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Posted by Zoar
 - December 02, 2016, 09:21:50 AM
Quote from: RockinRonny on December 02, 2016, 07:28:36 AM

The one thing I wish the 1500 had was the hidden mono shock like the 800. I had to heavily modify my bags to fit tight on the 1500 where the 800 it would have been no problem. But that being said I do like the shaft drive and fuel injection of the 1500. In a perfect world I would have one of each. Does anyone know if you can get dual exhaust for the 800? That would be a must if I owned an 800 (for me anyways).

I have two pipes on my 800 Drifter.

I have a BELT drive on my 800 and it is sweeeeet!

Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 02, 2016, 07:28:36 AM

The one thing I wish the 1500 had was the hidden mono shock like the 800. I had to heavily modify my bags to fit tight on the 1500 where the 800 it would have been no problem. But that being said I do like the shaft drive and fuel injection of the 1500. In a perfect world I would have one of each. Does anyone know if you can get dual exhaust for the 800? That would be a must if I owned an 800 (for me anyways).

Posted by pcarrell
 - November 29, 2016, 21:51:44 PM

For Americans, bigger is usually better, and for the most part, that's true with the Drifter.  When you compare apples to apples, the 1500 will usually draw a better price over the 800 mainly because a 1500 can haul 2 fat Americans and their gear better then an 800......yeah, I said it!

Does the 800 look better?  You bet!

Does the 800 look more classic?  Sure!

Does the 800 haul 2 200# Americans and their gear better then a 1500?  Not so much.

That being said, I'd love to ride again, and since I can't hold up a 1500 anymore, maybe someday an 800 will be in my future?

For now, I wait...........

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - November 10, 2016, 20:36:08 PM

  800 floor boards for the rear are different then the 1500 I think so sorry I will hang on to them......lol.......

Posted by Trall
 - November 10, 2016, 19:55:56 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 10, 2016, 11:54:42 AM

8) This brings us to the question.....of ...... what is it worth to you.........

Ok so someone has a item for sale, so one can assume that it means nothing to the person, otherwise why are they selling it. What is it worth to you? Well perhaps you might really need this to finish a project, or, it is a rather hard item to find, so in reality it is priceless to you.
I can also make this a personal story, I wanted folding floor boards, next to impossible to find. Someone had a set and sent them to me and said pay me what they are worth to you. So I checked around and found the fair market value for folding floor boards for a Vulcan 800. We both came out good on the deal.
But to many people set a stupid high price on something because they think it is worth the high price because it is not easily found, or available.
So in short it is really only valued at the price you want to pay for it........

Just have to figure out how to leave Troll my 800 once I am gone.........

Am. That's very true. Now sell me those floorboards if they fit a 1500. There is still or was a rear pass chrome NOS for 360.  I passed just waiting it out.  If they were 260 I would of pulled the trigger.  On the other hand when I first got my Drifter and say those crazy old school factory solo set rails I wanted one so bad would of got a small loan if one came for sale at a crazy price but luckily waiting I bought a set of black saddlebags from a 1500 owner on EBay and afterwards just asked if he other parts he was going to sell and that's how I found my solo seat rail.  Also though it was a fair price at 400. 
Posted by Zoar
 - November 10, 2016, 14:32:34 PM
Quote from: jmbo on November 10, 2016, 10:29:45 AM

As you pointed out, it all depends on if you are buying or selling or keeping.....and what the insurance company will give you if crap hits the fan.  Somewhere in all these numbers there is a realistic value.

Regarding 800's being worth significantly more than 1500's.  Doubt it. NADA lists an '02 1500 at $3267 and the same year 800 at $2582. In my mind both are ridiculously low prices but then I have no plans to sell mine either.

One thing I found out when I was looking for my 800: NADA pricing is way off. You will not find an 8-- for $2582 and if you do it is a parts bike or has some major issues. I looked for months! I looked at a lot of bikes... I would say NADA is a solid $2K under what the market says. I can't understand why they do this with the Drifter, but they do.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - November 10, 2016, 11:54:42 AM

 8) This brings us to the question.....of ...... what is it worth to you.........

Ok so someone has a item for sale, so one can assume that it means nothing to the person, otherwise why are they selling it. What is it worth to you? Well perhaps you might really need this to finish a project, or, it is a rather hard item to find, so in reality it is priceless to you.
I can also make this a personal story, I wanted folding floor boards, next to impossible to find. Someone had a set and sent them to me and said pay me what they are worth to you. So I checked around and found the fair market value for folding floor boards for a Vulcan 800. We both came out good on the deal.
But to many people set a stupid high price on something because they think it is worth the high price because it is not easily found, or available.
So in short it is really only valued at the price you want to pay for it........

Just have to figure out how to leave Troll my 800 once I am gone.........

