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Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 02, 2013, 19:20:50 PMQuote from: Kimbershooter on December 28, 2012, 09:42:52 AMUnfortunately for those of us in the US, If you wait probably 6 or 9 months from today, you could have just traded the rifle and accessories, and sold the honda free and clear.I threw in a Bushmaster AR15 with Eotech sight, competition trigger job, extra ammo, extra mags. If that doesn't convey how much I loved (and still do) that Drifter, nothing does. The Bushmaster was a sweet piece and highly modified despite being fairly new.
I still think i have one of the best deals here, I paid $1000 with a 2up Kaw/Corbin, a Corbin solo that had been recovered to Ostrich skin by a shop in Tupelo, Backrest, saddlebags.
So far, only spent maintenance, new Front tire, and am waiting for a new Keyswitch.
and Gas..
45 Bravo
Posted by pcarrell
- January 02, 2013, 19:16:25 PMBeats my deal!
Posted by ChilliDrift
- January 02, 2013, 15:50:01 PMThat's a good deal... Not as good as Trolls. But darn good.
Posted by koolray
- January 02, 2013, 13:08:10 PMI got my 1500 "99" blacked out model 3 weeks ago he wanted $4400 had it sold at $4200 but she would not start so guypassed on it he wanted $3700 i got down to $3400 and when i drove 4.5 hours away ut did not start everytime but i wanted it and offered him $3000 and he took it. It was neglected and dirty but i have cleaned her up new pkugs oil and 50/ 50 cooling waiting to be installed when i get a chance i would not sell mine at all :-D!!!! Its a cool bike. Goid luck. Mine has 28000 miles on her.
Posted by Kimbershooter
- December 28, 2012, 09:42:52 AMTraded a 05 Honda VTX-1300R that had less than 3K miles (paid $5,000 for it) towards an 02 Vulcan 1500-D drifter that had less than 10K miles, a fancy paint job, new brakes, decent rubber, Mustang seat (2 up, w/fringe). Besides the free and clear Honda, I threw in a Bushmaster AR15 with Eotech sight, competition trigger job, extra ammo, extra mags. If that doesn't convey how much I loved (and still do) that Drifter, nothing does. The Bushmaster was a sweet piece and highly modified despite being fairly new.
The dealer (small) actually wrote the deal up as even trade so that I could get my state registration etc. for only 10.00. I had owned the Honda for only long enough to get the title back from the state. I traded it the same day. My plans for customizing the Honda would have made it more expensive than the already tricked out Drifter.
I have added a few things to the drifter including a competition clutch spring (HD) that helps her lock up right away without all that slipping around. No, I don't race. But wow, what an improvement. Stay thirsty my friends!!
Posted by 49Reo
- December 08, 2012, 09:51:33 AMNice!! Love those "old school" colors.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by Gerhardberger
- December 08, 2012, 05:57:38 AMIt's another Continent, but this is my experience.
I bought one and a half year ago my '99 800 with shield, guards, saddles and backrest por 3000eur and with 32.000kms on the clock. It was in perfect condition. Markets is so tight my the few drifters on sale, and algo by the huge crisis we are living now in Spain. Drifters are offered now at 5000eur, and i know one that has been sold for 6500eur, just becaurse the buyer just want it....jejejejeje
Here in Europe we prefer the 80 just becaurs the carburettor, the hidden rear shock and the colorurs. Thet purple red of the 1500 is not "strong" enough to be seen on the road and to deferenciate from hd bikes 
Posted by tmassey
- December 08, 2012, 02:01:21 AMas far as price tag for selling....nope....can't put a price on something that proven to be " PRICELESS "
IMHO.........TERRY
Posted by tmassey
- December 07, 2012, 23:25:28 PMthanks...everywhere i go i have to wipe drool off it.....just kidding 
Posted by David Baker
- December 07, 2012, 22:19:34 PMSweet color combo Spidey! Truly unique, Love the nostalgic look.
Bake
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!