Well being us northern boys are stranded in the house there's a few us who have been doing simple,as well as major up grades to our drifters,myself being one them.Ratman I know you have also done a lot of modifications.The list of mods and or upgrades just keep continuing from powder coating,shift kits to new www's.Just wanted to share some pics with everyone so feel free to add comments as well as pics.Everyone knows we on this forum love pics.Chief we (I) am also documenting the progress to add to the mods/tips section so others can see the work in progress.Here's a few pics
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Cheers! 8)
. . . . and some cheap labor for scrubbing white walls. ;D Where have I gone wrong all these years?
Quote from: DC on February 04, 2013, 07:17:27 AM
. . . . and some cheap labor for scrubbing white walls. ;D Where have I gone wrong all these years?
CHEAP my hairy... ahh... behind... I have 4(3 boys and a girl)... they AIN'T cheap!!! Especially the female version...
Wait til she hits the teenage years!
Quote from: chief on February 04, 2013, 13:33:39 PM
CHEAP my hairy... ahh... behind... I have 4(3 boys and a girl)... they AIN'T cheap!!! Especially the female version...
LOL.....no the labor isn't cheap at all....if my calculations serve me correctly he earns more per hour then I do....but my little guy wanting to lend a hand...is certainly priceless in my eyes.
Yes, I understand girls can be expensive. Make-up and numerous smashed cars.
That's barely scratching the surface!
Quote from: DC on February 05, 2013, 06:54:33 AM
Yes, I understand girls can be expensive. Make-up and numerous smashed cars.
Two daughters, one son...son way more expensive (sports equipment and fees and travel) and the only smashed car!
Driftingirl,I certainly can relate in two catagories...my little guy plays soccer,swim,baseball,wrestling,basketball and all my Canadian friends will be happy to know just started hockey.
Now for travel,being I'm gone for military obligations a couple times a year my son has become a tour guide for Disneyland....LOL....
Total for Sons' weddings... couple of thousand... total for Daughter's Wedding - I'm not going there.
5 formals she wore once... enough for another Drifter... Formal clothing for all the boys... not enough to buy tires. HAIR! - 3 boys - pocket change... 1 GIRL!!!
AND, she did as many sports/activities as the boys - except her's always seemed to cost more and take more of our time!
Nahh... the cost of the three boys doesn't come close to the cost of the girl... If we'd had TWO, I'd likely NOT have a bike... sold my harley to pay for one kid(fresh out of the military), sold my corvette for the second... had good insurance for the rest!
Quote from: chief on February 07, 2013, 11:46:45 AM
Total for Sons' weddings... couple of thousand... total for Daughter's Wedding - I'm not going there.
5 formals she wore once... enough for another Drifter... Formal clothing for all the boys... not enough to buy tires. HAIR! - 3 boys - pocket change... 1 GIRL!!!
AND, she did as many sports/activities as the boys - except her's always seemed to cost more and take more of our time!
Nahh... the cost of the three boys doesn't come close to the cost of the girl... If we'd had TWO, I'd likely NOT have a bike... sold my harley to pay for one kid(fresh out of the military), sold my corvette for the second... had good insurance for the rest!
LOL..Chief,,sounds like Dad had a princess! My girls were industrious..got jobs early and paid for most of their own weddings!!! Guess I lucked out. ;D
Not really... she had reasonable expectations and worked hard to deal with the expenses... still the wedding is really for the bride and the bride's side picks up most of the tab. Personally, I'd rather use that money as a down payment on a house, but... (Now we know a couple of folks who have actually mortgaged their house to pay for a wedding... that was never gonna happen!)
