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Posted by Zoar
 - October 10, 2016, 11:06:05 AM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on October 07, 2016, 13:25:45 PM

I'll have to agree with me 800 brother Zoar.......he is such a smart man.......

And, oddly enough, I am not the only one who sees differences between the 800 and 1500---
"For one thing, the 800's more attractive. The rear end, for instance, is better served with the design of the 800's triangulated, single-shock swingarm, which more effectively conceals the rear shock for a hardtail sleight-of-hand. The 1500's twin shocks and taller seat interrupt the unique curves of the Drifter concept. The 800's underlying design embraces the overall design more concisely.

The Vulcan 800 Drifter also shares a similar double cradle frame with its Vulcan 800 and 800 Classic stablemates, but lest you think the Drifter is a pile of exquisite bodywork on the back of a Classic, know that it's also a significantly modified skeleton. For example, the frame is lengthened in the steering head for 31.5 degrees of rake and 6.2 inches of trail, and the downtubes are substantially beefed up for more structural strength. The result is a stable, solid ride with responsive steering and sure tracking. The Drifter's shoes are the same as the Classic's; 16-inch wheels, each with 48 shiny spokes arrayed within chromed steel rims, and shod with Bridgestone rubber."

Read more at http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/kawasaki-drifter-800?oXDesrHhkgfKsPgb.99

Excerpt from this article---
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/kawasaki-drifter-800

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 10, 2016, 11:00:00 AM

   Zoar, you can not get your 800 to scrape.......oh lord come for a ride.......I can on the round about and it does need to lean a long way over and when you do it can scare you. Swap the bolts under the floor board for stainless steel ones, they really give a good light show when you do scrape them.....lol........but the 800 is still a good looking ride and with good looking people like yourself, myself and a few others the bike looks that much better.

Posted by Zoar
 - October 10, 2016, 10:48:42 AM
Quote from: bambam0099 on October 07, 2016, 12:36:30 PM

Hahhaaa. Very funny.

Of course it is personal preference. The 1500 and 800 do have differences and it comes across in the look of the bikes especially the rear fender/suspension set up.  And the 1500 sits differently and has an issue with scraping rather easily, and I have tried and n matter how much I lean I cannot scrape my 800.  Again, just personal preference.

But very funny video response!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 07, 2016, 13:25:45 PM

  I'll have to agree with me 800 brother Zoar.......he is such a smart man.......

Posted by bambam0099
 - October 07, 2016, 12:36:30 PM
Quote from: Zoar on September 29, 2016, 15:56:11 PM

..... and I like how it is put together better than the 1500, which to me is not quite as good looking as the 800. In my opinion only of course......

Posted by chief
 - September 29, 2016, 16:56:37 PM

There are a couple for sale in our CLASSIFIEDS. Click on the Classifieds button in the top NAV bar.

If you don't see it, register and all the nav bar should be upgraded for you.
Posted by Zoar
 - September 29, 2016, 15:56:11 PM
Quote from: Chuckster on September 29, 2016, 13:26:56 PM

I am looking around for a Drifter.  I live in Central Texas but willing to travel for the right deal.

Do you want an 800 or a 1500? That is first question. They come in both "flavors".

I own an 800 and LOVE it. I like the gas mileage, the handling, it has plenty of power for me (I am about 170 pound person and do not carry tons of luggage normally) and I like how it is put together better than the 1500, which to me is not quite as good looking as the 800. In my opinion only of course. That said, if I did not own an 800 Drifter I would own a 1500 Drifter.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 29, 2016, 15:35:08 PM

Know of one in FL right now.....check craigslist.

or here

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=KawasakiDrifter&msg=9833.2&gid=2002793668

Posted by Chuckster
 - September 29, 2016, 13:26:56 PM

I am looking around for a Drifter.  I live in Central Texas but willing to travel for the right deal.

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