Posted by jmbo
 - November 10, 2016, 10:29:45 AM
Quote from: Zoar on November 10, 2016, 09:26:50 AM

I don't care about resale value at all. I never plan to sell my 800 and I plan to buy a 1500 and I want to get it soon... I do not want these prices/values going up.

As you pointed out, it all depends on if you are buying or selling or keeping.....and what the insurance company will give you if crap hits the fan.  Somewhere in all these numbers there is a realistic value.

Regarding 800's being worth significantly more than 1500's.  Doubt it. NADA lists an '02 1500 at $3267 and the same year 800 at $2582. In my mind both are ridiculously low prices but then I have no plans to sell mine either.

Posted by Zoar
 - November 10, 2016, 09:26:50 AM
Quote from: Troll on November 08, 2016, 17:45:56 PM

I'm at a loss as to why everybody seems to be worried about resale value. I have my 1500, and I'm just 74 miles short of 110,000 miles on it, as of this afternoon, and I really don't care about value...just reliability. Sure it's nice when people comment on how nice it looks, but nobody ever asks how much it's worth....to me, it's priceless, but I tend to keep things I like for a long time...it's a vehicle, NOT an investment!

I don't care about resale value at all. I never plan to sell my 800 and I plan to buy a 1500 and I want to get it soon... I do not want these prices/values going up.
Posted by jmbo
 - November 10, 2016, 08:39:39 AM
Quote from: Driftwood on November 07, 2016, 19:57:35 PM

Looking at Cycle Trader, 800's going from 3900 - 7900, but 1550s going for ~2900.  Seems 800s are more desirable than 1500s.  Weight?

Note: These are asking prices. Reality is what they actually pay. A $7900.00 800 Drifter might not sell quickly.
Posted by mittico68
 - November 09, 2016, 03:51:45 AM
Quote from: Troll on November 08, 2016, 17:45:56 PM

I'm at a loss as to why everybody seems to be worried about resale value. I have my 1500, and I'm just 74 miles short of 110,000 miles on it, as of this afternoon, and I really don't care about value...just reliability. Sure it's nice when people comment on how nice it looks, but nobody ever asks how much it's worth....to me, it's priceless, but I tend to keep things I like for a long time...it's a vehicle, NOT an investment!

That's what I think, too... and I'm keepin' my bike since I bought her in july 1999!

Posted by Old Drifter
 - November 08, 2016, 19:08:32 PM
Quote from: Troll on November 08, 2016, 17:45:56 PM

I'm at a loss as to why everybody seems to be worried about resale value. I have my 1500, and I'm just 74 miles short of 110,000 miles on it, as of this afternoon, and I really don't care about value...just reliability. Sure it's nice when people comment on how nice it looks, but nobody ever asks how much it's worth....to me, it's priceless, but I tend to keep things I like for a long time...it's a vehicle, NOT an investment!

What he said too.  8)
Posted by Troll
 - November 08, 2016, 17:45:56 PM

I'm at a loss as to why everybody seems to be worried about resale value. I have my 1500, and I'm just 74 miles short of 110,000 miles on it, as of this afternoon, and I really don't care about value...just reliability. Sure it's nice when people comment on how nice it looks, but nobody ever asks how much it's worth....to me, it's priceless, but I tend to keep things I like for a long time...it's a vehicle, NOT an investment!

Posted by Trall
 - November 08, 2016, 16:02:14 PM
Quote from: Zoar on November 08, 2016, 12:18:35 PM

My Drifter 800 is VERY valuable to me.

That said, I am so glad these Drifter motorcycles of both flavors are very undervalued and you can buy either one of them for a fraction of the price of other cruisers.

My plan as soon as I sell one of my companies is to buy at least one more Drifter because they are SO valuable, yet, under-priced!

With the increasing rarity and super cool history and designs of both Drifters, I see them only appreciating in the future. 
Posted by Zoar
 - November 08, 2016, 12:18:35 PM
Quote from: Trall on November 08, 2016, 08:05:52 AM

Ok, you 800 lovers.  I owned both and priced out both.   800's Core range is 2k to 4k and 1500's core range 3k to 6k.  As with anything is miles, condition and accessories.  Cycletrader in any given month price fluctuates on both, that and comparing 1500's with 60000 and 70000 miles to 800's with 7000 is not a market price point or apples to watermelons.  Their are some 800's and 1500's that are in the higher end of the scale based on ultra low miles, ultra mint condition but the core values remain.

I seen several mint low milage 1500's sale in the past year for $6,000 to $7000 but never seen a mint low milage 800 sale above $5000 or any thing close to 6 to 7 k range.  The obvious is engine size and both are designed and born from the 1940's ere Indian Chief.  Both are awesome machines that we call our Drifters.........

My Drifter 800 is VERY valuable to me.

That said, I am so glad these Drifter motorcycles of both flavors are very undervalued and you can buy either one of them for a fraction of the price of other cruisers.

My plan as soon as I sell one of my companies is to buy at least one more Drifter because they are SO valuable, yet, under-priced!

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