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Posted by pcarrell
- June 19, 2015, 11:22:42 AMWelcome to the forum 99!
On your buffeting issue, let me save you a lot of trouble. Changing windshields will probably not solve your problem. I know, because I had the same issue, and I tried all sorts of things to get rid of it. The problem is not the air coming around the shield. The problem is air coming up along side of the tank. To cure it, lowers are the ticket. Give this a read and see if it doesn't help: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=22935.0
Posted by mittico68
- June 19, 2015, 09:36:27 AMWelcome aboard!
You'll see: Drifters are as good as the best wine, gettin' even better as time goes by... 
Posted by 99tango
- June 18, 2015, 23:05:50 PMJust purchased an 02 Drifter from a local dealer. It has 20k miles and is solid black, so unless the 02's also came in black, its probably been repainted. First order of business will be replacing all fluids, checking brake pads, basically going over everything getting familiar. I bought the Drifter for long distance riding and the windshield will be replaced due to excessive buffeting, and I'll be in the hunt for a backrest and nicer saddlebags.
I was drawn to the unique look of the drifters and seemingly low center of gravity. I'm used to a much lighter cruiser so this one will take some getting used to, but it's a very comfortable bike.
The bike is currently in a very small workshop so photos will come later.