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Posted by David Baker
- November 19, 2012, 18:47:19 PMThat's where you definitely want balance in your life! Especially if your passengers are getting off at different locations! LQTM
Posted by pcarrell
- November 19, 2012, 11:54:44 AMTrue!
Something like this was my alternate plan..........
OK, not really..........
Posted by DC
- November 19, 2012, 11:43:27 AMYou could have a three or four up then. 
Posted by pcarrell
- November 19, 2012, 11:30:53 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on November 18, 2012, 20:35:12 PMGuess it did kinda look like that, huh?lol I near fainted when I looked really quick at your picture because who but you would make a backrest from a park bench.....
Posted by DC
- November 19, 2012, 06:53:56 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on November 18, 2012, 20:35:12 PMI swore by the sissy bar and luggage rack on my old Honda. I could load that thing up with a sleeping bag, cooler, Coleman stove, and all sorts of other things. It was my mobile camper for years.nope that is the stock 1999 800 seat rail. As the owner told me he changed nothing but the tires to the ones that are still on it, ......I want the sissy bar for a sissy bar bag for travelling because lets me have more room on the bike.....
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Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 18, 2012, 20:35:12 PMlol I near fainted when I looked really quick at your picture because who but you would make a backrest from a park bench.....
nope that is the stock 1999 800 seat rail. As the owner told me he changed nothing but the tires to the ones that are still on it, and nothing else was changed. In person it is not very high it kind of blends in and looks really nice I think, almost like the old Harley seats that were meant for 2 up......I want the sissy bar for a sissy bar bag for travelling because lets me have more room on the bike.....
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_vn800_drifter%2099.htm
http://www.mbike.com/kawasaki/vn800-drifter/1999/photos/photo-9618
box of parts to be kept in the back room under the bed for now......
Posted by pcarrell
- November 18, 2012, 20:25:36 PMHang onto those stock parts RatMan. They'll get harder to find over the years. The backrest looks really good though. I'm kinda wondering about that seat rail in the first few pics though. It sits up more like a solo seat rail, not like the 2up rail I have (I know, different bikes, but it seems strange).
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 18, 2012, 19:28:43 PMok today I spent time polishing and thinking about changes, but I really like the plain and stock look of the bike so not a lot of changes, but so far I swapped the seat rail for a sissy bar from Mo-Tique in Holland....I like it so now it will stay....next will be the front fender guard....
Posted by DC
- November 18, 2012, 19:12:08 PMQuote from: Bake on November 18, 2012, 11:31:30 AMThanks Bake. The P.O. had a fair amount of custom leather work done. I have lots of other leather stuff that I haven't put back on the bike.Very Nice DC, Love that two tone combo, Looks like the PO put some nice extras on her, What brand tires are on yours? Not familiar with that tread pattern on the rear, I'm running Dunlop Max Cruiser WW.
I just had a new Metzler ME 880 put on the back to pass inspection. I also have two spare Michelin Commander blackwalls that came with the bike. One day I may decide to go blackwall just for a change.
Posted by David Baker
- November 18, 2012, 11:31:30 AMVery Nice DC, Love that two tone combo, Looks like the PO put some nice extras on her, What brand tires are on yours? Not familiar with that tread pattern on the rear, I'm running Dunlop Max Cruiser WW.
Posted by pcarrell
- November 18, 2012, 08:01:40 AMQuote from: DC on November 17, 2012, 23:44:32 PMThat's just all kinds of nice! Bike too!She looks mighty fine! Here's her cousin.
Posted by DC
- November 17, 2012, 23:44:32 PMQuote from: pcarrell on November 15, 2012, 20:37:28 PMShe looks mighty fine! Here's her cousin.She's a good girl......now Lucille on the other hand.......
Posted by DC
- November 17, 2012, 23:34:42 PMI do not have any After pics. I only have Before pics, as I haven't done anything to her yet.
Posted by David Baker
- November 16, 2012, 20:44:06 PMIt's interesting to hear the stories of these bikes, I think it's safe to say everyone here likes Motorcycles, But we all love our Drifters! Seems to me... "Drifters are motorcycles with a better story"
Posted by pcarrell
- November 16, 2012, 19:34:30 PMThat is a really nice ride Troll. That's probably my favorite color combo.