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Posted by bambam0099
- August 13, 2014, 11:40:49 AMThanks for the compliments.
So far, it has been a great bike. Sometimes, I think I'm doing 40 and I look down and I'm doing 70! I love the way it rides and the power is incredible. I'll be cruising at 62-65 on the very long, steep incline on Rt 12 (Marcy, NY) and it will immediately and quickly accelerate when I hit the throttle. On top of that, I'm averaging 50-52 mpg!
I went and changed the oil and plugs and gutted the pipes (got one off of ebay for $75 ... don't want to touch stock parts) because my only complaint was it's too quiet. Have to admit, kind of disappointed in the 'Bike Shop mod' because I thought it was going to be louder (I took out all baffles but left the goat belly). I love the sound of the Vance and Hines but I like the looks of the stock pipe so much better. I'll probably wait till next season before I make up my mind.
I was considering the air intake mod but rationality keeps taping me in the head and saying 'why change something that runs so good?' but then, the kid in me says 'but what if you can make it faster!' LOL!
The only other thing I plan on doing is adding a couple spot lights since I've always loved the 3 light look.
Hopefully I'll be able to add pictures to a gallery soon when I get a break from everything else going on!
Posted by Drift1
- July 28, 2014, 19:17:16 PMCongrats , and nice find with some hard to find accessories . Looks really clean and well maintained from were I sit .
Posted by Elmo Hayride
- July 26, 2014, 22:07:54 PMCongrats on your new ride.
Posted by Jobi
- July 22, 2014, 15:09:15 PMCongrats on the bike! I remember driving 5 hours each way to get my bike too. Went with a friend who picked up a VN750. Makes for good memories 
Posted by greenbarn
- July 22, 2014, 15:02:09 PMThat's a great looking Drifter, bambam. I've said it before, but I love a 2-tone Drifter!!!
Posted by pcarrell
- July 22, 2014, 13:56:51 PMThat was the color combo I was looking for when the wife found my bike. She talked me into all black.
Posted by Troll
- July 22, 2014, 12:39:06 PMJust got back from a 75 mile ride, so I know it's not mine...
Posted by Bucko
- July 22, 2014, 12:14:38 PMMust be a Canadian thing - I like that colour scheme too
Posted by 49Reo
- July 22, 2014, 11:20:42 AMCongrats!! Sweet looking bike. That is my favorite (factory) color combo on Drifters. Let us know how it rides. And don't forget, we like pics of all mods!!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 22, 2014, 10:06:22 AM 
LOL
Quotehave you looked in the garage lately........WOW! Looks like mine! Congratulations on a great find!
Posted by pcarrell
- July 22, 2014, 08:45:42 AMThat's a looker!
Posted by Troll
- July 22, 2014, 07:43:51 AMWOW! Looks like mine! Congratulations on a great find!
Posted by kw-retrorider
- July 22, 2014, 04:05:32 AMNice straight looking machine. Good find with the correct mounting hardware for the saddlebags with the rack. Factory windscreen and engine guard too. Good luck with it and welcome aboard.
Posted by DC
- July 22, 2014, 00:24:25 AMGreat bike! Congrats!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 21, 2014, 22:22:06 PMgood deal....