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Posted by Troll
- April 02, 2013, 16:44:28 PMI put a speedohealer on my 1500. The odo is spot on over 100 miles, the speedo is 2.5 mph optimistic.
Posted by chief
- April 02, 2013, 16:38:04 PMBe careful with the guessing of your speedo... the tire profile can make a difference but that shouldn't be much if you stick to oem recommended sizes. Most vehicles are off a couple of MPH...
The GPS is a good idea. Also timing mile markers along the interstate or a friendly LEO with a radar device - even an unfriendly one - might as well get something for the bucks you spend on that speeding ticket.
Also there are some boxes out there that will allow you to adjust the speedo (and odometer).
Some related tools...
Tire size/speedo calc - http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=458&cat=all
Speedo Healer, etc. - http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/showcat.php?cat=all&stype=1&si=speedo
Posted by pcarrell
- April 02, 2013, 15:51:15 PMQuote from: jkpq45 on April 02, 2013, 15:46:12 PMYup! So if you want to be doing 70mph, do about an indicated 77mph and you'll be pretty close.Meaning the read higher than the bike is moving?
That's what I experienced.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- April 02, 2013, 15:49:51 PMbest way to check is with a GPS and see were your speedo reads. Both my bike and Truck are in Kms so if and when I travel to the land down south I use my GPS in MPH just to be sure.......
Posted by jkpq45
- April 02, 2013, 15:46:12 PMQuote from: pcarrell on April 02, 2013, 15:44:09 PMMeaning the read higher than the bike is moving?Also, it's pretty well documented that Drifter speedo's run 5%-7% low.
That's what I experienced.
Posted by pcarrell
- April 02, 2013, 15:44:09 PMThat rack will be for decoration only if it's bolted to the fender. First off, the fender is plastic, so weight would be a bad idea, and second, since the fender goes up and down with the road, your stuff would be well shaken.
Also, it's pretty well documented that Drifter speedo's run 5%-7% low.
Posted by jkpq45
- April 02, 2013, 12:44:08 PMI went and got the bike Saturday with my Dad--he drove her to Miami, OK and I took it the rest of the way to his land near Louisburg, KS.
Couldn't have asked for a better first 150 miles. Right at 46 MPG and only a little sprinkling of rain.
The seat rode well and the bike puttered throatily at a speedometer reading of 75 MPH--I suspect that is high as Dad was following me in the truck and said I was crawling; suspect the low tire pressure was the cause, at least in part.
On Sunday, we installed some 2" handlebar risers he had and adjusted shock pressure as well as tire pressure. The heel/toe shifter needed some adjustment so I got that torn apart--of course, installed the toe shifter one spline lower than it was before so my boot won't fit under it easily (d'oh!)
I'll reposition the toe shifter where it belongs, then get out the toothbrush. It's in fine shape, but still a 14 year old bike with some cosmetic issues. Nothing some time and some minimal expenditure won't shine up.
The chrome (stainless?) luggage rack appears to be bolted straight to the rear fender. I have yet to crawl under the fender to see if the brackets contact the frame at all; I don't believe it's stock. Anyone know how much weight the rack can hold?
Bags will be an easy fix--I've considered Nomad or other hard bags in the past, we'll see.
Posted by DC
- March 22, 2013, 07:30:03 AMA you all know, I have one of his springer seats. The leather is bulletproof and the springs give a great ride. My issue is with the installed height of the seat. I have a Corbin 2 up also. There is no comparison to the weight of the leather. The Singh is MUCH thicker! But these seat systems are very different from one another. So it may be hard to compare.
Posted by Drift1
- March 21, 2013, 18:35:39 PMJkpk45,I have a spring seat on my ride at this present time and man let me tell ya,It's comfortable.As far as Singh's seats I honestly have never sat on one,yet.....but I have spoken to a lot of owners of his products through emails and have received nothing but positive feedback.Some of the positive feedback include,very well constructed,comfort out of this world,and great leather.I'm waiting on mibe to be constructed as it was a special order of course.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 21, 2013, 16:28:45 PMQuote from: jkpq45 on March 21, 2013, 16:25:48 PMYou came here to find out if this kind of ride was "for you". That's smart! I did the same thing.I should've known better; come to VDR looking for someone to tell me not to buy the bike. I'm not as stupid as I look, but that one's a deusy.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 21, 2013, 16:26:16 PMQuote from: jkpq45 on March 21, 2013, 16:15:24 PMNow that's the smart move! You need to find out if she's a hot rod, and laid back girl, or somewhere between. Remember, we don't own these bikes.....we're just the caretakers.I'll look forward to fixing up the bags and re-installing the crash bar chaps he has. I plan to "ride 'er the way she is" for now before I go changing it; the bike's got a personality I need to get to know before I go making her into something she isn't.
Posted by jkpq45
- March 21, 2013, 16:25:48 PMHe came down a bit--he owns/runs/works at a Hot Rod shop in Broken Arrow (outside of Tulsa). So I'm imagining he and his buddies had a good time building this one 
It's taken me all of 48 hours to decide I love the paint. Don't you love it when you start a thread not having an opinion, then come out the other end with one solidly entrenched?
I should've known better; come to VDR looking for someone to tell me not to buy the bike. I'm not as stupid as I look, but that one's a deusy.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 21, 2013, 16:23:40 PMQuote from: Drift1 on March 21, 2013, 16:11:29 PMWOW!!!!! Look at you! You go boy!Yup.....that's the signature seat of Singh Saddleries.
Seat. $225
Removable Fringe. $35
Studs. $35
Seat rail. $90And I know this info how?.........LOL.....
Enjoy it dude,and hope one day you find the paint scheme your looking for.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 21, 2013, 16:21:55 PMGreat looking bike. I wouldn't be surprised if it grows on you to the point where you don't want to change the paint. Congrats on the new purchase. Don't know what you ended up paying, but based on asking price looks like you got a good buy too.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 21, 2013, 16:15:39 PMCongrats, it looks really nice the way it is. Like stated before after a while you can change the colour and make it yours or it can make you its owner...lol....enjoy the ride home....ok see told you I posted right after you did....