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Posted by cochise
 - August 29, 2010, 15:55:57 PM

I have a progressive shock on mine so something fits. Drifters here are rare but a fellow with a 99 saw mine out front and stopped in . I haven't seen his bike but he said mine is lower by about an inch. I've had a question on the site regarding how to adjust it but no replys. Am I the only one with a Progressive setup?

Posted by emjayw
 - August 29, 2010, 13:49:36 PM

I'm riding the fence waiting for more information about this swap.  Keep it comin'!   Mike in TX

Posted by TripWire
 - August 21, 2010, 11:45:35 AM

Did a little research online and if you look at OEM shocks the 2000 Classic and Drifter use the same part numbers.  This makes me believe that the Progressive 465-1048 should work.  I am running this be Progressive and I will let you know what they say.

Posted by TripWire
 - August 21, 2010, 08:17:21 AM

Is the rear shock & spring on the Vulcan 800 and Vulcan Classic 800 different than the Drifter?  I was hoping one of them would use the same.

Posted by 04Drifter
 - August 19, 2010, 15:04:35 PM

Heard back from someone at progressiven named Bryce- said they have no application for the 800 ;though they likely have something that will work.

So its find something that works but isn't listed for it, or buy from kaw.

Posted by 04Drifter
 - August 16, 2010, 13:06:59 PM

I had the same results in a search, so emailed their technical people, will let you know what the reply is.

Posted by chief
 - August 16, 2010, 10:49:30 AM

Generally, Progressive's provide a positive upgrade. I don't have any other info on this one.

Posted by TripWire
 - August 15, 2010, 21:04:00 PM

Making a list of upgrades to make over the winter and tops is an upgrade to the rear shock and spring.  Thinking about Progressing Suspension 465 (PN 465-1048) but they do not list the 800 Drifter on their sight.  They do list the Vulcan 800 and Vulcan Classic 800 and both use the 465-1048.  Will that work on the Drifter?  Anyone using this shock? Is it worth the money?

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