Today proved to be a success for working on MA-Deuce.My little guy squared away the www,with Mr.Clean magic eraser.We also put a fresh coat of paint on the front fender and brake assembly cover.We high gloss blacked the speedo cable holder,nuts,bolts as well as the axle end (outside of fork) and axle nut.Ratman you'd be proud to know Aidan did a fantastic job adding the trim to to fender.I made the corner cuts for him being that tool is just way to sharp for him to be messing with.He did however tap the trim on with the rubber mallet after letting it sit in front of the heater a few minutes.I do this to heat up the adhesive for a better bond.Here's a few pics of progress:
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Ya know, it's entirely possible that Aidan might be the better mechanic between the two of you! Nice Job!
well perhaps not better but already at the same level.......
Wondering if the missus knows who was using the razor blade to cut the moulding?
my question is when the missus leaves the house for any length of time whom is left in charge, D1 or Aidan?
I am liking the looks of the black trim finish, I am liking it on my ride too, makes it that much more a different look to the machine.....
I should be getting my rear tire back early next week, and then once it is on then the front is off to get swapped out.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 19:25:32 PM
I should be getting my rear tire back early next week, and then once it is on then the front is off to get swapped out.
Man! That's taking a while! Last time I changed my tires I didn't even leave the shop. I hung out for a bit and then rode home.
LOL.....you guys make me smile that's for sure....Aidan just read the post with me and he agree's were probably tied with the mechainic aspect but he says he smokes me when it comes to the electronics.....I'll second that.....Ratman the only time I'm in charge is when I'm here alone and that's very unusual.Competition is tough around here....LOL.... ;).Yea I too,like the black trim.Just gives it a finished look.Thanks for that tip,my man.I'll take a pic of the axle and axle nut painted in high gloss black and show that.I really think that makes the front look finished nicely......Thanks again "stone breakers"PC glad to have you back around,bud!
PC the owner of the Bike/ATV/ Snow machine shop has decided to add hot tubs to thier inventory, in the North Bay location.....but he also laid off the best mechanic in town, I was questioning that on Sat, yes we are not riding for at least 2 more months but people want to get things done and be getting things ready, and they have 5 sleds laid up with repairs and 4 bikes were trailered in for inspections and repairs so when is the mechanic coming back? Told the owner that if my tire was not ready by Thursday I was taking else were to get done and I would be taking my business there too....small town word will travel fast......and the owner knows that. So I am thinking he will have the mechanic back on Tuesday as Monday is a holiday.
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Hey Ratman...I could always send Aidan up via Shortline bus to lend a hand.Probably cost you an ice fishing trip and some belgium waffles for his troubles.But you definately have to send him back home.....LOL... ;D :D ;)
ok ice fishing day, I don't do Belgium waffles, but I can whip up some awesome pancakes and really fresh and local maple syrup, bacon and eggs breakfast, cook in the ice shack and stay warm in there.......moose burgers for supper, or venison steaks depends on what I grab from the freezer, and if he does not want to go home?......lol.......
Dude a man-ly day like that you'd have to pry my boy out of Canada...... ;)
;) wait till I tell him about the summer time fun we can have...lol
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 20:16:29 PM
PC the owner of the Bike/ATV/ Snow machine shop has decided to add hot tubs to thier inventory, in the North Bay location.....but he also laid off the best mechanic in town,
Sooooo, we like cutting our own throats? Or are we shifting to a new business model?
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 20:46:08 PM
;) wait till I tell him about the summer time fun we can have...lol
Like mayfly season, or mosquito's that don't just suck your blood, but carry you back to the hive for a feast......
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Man! That looks great!
Sounds like this shop is trying to faze out there motorcycle clientell for a new line of business,to me.I mean I've never seen a place that sold these items together.(hot tubs & Motor equipment)little odd.Now I could see selling ice shammy's....and tip ups being it is the great north.....
D1...buddy you need to come up north here and check it out, be surprised at what is sold in the same stores. about an hour from here is a really samll town called Verner, and they have a bike shop, it also sells all kinds of farm and yard equipment
http://www.rlequipment.com/
something not shown or stated they have the best prices for leathers and bike clothing.......in a 500 mile radius.....
