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 18, 2012, 21:31:34 PM
Quote from: KsDrifter on March 18, 2012, 21:12:08 PM

As far as tank emblems go, I don't care for the ones that say "Indian", to me that's just not right. Mine has the Indian head, but with the word "Drifter" through it. I didn't put it on, that was the p.o. Our bikes may be a tribute to the Indians, they are not Indians. JMHO.

I agree; my Drifter also has the gold Indian head graphic with " Drifter" instead of "Indian".  But, like I said, each to their own. There is a young lady in my area who rides a Honda with the Indian Graphic with the word "Indian" through it on her tank. She likes it, her bike, her choice, not mine; I don't have to agree or disagree with it.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by KsDrifter
 - March 18, 2012, 21:12:08 PM

As far as tank emblems go, I don't care for the ones that say "Indian", to me that's just not right. Mine has the Indian head, but with the word "Drifter" through it. I didn't put it on, that was the p.o. Our bikes may be a tribute to the Indians, they are not Indians. JMHO.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 18, 2012, 20:45:29 PM

Each to their own, but if you really want a set of script emblems, email me. I have a set I will part with.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 18, 2012, 20:35:01 PM

This is probably a touchy subject, but what are the thoughts out there on putting "indian" stuff on our drifters?  I realize it's personal preferance, but I want to know what the general concensus is.

When shopping for my bike, I saw this '02 800 in TN that was just really sharp.  It had the script "INDIAN" tank emblem and a custom tan leather seat.

I really like the Indian logo on the tank, but in some way it seams wrong?   I see a lot of them with the word "Indian" on them, but I just don't know.

What are your thougts???   

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