Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Spirit Wolf on October 27, 2010, 22:46:31 PM

Title: Rear Shocks
Post by: Spirit Wolf on October 27, 2010, 22:46:31 PM
This question has probably been asked before but I'm gonna ask it again. I have a 2004 1500 Drifter and recently it has developed what appears to be an oil lead at the bottom bolt of the right rear shock. The oil appears to be a light oil as the only road dust sticks to the side of fender. Is this the result of a leaking shock? If it is what years of shock will fit my bike.
Thanks
Title: Re: Rear Shocks
Post by: ski.dive on October 28, 2010, 07:28:18 AM
I HEARD H.D. ultra classic AIR SHOCKS FIT PERFECT
AND MUCH BETER RIDE.

YOU CAN GET A USED SET FROM EBAY CHEAP.
Title: Re: Rear Shocks
Post by: Spirit Wolf on October 29, 2010, 19:08:08 PM
Thanks for the info...What year HD fits
Title: Re: Rear Shocks
Post by: pcarrell on November 08, 2010, 19:12:44 PM
Do tell!

I guess since the Driffter shocks are 13", all you have to do is get 13" HD Ultra Classic shocks.
Title: Re: Rear Shocks
Post by: chief on November 09, 2010, 10:05:43 AM
Or go on the progressive site and find the part numbers for the drifter and see if there are harley's which work... as mentioned I suspect the difference is in the length... but may be some difference in diameter etc too.
Title: Re: Rear Shocks
Post by: Dobber on June 21, 2011, 11:19:37 AM
I'm picking up my Drifter 1500 tomorrow and one of the rear shocks does need replaced. I searched and found this thread but it looks liked it died off before the 13" HD Ultra Classic shock was ever confirmed. I did a search on Ebay and they are easy to find and seem cost effective alternative. As an option I wouldn't mind having the rear lowered maybe an inch to help a short fella out a little.  :-[