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Posted by pcarrell
- April 02, 2014, 07:53:10 AMQuote from: moosewing3 on April 01, 2014, 18:36:34 PMWhile I haven't dealt with them personally, I know several people who have, including the guy that supplied his Drifter fenders to make the molds they use, and all have been happy with Oldies.Yes I have been shopping for fender tips, will probably go with that for this year. I was going to ask if anyone has had experience with badassglass in Iowa as that was the first solution I found .
Posted by Troll
- April 01, 2014, 20:08:19 PMPosted by Troll
- April 01, 2014, 20:05:21 PMZambini Bros
Posted by greenbarn
- April 01, 2014, 19:56:14 PMI re-read your post again tonight. Man, that was a rough way to go. I had a pretty rough time when I got my bike- snow, rain, steep driveway, low overhead door, etc - Or SO I THOUGHT- it was like a walk in the park compared to your trip..... But you still got a REALLY COOL BIKE!! 
I shopped for fender tips, somewhat extensively - had a hard time finding them. I got mine from JP cycles. I think I tried 4 different models, and if I remember, I ended up with one that I thought would fit (not mounted on yet). If I can get to it, I'll try to get a picture of it tomorrow.
Posted by moosewing3
- April 01, 2014, 18:36:34 PMYes I have been shopping for fender tips, will probably go with that for this year. I was going to ask if anyone has had experience with badassglass in Iowa as that was the first solution I found .
Posted by LarryInSeattle
- March 31, 2014, 23:23:31 PMSorry it went the way it did.
If the fender is cracked..... perhaps you can buy a fender tip and put it on the fender tip and it will keep it from going any further.
That is how I repaired mine. 
Can't tell it was cracked now.
Larry
Posted by bikerbob5864
- March 31, 2014, 22:46:30 PMYea, like Troll said.....Fenders are available at a place in Hull, Iowa called Oldies. They're listed on the net under badassglass I think. They advertise that their fenders are much stronger than OEM units and are made from the OEM molds.
Good luck with your new bike
Posted by pcarrell
- March 31, 2014, 20:59:24 PMGlad about your purchase, but sorry how it all worked out! hopefully Troll's help will work out!
Posted by Troll
- March 31, 2014, 19:19:23 PMIf there is a bright side to this...besides you now being a Drifter owner, you can replace the rear fender relatively cheaply with a genuine, made in Iowa fiberglass one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-1500-DRIFTER-INDIAN-REAR-FENDER-FIBERGLASS-/251341378951?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a851d1587&vxp=mtr
Posted by greenbarn
- March 31, 2014, 18:01:29 PMNice bike. You handled all that difficulty quite well, I think. It doesn't look like there's too much damage, so that's good. In a very worst-case scenario, this is your chance to change colors, if you have to repaint part of it....
Great looking bike, though. You'll love it.
Posted by Washbrook
- March 31, 2014, 17:29:26 PMSometimes nothing goes right, except you now have the Drifter.
Posted by DC
- March 31, 2014, 16:57:41 PMGreat pics! You finally have your bike. Put the thoughts of the road trip in the past and move forward. Congrats and good luck with your new ride!
Posted by Ironraven
- March 31, 2014, 13:46:36 PMOuch! Well glad you got her home safely anyway. My 99 1500 sometimes has an ignition 'hesitation' I like to call it... when I turn the key on he occasionally decides not to turn on the fuel pump relay. A jiggle of the key and then flicking it off and on again usually does the trick. You're gonna love this bike, congrats on the pickup. I love the smoked lenses and blacked out pipes, lookin' good man!
Posted by 49Reo
- March 31, 2014, 13:01:26 PMWhen you turn the key on, you should hear the fuel pump cycle; take about 2-3 seconds. Then, when you hit the 'start' button, the engine will turn over I believe it is a minimum of 3 times before firing. The 'several' revolutions before firing is to prevent a backfire which could not only cause mechanical damage, it also may cause the person sitting on said bike to commit a social error in his best riding gear....
Posted by moosewing3
- March 31, 2014, 12:51:21 PMNine ft. sounds bang on, that was an 8 foot trailer. I was thinking for now on the fender I may just put a set of fender tips on, if I can find some that fit. I actually just logged in to post asking for advice on what's out there for Drifter fender tips and/or mud guards and where to find them. I have been looking for the last hour and no luck so far. Also is it normal to have to hold the starter button for a few secs. on a 99 Drifter before it kicks in, guy said it always did it and was because of the FI.