I'm always inspired by the bikes I see, be it Drifters or not. So, Lets see that awesome ride of yours! (It doesn't have to be a Drifter , but it won't hurt!) Here's my ride.....
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Sometimes I ride with an old Harley tour pack......
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So lets see that awesome ride of yours, or even that project that's "coming along"! This is you chance to inspire others!
Chief just yesterday uploaded pictures of my Drifter on the main site. Listed under Marshalldoll so please go and take a look.
Dan
Quote from: marshalldoll on October 01, 2012, 15:01:43 PM
Chief just yesterday uploaded pictures of my Drifter on the main site. Listed under Marshalldoll so please go and take a look.
Dan
For a quick link to Dan's pics, click this: http://vulcandrifterriders.com/photogallery/member.php?uid=491&protype=1 (http://vulcandrifterriders.com/photogallery/member.php?uid=491&protype=1)
Nice ride Dan! Looks like one of Teds shifter's, but where'd you come up with the Indian head knob?
The knob is an Iriquois Beer Tap knob. Just had to put in the correct thread. Yes it is Ted's Shifter.
Dan
The more I looked at your ride, the more cool details I saw! The fender rail and tip are way cool.
Quote from: marshalldoll on October 01, 2012, 18:48:14 PM
The knob is an Iriquois Beer Tap knob. Just had to put in the correct thread. Yes it is Ted's Shifter.
Dan
Never heard of that beer........any good?
I have to admit I have never had an Iriquois Beer and I am not sure it is even still available. Someone here will know I am sure.
The front fender rail is an OEM Kawasaki front fender rail. The tip is an old Indian tip.
Dan
So who else has something cool on their Drifter to show off?
Quote from: marshalldoll on October 01, 2012, 19:43:03 PM
The front fender rail is an OEM Kawasaki front fender rail.
I've not seen that before.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Fire-and-Steel-Upper-Front-Fender-Top-Trim-K53020-159-/120970254133?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item1c2a639735&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Fire-and-Steel-Upper-Front-Fender-Top-Trim-K53020-159-/120970254133?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item1c2a639735&vxp=mtr)
Here you go!!
Dan
That is pretty sweet!
Here's a shot of the 1500 I picked up this past weekend. Put two tanks of gas through her today. Sweet ride.
That is a sweet ride! Thats got some nice add-ons to it too!
Very nice looking ride and as said some decent add ons.
Good looking ride...looks like you got a great score with that deal!
Very nice!! Enjoy!!
Dan
I'm getting Drifter envy! ;D
So lets see some more bikes! Our bikes look so good, how could you not show off to an appreciative crowd like this? And what about some of those other brands? I know some of you have a Goldwing, or an HD, or bobber, or something else you ride.....lets see it!
Well ok, you asked for it. I have 2 bikes... Beauty and the Beast... here are pics of "the Beast"; I need to take current pics of "the Beauty" before I add those. These pics are also in another thread on this site. The "Beast" is an '02 Softail Classic with a Frankenstein trike kit.
Regards and such,
49Reo
P.S. I'll get some pics of the "Beauty" tomorrow (I hope)
Man, I'd ride the snot out of that!
And if that's the beast, the beauty must be somethin' else!
Everybody needs at least 2 bikes, maybe three, or more. (trying to convince my wife)...I'd like a KLR 650 to add to the "collection", or maybe a new Royal Enfield, so I have something to work on constantly...in that respect, I miss my H-Ds...Anyway, here's a glamour shot of my other bike, a lightly cafe' converted W-650. I took this one last Sunday, when I was doing a Fall color ride...
Sweet looking ride Troll. Here are a couple shots of mine. The "Bird" is gone but I still have the 750 Tiger....and yes it needs tinkering ow and then. It's a fun bike to toss around on the back roads but the most fun is to hop on it in a crowd and watch their reaction when it pops off on the first kick. If you haven't grown up on kicker bikes, it's like magic.
;) And some of us can dress the part, http://www.gentlemansemporium.com (http://www.gentlemansemporium.com) has some classy clothing for riding...lol
Canvas Trench coat , I had leg straps added to keep it from flapping around. The goggles do add a touch of class to....need to show off the gauntlets because they are cool.
