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Posted by greenbarn
 - July 28, 2014, 21:05:14 PM

Nice shots, KF and D1!!!

D1, I think that picture with the Indian sign might be my all-time favorite drifter photo!!!

Posted by pcarrell
 - July 28, 2014, 20:42:09 PM

Very nice stuff indeed!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 28, 2014, 18:21:33 PM

send them and I can resize them for you. piece of cake...

Posted by Drift1
 - July 28, 2014, 18:12:02 PM

LOL ... no way Ratty my friend , the serrated shields are there to stay . Nice try though  ;) I did however change the mirrors out for some nice looking round ones on the 800 . As for the bag on the 1500 it is a Viking bag . I like it because it locks and you have the option to add locks to the straps as well for double security , I guess ? I have added other things to the bike as well , just can't post them on here do to the size . You know how computer literate I am so I have NO clue how to change the size and all that crap . I've already been there and tried this with no success . Maybe I'll email you some photo's of different set ups I've been running .

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 28, 2014, 17:56:32 PM

  D1, buddy both bikes look really good, but I think you need to take them serrated heat shields off and put smooth powder coated black ones on there, to finish the theme of the bike, and to that end to save you the trouble, I'll take the serrated ones off your hands.
But it is a nice looking ride at that theme and looks really good.
On the 1500 is that a Inspire travel Trunk? That is coming along really well.

Posted by Drift1
 - July 28, 2014, 17:29:05 PM

While I'm at it guess I better not leave Miss Ruby left out . This is the one I bought from Pilgrim . Pilgrim still haven't had the chance to cut the shield down ...  ;D :D :) ;) Sorry guys I wanted to show different set ups such as solo seat , new add on etc. , but I guess my files are to large to post .

Posted by Drift1
 - July 28, 2014, 17:09:52 PM

A couple pictures of MA-DEUCE after some winter projects and cleaning . Then with the new bags installed .

Posted by pcarrell
 - July 28, 2014, 12:21:51 PM

KF, that's true.  Troll has another one, a W650.  Nice looking garage BTW.

Posted by kfoster
 - July 28, 2014, 12:04:54 PM

A tale of two retros:

It is really interesting the focus that Kawasaki put on retro-bikes in the late 90's.

Posted by pcarrell
 - July 27, 2014, 23:45:29 PM
Quote from: Bucko on July 27, 2014, 23:16:33 PM

Awesome PC.  Thanks for posting.

No problem my man!
Posted by Bucko
 - July 27, 2014, 23:16:33 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on July 27, 2014, 21:22:15 PM

You're not going to believe how easy this is!

https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/site-search-results.aspx?sectionpath=3&processor=content&p_keyword=fringe

Cut it to length and glue it on......done!

Deer hide is perfect for this because it's the only leather that can get wet and when it dries out it doesn't get all hard and start cracking.  It gets a little hard at first, but just scrunch it up with your hands a little and it returns to softness.  Other leathers won't do that, so deer hide is perfect for floorboard and fender skirts that see more wetness then most other places on a bike might.

Awesome PC.  Thanks for posting.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 27, 2014, 21:48:59 PM

  Spools.....I saw spools on e bay......ok don't laugh I had to google them to see what they were for because I never seen them on my bike.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vortex-SP402K-10mm-Spools-Black-Kawasaki-VN800-Vulcan-Drifter-2000-2006-/400740149608?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4df96968&vxp=mtr

So still not sure were you would mount them and how they would actually work.

Posted by kfoster
 - July 27, 2014, 21:38:51 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on July 27, 2014, 21:31:48 PM

never thought of jack stands....lol..........cool idea......

I just have them behind a Harbor Freight motorcycle lift to keep the whole thing steady. I am used to racing stands and spools for lifting my bikes. They are much more stable!
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - July 27, 2014, 21:31:48 PM

never thought of jack stands....lol..........cool idea......

Posted by kfoster
 - July 27, 2014, 21:26:26 PM

When you have just acquired a second-hand bike, preparing for a glamor shoot can be a bit difficult. This girl was in need of a serious scrubbing and regular waxing regimen.

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