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Posted by waltervl
- August 27, 2013, 08:44:47 AMThe most easy way is to look at the front fork and rear bumper. If it is black -> J, if it is chrome -> R
The best is to look at the paperwork 
I have a 1999 J but registered in 2003 so year won't say all 
Posted by greenbarn
- August 26, 2013, 16:25:06 PMBuild date/model year determines J or R model. If your 2001 is truly built as an 01 model year (as opposed to a 99 or 2000 model, first titled in 2001) - then it's an "R". The 10th digit of the VIN contains the model year. x=99, Y=2000, 1=2001 etc.
99-2000 were J, and 01-following were R. I believe the 7th or 8th digit of the VIN should be either an R or a J as well.
Posted by Brent Duncan
- August 26, 2013, 09:37:00 AMI'm assuming the bikes the R version being a 2001 1500, how would i solidify that knowledge?
and i do like the squat look of the baron bars as well.
Posted by Mak
- August 22, 2013, 20:19:22 PMHave you got the J or R version?
The R version has longer throttle cables than the J.
To help on the J1 you can reroute the throttle cables by either bypassing the little chrome guide and/or running the cables instead via the right front fork - behind the front fork.
Personally I like Baron / Beach bars as they are low and wide which I think is a real good look for the Drifter.
Posted by Brent Duncan
- August 07, 2013, 14:50:35 PMwas looking at changing my stock bars on my 2001 and wondering opinions on what you guys might have that gives a more aggressive look.
I'm not looking to mess with stock cable length if i don't have to.
might change the risers as well.
looking at a set of Baron Star bars, but i don't know if they give a aggressive look to the bike.
your opinions would be appreciated.
looking at lover rise or stock rise as not to stretch cables.