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Posted by jimshorts
 - August 08, 2012, 17:41:36 PM

Hello -- Newbie here.  I've been riding standards and sportbikes for decades, but, due to rotten knee and hip joints, I'm considering a metric cruiser. I'm 59 yr. old, and am 6'0" tall. I've always loved the Drifters style and Kawasaki engineering.  I've found a well maintained, low mileage 2005 1500.  It has the solo seat.  I've read some posts here, but am still unclear on a few items.

I've seen a tandem seat on some Drifters.  Is that an OEM item,  will it fit the '05 model, and what brackets are required?  Also, is it comfortable for both driver and passenger?  Remember, seating and riding position is a big deal with my next bike.  I've looked at photos of Drifters with tandem seats, and it appears the passenger footpegs are attached to the swingarm.  Is that correct?  That doesn't seem like a good idea.

I hope I've posted this in the right place.  And please, if the 1500 sounds as if it may not be the right bike for me, please say so.  Thanks for your help.

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