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Posted by 49Reo
- July 20, 2010, 18:12:27 PMI've owned several bikes in my day; I'm 6'3" 240lb (yeah, yeah, I know, time to cut back)and the 1500 Drifter is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden; I've never rode an 800 so can't say anything about them. You won't go wrong on a 1500. 
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by aclone
- July 20, 2010, 15:24:49 PMMy first bike was a 805cc suzuki liked the bike but it did seem a little under powered.
Love my 1500 drifter smooth ride nice sound and no problem two up with luggage.
Mark
Posted by tmassey
- July 19, 2010, 23:06:38 PMi never rode an 800 drifter....but my 1500 is the best bike i have EVER rode or owned ...i'm 5 ft. 10in. 250lbs...with a bad shoulder and even after 2 surgeries i can still ride this bike all day.
Posted by gretschmann
- July 19, 2010, 22:55:47 PMThank you guys,
It seems like the obvious choice.
I will be more than happy to post pictures when I have the bike.
Posted by tgoelz
- July 19, 2010, 12:35:03 PMI'm 6'4" & about 225lbs ... the '05 Drifter 1500 fits me very well ... only mod I made for my height was to add 2" Phat handle bar raisers ... the 2" raisers maintain the stock cables & made my (personal choice) seating more upright & more comfortable (for me).
Posted by Varooom
- July 19, 2010, 11:49:04 AMI'm 6'3" and 200 pounds and bought my 1999 1500 because the size fits so much better than most other bikes. If you go to the discussion area this question has been asked before and many replies are there. I like shaft drive a lot.
Varooom
Posted by gretschmann
- July 19, 2010, 10:46:57 AMHi everybody,
I am planning to buy a Drifter very soon. I don't really know which model to buy. A 800 or 1500?
I am 6'2", 235 lbs. Should I go to the obvious choice, the 1500? Maybe a 800 is enough. Which one is more reliable?
I need your expertise.
Thanks.