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Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2013, 11:11:03 AMKW,thanks for that tip on the plastic inserts.....you know I was kinda of thinking going that route with the adhesive,but that's a definate now.That stinks you already lost one,hopefully It's not a nightmare trying to find a replacement,my man.I know how frustrating it can be for all of us,trying to find "what we think is simple" like I said,I've been looking for that seat rail for a while now.....If you ever decide to get the rear dresser bars KW on the accesories section here TED STRUBLE has them and some other things available...Good luck and ride safe,brother
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 05, 2013, 05:21:23 AMDrift1: No knock on you guys and no apologies necessary. Didn't mean to come off the wrong way. My bad. Just thought or expected the engine guard question was an easy "asked and answered"...but your point is well taken....with Drifter parts, perhaps not so.
Normally, when you see what you like on someone else's machine, then you know what you're getting (if you can get it). Buying on line is problematic; there is not always enough in the way of photos or information to decide if it really looks right or is in the right condition...and as for finding one on someone else's machine...as we know, Drifter sightings are rare. I've had mine a little over a year and haven't seen another.
So for those in doubt....one more photo with the view I like best and the one you'll be looking at once they are installed. (Pay no attention to that man in the mirrors!).
Last comment on these for you Drift1: Because the tube is not continuous across the top, they come with plastic end caps. Suggest you dry fit and trim to account for the flat plate weld on the top at 12 o'clock, then install with a little silicone adhesive. I lost one on the first ride after installation. They are metric, so am still looking for a replacement.
Posted by Drift1
- January 04, 2013, 20:57:31 PMnot sure were he buy's his parts.RATMAN they come from Guido.
This is what I thought I'd get when I first asked. So everyone needed a little push. It's all good.
KW,maybe I'm taking this the wrong way my man..if so let me apologize in advance,but by no means were you being ignored,if that's what your suggesting, when you posted this.The fact of the matter is,as your well aware of,Drifter parts and accessories are like finding a needle in a hay stack,at times.It's like being at a crowded bar with only one urinal and everyone has to piss at the same time.I believe it's coincedence,that these bars are available again and everyone standing in line to get ,em.Myself, I'm in search for a solo seat rail for months now that just arent available.....when they are found they too will be hovered upon like bee's on honey,my man.Please don't take it personal,Drifter riders are always here to lend a hand,just need the avenues to give the correct direction,that's all.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 04, 2013, 17:52:24 PMRatman: Nice bit of research. This is what I thought I'd get when I first asked. So everyone needed a little push. It's all good.
There's only so much product around and when you look close, it comes down to what you want to spend, what you want it to look like and if it fits without having to re-engineer it. You also have to have patience looking for Drifter parts and not grab the first thing you see.
I can only say, the proof is in the pudding and I provided the pics. I would have liked a set of Fire and Steel's, just because they were OEM, but Guido's bars have a vertical side, more in keeping with some old pics I have of the real thing on old Indians....and I could get black.
The important thing here is now we've had the right dialog on engine guards and its on record. Decent ones that look right ARE out there and there are choices. Now we've all contributed to the greater good...Thanks guys...let's ride.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 04, 2013, 14:45:20 PMNow Chilli those would make Drifter1's ride look really military and old school, in my mind.
Yes Drifter1 that is the dude's name, not sure were he buy's his parts and don't really care, but any money I save is better in my pocket then in his.
Guido Broux answered my email with in like 2 hours of sending it. I went to this site
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-VN-800-DRIFTER-ENGINE-GUARD-BULL-BAR-BLACK-/200865544185?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
Found the place were it said contact sender and did so through an eBay acount and we sent emails back and forth, I am sure if I do not find anything at the bike show I will order from him once I get back and then have them before spring riding starts.
Posted by ChilliDrift
- January 04, 2013, 14:36:40 PMhere ya guys go, Black rear dresser bars.