The W has a button, but I almost never use it. The first bike I ever owned with an electric starter was my '68 E-Glide...Sometimes I use my hand to start the W...that surprises quite a few people....The new W-800 Kaw is selling in Europe has injection, but no kick start...owners there have been putting the kicker parts from the W-650 in them, since the cases are the same! I owned a '65 BSA Thunderbolt....sometimes tinkering can really get in the way...
Now those are some cool rides! And a fine looking gent on a Drifter!
PCarrell, that is one sweet bike you have; one of the nicest I've seen. Awsome.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Thank you.....but I've seen yours and she ain't no slouch!
Thanks... and here is the "Beauty"...
Regards and such,
49Reo
a pair of really nice looking rides
Thanks, CDN
Regards and such,
49Reo
Hey, you've got one of those chrome Harley toolboxes too! I see you mounted yours to the passenger footpeg mount. I hadn't sen that spot before, but it looks good! I mounted mine where the rectifier used to be. Great looking ride though!
Thanks, PCarrell; it actually mounts to the V&H rear muffler mounting holes; since I ran the rear pipe over to the left side, it left the mounting holes in the bracket available. But the muffler mount does bolt to the rear peg mount, so yes, you are correct, in a roundabout way. The tool box is an (old) original, had no key, so took a drawing of a buddies key, spent WAY too much time making one, then discovered that J&P cycle sells them for about $7 bucks for a pair. Laughs were on me for that one!!
Regards and such,
49Reo
I have my exhaust all on the right, so mine fits rather well over on the left.
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This was my 1975 Yamaha XS650 project. I say "was", because sadly I had to part with it when I needed some quick cash this last spring. The guy that bought it said he was going to do a street tracker with it. I originally planned to do a modern day version of an old board racer with it.
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Quote from: pcarrell on October 05, 2012, 18:46:04 PM
I have my exhaust all on the right, so mine fits rather well over on the left.
Looks good tucked in there, I like that.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Quote from: pcarrell on October 05, 2012, 18:52:22 PM
This was my 1975 Yamaha XS650 project. I say "was", because sadly I had to part with it when I needed some quick cash this last spring. The guy that bought it said he was going to do a street tracker with it. I originally planned to do a modern day version of an old board racer with it.
Sweet. Those older bikes had a style all their own. Nice to see some of that look coming back in some of them.
Regards and such,
49Reo
I kinda go for that older style too. Guess we all do since we ride Drifters, huh?
This is my "lower horsepower" ride that I use to try and work off dinner with......
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See, I really do like that vintage style!
Well now. If I had that and you had a feather in your britches, we would both be tickled! ;D ;D
That is a beauty!
Regards and such,
49Reo
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LOL!
:-\ 49 you are scaring me now......
But seeing as we are talking about our other personal powered rides this is one of mine.....
loads of fun to ride and as much an attention getter as the Drifter.....
please no response about feathers..ok
Now that one looks like you could put a few miles on an feel like you're sitting in your lazy boy!
;) it is a really comfy ride but hardest part is taking off from a stop because your feet are up and in front, takes about 5 trys to get comfortable doing it, second thing is that you can not stand up to peddle, if you are going up a hill you should be leaning forward and not lean back on the seat. Turning radius is really large if you are going slow, but thend it does turn on a dime when moving, and counter steering is awesome. Never tried to figure out my top speed but on hills it was really scary fast...lol...
My wife wanted one of those a few years back, after her knee surgery for therapy. We ended up with a 3 wheeler instead, and I'm sure that was a better choice at the time. Don't show her yours now though, or I'll be off to the bike store again!
Here is a pic of the last bike my dad built; totally custom!! ;D :o
Regards and such,
49Reo
A high wheeler! Love it! Now we need to motorize one!
Have at it! And when you take your first test ride on it, we'll all come visit you in the hospital!!! ;D ;D
Regards ans such,
49Reo
I was thinking more like a whizzer sized motor, not a blown 426 hemi!
So cool a nd then a penny farthing with a motor, awesome and we can talk 45 into testing it out....that would be cool....
Now we're cookin' with gas!
This was my 2 seater that I had to sell this last spring (been a tough year, ya know?).
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Definately...lol I saw the wienermobile in California once. You dfinately got a rare opportunity there. Love your bike. Nicely done.
;)ok nice bike...
really important question..."did you score a free dog"?
ok seriously that would have been cool to even see that thing driving around here.
Funny thing was, it was just parked there......not a soul around! It was gone the next day.
