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Posted by Mr. P
 - July 15, 2015, 16:16:36 PM

I brought the Kawasaki jack that is in the repair manual to lift mine (57001-1238) and the attachments (57001-1398).  Pricey, but I never looked back.  220$ 16 years ago.  Have done front and rear tire changes and even remove the engine with it.  Very stable and easy to use tho you will need a small jack to lift the front since the Kaw jack raises the rear tire.  Tape the front brake back and your in business.  I use it for other things too because it is so sturdy.  Mr. P.

Posted by bambam0099
 - June 29, 2015, 10:35:23 AM

That exhaust looks horrendously ugly ... I would suggest removing it and selling it to me!  :-)

I use an Idaho jack adapter which can be seen here:
http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/Home/ProductDetail?PartNumber=CC-I-JA

PS, if you ever do decide to sell your exhaust, give me a shout!
Posted by Donkey
 - June 25, 2015, 15:34:06 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on June 25, 2015, 14:30:10 PM

Donkey were did you buy that from?

I bought this one for small lifts, http://www.kapscomoto.com/product_p/smi3017.htm

Donkey is correct as 49 has told you it is a Roadhouse which is after market and hard to find, you have the Cadillac tip. I also have the same system on my 800 and I just used rubber grommets to isolate it.

Surprisingly hard to find given how simple it is, but Princess Auto my friend!  King of everything hard to find!  (Canada's version of Harbor Freight)

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-100-lb-atv-motorcycle-lift-table/A-p8133910e

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 25, 2015, 14:30:10 PM

 Donkey were did you buy that from?

I bought this one for small lifts, http://www.kapscomoto.com/product_p/smi3017.htm

Donkey is correct as 49 has told you it is a Roadhouse which is after market and hard to find, you have the Cadillac tip. I also have the same system on my 800 and I just used rubber grommets to isolate it. 

Posted by 99tango
 - June 25, 2015, 14:24:30 PM
Quote from: Donkey on June 25, 2015, 13:21:20 PM

Roadhouse is aftermarket...  but there are a ton of other experts on here that can take it further than that.  I'll let them have the honours.

Love the wheel chock.  I made a temp one out of 2x4's (cause that's what us guys that work with wood do!) but that looks very secure.  I need one!

I use a lift stand when I need to get the rear off the ground which also keeps the bike straight.  Way smaller than the picture might indicate...  22" long, 13" wide, just over 4" high.

Also love the Indian on the fender...  got the same one for Christmas.  What did you wire the + to?  I have a light bar so I guess I have the option of wiring to that switch (which doesn't work off the key and I don't like that), or the headlight wire.  Someone told me there is a spare wire in the headlight bucket?

Just purchased the Drifter so I don't know how the fender Indian is wired up and haven't had the headlight bucket apart yet. I also built a front wheel chock out of wood for a Vulcan 500 and could have done the same for this one, but I had some old angle iron laying around and a buzz box and went to work. Took longer than I expected to build and it's a bit heavy, but it is sturdy.

Thanks for the pic of your lift stand - just what I'm looking for to raise the front or rear wheel.

Posted by Donkey
 - June 25, 2015, 13:21:20 PM

Roadhouse is aftermarket...  but there are a ton of other experts on here that can take it further than that.  I'll let them have the honours.

Love the wheel chock.  I made a temp one out of 2x4's (cause that's what us guys that work with wood do!) but that looks very secure.  I need one!

I use a lift stand when I need to get the rear off the ground which also keeps the bike straight.  Way smaller than the picture might indicate...  22" long, 13" wide, just over 4" high.

Also love the Indian on the fender...  got the same one for Christmas.  What did you wire the + to?  I have a light bar so I guess I have the option of wiring to that switch (which doesn't work off the key and I don't like that), or the headlight wire.  Someone told me there is a spare wire in the headlight bucket?

Posted by 99tango
 - June 25, 2015, 12:38:57 PM

(1) I couldn't identify the exhaust on my 02 Drifter, but 49Reo explained it is a Roadhouse, which I assume is a stock exhaust. It is hard mounted and I'd like to do a rubber mount exhaust mod. Is a 1500 Classic rear peg & exhaust mount needed? And which mod, T-Stan's or Troll's?

(2) I have some risers on the way and they mount with 1/2" bolts. Is it advisable to drill out the mounting holes on the triple tree, or can I locate double end threaded studs with larger diameter standard thread on one end and smaller diameter metric on the other? Or would that fastener need to be machined?

(3) I have no idea how you stand these Drifters upright to perform oil changes, etc. My front wheel rack wouldn't work because of the large fender, so I welded up a homemade rig.

Thanks in advance if anyone can advise on the above.

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