Posted by Drift1
- January 04, 2013, 14:26:39 PMRATMAN.....little info for ya.The guy in NJ,is his name Fritzsimmons?If so he gets his crash bars from motorsloop(Guido Broux) so not only are the bars similiar....they are exactly the same,my man.That being said if your going to order them,go right to the source.
How did you get Guido?I've tried with no success.Looking for a set of the rear bars,but don't want to spend the 6 figures in one spot...know what I mean.Looking to get a 1500 model to dress up like a doll.....maybe next year
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 04, 2013, 13:59:35 PMkw-retrorider
thanks for all the info it is great, I want and need a bar in black nothing else will work for my ride.
I did contact the guy in NJ, he left me a phone number to call.
His charge is $270.00, waiting for him to let me know what the shipping charges will be.
Just a side note the guy in NJ has a bunch of negative scores on E Bay, so not a good feeling about that either
Motorsloop, Guido got back to me right quick with all the info and the conversion rate, his product is $171.16 and $92.00 for shipping, total = $263.00
waltervl
I did also look at the link you posted, sent them an email asking about shipping to Canada,
Their cost for the bars was $142.65 plus shipping if they would ship to Canada, so I am waiting for that.
Now I talked to my Brother-in-law he said last year at the bike show in Toronto there was a hall of people selling parts and "stuff" so I am going to hit that hall and take my time to look for any 800 parts I can find. even if I find one at the right price I'll pay to have it powder coated if the price will work out right. Once I find out I'll let people know....
Drifter 1 I'll look for parts for your military look too, and what price range are you comfortable for me to spend, like in the 6 figures?...ok I'll spend your money.
Posted by Drift1
- January 03, 2013, 05:28:53 AMKW,thanks for the help and info,much appreciated.
RATMAN,find another place that has the bars....scootworks.com,they have them listed for $180.37......not sure about the shipping cost etc.Honestly I would hold off to see what kind of steal you can mustard up at the show,my man.Wish I could've been able to make that....... 
Posted by waltervl
- January 03, 2013, 04:54:42 AMFor European (no shipping to USA/Canada but you can ask 
) check http://www.empmotorparts.nl/en/webshop/crashbars-top-line-35-mm
They make the parts themself. For 800 and 1500 Drifters, black and chrome.
I bought the passenger footpeg lowering brackets with them.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 02, 2013, 20:27:36 PMDrift1: If you use the link I gave, it takes you to ebay and the item for sale. If you scroll down, eventually you get to a section labelled "ask a question." When you click on that it will ask you to log into your ebay account (so you need to set that up with password first). Once you do that it will allow you to send email back and forth to the seller within ebay. That is the correspondence I had with Guido Broux....all in English.
Ratman: My total was $228 to my door in Maryland. That is better than $250 plus shipping from the guy in NJ (whose are similarly shaped) and that is for a chrome one. Black powdercoat extra from the NJ seller. Must cost more to ship to Canada. I looked at the engine guards from Motif and did not like the shape - unique I suppose.
Posted by Drift1
- January 02, 2013, 19:27:19 PMRATMAN,I myself have been getting on Mo-Tiques web ever since you gave me that info with no success....that site has been down for weeks....as a matter of fact,never been able to see what that site looked like,my man.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 02, 2013, 19:06:12 PM I just tried them on ebay and was a bit turned off, to get them shipped if I did the conversion correctly it is $176.16 for the bars and then then $110.00 for shipping, $286.16 seems to be a bit dear for the product.
I have tried to get to Mo-Tique site but they seem to be under repair or something, but I am sure it was not so dear there and shipping seemed to be a lot less costly. I am going to hold off for now.
Posted by Drift1
- January 02, 2013, 18:57:01 PMKW,I'M having no luck on the website(foreign language) being able to communicate with someone.Do you have an actual contact # or an email address so I can try that route?I would like to see if he has the rear bars as well being he seems to be the only person with the front bar available for the 800's.Thank you for any help you can provide.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 02, 2013, 18:49:35 PM49Reo - Thanks, just trying to tone down the chrome and keep it "old school."