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Posted by Drift1
- January 16, 2013, 11:25:50 AMMARSHOLLDOLL,I received the front top fender rail....looks sweet!I'm sending it out for powder coating before installation.When you put yours on did you just eye it up,or make a template?
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 10, 2013, 13:34:58 PMI am happy it worked for you. When you recieve it you will find that the stantions have a center set screw on the bottom. I filed it down so that it was flush with the bottom, then used black silicone for adhering on the fender top. No drilling needed. Mine has been in place quite some time now with no problems.
Dan
Posted by Drift1
- January 10, 2013, 08:54:21 AMMARSHOLLDOLL,I found it.I just clicked on the site again and it popped up.Don't know why it wasn't working before,but any ways it's ordered,my man.Thanks for all the help and info...Whoooo....Hoooo!!!! 
...Once it arrives i'll bug you again to find out how exactly you put this top rali on........haha
Posted by Drift1
- January 10, 2013, 07:27:44 AMMARSHOLLDOLL,I've tried both ways (item #) to locate this item,unsuccessful.Gives me the page saying this item has been deleted or is no longer available...blah,blah,blah.That's just my luck geuss.Thanks for all your help though,my man.I'll continue the hunt.Cochise got back to me about the rear bumper,he still has the jig setup,but is having difficulty locating the tubing.The manufacture he was dealing with no longer gets it.
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 09, 2013, 21:38:14 PMI don't see it being deleted. I just clicked on the link and it took me right to the item. bHere is the item number on ebay just in case 400359285894
Dan
Posted by Drift1
- January 09, 2013, 21:25:33 PMQuote from: marshalldoll on January 09, 2013, 19:52:34 PMIt is an OEM Kawasaki fender rail. I found it on ebay and paid around $50.00. I attached it with black silicone so no holes in the fender!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NOS-96-04-Kawasaki-VN1500D-1500-Vulcan-Classic-Front-Fender-Top-Trim-/400359285894?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3745e486&vxp=mtr I just found you one with this link.
Dan
that post has been deleted,MARSHOLLDOLL.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 09, 2013, 20:11:28 PMD1 the front fender guard was $149.99 + $22.00 for shipping ......so bingo bought it
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 09, 2013, 19:52:34 PMIt is an OEM Kawasaki fender rail. I found it on ebay and paid around $50.00. I attached it with black silicone so no holes in the fender!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NOS-96-04-Kawasaki-VN1500D-1500-Vulcan-Classic-Front-Fender-Top-Trim-/400359285894?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3745e486&vxp=mtr I just found you one with this link.
Dan
Posted by Drift1
- January 09, 2013, 19:25:00 PMMarsholldoll,that's exactly what I'm talking about.Were can i get that and how much?That looks awsome on your ride!I would have mine powder coated to match my bike.
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 09, 2013, 17:49:36 PMDrift1 I know exactly what you are talking about. I used OEM from Kawasaki. What do youy think?
Dan
Posted by Drift1
- January 09, 2013, 17:12:57 PMMARSHOLLDOLL,aprecciate all the info,my man.Have you ever saw the two metal rails on the front fender.They were used on the early Indians for dress up purposes I would assume.They run on each side of the Indian light.
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 09, 2013, 16:45:34 PMDrift1 the front defender bumper is just a bit too narrow for out Drifter fender. This is the main reason I didn't use it as well as the squared front look. What I did like is it follows the shape of the front fender. To attach you would have to open it about 1/2" and then you will have to drill 4 holes in the fender for mounting the stantions to hold it. I would suggest taking the front fender off the bike to do this right. Of course you know that on our front fender it will just be decorative because it is attached to the plastic fender and not to anything metal. I am keeping mine but hey if Starklite has it on sale thats great.
Anytime you want my guys info just let me know for the linkage.
Dan
Posted by Drift1
- January 09, 2013, 16:33:30 PMMARSHOLLDOLL, thanks for the offer on providing the info on your custom shifter bar,I just might take you up on that in the spring.Was the front defender bar hard to install as well? I looked up Starklite again they actually have that for $89,but doesn't say what the actual dimensions are Just shows it on an Indian.If you would like to get that bumper off your shelf give me a price on pm.
RATMAN, the defenders are different then the front rails.What were they going for when MO-tiques was operational?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 09, 2013, 15:38:41 PMDrifter1 are you tlking about front fender guards? If you are hate to say it but I bought mine from Mo-tique, it was really inexpensive looks really good and to install was trally simple.
Posted by marshalldoll
- January 09, 2013, 14:39:35 PMI actually purchased the front defender bumper as well but decided I didn't like the look of the way it sticks out kindf of squared in front so it is on my shelf.
The rear one I did in fact have to do quite a bit of fabrication to make work but it is a working bumper and not just decorative.
Ted's shifter is great but I didn't like the plain straight black rod linkage so I had a new linkage rod fabricated. Now it looks much nicer. You can see it in this picture. If you like it I can put you in touch with the fellow who made it for me.
Dan