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Posted by Elmo Hayride
- January 27, 2014, 12:56:16 PM@ D1 - Those badges are still available from the dealer. I just recently bought a set, they are 1999 1500 Drifter badges.
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Kawasaki/Motorcycle/1999/VN1500-J1+Vulcan+1500+Drifter/DECALS+%28GOOSEBERRY%29%28VN1500-J1%29/parts.html
Dave
Posted by Drift1
- January 07, 2014, 19:09:40 PMPastor dude , that's the site 49 sent me . I ordered my bars accordingly . I found them a bit cheaper though 
49 I'll keep an eye out for those badges being I'm off work for another 2 weeks 
Posted by pcarrell
- January 07, 2014, 18:45:32 PMQuote from: Drift1 on January 07, 2014, 17:19:32 PMBecause I can......PC why you messing with me
? I believe my bars are 1"
You're fine with the 1" bars. http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/StockBarsOne.html
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 07, 2014, 17:39:45 PM49 buddy check out e bay.ca under the 1999 Kawasaki Drifter 800 in search ...think that is were I saw them before.......
Posted by 49Reo
- January 07, 2014, 17:37:32 PMI like those tank badges, Lurch; if anyone has a set of those, silver, no red on them, they want to part with, I would like to buy or swap for them. Let me know, guys and gals!
Thanx in advance....
Posted by Drift1
- January 07, 2014, 17:19:32 PMPC why you messing with me ? I believe my bars are 1" 
Posted by pcarrell
- January 07, 2014, 14:39:20 PMD1, I think our stock bars are 7/8", so you may need new grips, mounts and even risers with those bars.
Posted by Drift1
- January 06, 2014, 17:26:37 PMOk so I decided to order my new bars today and went bigger and wider then what Lurch has . I ended up going with Burly long horns witch are :
1 " diameter notched and drilled to hide wires and hopefully cables ( we'll see )
39 " wide 17 1/4 pull back and 7" rise
Once I have the bars I'll measure for my cable and wire length . I also need to see if the drifter shifter will be in the way with the new bars ? It'll be a week or so to receive the bars , but man I can't wait to start this project
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 21:50:47 PMLOL 
Thanks Lurch I'll look these up . I just posted on your thread and see you are indeed almost 7' . You'll see why I'm laughing when you read the thread Thanks again for the info .
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 21:42:21 PMThey're certainly a smidge wider, lower, and closer. I'm 6'7, and I find these really help letting my shoulders relax.
They're just Baron Nostalgia Bars:
eg: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Baron-Nostalgia-Handlebar-Fits-Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Drifter-1999-2005-/331091201407?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1692cd7f
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 21:28:38 PMLurch they look great man ! I've looked at so many beach bars over the last two days I'm exhausted ... LOL
Do you remember the name of these bars ? Bikini ,long horns etc . ? What rise , pull back , are they knurled were did you get them ? Thanks for the help and they look great on your ride
I've been really thinking about going with either the long horns or the grande beach bar . There both 39" wide 17" pullback one has a 4.5 " rise and the other a 6.5" rise . Really blows not having a shop around with these bars available to get a feel for them . I'm 6' and still feel like I'm constantly reaching for the stock bars , in return I get that shoulder blade ache . Do these bars let you sit upright more than the stock bars did ?
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 20:19:54 PMSome more pics:
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 20:08:41 PMRecently fitted a set.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=25570.msg58169#msg58169
Stock cables work fine as long as you re-route the throttle cable behind the top triple clamp.
Posted by greenbarn
- January 05, 2014, 14:35:23 PMLooks like the barons are not terribly different than stock unless I'm missing something? Lower rise and slight longer? Similar pullback? Maybe your stock cables will teach?
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 12:27:13 PM49 thanks for the site info . I just took a look around and there's good info and pictures as well