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Posted by pcarrell
- November 16, 2013, 12:35:47 PMQuote from: gdrudd13 on November 16, 2013, 11:51:02 AMDavid made those, as well as the saddle bag protector bars.Any clue where the rear bars came from on that blue drifter? I really like those.
Posted by gdrudd13
- November 16, 2013, 11:51:02 AMI have the large throttle boss (but it black) on mine. I like it. It made a huge difference for me but I know some people don't like them. It lets me stretch out my fingers which is why I like it. I also have the leather covers for the clutch and brake levers. Been there since I've had my bike. They're comfortable as well. I don't have anything to compare them to though so it might not make a big difference. Any clue where the rear bars came from on that blue drifter? I really like those.
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 22:43:36 PMQuote from: Drift1 on November 15, 2013, 18:22:32 PMSorry to mislead.....I gave the wrong name! They are called the Kuryakyn ISO-Throttle Boss. These are the ones I have on my bike, but they come in different shapes. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/kuryakyn-iso-throttle-boss-fits-right-or-left-grip-each-for-iso-grips-transformer-grips-or-braided-grips/part/KY-6250PC forgive me here , but what are ISO wings , the levers ?
Sorry for the confusion.
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 22:35:03 PMQuote from: greenbarn on November 15, 2013, 19:38:21 PMSorry, guess I just don't understand what you 800 guys are on about, since our 1500's are built right from the factory..........You got that exactly right. Less vibration at highway speeds due to the lower revs, and it doesn't sound like it's screaming at you at 60 mph... And the fork springs make a huge difference.... I've said it before, I think the 18/38 ratio and the progressive springs are "must do" mods on the 800.
MAN, that was fun!
Posted by greenbarn
- November 15, 2013, 19:38:21 PMQuote from: Drift1 on November 15, 2013, 16:07:52 PMYou got that exactly right. Less vibration at highway speeds due to the lower revs, and it doesn't sound like it's screaming at you at 60 mph... And the fork springs make a huge difference.... I've said it before, I think the 18/38 ratio and the progressive springs are "must do" mods on the 800.Sorry ratman just noticed I posted 18/40 . I meant 18/38 . I thought first gear was going to be a little tougher on the throttle response , but no sir . Dude your going to love this mod . I even got fancy an added a little bling - bling as you say and went with a gold chain just to give the scoot some pizaaz ......lol
Posted by Drift1
- November 15, 2013, 18:22:32 PMPC forgive me here , but what are ISO wings , the levers ? You know I bought and installed covers from Chillowee last year . The thing is the fringe just was to my liking on my scoot . Guess it really didn't go with the theme .
Thanks for those picture's I saved them to my drifter file . I think that bike is so pretty I'd be scared to ride it LOL . Always was a fan of the necille front , but imop don't like the blinkers below so much . Wow that nomad came out looking sweet as hell !
Man are we hijacking ratmans thread or what 
....... sorry there fella 
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 17:27:23 PMQuote from: Drift1 on November 15, 2013, 15:27:27 PMIt's hard to go wrong with the ISO Grips with ISO Wings! To lose the chrome look, glue on some leather grip covers ( http://www.chilhowee.net/grip-covers.html ) and top it off with some lever covers to match ( http://www.chilhowee.net/kawasaki-lever-covers/LC004.html ).PC , thanks for that tip I'm definitely going to try those there gel pad gloves . Man the numbness I got STINKS . Think I'll try different handle bar grips as well for the comfort . My stock ones are pretty well worn out any how .
QuoteYeah, I trot out pics of David's old scoot once in a while. He did such awesome custom work on it ya know. Here's links to all the pics of it that I have.Oh yea that drifter is amazingly pretty by the way . I have that bike saved from before , I believe you showed it to me last year ?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/3LowRes.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/1LowRes.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/2LowRes.jpg
Oh, and I almost forgot, this is a Nomad that David did a nacelle for. The owner of this Nomad added a metal Gilroy Indian front fender. He had to do quite a bit of custom work, including widening it, to make it work, but it's all steel.
Posted by Drift1
- November 15, 2013, 16:07:52 PMSorry ratman just noticed I posted 18/40 . I meant 18/38 . I thought first gear was going to be a little tougher on the throttle response , but no sir . Dude your going to love this mod . I even got fancy an added a little bling - bling as you say and went with a gold chain just to give the scoot some pizaaz ......lol
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 15:49:28 PMD1 I did the 18/40 last summer and found a huge difference, this winter I am doing the 18/38 for more of a over drive thing. I am so stoked about the new grips can not wait to try them.
thanks pc will try that later tonight.
Posted by Drift1
- November 15, 2013, 15:27:27 PMRatman I like the look of the castle , looks like a man cave my basement ( also known as the man cave ) looks just this . Nothing like watching tv or listening to tunes all in the comfort of warmth and a cozy chair .
Dude I took the bike out for a quick 33 mile ride and let me tell ya what a HUGE difference between the new neck bearings , progressive springs and that 18/40 sprocket upgrade . Your going to absolutely LOVE the feeling . I don't know about GB , but for myself big difference in the vibration as well on the highway . I'm very pleased and like so many others wish I had done this sooner !
PC , thanks for that tip I'm definitely going to try those there gel pad gloves . Man the numbness I got STINKS . Think I'll try different handle bar grips as well for the comfort . My stock ones are pretty well worn out any how . Oh yea that drifter is amazingly pretty by the way . I have that bike saved from before , I believe you showed it to me last year ?
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 15:18:13 PMThe easiest way I know of for doing the word document stuff is to just open up the document on your computer and then copy / paste it. To add pics, you can then post it, then go to "modify post" and it opens it up in a new window for editing. Just under the text editing box is a button to add attachments. Click that to upload pics from your computer. If you want the pics to be inserted into the text instead of all at the end, you'll need a web hosting site for the pics. I use photobucket. (It's free!) I just insert the img link into the text at the appropriate place.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 13:39:47 PMpc how does one get a word document and post it with the pictures? Or anyone who knows let me know. Thanks
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 13:28:57 PMQuote from: Drift1 on November 12, 2013, 18:09:48 PMHey Drift, read the top part of my post above this one.How do them grips feel ? I'm a victim of the right hand numbness myself . partially due to military and a lot to do with running chainsaws for the past 16 years .
Posted by pcarrell
- November 15, 2013, 13:11:57 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on November 12, 2013, 17:54:20 PMI had the same issue even with the ISO Grips (which I like). I added some leather and some ISO Wings, and that helped, but what finally cured the problem was some deer leather (deer leather is the only leather that stays soft after it gets wet and dries out) fingerless gloves with gel filled palms. Totally cured the problem! I can ride all day with no numbness! Now I don't ride without them! I got mine here, but you can get them at any place that carries a good selection of leather motorcycle gear. http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-gloves/GL-IM010.htmlgrips came today from Value Accessories, bought the Kuryakyn Black ISO 6345 like you, but I passed on the throttle boss, I tried one and just could not get comfortable with it. If I am right there is like a 1" difference in the diameter between the grips so this should help my numb right hand, like putting arthritic grips on a golf club.
QuoteThis is the write up I got from my friend David a couple of years ago. If you want a round headlight, just use a Harley part.A nacelle is that cover behind the headlight in front of the forks that hides all them cables and hoses, found it on the Drifter Riders Forum, on the delphiforums. I have it saved to a word document but can not figure how to pass them on to anyone...lol.....computer genius is not me...
And it looks great! (Sorry.....best pic I have of the front of his old ride.)
Posted by CDNRatMan
- November 15, 2013, 12:33:41 PMI could do it like a golf grip......mmmmmmmm...and that is really easy.....