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Posted by TripWire
- October 07, 2010, 12:42:22 PMLooks like the 465 is on sale right now. $368
Posted by Angstrom
- September 01, 2010, 15:35:24 PMI put the 465-1148 on my Drifter 800. I noticed after some time there were marks on the suspension arm where the front-bottom of the shock had impacted it a few times. I could see how this could happen if the rear tire bounced off the ground. So I actually took my suspension arm off (the next time I was doing tire maintenance) and ground out about 1/8" of the suspension arm where the shock was hitting. I haven't had that problem since.
There's some dirt roads I travel on from time-to-time so things can get a bit bouncy for me and I'm sure this is what caused it, but I'd bet if you're staying on smooth roads you won't see this problem.
I can tell you, it stiffens the back end right up and handles much better, however, I also did the progressive fork springs at the same time too.
It's a good-lookin' shock, too bad it ends up hidden under there.... 
Posted by TripWire
- August 29, 2010, 21:57:33 PMHeard back from Progressive Suspension ans here is what they said:
"We do have an option of a heavier rated spring for you. The part number for the spring you'd want is 1165-20B."
Looks like I have a another winter project!
Posted by chief
- August 29, 2010, 17:03:33 PMMay be... but progressive should have instructions on their site.
Posted by cochise
- August 29, 2010, 15:55:57 PMI 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 PMI'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 AMDid 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 AMIs 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 PMHeard 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 PMI 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 AMGenerally, 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 PMMaking 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?