>:( Wow it was a bitter day today, low 40's F and then the sun came out but the temps did not go up, so decided rqther then finish the kitchen I would go for a ride...and I did....last two of Lake Nippissing
Nice....it is 60f where I am today;problem is, 100 miles from home and my bike... :'(
Regards and such,
49Reo
They're talkin' mid 60's and partly sunny on Tuesday here. Might have to go for a ride then!
BTW CDN, that first shot is great!
My bike, Nadine, the day I brought her home.......
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;) ok my sister named her bike Oliver......
she calls her husbands bike ...HER....
and she told me mine is called Gypsy......not sure why but she is a firecraker when she is upset and I don't want her mad at me...
Quote from: CDNRatMan on October 07, 2012, 19:38:33 PM
and she told me mine is called Gypsy......not sure why but she is a firecraker when she is upset and I don't want her mad at me...
Hmmmm, guess you better keep on her good side....or risk a curse!
My wife approves of my 2 girlfriends. Nadine you've already met, and this is Lucille.....
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Sorry, but I gotta brag on her a little. Besides, maybe if she see's this I'll get some brownie points!
; ok have to be careful how I reply to this, but I have a bike too
even on that count....
no guitar so no Lucille being tone deaf and not musiclly inclined other then turning on the radio
you have me on that one...
when I was married my ex was not as good looking as they young lady you paid to pose for this thread......
ok how was that for not putting my foot into my mouth.......
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And I have several guitars, but that one is special!
Funny stuff. You guys are killin me. I like that red. I keeep batting the idea around of painting the bike. But it seems there arent many gooseberrys left. So it makes me want to keep it. Im just going to have to get another to customize a bit.
I know what you mean! I keep wanting to move towards a full dresser, but at the same time a stripped down Drifter chopper would be so cool!
YEa that Drifter chopper pic that was in that post you had was really suprising. I liked it alot. I just need a newer chromed out package to chop. I just really like the blacked out version on my 99 too much to change it much. One of these days....
Cool thing is, they sell all the chopper parts in black too. You could keep your blacked out bike blacked out, and chop the snot out of it at the same time! Then paint it red, of course! ;)
Saw a 1945 truck this weekend out for the final drive of the summer he said. It was not a local truck , I am sure he trailered it here for some reason, anyway, the paint job was awesome and were was my camera...at home. The guy told me it was from House of Colours, and called Burnt Orange, and he had used the same paint but in a flat or something like that for the ghost flames in it. He then said it had 5 coats of clear over top to get the shine into it, and a coupl of coats of wax. That was one awesome paint job to be sure.
;) ok pcarrell seeing as this is your thread I'll not feel like I am hijacking it. As I said before we are even on the bikes, and you have me on the SO issue. Seeing as I am tone deaf and my hearing is going due to my work enviroment playing guitar is not on my list of things to do. Mind I am working with a band part time as a driver and roadie, couple of guys from work ( another story), anyway my other big passion after my bike is a hooby I have been involved with since I was about 8 years old and have been doing since. But being in the military for over 40 years it is hard to maintain the quality of the hobby. So when I retired here I decided it was time I was never moving again other in a pine box. So I indulged into my hobby.
First pic is my 110 gal diamond Corner tank, with 5 Blood parrots, they are all about 6 years old now and huge.
Second is my 150 gal Burundi Frontosa tank the fish are from Lake Tanganyika in Africa, you can see the alpha male in the lower right side he is 14" long and over 1.5 lbs, and he likes to breed.....
so that is my other hobby.....
Not to change the thread so here is a picture of my Drifter.
Dan
Another shot!!
Dan
Very nice ride, like all the rails and things, very nice.
CDN, I used to do fish too, and those are beauties! Love both the parrot's (had 1 once, but smaller) and those African cichlids.
Marshall, that is one righteous ride you have there!
Here's mine:
Nice! Is that paint on the air cleaner, or some sort of custom cover?
Gotta dig the gooseberry!
That's a black powder coated solid billet aluminum piece. Came with the bike.
I like it....it suits the bike.
