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Posted by rawbz36
- May 03, 2016, 10:23:53 AMQuote from: bambam0099 on May 03, 2016, 08:10:55 AMBam, if you can make a set for the Drifter keep us in the loop. I'd be interested in buying a pair off ya in order to mount that fairing. That looks sweet.I just got the Double Boox fairing from Tsukayu yesterday for my 2003 Nomad. I haven't installed it yet but I have to say, this fairing is incredibly built and unbelievable appearance being a single piece.
(http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableDoubleBooxFairing.html)If I can make a set of Nomad like brackets for the Drifter, I'll buy another. Very impressed with Tsukayu so far....
Posted by bambam0099
- May 03, 2016, 08:10:55 AMI just got the Double Boox fairing from Tsukayu yesterday for my 2003 Nomad. I haven't installed it yet but I have to say, this fairing is incredibly built and unbelievable appearance being a single piece.
(http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableDoubleBooxFairing.html)
If I can make a set of Nomad like brackets for the Drifter, I'll buy another. Very impressed with Tsukayu so far....
Posted by Mak
- May 03, 2016, 07:13:16 AMtry this one also:
http://www.wideopencustom.com/m-5-kawasaki.aspx
There is still another fabricator - can remember the name but they make some really fantastic fairings for the VN1500 Classic which fits the Drifter. Comes inc radio etc and speakers - not cheap though but awesome
M
Posted by greenbarn
- March 18, 2016, 20:31:22 PMQuote from: pcarrell on March 17, 2016, 09:44:51 AMHmmm, I was always lead to believe that they were the same, but maybe not?
I think they are "nearly" the same, but not quite identical. I got the impression the Drifter just lacked a hole or something for mounting, that the Classic had.
Quote from: bambam0099 on March 17, 2016, 11:53:44 AMSend one this direction, and I'll let you know exactly... I'll even take pictures....I would love to know what modifications are needed to get that bracket to fit my Drifter. I just ordered a Tysukyu Double Boox fairing for my Nomad and would love to order another for the Drifter.
Quote from: AZCaveman on March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMI really do like that Voyager fairing.....I don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 18, 2016, 18:05:11 PMQuote from: AZCaveman on March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMProbably about the best looking fairing out there, but expensive right now.I don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes. They have cool body lines with the 'scoop's or lights on them. Should be just be an easy bolt on considering the Nomad type frame. I think it would be a natural for the swoopy valanced fenders we have. Certainly better looking than a Harley Fairing.
QuoteI've gotta say, I WANT to like this fairing, but I just can't. Not very "classic" looking, and WAY too much bling bling!The new Indian fairing looks like a Harley and a goldwing had a collision and produced a Bastard child.
Posted by chief
- March 18, 2016, 17:05:48 PMQuote from: AZCaveman on March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMI don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes.
I suspect price and availability are the prime reasons.
Posted by AZCaveman
- March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMI don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes. They have cool body lines with the 'scoop's or lights on them. Should be just be an easy bolt on considering the Nomad type frame. I think it would be a natural for the swoopy valanced fenders we have. Certainly better looking than a Harley Fairing. The new Indian fairing looks like a Harley and a goldwing had a collision and produced a Bastard child. if I ever decide I need a fairing, that's definitely the route I will take.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 17, 2016, 11:53:44 AMI would love to know what modifications are needed to get that bracket to fit my Drifter. I just ordered a Tysukyu Double Boox fairing for my Nomad and would love to order another for the Drifter.
http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableDoubleBooxFairing.html
Double Boox Fairing
VN1500 Vulcan Classic FI 2001-2008
Requires Memphis Shades bracket MEM9926
- bracket plates that work together with Memphis Shades MEM9926 included
Posted by Old Drifter
- March 17, 2016, 11:31:59 AMQuote from: greenbarn on March 17, 2016, 08:05:59 AMLook at the second comment in the customer reviews on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Memphis-Shades-Quick-Change-Windshields/dp/B000GRT4TK/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Kawasaki%7C729&Model=VN1500N%20Vulcan%201500%20Classic%20FI%7C20191&Year=2001%7C2001&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=3&vehicleType=motorcycle#customerReviewsYes that's the same thing they told me. I had to follow up a bit to find out "why" they don't fit. My interpretation is that A) they are not a direct fit bolt-on part, so B) they say "they don't fit" . That way they don't get calls with people mad that they don't bolt on. They are not interested in selling a part you have to do any modification in to install.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 17, 2016, 09:44:51 AMHmmm, I was always lead to believe that they were the same, but maybe not?
Posted by greenbarn
- March 17, 2016, 08:05:59 AMYes that's the same thing they told me. I had to follow up a bit to find out "why" they don't fit. My interpretation is that A) they are not a direct fit bolt-on part, so B) they say "they don't fit" . That way they don't get calls with people mad that they don't bolt on. They are not interested in selling a part you have to do any modification in to install.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 16, 2016, 21:42:22 PMI got a reply from Memphis Shades and they tell me that their brackets for the 1500 FI Classic does not fit the 1500 Drifter.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 16, 2016, 21:17:27 PMThe 800 and 1500 as far as I can tell are the same - same brakes, same shocks, same triple trees, etc. To a point, they are the same as the classic, as PC said. I think there is some minor difference in the classic vs Drifter in regards to the memphis shades mounts - I actually talked to someone there a couple of years ago and their answer was simply "the classic mounts won't work on the Drifter". I hate answers like that, really pisses me off. When pressed, if I remember correctly, the difference was something about mounting holes or something - and in all reality I think the classic mount could be "made" to fit the Drifter - but you would have to modify either the mounts or the Drifter. I want to say it would require drilling mounting holes somewhere on the triple tree, but can't be for certain.
Maybe someone else has more definitive answers on this.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 16, 2016, 11:09:32 AMQuote from: pcarrell on October 17, 2013, 17:27:51 PMAre you sure? I need memphis shades brackets for a Tsukayu fairing and the classic and drifter don't seem to be compatible/interchangeableThe 800 and the 1500 have the same front end, which is shared with the F.I. Classic. (NOT the carbed one)
Posted by Troll
- April 26, 2014, 08:53:30 AMThanks for the vote of confidence...I just might try a test install after Drift-In.