Wow,that's different.My in laws live about 30 miles north of me and there's a store in there little town called Trading Post.It's a one stop shop,my man.I mean they sell building materials,painting supplies,lawn furniture,groceries etc...You can actually go there pick up a barbeque grill,steak and eggs,fishing pole with tackle.a dozen worms,lawn chair,bathing suit,sunscreen and head to the lake for a fun filled day.That's no exageration either,dude.I love these one stop shops,honestly.
Sorry I missed you posts here PC, and I think that the people that own the shop are trying to expand too fast...they have had a family run business about an hour from here in a small town, and it was boats, bikes, ATVs, snowmachines. They were doing good and had a lot of loyal customers from the area, lots of small towns and so people do not mind driving to get things done or that they need, not like living in a huge metropolitin area. So they opened the store here in North Bay, about a year ago......it was supposed to be Bikes, ATVs and snowmachines, then the owner got this smart idea because of the huge back area to open a hot tub business involved with the store, but he did not hire more help, sent the 4 people working there to hot tub school....ok....
QuoteLike mayfly season, or mosquito's that don't just suck your blood, but carry you back to the hive for a feast......
we don't get any mafly's here, but we do have blackflies and noseeums...oh and deer flies too. they can take you off your bike if you are not ready for them.......
That's OK, you really haven't experienced life until you've taken a good June Bug in the forehead at 75mph!
LOL... ain't that the truth... .
Quote from: pcarrell on February 17, 2013, 21:13:37 PM
Man! That looks great!
Thanks PC....figured I'll give it a try to see if it would clean up the front a little.Glad it was what I thought it would look like...
Quote from: pcarrell on February 18, 2013, 14:13:33 PM
That's OK, you really haven't experienced life until you've taken a good June Bug in the forehead at 75mph!
Try a hummingbird on the chin for a little bit of excitement!
I did a bird on my shin once at 55mph. Does that count?
Ever have a real Florida sea gull take off from the middle of a shell rock road, carrying a land crab run into the side of your bike?
That had to be fun!
lol how about a moose calf start up out of the ditch and then pivot back and go the other way.........I did change my shorts once I got home.....
Two things I always tell my Rider Ed. Students: Never let a dog get close enough to grab your pants leg...they don't let go, and never run into a pig....you'll just make the pig mad...you don't have to know how I know this....
Quoteand never run into a pig....you'll just make the pig mad...you don't have to know how I know this....
lol I was in that same bar......
worse animals to hit are a pig or a bear.......
Well fellow Drifters I have yet another project done and just wanted to share the add on
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That bike doesn't look much like it did a few months ago! Looks great man!
Thanks PC,Your right!There's deffinately been long hard hours in the proccess,but I'm enjoying all the learnering experience's along the way.Honestly it would have never been made possible if it weren't for the ideas and sharing of expertise here on this forum.Thank you for the introduction and many thanks to my fellow members for the support and patience.The accomplishments to this project reflects a lot of members here.
When I run into Drifter owners I always point them here.
coming along nicely D1 going to be a nice looking ride for Aidan......
PC .....nope never mind have to be nice.....
Looks great D1! 8)
I just wish I was a fraction of creative and talented as a lot of you guys here.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 19, 2013, 21:13:23 PM
coming along nicely D1 going to be a nice looking ride for Aidan......
PC .....nope never mind have to be nice.....
Thanks Ratman and DC....Ratman It's funny Aidan already put dibs on MA-DEUCE.He's even told mama that I need to buy another bike so we can match while we ride together....LOL...maybe the 1500 edition will be joining the family sooner then I think ;)
Well men/ladies speaking of were's Driftingirl?Anyways I'm off to my brother's house this morning to install the front crash bar,I'll post an updated pic when it's completed.....
Quote from: Troll on February 18, 2013, 16:43:49 PM
Ever have a real Florida sea gull take off from the middle of a shell rock road, carrying a land crab run into the side of your bike?
