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Posted by greenbarn
 - March 31, 2012, 12:23:32 PM

I sent it through the email link on your profile.  'Puters are great...when they work.  'Course, it went from the VDR site, not from my email, so I have no record of any sent file, nor could it have bounced back if there were any issues...

Anyways, I figured new air deflectors are about a buck-and-a-quarter?   Is $30 plus actual shipping too much? (my zip is 43344, and I'm guessing they weigh 5 lbs)  They're too long, I think, for a USPS flat rate box, - but wait, I think maybe they make an extra long one they might fit in- what is that, about $12???

I'll look at them again, but I think these are about like new.  If you don't want them, they'll most likely end up on ebay sometime in the future.  just send me an email or reply back here.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 30, 2012, 23:37:20 PM

Hasn't shown up yet.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 30, 2012, 16:47:19 PM
Quote from: 49Reo on March 27, 2012, 20:11:02 PM

Btw, what do you need out of the deflectors you removed?

Regards and such,
49Reo

REO, I sent y ou an email.  Let me know if you don't get it.
Posted by 49Reo
 - March 27, 2012, 20:11:02 PM

Sweet! VERY nice bike! How many miles on it? Btw, what do you need out of the deflectors you removed?

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 27, 2012, 17:32:52 PM

the other 2 pics.....  couldn't get all 4 to load...

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 27, 2012, 17:29:51 PM

Lets try this again....  pics haven't been loading this week for me.

Here are some pics I took of the new toy.  Er, I mean "gas-saving-transportation-device".  This is pretty much how I got it.  I just removed some chrome air deflectors on the forks (does anybody want them?), cut off some long fringe from the grips, and changed out the spotlights to amber....  so far....  Of course there are a few parts in transit as well. Amazing how that works.

So far I really like it, but the pipes seem a little loud for my liking and it seems to need an extra gear - I've been following the sprocket thread, and I think I'll look for a 18/38 or 18/39 set.   And, I want to do something with the tank badge, but just haven't decided what yet.  I REALLY like the old enfield indian tank badges,
(((  http://www.ebay.com/itm/290681070701?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649  )))  but I'm about 90% decided I don't want an "Indian" badge on it.  (I originally really wanted an old indian to restore, but calculating the time and money and rideability factor, made me decide on a drifter).

Decisions, decisions...

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 18, 2012, 15:03:08 PM

Good luck with your pick, and be sure to post some pics so we can all drool.... ;D

Regards and such,
Fred

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 18, 2012, 12:36:29 PM

Yea, the one in southern Kentucky was my top 1500 pick, if I hadn't decided to get the 800 in MI.  They were both 150 miles - in opposite directions.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 16, 2012, 22:06:11 PM

Just to confuse the issue, there are a couple of 1500's in ebay today.....  ;D

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 16, 2012, 21:56:28 PM

Troll:  Thanks - Good advice - We (my boys and I) plan to get scheduled for a safety course as soon as we can.  Unfortunately, the close ones are full through the forseeable future.

Reo:  more good advice - I kind of like the idea of a "beat-around" bike.  Something to ride on rainy days to keep the Drifter clean....

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 15, 2012, 15:13:34 PM

By all means, buy the Drifter;however, IMHO, I would recommend buying a "clunker" say, a 650 of some kind, cheap, to learn on. If you are a new rider, chances are you could have an "oops" or 2; it would be better to do that to a $500-$1000 dollar bike that a Drifter. Good luck, and ride safe.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by ratze
 - March 15, 2012, 14:03:22 PM

AMEN ta that troll, safty first. as for me, my attentions ar now focused on my 1500. hopeing to make daytona run, if not drift in fer shur. parts ar jes now starten ta trickel in, tins an tires.(lil paint work). saddel mite be a few mor weeks tho. the weather here is great, the boys hav all but run the wheels off the 800. thats a great lil bike.   RIDE ON AN B BLESSED.

Posted by Troll
 - March 15, 2012, 09:10:27 AM

Decisions can be trying at times, but this one should be easy...since it's your first bike TAKE A CLASS FIRST! Even if you "know" how to ride, a refresher can make all the difference in the world.

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 15, 2012, 08:34:41 AM
Quote from: alamogeorge on March 14, 2012, 22:36:09 PM

The white speedo reason still cracks me up but the FI and more power are valid. :)

Yeah, I know - Sometimes it's the little things....  ;)  That white-face speedo just screams "buy me"....
Thanks Gerhardberger and alamogeorge for the feedback and reassurance.  I had concerns about power for long-term a year or two down the road, but It's good to know somebody rides 2-up on the 800 and still doesn't want to go 1500.

I guess I'll know more in a few hours, as I've planned to take the afternoon off and go look at this bike. 

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - March 15, 2012, 04:55:17 AM

Agree with your decision. I also own a '800. My wife also told me that the Bike was for me alone, although after realising the amacing "attraction" the bike creates wherever we are, now she is my permanent co-pilot  ::) I own it for 1 Year and i tested my wife with a phrase like: "ok, now we will haed for a bigger bike"...and her answer was "no way" !!!!!
I'm so happy with my Drifter !!!! ;)

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