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Posted by nhtrikes
 - May 06, 2013, 13:33:56 PM

I agree with John, only you know your situation well enough to decide whether you want to start with the '99 800. Too many factors go into a decision like that. How long have you been looking? Other guys on this forum would be more able to tell you if the price is right ($3930 to $5240 US) or not for the '99 800 but that too depends on miles, condition, add-ons, etc. I'm a newbie to Drifters as well, but not bikes, had mine only 8 months so far and hate to get off of it. Had paint, exhaust, directional and seat mods. done and it ain't cheap. I am much older and could afford it, especially after looking at HD. Paid less for my bike with mods. than I would have for most of the HD's I was looking at! Best bike I have ever owned! I have to tell you once you ride her you won't really care what color or else isn't quite right. Either way follow your heart, you can't go wrong with a Drifter!  8)
Good Luck & Take care,

Pete

Posted by John Hopkins
 - May 06, 2013, 11:43:30 AM
Quote from: Two Teeth Johnny on May 06, 2013, 11:07:35 AM

I m from Greece and there r not so many drifters here on the road..finally found a guy that sells his 1999 vulcan drifter 800 and the price that he discusses is around 3000-4000 euros, maybe more.
So my questions r:
1) Is the price good for a 99 vlcn drift?
2)I really like all the drifters from 2001 to 2006 but the 99 is not in my taste so much..but here in Greece cant find vlcn drifts for sale :(
3)Should i w8 to gather more money and bring my fav drifter for abroad? ( i dont have that much money )

Drifters come in two sizes and types, the 800 is chain driven and the 1500 is shaft driven..

As they are never going to make any more of them they are worth more than they are selling for at this time.

you are faced with two problems..

will the price of drifters increase while you are saving to buy one..

Will there still be drifters for sale when you have enough money..

You have to decide this one for yourself.

John.

Posted by Two Teeth Johnny
 - May 06, 2013, 11:07:35 AM

Hi to all the drifters! I m a total newbie with bikes,actually i really admired choppers but i didnt feel i wanna buy one for my self till a friend of mine showed me a kawasaki vulcan drifter 800 of 2002 and since then i became obsessesd with all the vulcan drifters! Cant remember myself so excited bout anythin. so now i m in front of a dilemma.I m from Greece and there r not so many drifters here on the road..finally found a guy that sells his 1999 vulcan drifter 800 and the price that he discusses is around 3000-4000 euros, maybe more. I ve seen the bike in pics and i dont really like the way he customed that sweetey :( so i ll propably need to change the seats, the colour and mb the front lights. I m gonna meet him next week to get more details and have the 1st talks.
So my questions r:
1) Is the price good for a 99 vlcn drift?
2)I really like all the drifters from 2001 to 2006 but the 99 is not in my taste so much..but here in Greece cant find vlcn drifts for sale :(
3)Should i w8 to gather more money and bring my fav drifter for abroad? ( i dont have that much money )

sry for my newbie post but i would really love to enlighten me! ty
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