Here are a couple of pictures of my 2001, 1500 before I had to lay her down two weeks ago. I had a cager cut me off and try to do a right hand turn from the left lane while I was in the right side lane about 15 feet behind him. For about a second or so I thought I was going to t-bone him at 30mph. But as I hit the brakes my ass end slide out from under me and the bike started to slide on it's right side. The tires caught on a large crack in the asphalt and high sided me and threw me off the left side of the bike. The lady at the gas pump that witnessed the whole thing side I missed the rear of the cage by about two feet. She said as soon as I went airborne, I curled up in a ball. (thank god for 10 years of jumping out of airplanes when I was in the Army) Did one complete flip in the air and landed on my right shoulder. (Shattering my shoulder) Then I finished with two more asphalt rolls covering about twenty feet, rolled up onto my feet and walked back and started checking out my bike. Once all the adrenaline was gone I sat down by a light pole and asked her to call 911 cause me right arm was killing me.
The front highway/road guard and the apes saved my bike. They absorbed all the damage other then scratching the chrome on my floorboards, passenger pegs and muffler.
I know for a fact I will never own a bike in the future that doesn't have highway/road guard on it. It saved my bike from being totaled.
Man, that's a pretty bike......and what a story! We ought to start calling you Superman with a flight like that! ;D
So, repairs are in order for this winter I take it.......probably not riding with that shoulder.
I ride with a group called the Desert Dawgs. We are about 40 strong with every bike above 600cc excepted to ride with us. The bike has already been stripped down and just waiting for J&P Cycles to deliver all the new parts. It should be rid-able within two weeks, to bad the bone Doc said it will be six to twelve months before I'll be able to ride.
Tough break all around. No pun intended. I don't suppose the clown in the cage stuck around?
Regards and such,
49Reo
Sad to hear about Dumb A$$ people. but at least you both came out alive for the better part of it. I have a firend in your town from another forum ....have to ask her why she did it to you....
But also with your moniker and I'll bet you are not a little person, and such a nice machine and they did not see you...they need glasses.
They need more than glasses....if you get my drift.
Regards and such,
49Reo
I'm on vacation in Washington DC right now. We took an old people's bus tour. We went o the Smithsonian today, and I found this little gem in the air and space museum. It's a Curtiss V-8 from around 1907......
That would be an interesting ride!
http://big-diesel.blogspot.ca/2010/06/fastest-man-on-erth-with-curtiss-v8.html (http://big-diesel.blogspot.ca/2010/06/fastest-man-on-erth-with-curtiss-v8.html)
fastest bike from 1907 to 1930 according to this article.......this would be a wonderful ride if you had the chance...136.3mph back in the day some of you were young lads...I was not born back then pcarrell....lol....
thanks troll for the chance to read about it .
I wasn't around either, but it's still a cool ride!
Just my 1500 and a local ride.
Makes me ALMOST wish I had a blackout ride!
;) very nice ride, love the seat looks really cool, and thanks for that cool shot of the Maple leaf, very nice......
Thanks guys. It was a great afternoon. Saw some beautiful scenes. I should of stopped and taken a few from the ridge. Something about those views from the top. Heres me and my hired passenger:-)
Had to go back up the ridge while at work today to get some pics.
Ahhhh, brings back old memories! I grew up in Summit Co. Ohio.
I have some friends in Akron, Some nice views for sure.
I was just a bit north of there, in Hudson.
I think I have/had reletives in Ohio not sure anymore.
My current stable-
My '02 Drifter, known affectionately as "The Pig". I bought her from my boss in May of '11 with 5600 miles on her, and proceeded to ride the crap out of her, lol! My wife and I have put many miles on her going to the gulf coast to visit family and she's got just over 28k on her now ;D
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My little hot-rod, an '06 HD XL1200C that I picked in Dec. of '09 with 5500 miles all stock and every winter I'll mod her some more, just over 24k on her now
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This is another fun one I picked up this past Feb. a '76 XLH 1000, I've done a couple cosmetic things so far(bars and seat)but she'll be getting chopped ;D
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All very nice bikes!
I'm working, slowly, towards the euro-chopper....just added a new tail light from a '29 model A....polished stainless, with the lower section as a tail light, and the upper as the brake light. The top says "stop" in amber lettering. I was going to use the Vincent style light (miller) , until I found out it's too small to be legal.
Where have you been hiding that at troll? It's very cool!
All very nice....KS I had neighbours in CO who were from Scott City and moved back there......always thinging of going down to visit them....perhaps....one day....
Very cool duds, RatMan! I dig that site too. Gives me some ideas.
