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Posted by bambam0099
- October 17, 2015, 08:00:15 AMQuote from: redfish on October 16, 2015, 20:30:27 PMRespectfully, there is no way throwing on that ugly "banana seat" would provide the comfort and enjoyment my wife needs to ride as compared to the trunk/backrest/rack that I picked up on craigslist for $450 (yes, scootworks III, mustang wrap around backrest, rack and trunk mount kit all in perfect shape for $450!) and an unpainted fairing off Ebay for $65. The Nomad just conveys domesticated whereas the Drifter conveys your personality for perfection and fun. Everytime I rode my Drifter, it was a therapeutical escape from the daily grind....Now the Nomad is a fine looking motorcycle, but I believe just adding a 2-up seat once in a while would be a small price to pay, to keep that handsome Drifter! But I do understand the Nomad is set up perfectly for 2-up riding, and more luggage space too. Enjoy, & ride safe.
Oh, and I picked up the 2003 Nomad with just under 10k miles for $2,200 which helped in the decision ....
Posted by 99tango
- October 16, 2015, 21:04:03 PMI just realized I hijacked this thread. My apologies, LadyDrifter.
Posted by 99tango
- October 16, 2015, 20:57:26 PMQuote from: pcarrell on October 16, 2015, 19:32:24 PMThat badge really sets off your solid black Drifter. I like two tone, but it'll never happen, so I'll hafta find something similar to add to the tank. On a side note, apparently Harley owners know and care little about other brands, especially metrics. The other day, walking out of the local bank, there were two middle aged HD riders huddling around my Drifter, apparently oblivious to the "kawasaki" emblem. As I walked up, they remarked that my Drifter must be one of those newer model Indians, and were offering up all kinds of praise regarding her looks, etc. When I straightened that out, their interest sort of waned a bit - not cool to oogle a metric, apparently. Nice fellows though, and their Harleys did sound good.Funny you should post this today. I just spoke to Bambam this morning and he sold the Drifter this morning and bought a Nomad. I told him that we'd still allow him to hang on the forum with us though.
The badges were made by Zambini Bros., but they've discontinued them now. I have the same badges, only in a tri-color scheme.
Posted by 99tango
- October 16, 2015, 20:30:27 PMThanks bambam. I have identical bags minus the studs. I just didn't recognize them - the studs really change the look. Now the Nomad is a fine looking motorcycle, but I believe just adding a 2-up seat once in a while would be a small price to pay, to keep that handsome Drifter! But I do understand the Nomad is set up perfectly for 2-up riding, and more luggage space too. Enjoy, & ride safe.
Posted by bambam0099
- October 16, 2015, 19:54:47 PMYeah, I sold her yesterday to a great guy up near Adams Center NY. When I went to Laconia and Sturgis this year, it was the 1st and 2nd time I have been away from my wife in 37 years. She finally decided to try riding with me which turned out pretty good (we rode 7 hrs on our anniversary out to Lake George and back) so I had to make a choice, turn the Drifter into a God ugly 2 seater and ruin it's looks or buy a bike made for two people and enjoy each others company. My wife won out and the bike retained it's looks and was sold to someone that will take care of it and admire it as much as I did. It was just the right thing to do at the moment.
I don't plan on going anywhere and someday soon, I will get another.
Ok, back to the question, the saddle bags were Vikings. Here's the link:
http://www.vikingbags.com/kawasaki-vulcan-1500-classic-large-concord-studded-motorcycle-saddlebags-6362-prd1.htm
I bought a couple Indian head belt buckles off Ebay and with a little work, they replaced the Viking emblem on the bag.
Hope that helps!
Posted by pcarrell
- October 16, 2015, 19:32:24 PMQuote from: redfish on October 16, 2015, 19:11:23 PMFunny you should post this today. I just spoke to Bambam this morning and he sold the Drifter this morning and bought a Nomad. I told him that we'd still allow him to hang on the forum with us though.0099, that's one nice Drifter you have. My son-in-law has the same Drifter paint scheme on his 01, which I assume yours is. Those bags! I really like them and would you mind sharing what brand & model they are? That's been the hardest part to fit on my 02 - most are too long and hit the tail lights. Yours are deeper and fit right in there.
The badges were made by Zambini Bros., but they've discontinued them now. I have the same badges, only in a tri-color scheme.
Posted by 99tango
- October 16, 2015, 19:11:23 PMQuote from: bambam0099 on July 17, 2015, 21:11:23 PM0099, that's one nice Drifter you have. My son-in-law has the same Drifter paint scheme on his 01, which I assume yours is. Those bags! I really like them and would you mind sharing what brand & model they are? That's been the hardest part to fit on my 02 - most are too long and hit the tail lights. Yours are deeper and fit right in there.Sure ....
I went out for another ride tonight on Rt 8 that had a few really windy curves and no difference in handling. I'm really liking the lowered feel.
Posted by lonsdrifter
- October 15, 2015, 22:24:43 PMQuote from: LadyDrifter on August 20, 2012, 17:44:41 PMI'm a shortie---and I've been using platform boots to be able to ride mine...looks like there is plenty of room underneath to lower it...I was told something about changing out the shocks and changing out the fork springs?? Is there some sort of Kit? has anyone done this that could give me some guidance?
Always find your answers helpful guys, thanx!
I lowered my 1" in 2001 and still like the look.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 18, 2015, 09:58:59 AMNice...
It does sit pretty straight up, doesn't it?? good looking ride you got there!!!
Posted by pcarrell
- July 18, 2015, 08:19:24 AMnp
Posted by bambam0099
- July 17, 2015, 21:13:39 PMQuote from: pcarrell on July 16, 2015, 08:59:57 AMAgain, thanks for the post. As soon as I read it, I remembered I saw another "thread" about the kickstand so I searched and found it here:Bambam, one thing you might want to consider when lowering the bike is a shorter kickstand. Right now, your bike is probably standing up straighter then it used to, so the chance of an off side tip over is greater. The Kawasaki Voyager has a little bit shorter stand that I hear bolts right up and solves the problem.
http://www.jonathanveley.com/indian-drifter-project (great site btw)
The part # (referenced from that site) is: 34024-0014
Thanks again
Posted by bambam0099
- July 17, 2015, 21:11:23 PMQuote from: RockinRonny on July 17, 2015, 15:57:45 PMSure ....Any chance you could post a picture of your bike from a side view?
I went out for another ride tonight on Rt 8 that had a few really windy curves and no difference in handling. I'm really liking the lowered feel.
Posted by RockinRollin
- July 17, 2015, 15:57:45 PMAny chance you could post a picture of your bike from a side view?
Posted by bambam0099
- July 16, 2015, 10:13:51 AMQuote from: pcarrell on July 16, 2015, 08:59:57 AMThanks and yes, you are correct, I did notice the difference.Bambam, one thing you might want to consider when lowering the bike is a shorter kickstand. Right now, your bike is probably standing up straighter then it used to, so the chance of an off side tip over is greater. The Kawasaki Voyager has a little bit shorter stand that I hear bolts right up and solves the problem.
Thanks again for the suggestion
Posted by pcarrell
- July 16, 2015, 08:59:57 AMBambam, one thing you might want to consider when lowering the bike is a shorter kickstand. Right now, your bike is probably standing up straighter then it used to, so the chance of an off side tip over is greater. The Kawasaki Voyager has a little bit shorter stand that I hear bolts right up and solves the problem.