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Posted by kfoster
- July 28, 2015, 08:35:06 AMHi,
I just sent you an email, but it looks like you are already set. I am loving the bike with the new shock and front springs.
Posted by bungl
- July 28, 2015, 08:17:13 AMHi CDNRatMan,
Thank you for the reply! After investing a few hours I found a lead on the shock number used and it is 465-1148! I also found the part number for the spring option for heavier load. I'm going to order the shock today. It looks like the installation was fairly simple.
bungl
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 27, 2015, 20:07:48 PMPastor Dude I am in VA or someplace...lol and am heading home.
Tripewire and I both did the mod with progressive shocks for the rear. bungl, I do not have my paper work with me, but what ever one that they said was for the Drifter 800 is the one I used, and the number sounds right, if you can wait like 5 more days I can be sure.
I did a thread on it and am sure I put the model number in the post.
Posted by pcarrell
- July 27, 2015, 17:30:41 PMRatman is right now on his way home from Drift-In, but he's still posting on his way. He'll probably see this and be able to help you out.
Posted by bungl
- July 27, 2015, 16:55:29 PMAh! I now understand why parts for the 1999 drifter are so hard to find and/or are not in the lists of most US websites. I wonder if the C1 would align with the "Classic" version?
I just wish the pictures in this post were a little bit larger - so I get see the documentation. 
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=28589.msg60777#msg60777
Posted by pcarrell
- July 27, 2015, 16:51:40 PMA 1999 Drifter 800 (not available in the U.S.) is classified as a C1
A 2000 Drifter 800 is a C2
A 2001 Drifter 800 is an E1
A 2002 Drifter 800 is an E2
A 2003 Drifter 800 is an E3
A 2004 Drifter 800 is an E4
A 2005 Drifter 800 is an E5
A 2006 Drifter 800 is an E6F
Posted by bungl
- July 27, 2015, 16:38:54 PMThank you! I'm 90% sure that the model is 465-1148 which is compatible with the list below. I'd just like to get a confirmation from someone who installed one.
Cheers,
bungl.
Kawasaki VN800A Vulcan 1995 - 2005
Kawasaki VN800B Vulcan Classic 1996 - 2005
Kawasaki VN800C Vulcan Drifter 2006
Kawasaki VN800E Vulcan Drifter 2006
Posted by pcarrell
- July 27, 2015, 16:34:02 PMBTW, it's probably going to be the same as for a Classic as many of the Drifters parts come from that bike.
Posted by pcarrell
- July 27, 2015, 16:30:33 PMNo problem!
The forum software limits new members from doing some things because of spammers.
Posted by bungl
- July 27, 2015, 16:27:20 PMThank you! Funny thing is I read a few posts on this topic yet no one mentions the model number. I emailed a few board members, hopefully I can get the answer shortly as my stock shock is pretty much done.
Cheers,
bungl
Posted by pcarrell
- July 27, 2015, 16:23:59 PMYou can't contact him because of your low post count. You get that ability at either 2 or 5 posts, I can't remember which. Give this a read: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=3437.0
Posted by bungl
- July 27, 2015, 16:06:21 PMHi - Hopefully someone can help me. I noticed on this forum that a rider has installed a progressive suspension shock on his 99 drifter 800. Unfortunately the post doesn't say what model it is. I tried to contact the person who posted "tripwire" but the forum won't allow me to contact him. For some reason I get an error.
I called progressive suspension today and they can't confirm the fitment. Would someone know if it's model 465-1148? I don't want to drop $500 on something that will not work.
Thank you,
bungl