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Posted by bikerbob5864
- February 26, 2014, 02:37:29 AMWith my Custom softail, because it is a Handbuilt, I always get the "resale" thing from the Harley faithful. I built mine, and it stops people all the time.........even had the paper write an article about it........yet........it "ain't worth nuthin', cause it ain't a Harley". I'm new to the Drifter scene, tho I've always thought they were cool as can be. I bought a Classic !500 for 2up riding a few years ago, and wound up riding it more than I did my Custom! The Kawi was just more comfortable, easier to ride and less nerve wracking than my Big Inch S&S. Like Troll, I'm a converted Harley rider, and the Drifter is for my Dad.......because he rode and Indian Inline 4 years ago,as well as a Duo Glide. My 1st Bike was a BSA, then a Triumph...........love'em all................
Posted by moosewayne
- September 26, 2013, 17:40:46 PMHad a good one the other day.
Guy gave my ride the once over, said "real pretty....but ya know, they still make real Indians"
Me (former Gilroy Chief owner): "Yeah, but I wanted a bike that started"
Posted by chief
- September 15, 2013, 18:47:17 PMQuote from: DC on September 08, 2013, 20:50:21 PMSounds like half the religions out there right now...Oh heck! Forget those religions. I ended up starting my own cult and I make the rules up as I go along.
Posted by ratze
- September 12, 2013, 12:55:24 PMLOL, missed you guys.
Posted by DC
- September 08, 2013, 20:50:21 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 08, 2013, 20:45:57 PMOh heck! Forget those religions. I ended up starting my own cult and I make the rules up as I go along.spit my tea all over the rec room reading this....DC I never realized you were a Muslim, or is it a Mormon, with more then one wife at a time, no wonder you want to have a bike to get away from them.....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 08, 2013, 20:45:57 PMQuotespit my tea all over the rec room reading this....DC I never realized you were a Muslim, or is it a Mormon, with more then one wife at a time, no wonder you want to have a bike to get away from them.....with one of my wives at the time
Posted by DC
- September 08, 2013, 20:37:08 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 08, 2013, 15:34:33 PMFunny WalMart(tm) story . .. . . Some years back I was in the check out line with one of my wives at the time and the 20-something cashier starts hitting on me with my wife standing right there. The cashier didn't care. She meant business!You shop at Wal-Mart......lol.......last time I went to Wal-Mart with my sister and her family, I was sent to the car after about 15 mins in the store......because I kept pointing out the Wal-Mart people from the internet to my sister's kids.......she did not thin k it was funny, but the kids did....and they are like 19 and 20.....lol....
Good come back, you older people always have good come backs.........
Cashier: So what are you doing tonight?
Me: Um, I've got stuff to do.
Cashier: You want to party? We can party somewhere.
Me: No, I don't think so. No partying for me.
Cashier: Why not? Let's party.
Me: By!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 08, 2013, 19:22:51 PMNothing more satisfying then arriving at a gathering of bikes, and on purpose park away from the main stream of bikes, then sit back and watch the people doing the walk by but I ain't looking at your bike to see what it is. then the double take......lol.....pretty cool
My favorite however is the people who insist on telling me I don't own a real Indian, then act surprised and confused about it and say really.....
Posted by dakuhosu
- September 08, 2013, 19:18:09 PMNothing annoying yet, but I'm still pretty new to the biker scene. In the Harley vs The World of other motorcycles you have to give it up for Harley. It's all about the Harley, even in here it's not Drifter vs Indian, it's Drifter vs Harley. We all want the respect of Harley owners. I'll admit it I get a special sort of feeling when some guy on a kick-ass Bagger almost breaks his neck to get a better look at my $3500 bike. That was the whole purpose of my build, to beat a Harley out in the visual impact arena. I must admit I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams. Almost every stop results in pictures o video, funny the only time I was ever left alone was when there were about 30 bikers at a gas station in Pagosa Springs, I was desperate for gas so I had to stop, I got not a single look from a group of the loudest looking Baggers you ever saw, and one Indian Chopper. I think they were too busy working on the bikes to notice. I revved up on the way out and heard laughter over my exhaust note. I think they were savvy to my scam.
Posted by Troll
- September 08, 2013, 15:52:46 PMThe prices are good, and then there is always the free show.....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 08, 2013, 15:34:33 PMYou shop at Wal-Mart......lol.......last time I went to Wal-Mart with my sister and her family, I was sent to the car after about 15 mins in the store......because I kept pointing out the Wal-Mart people from the internet to my sister's kids.......she did not thin k it was funny, but the kids did....and they are like 19 and 20.....lol....
Good come back, you older people always have good come backs.........
Posted by Troll
- September 08, 2013, 15:29:17 PMSoooo, I ride over the the local Wal-Mart to do the weekly grocery shopping this morning. I have my tunes playing, and as I pull up to park, this guy asks me what radio station I'm listening to. "South Rampart Street Parade" by the BBC Big Band is playing. I tell him it's an old bike with an old radio...he seemed satisfied with that.
Posted by greenbarn
- August 15, 2013, 19:16:45 PMat the gaspump, from the rolled-down window of his cage: What year Indian is that?
me: It's not an indian, it's a Kawasaki drifter
him: Oh, so you just got indian fenders and stuff on it.....
Posted by ChilliDrift
- May 15, 2013, 20:24:40 PMExcellent info.. think I'll leave well enough alone for now... the previous versions of the Cobra tuner required the o2 sensors had to incorporated in the wiring. The new one does not, as you said.. it basicly disables them. It makes real time infinate adjustments. I'm looking forward to seeing what it will do.. 2nd to 3rd will now lift the front wheel off the ground.. almost pulled the grips out of my hand. Had a kid on a cbr try to blow past me tonight on the on ramp... end result was him watching me leave him standing. This bike is fun to ride. Heck they all are I guess.. but having tunes is great for sure. I know you are enjoying that yourself.
Thanks Troll..
Posted by Troll
- May 15, 2013, 07:40:46 AMYeah, well. here's an annoying thing. The fuel system on the Vaquero is VERY different from that of the Drifter. There are O2 sensors on the new ride, and it's called a closed loop or feedback system....like a car. \The Drifter uses an open loop or mapped fuel system which has values for each operating parameter preprogrammed in. From what I have read, the fuel tuner boxes all disable the O2 sensor and essentially take it back to the old days. You have several things to consider, now with this new bike...first and foremost is what will, and what will not void your warranty.