A while back I read an article in a H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) magazine about a couple toodling through a desert somewhere in the states, when a raven took off right in front of the bike with something in its talons; it was too heavy, so it dropped it to get out of the way. The rider ducked, his wife hollered; "I'm hit, I'm hit", so he pulled over and stopped......and found out that the raven had dropped a road killed skunk; when he ducked, his wife got it in the face. Wonder who slept outside that night......
That was far too graphic for my delicate constitution!!! :o
That's a good story there 49.Well finally installed the crach bars today on my bike.Construction on MA-DEUCE is getting closer,"At least for this year!"LOL...heres a couple pics:
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looking good....I might have to take my engine guard off...... ::) ;)to get it out of the house........ :P ::)
That's why I had to wait....there was no way it would had fit out the door with the bar on.That problem will be solved this summer when I widen the basement door.I love demo tools...LOL ;)
Quote from: chief on March 30, 2013, 17:47:07 PM
That was far too graphic for my delicate constitution!!! :o
{Chuckle} Somehow I think your "delicate"constitution would equal that of Old Ironsides! ;D
Quote from: 49Reo on March 31, 2013, 00:00:32 AM
{Chuckle} Somehow I think your "delicate"constitution would equal that of Old Ironsides! ;D
Possibly true... but we won't go there. 8)
Love u r ride Drift1! From your shifter, seat, handle bar fringes and awesome front fender rail.... It is iconic build.
Cheers Never too late
Thanks for the compliment NTL,It's greatly aprecciated.I'm waiting on a new custom sprung seat from Singh Saddleries,few goods from Ted's Designs,and if Ratman doesn't find me a Roadhouse exhaust...LOL...I'm going to have mine fabricated in June.
What's your plan for the old seat?
Quote from: pcarrell on April 02, 2013, 17:56:14 PM
What's your plan for the old seat?
LOL....Just like all the rest of the things us "men" don't use anymore put it on a shelf in the garage and forget what the hell we did with it......
I'm thinking there's a chance to recoup some funds there.
Quote from: pcarrell on April 02, 2013, 19:28:56 PM
I'm thinking there's a chance to recoup some funds there.
Honestly never even gave that a thought,PC.Maybe, I'll list the seat in the for sale section here on the forum when the new seat arrives.I'm not expecting the new seat to arrive for approximately 3 more weeks.
So if someone offered you $500.00 right now for your seat you could nor ride on a pillow for 3 weeks?
Nawww, he'll just rig up a tractor seat!
Quote from: pcarrell on April 03, 2013, 12:39:39 PM
Nawww, he'll just rig up a tractor seat!
LOL....that's a great come back....
Ratman,I would just have to pull the stock 2 up seat off the shelf in the garage till the new one came,my man.
Just wanted to update Ma-Deuce construction . With a new saddle over the spring and now new progressive springs , steering neck bearings replaced with all balls and driving lights installed today , enjoy !
Looks fantastic. Now, to paint those wheels you just sand them down with some 800, spokes and all, primer them with bulldog, use krylon flat black, scuff that with scotch-bright and finally krylon satin clear and hit it lightly with a little scotch-bright until you get the exact look you want. Cheap and bulletproof.
dakuhosa , that's on the list as well this year . In fact I'm also going to change the wheel bearings also .I have the all balls for that as well . Thanks for the how to it's greatly appreciated brother . Krylon is my friend LOL that's what I used to paint my scoot ;)
;D just got to ask you this question.....
noticed your little bag behind the seat, does that not get squeezed between the seat and fender ?
bike looks really nice at this point......
Good looking bike, there, D1. It would look GREAT with some grenade mirrors on it!!
Hey, I love those amber driving lights - that's what I put in mine. I think they look great.
