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Posted by pcarrell
 - November 02, 2014, 07:49:52 AM

Hi kelly, welcome to the forum.

The seat appears to be a custom mounting of a traditional chopper type seat pan.  You can find them lots of places, but here's one: http://www.monstercraftsman.com/seats/?sort=featured&page=2

As far as the pipes go, those are one-off custom jobs.  The tips look like they might be available commercially, but you'd have to get the pipes custom made by a metal fabricator.  The pipes are mandrel bent by the looks, so it'd have to be a pretty well stocked shop that does the work as a mandrel bender is a pretty pricey piece of equipment.

Posted by kellybyrne13
 - November 02, 2014, 00:32:41 AM

Hi guys, new to the Drifter world. Picked up my 800 about a month ago, LOVING it so far. I'm looking to get a look very similar to this bike. Where do I need to look to find this style of seat and those exhaust pipes?? Thanks in advance!

Posted by 49Reo
 - August 30, 2014, 20:23:43 PM

Tecumseh, did you think about removing the rear fender support and going to inside the fender support? That would really show the profile of the rear fender, and add more of that "Fabulous Fifties" look you have nailed down.
Just a thought....

Posted by Mr.Hanbar
 - August 30, 2014, 20:11:19 PM
Quote from: Tecumseh on August 04, 2014, 19:58:34 PM

It mainly drags when I turn left riding double ::)

Tecumseh, i love that exhaust system, can you tell me where to buy it or how to make it or even better, do you sell it??
it looks really good congrats on a beautiful looking bike Brother!

8)

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 18, 2014, 21:45:17 PM

I sincerely say - that's a REALLY nice looking 800.    But be fore-warned...   Just remember when I start stealing some of those ideas....  Imitation is the sincerest form of FLATTERY!!!

Posted by Tecumseh
 - August 17, 2014, 23:40:39 PM
Quote from: Drift1 on August 10, 2014, 20:17:54 PM

WOW !!!!! This 800 is bad ass ...... I'm lost for words .... Excellent , Excellent job on this machine  8)

49 no offense taking brother , this is one swwweeeeettttt drifter

Wow, thanks for the kind words guys! :)
Posted by Drift1
 - August 10, 2014, 20:17:54 PM

WOW !!!!! This 800 is bad ass ...... I'm lost for words .... Excellent , Excellent job on this machine  8)

49 no offense taking brother , this is one swwweeeeettttt drifter

Posted by 49Reo
 - August 09, 2014, 14:22:47 PM

That is, without a doubt, the nicest 800 I've ever seen; and I say this with no disrespect to all the other 800's and their owners. You have done a fantastic job of taking it back to the '50's. Great job.

Posted by Tecumseh
 - August 09, 2014, 00:04:10 AM
Quote from: Bucko on August 08, 2014, 01:30:59 AM

It looks pretty awesome!  I've always felt the Drifter's profile, at least the 1500 model, makes it looks a bit like it's riding 'up hill'.  I think, as long as there's no clearance issues, it would look a bit better with the front end lowered slightly, just like yours.  Did you use a Progressive lowering kit or did you just cut the OEM spacers down?  (I think the 1500's and the 800's have the same front end).

Bucko, actually raised the forks from the triple clamps an 1-1/2" which in reverse effect lowered the bike the same amount. 
Posted by Bucko
 - August 08, 2014, 01:30:59 AM
Quote from: Tecumseh on August 04, 2014, 20:01:57 PM

Yes I lowered the front end. I think also the angle that the pic was taken makes it look a little funny, doesn't look as extreme in the 4th pic. ;)

It looks pretty awesome!  I've always felt the Drifter's profile, at least the 1500 model, makes it looks a bit like it's riding 'up hill'.  I think, as long as there's no clearance issues, it would look a bit better with the front end lowered slightly, just like yours.  Did you use a Progressive lowering kit or did you just cut the OEM spacers down?  (I think the 1500's and the 800's have the same front end).
Posted by Tecumseh
 - August 04, 2014, 20:01:57 PM
Quote from: Bucko on August 04, 2014, 00:04:11 AM

Sweet looking bike!  The front fender looks close to the rad; did you lower the bike?

Yes I lowered the front end. I think also the angle that the pic was taken makes it look a little funny, doesn't look as extreme in the 4th pic. ;)
Posted by Tecumseh
 - August 04, 2014, 19:58:34 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on August 03, 2014, 15:48:04 PM

That seems odd that the kickstand drags- I always thought it was my floorboard that makes contact first.  hmmmm  maybe I need to look into that...

Nice mods, Tecumseh.

It mainly drags when I turn left riding double ::)
Posted by Bucko
 - August 04, 2014, 00:04:11 AM

Sweet looking bike!  The front fender looks close to the rad; did you lower the bike?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 03, 2014, 20:09:56 PM
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but it's just "not my bag baby"! (as Austin Powers would say

ok so now I have a buddy who is not a chrome person either....welcome my new buddy......

Posted by pcarrell
 - August 03, 2014, 18:01:47 PM

....as long as you aren't dragging the handlebar ends......

That's a BAD thing!
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