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Posted by Trall
- December 17, 2015, 11:38:50 AMI agree and nice colors on yours. That's a unique red black combo I have not seen that many of which is a good thing. Looks great. I was reading a article about the new Indians two tones and here a quote-
"Two-tone paint schemes are among the most iconic elements of vintage Indian motorcycles dating back about 80 years, giving the bikes a look and feel that is instantly recognizable and beloved by motorcycle fans," said Steve Menneto, VP of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. "It is an honor to reintroduce two-tone paint for our 2015 Indian Chief models. These paint schemes pay tribute to Indian bikes of the past but come coupled with the exceptional technology and power that the Chief lineup offers. They are simply stunning, and the quality and craftsmanship of the paint jobs is exceptional. We're excited to share these beautiful bikes and more news with our fans on August 2nd."
The two-tones really accentuate and just make the beautiful fender curves pop. I am doing a two tone with mine just for those reasons personally. Solid colors looks fantastic too but I also wanted a two tone paint color.
Posted by jmbo
- December 17, 2015, 07:21:58 AMPersonally I prefer two tone. I think it brings out the design of the bike. My '99er was the obligatory Gooseberry maroon. I liked the color but I chose to paint my bike red over black. I get a lot of compliments on the combo.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 15, 2015, 23:25:00 PMSorry yes it is the hand shifter......lol...and a fun option to mess with peoples brains when you use it riding about town. This winter I did swap out the front rotor to a drilled one to make the front even more unique. I can not think of anything more I can add to the bike that was listed as either a Drifter part or F&S parts for the Drifter 800........
Posted by Trall
- December 15, 2015, 22:33:07 PMReally cool sunbeam red and setup you got. What's a drifter shifter. Does it relocate it to a hand shifter?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 15, 2015, 22:08:54 PM 
my original painted bike.....and all the Drifter parts I could find for the bike......only things missing in these pictures are the front hub cover and the Drifter shifter......
Posted by Trall
- December 15, 2015, 21:56:18 PMThose are some nice colored bikes. I probably looked at a thousand bike pics and every Drifter on the internet. Anything I do will be cool since every Drifter looks so cool in any color. Now Iam leaning back to keeping the factory cardinal red which I equally like as much and pick the color thats close to the factory clear costed decal and keep that decal on the bike and I save $300 and pay the $700 which gets my bike the front fender painted like new, Indian head decals applied and clear coated on tank and the fenders two toned. That's my best bang for the buck. That and I looked at so many color options my eyes are see double drifters 
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Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 15, 2015, 18:31:37 PM Boy picking a colour is such a personal thing, I like root beer and cream, I am also a fan of GB's 800 colour scheme of burnt orange and cream, it was awesome in all the parts in his shop last time I saw it. But then his 1500 is also really nice.
Pastor Dave's bike was also nice, first picture.
GB's 1500 at Drift In
and I like my original SunBeam Red......
Posted by Trall
- December 15, 2015, 17:35:23 PMMy other tank set are equally nice but did not want to badge the bike Indain but I like the set a little more.
If I use this set then I am forced with the name forever. I don't know. Not a bad thing but then its a Indian tribute bike since Kawasaki already did 90 % of the work.
Posted by Trall
- December 15, 2015, 17:23:16 PMThe tank decals are gold so the pinstripe will be gold. This is the exact recall but mine is without the Drifter name.
Posted by pcarrell
- December 15, 2015, 16:46:35 PMWhat about red and an antique white? Maybe add a pewter pinstripe to separate the two colors?
Posted by Trall
- December 15, 2015, 16:20:46 PMI have my fenders, gas tank and side painted covers off at the local paint shop. I love Drifter solid colors ones as well as two tone colored ones but for $300 more the shop will two tone the whole bike in my choice of colors to include matching tear drop two tone on the gas tank matching the fenders.
My 2001 is factory cardinal red and a great color. ORIGINALLY -The shop was going to remove the factory fender decals and do the sides of the fenders in a cream color matching the factory decal cream color on the tank that is factory clear coated and respray the cardinal red on the front fender to make it like new since it has a few paint marks and apply / clear coat tank decals on the gas tank sides Originally for $700.
After talking with the shop they will paint the whole bike a Solid color with a gold or I pick a color pinstripe on the curves of the sides of the fender for $200 more ($900 total) or $300 more ($1000 total) do a complete new color I pick in two tone with gas tank two tones and decals added.
Iam leaning towards the $300 / $1000 total and pick two new colors but I also like the solid color Deep Turquoise Green color on the 2000 Drifter 1500.
It is basically $900 solid color paint job or $1000 two-tone paint job and I could go either way but thinking of it also as a investment thinking two tones are worth more if I ever sell the bike? Your thoughts.
I have the color down to four choices and I love all four choices................In random order since I can't decide?
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1st- Solid color Deep Turquoise Green from the 2000 Drifter 1500
2nd- Deep Turquoise Green main color with two tone being a white or off-white color or pewter like on Truck
3rd- Victory red main color with two tone being pewter color ***Matching the exact colors on my mint 2001 Silverado.
4th-Victory red solid color from truck.
Any help? I can't decide
Here are some pictures of my truck, 2002 Turquoise Green Drifter, and random Turquoise Green and White two tone