Thanks for the liking so far , ratman and greenbarn. The seat bag at times rubs the fender there for glazing the paint . By this I mean the flat paint looks glossy were it has rubbed probably similar with those that have the front fork bag . I have to repaint the rear fender again this winter ??? That being said leads me to a few decisions :
1) Add a leather fender bib same color leather of course
2) Remove the bag from the seat and put it on the seat rail that I have
3) remove the bag all together and seat rail and add Teds fender rack that I have sitting in the box still LOL
I'm not quite sure what look I like better . The fender rack or the seat rail ? IMOP with both it looks to be to much . Opinions needed on this
Well you think that both is too much so that settles that idea because no matter what you have decided that it is too much, and again sometimes less is better, ok to show my ignorance is there any purpose to the seat rail? If not then I would personally go with the fender rack, granted they are not for a heavy load but enough to take a lunch bucket. I am still looking for a rifle holster for the front of your bike.....
Grenade mirrors would be awesome and so cool looking it would really make that a one of a kind bike.
The amber drive lights look good, but around here after dark I want all the lights I can have because just before impact with Bullwinkle I want to be able to say "OH SH$$"............
I just ordered my whole new leather package from Singh for my 1500 and am seriously considering buying this 800 for sale around here.
Ratman seat rail really has no purpose , at least mine it's more less for the looks . I have all winter to stare at the bike and play with ideas so hopefully I can make up my mind :o
Dak that bike looks good and has the osprey bags and looks like hard chrome exhaust or perhaps vance and hines ? Either way there's upgrades you won't have to worry about already done . Me personally , would loose the windshield though if your keeping the apes . That is of course , if you decide to purchase this .
As far as Singh goes I've given up on emailing him . I'm actually going to see if I can find someone who can come close to my color leather or just go in a totally different direction for leather .
TOUGH decision... I like the rack, and I like the seat rail, and I like the tool bag.
I like the bag the most, but I like it better on the rail than hanging on the back of the seat.
I really like the rack, too, but not necessarily better than the seat rail, if you have to decide between the two.
BTW, I don't remember seeing a picture of "both". I'm not sure, in my mind's eye, that it's "too much" (for me). I'd like to see it with both.
Of course your wishes trumps our wishes.... Like it's been said before... It's your bike.
D1 take your time, like you said you have all winter and make it yours and do what you feel is right for you and keep plugging away.
yes we need a picture with both, and you have space in the living room to take the pictures we need....
Dak must agree with D1 apes and windscreens just don't go together in my mind, like a batwing faring, and ape hangers you lose the hand protection, seems to be counter to what we are after or some people are after....
Thanks greenbarn your feeling the same way on this subject . My thoughts exactly . I'll see if I have a pic with both on the bike . I placed the fender rack on just to see if I liked the look or not and believe it or not I'm not sure if the picture was with the two at one ? I did see a pic with the same set up on another bike , but different color and style for look then I'm going with so it's apple to oranges with the comparison .
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 07, 2013, 17:40:47 PM
D1 take your time, like you said you have all winter and make it yours and do what you feel is right for you and keep plugging away.
yes we need a picture with both, and you have space in the living room to take the pictures we need....
Dak must agree with D1 apes and windscreens just don't go together in my mind, like a batwing faring, and ape hangers you lose the hand protection, seems to be counter to what we are after or some people are after....
Absolutely, but I want to do a white with chrome and big beach bars, I'm thinking I could run those cables through the beach bars for a real clean look and you can see all the chrome that bike has already. When you go to buy a new bike you must consider what it already has going for it, those chrome side panels are $140. I think ape hangers look extra stupid on a Drifter but know what those cables cost and what I want the end result to be. Plus it's in Colorado, close by. I sell the seat, bags, windscreen, apes, etc... paint it and end up with what I want.
There is a method to my madness. I swear this guy was at 4 corners with this stunner. It was the most beautiful bike I ever saw and I'm a weak, weak man, who crumbles at the feet of such beauty. I was riding the blacked out 99 when I saw it and have been smitten ever since. I plan on duplicating it with a 800. There you go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeiWSlhEgYk
The one mistake a lot of people make is when they buy their bike they right off go and buy all the bling for the bike and have no idea of were they want to go with their ride, but once they figure that out and can buy just the parts they need their life becomes really easy.
