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Posted by pcarrell
- December 07, 2012, 22:13:34 PMThat is sharp! Love the red pinstripe between the black and bone! Really sets it off!
Posted by tmassey
- December 07, 2012, 21:53:15 PMthats more than likely what happened...the dealer had it painted
Posted by David Baker
- December 07, 2012, 21:39:51 PMMBK, I'll weigh in for what it's worth, It's obvious that just like the rest of us here you have a thing for Drifters or else you wouldn't be here. That being said, One must ask oneself... What do you want? What's your dollar limit? Is it local? I'm sure most guys here will agree that we didn't buy a Drifter for the resale value, I know I didn't. I searched for a couple years, Traveled to a few states and monitored sites like eBay, Craigslist, and Cycle Trader looking for a Drifter. I was about to take a trip to NC to check out a prospective Drifter when I saw an ad on eBay that was within 15 miles from home. It was a '99 and the bid was at $4,000... This was about four years ago and I'd seen Drifters selling for between 5-6 k. When I factored in the cost of traveling to NC from PA as well as the cost of transporting, Fees etc. I knew what I had put aside for my Drifter Fund, I called the number the seller had and asked if he had it listed locally and if was he able to remove the listing... He said yes and it was game on! I had researched his eBay site and realized he bought and sold bikes (valuable information) Now that I knew he was flipping bikes I offered him $5 grand cash... I figured it was a Grand over the bid, Within my limit and he wouldn't have to worry about bidders with excuses or logistics. Needless to say he told me over the phone "I'm removing it from eBay as we speak" I was over there within 20 min with a $500.00 deposit and gave him the balance the next day. You'll have to ask yourself... Is it what I want? Is it within my budget?
Did his ad state $5 k FIRM? If not you won't insult him by offering $4 k... The most he can say is no.... He may even counter with $4,500... If that's the case ask yourself would you let it go for $500.00? If it's local you have to factor that into the cost. With regards to bags and a windshield... They're out there, I bought my saddlebags and Drifter brackets off Craigslist and the guy threw in the solo seat rail as well as a rack, I know that doesn't happen all the time unless you're kissin' leprechaun butt however once in a while... I'm a firm believer in never regret the things you buy... Regret the things you didn't. Don't know if it helps... Just thought I'd weigh in.
Good Luck,
Bake
Posted by 49Reo
- December 07, 2012, 19:45:53 PMPICS PICS PICS!!! Please! 
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by pcarrell
- December 07, 2012, 19:42:12 PMA black and bone color scheme was not offered by Kawi as a '99 color, but the dealer may have painted it as a new bike. I've heard of several dealers who did this to new bikes that weren't selling to get them off the sales floor.
Sounds like a great color combo though!
Posted by 45 Bravo
- December 07, 2012, 19:12:31 PMThe engraved bar clamp was available from Kawasaki to the original owner of the 99's
Posted by Troll
- December 07, 2012, 18:26:28 PMHow about a picture....
Posted by tmassey
- December 07, 2012, 17:24:30 PMwell...i traded a 1986 Suzuki cavalcade for my 99 drifter 1500 with less than 9,000 miles on it...traded the original owner...swapped tittles and drove off....i never looked back. the previous owner said the paint scheme on mine was done by kawaski ...plus it has an engraved handle bar strap...don't know how true that is....but its a nice story none the less...i must say...the black and bone colors sure turn heads..
terry
Posted by DC
- September 26, 2012, 07:09:38 AM. . . and well worth every cent you paid for it, I'm sure! 
Posted by 45 Bravo
- September 26, 2012, 00:09:24 AMI have owned many bikes over the years, but I have never enjoyed any of them the same way I do my drifter..
It is a 99, with a few parts from newer years, and other vulcans. But that is what sets it apart from other drifters..
I enjoy the head turns from older guys that think it may be in Indian, I like to watch people do a walk around on their way past it, trying to figure out what it is..
Since I have owned it I have been offered trades for trucks, cars, and jeeps and other vehicles..
The Honda vtx, and the Yamaha vstar are both melting into a Harley clone, on some, from the right side it is hard to tell what it is until you see a badge..unless you see the huge harley primary drive cover on the left side
With the newer Harley's, you can tell the difference between a sportster and the bigger ones at 50 yards, but they are all starting to look alike once you get over 1200cc..
Same fairings, same bags, same trunk..
But you can tell a drifter at 50 yards, maybe not the exact year, but definitely a Drifter..
Oh I am sure there are guys out there that can just hear a hog and tell you what year it is, displacement, pipes, grade of fuel, color, and tire pressure.
But I ain't one of them..
To me it is just a Harley, and you spent too much money for a bike that looks just like 4 others that rode by in the last 10 minutes..
45 Bravo
Posted by ChilliDrift
- September 25, 2012, 23:33:35 PMMe too. Got my 99 this spring for 5250 out the door. No extras. 14k miles and I didnt care...lol had to have it, hell.... I want another one.
Posted by DC
- September 25, 2012, 23:10:08 PMI'm jealous. 
Posted by jmbo
- September 25, 2012, 19:46:44 PMBuying mine for $3200 from the original owner with 12K on the clock.....and yes, i feel damned lucky.
Posted by 56Drifter
- September 20, 2012, 10:38:06 AMQuote from: chief on August 20, 2012, 10:58:04 AMPersonally, I wouldn't let mine go for $5K... not a 99 - but being the first year that should make it more of a keeper IMHO.
I agree...ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE THE COOL BLACKED-OUT VERSION LIKE I HAVE!!!
I bought mine here in Jan of '12'...went all the way to Lafayette La. from San Antonio,Tx.
The guy ONLY wanted $3,000 AND IT BARELY HAD 7,000 MILES. Found it on craigslist.
I waited a year and a half looking all over the country for the right look and price. It paid off.
Outside of having some surface rust (which cleaned up real easy/aluminum foil on the chrome) it was real clean. Upon getting it home I flushed the radiator with vinegar then borax. Refilled the radiator with a racing coolant and distilled water. I also drained the oil and put in 20w50 Amsoil. Anyway...I LOVE MY BIKE and i'm getting ready to repaint it this winter. I will post pics when done. It will be a LOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG TIME before i ever get rid of this relic of outright BEAUTY!!!
Posted by bullride28
- August 31, 2012, 21:36:12 PMthey only made drifters for 6yr if can get a 99 for that price get it ive got a99 with just over 10,000 and woundet sell it for 10 k but thats me bullride28