Out for a final ride yesterday, stopped by a favorite spot for a burger. Prob 60 bikes while we were there. With more coming and going. It was good to see everyone out. Saw several large groups of riders. Got about 325 mi in Sat and Sun. Was good to be able to knock around the hills for while. I of course was the only Drifter, there were some various other metrics but mosly HD's some pretty nice, one little Honda rebel bobber that was kind of cool. And a nice Triumph tiger. A BMW rat bike that my friend Red dog rode in. He has an old knuckle I always love seeing. I probably should of took some closeups, but it was nice to see everyone out. Jimbos bar and grill if you are ever in the Hocking Hills area of southern Ohio.
Well, I'm glad SOMEBODY is out riding; not much chance of that up here, although I am always hopeful......
Regards and such,
49Reo
Won't be much longer... I'm above it ready to start riding with till I see green leaves on trees.
a lot of bikes so the food must be good, so question is 49 and I ride into that palce and order our food and then tell the person to put it on Mr. ChilliDrifter's bill , what happens or do we drop the Mr.?......lol
Yes glad some one is out riding....
I went to my sister's 5 hours south of here and came home Sunday and saw a lot of bikes out for their last ride......one group of about 10 crotch rockets that pasted me and I had to ensure I was in foward gear........30 kms down the highway they wer all pulled over and OPP (like your State Troopers) were having fun looking at papers and tags and such......
Well, you can give it a shot, but tell them Buffalo Man. Years ago..I showed up for an annual camp out with my buffalo hide strapped to my bike to sleep on and it stuck as my nickname. The food is fresh ground sirloin burgers, 1/2 pounders butter toasted buns and fresh cut fries. Heck you make it down her and I'll gladly buy you both dinner.
Ya know, down here they just don't pull bikes over. I'm not sure why, but I can't remember ever seeing a bike pulled over in Ohio.
Man, the cagers were definitely scarce! Looks like a great time!
pcarrell, I'd like to introduce you all to "Evelyn" She's a '99 1500. Ignition relocation ( Mod Tip from JoBear VDR site, With a little tweaking) Two tone Olive Green Pearl/Black, '59 Caddy Tail Lights-Run/Brake (Mod Tip from VDR site/ Cheif) Also added beehive marker lights w/dual element for Run/Turn, HD Heritage Hub Cap, Cobra Pipes w/V&H Fishtail Tips, Fender Conchos (1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollars) 100 watt amp/waterproof speakers for mp3 sounds.
Aww, now that is one sweet ride that is after my heart!
Well now, Mr. Baker; that is one sweet bike. If I had it and you had a feather in your britches, we'd both be tickled! :o
Regards and such,
49Reo
Thanks pcarrell & 49Reo, I'd like to share some of the Mods and solutions I've had in making "Evelyn" who she is... Is there a place on the site to post these? I'll have to take some new photos of the Caddy Tail Light solution to keep them from sagging. My ignition relocation was slightly different from JoBear's and a few others I've seen in that I didn't want the screws showing on the top of the dash plate. While I have you Veteran members here, Is there a way to add a pic of my bike to my avatar or am I only able to use the ones listed? Thanks for letting me bend you ears (actually bend your eyeballs)
"Bake"
Quote from: David Baker on November 14, 2012, 00:15:16 AM
Thanks pcarrell & 49Reo, I'd like to share some of the Mods and solutions I've had in making "Evelyn" who she is... Is there a place on the site to post these? I'll have to take some new photos of the Caddy Tail Light solution to keep them from sagging.
I'd be interested in seeing the Caddy Tail Light anti-sag solution when you post it. Very cool! Did I understand correctly from a previous post, you also have the brake and running light mod in them too?
Very Nice looking ride. Impressive to say the least.
DC, Just posted pics in the Mods and Tips, When I added the Caddy Tail Lights I pulled the turn wires and tapped into the brake and run for the Caddy Lights, I bought beehive running lights from NAPA and changed them from single to dual element sockets so they are turn and run then mounted them to the reflector brackets on the license plate, There was enough room behind the tail light to tuck everything in. My whole purpose was to get more light at the tail end, Rather than just a run and brake in the rear I now have five running lights, Three brake lights and the turn signals, I once had an Art Instructor who told me, "Form Follows Function" I have my own saying, "Luck is the residue of Design" lol
Thanks RatMan, Much obliged, Gotta say I dig the "Duster/Goggle" look in your photo it's Classic Bro!