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Posted by jonnyb
 - July 06, 2016, 04:21:06 AM
Quote from: rawbz36 on April 07, 2016, 12:27:16 PM

Haha Thanks Jag. Ya I know, buying a drifter a first bike was a mistake, but with only 12k miles on it, maybe I have it for a long time and can make her look pretty. Could you let me know the make of the shock pump you bought? I'll just order the same one. Thanks

Posted by rawbz36
 - May 03, 2016, 10:06:22 AM
Quote from: Mak on May 03, 2016, 06:48:08 AM

Also re accessories - check the members page here on VDR (thanks Chief); there's info under the Mak page with many (not all) parts and parts number - type them into ebay from time to time and see what comes up.
M

Thanks Mak, I will definitely check out that page

Rob

Posted by Mak
 - May 03, 2016, 06:48:08 AM

Also re accessories - check the members page here on VDR (thanks Chief); there's info under the Mak page with many (not all) parts and parts number - type them into ebay from time to time and see what comes up.
M

Posted by pcarrell
 - April 12, 2016, 09:04:00 AM

Yeah, you can buy a brand new part for way cheaper then that.

http://www.ronayersmotorcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=389867&category=Motorcycles&make=KAWASAKI&year=2004&fveh=8990

Still not cheap though.......

Posted by rawbz36
 - April 11, 2016, 14:30:23 PM
Quote from: Mak on April 11, 2016, 05:39:27 AM

ebay got the passenger seat frame extension for sale right now - type into the ebay search bar 'drifter 1500 parts' and there are around 250 listings for parts...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/99-Kawasaki-Drifter-1500-Rear-Frame-Seat-Bracket-Support-/361510909510?hash=item542bbab646:g:25gAAOSwyjBW2MB9
and you need this too
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/99-Kawasaki-Drifter-1500-Seat-Brace-Bracket-/361510905348?hash=item542bbaa604:g:oAwAAOSwvgdW2NTI

just check with Kawa if the frame is still available as OEM and what the price is - the listing prices are rather high..
Mak

Man that is way expensive. I would rather pay my pal half that price to make me one. Thanks for the info though!
Posted by Mak
 - April 11, 2016, 05:39:27 AM

ebay got the passenger seat frame extension for sale right now - type into the ebay search bar 'drifter 1500 parts' and there are around 250 listings for parts...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/99-Kawasaki-Drifter-1500-Rear-Frame-Seat-Bracket-Support-/361510909510?hash=item542bbab646:g:25gAAOSwyjBW2MB9
and you need this too
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/99-Kawasaki-Drifter-1500-Seat-Brace-Bracket-/361510905348?hash=item542bbaa604:g:oAwAAOSwvgdW2NTI

just check with Kawa if the frame is still available as OEM and what the price is - the listing prices are rather high..
Mak

Posted by DC
 - April 09, 2016, 22:37:30 PM

Great looking ride, rawbz36!   8)  You got a screaming deal on that!   8)

Posted by pcarrell
 - April 09, 2016, 08:15:19 AM
Quote from: rawbz36 on April 08, 2016, 09:25:45 AM

Thanks Guys! Yeah she definitely needs to be cleaned up, but overall a good running bike. The back seat is custom, but according to an earlier post it needs to have 5 1/2 inches of clearance which it DOES NOT! Damn. I am going to have to pony up and buy one online or hopefully my pal can fab me one that is elevated.

One thing that a lot of guy's doing a custom seat do is they start with the factory "horseshoe" bracket and build on that.  It gives you proper clearance and a solid mounting point right from the get-go.  You could even fab one up if you can't find one at a decent price.

It's this part here:

If you're making a bracket, you can guesstimate the proper angle from this pic.  The chrome saddle bag bracket is level.

Posted by mittico68
 - April 08, 2016, 10:09:30 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on April 08, 2016, 09:16:52 AM

Rode her hard and put her up wet..

Wow! must have been a real curvy road...
Oooops! I didn't want to hijack this post... sorry, Rawbz!

Posted by rawbz36
 - April 08, 2016, 09:25:45 AM

Thanks Guys! Yeah she definitely needs to be cleaned up, but overall a good running bike. The back seat is custom, but according to an earlier post it needs to have 5 1/2 inches of clearance which it DOES NOT! Damn. I am going to have to pony up and buy one online or hopefully my pal can fab me one that is elevated.

Posted by Pilgrim
 - April 08, 2016, 09:16:52 AM
Quote from: mittico68 on April 08, 2016, 08:39:09 AM

And what happened then? Did you ride her?...lol...

Rode her hard and put her up wet..
Posted by pcarrell
 - April 08, 2016, 09:04:32 AM

That's a fine looking scoot you have there!  Worth every penny I'd say.  Don't worry about the niggly bits......those will get worked out.

Black & Chrome is a classic look for sure!  It's what I went with!

http://s83.photobucket.com/user/pcarrell/media/Drifter/IMG_3262EDITED.jpg.html

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - April 08, 2016, 08:46:23 AM

Pilgrim I'll pass that on...lol........

Posted by mittico68
 - April 08, 2016, 08:39:09 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on April 08, 2016, 08:02:30 AM

said that about my last date also...

And what happened then? Did you ride her?...lol...

Posted by Pilgrim
 - April 08, 2016, 08:02:30 AM
Quote from: rawbz36 on April 07, 2016, 22:57:55 PM

looking forward to taking her out and riding

said that about my last date also...
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