I like to own one for a year or so before doing anything to it; get a feel for it first, then decide what I want to do. I prefer to fab my own parts where possible, but a lot of things I end up buying. :)
I like to make it my own right away.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 07, 2013, 20:53:30 PM
The one mistake a lot of people make is when they buy their bike they right off go and buy all the bling for the bike and have no idea of were they want to go with their ride, but once they figure that out and can buy just the parts they need their life becomes really easy.
I agree with this statement to an extent . For people (like myself ) who don't have the computer skills or programs for that matter that let you color add parts etc to see what it's going to turn out like , have no option but trial and error method . Example for me being , I like both the fender rack and seat rail and have even researched pic s for the look to see how I liked it . Well guess what , I love the look on other rides but , on mine the two seem to clash together :P . Decisions , decisions , decisions , (money, money , money) oh did I mention I also didn't like the look of the Indian head fender on my scoot either .
I've gotten a LOT of ideas from pics on either Google, or Craigslist - Ebay ads of other bikes for sale. I actually started a folder on my computer where I'll put a copy of a picture in it every time I see something on a Drifter I like..... Now it's just a matter of sorting through and deciding which ones to use, when the time comes...
I have a huge folder with pictures titled "other drifters" I look through it for all and any ideas, I also have a very simple version of paint I use to add and delete items or colours from pictures and see what it might look like, but it does not always look the same as the real item.
I have a folder too, I go through it and just admire other peoples bikes. It's not only that people jump in without knowing what they want they don't have the talent or the coin to finish their vision or maybe the bike won't allow your ultimate vision without serious modifications, like putting a dual exhaust on an 800 or actually getting a really low look in the saddle on a drifter 1500, ain't gonna happen without some battery relocation and some frame cutting. Theres no crime in copying someone elses good design if you see your perfect bike in what they've done. I personally like the added challenge of trying to create something uncommon or new along with my stolen ideas.
D1,for me, the seat rail is cool, but it sorta doesn't work with the utilitarian minimalist nature of the bike. The rack alone works better with the look if you ask me. I'd lose the bag and look (or make / have made) for a small tool bag for the front forks out of matching leather. That kind of bag would be in keeping with the theme and if it's made right it wouldn't rub your fender. JMHO
thanks for your opinion PC . I think I have decided to loose both ( seat rail & rack ) I have been in contact with ventoracing ( for a favor , thanks man ;) ) and my next project is to have my whole seat mount fabricated differently . I did have a tool bag but placed it on the side of the rear fender . Reason being it rubbed on the front fender so I took it off immediately . Smaller one may work ? To be quite honest the road house exhaust alone is a " HUGE " change of look on MA- Deuce , for the better IMOP .
All I can say about that seat rail is..wow. I'm not sure what to think. I have my tiara style non matching chrome one on my bike that likes to catch my knee/shin area when I jump off the bike and would much rather have yours instead. I have to agree though that it might be too much, then again it might grow on you. If the paint was glossy it would work. A smaller one maybe with the flat and minimalistic theme. I keep mine on because I love the idea of it and the look on some other bikes and paid for the damn thing so I might as well use it, painful as it is. Yours would add to this bike below. I'm putting my new toolbag low on the left side and think it would work there on your too. Where the shaft is on a 1500. And what happened to the velocopede? I was really feeling that with those clothespin springs.
Dak that is the peeertiest dam drifter I've seen thus far . I wonder who made that seat ?Rail covered in leather would look great on MA-Deuce ! Now we have to find the owner of this scoot and get answers ::) My tool bag is on the left side of my scoot and I like it there . Not sure what you mean by velocipede ? but if your referring to my old seat it's for sale . I'll try to find a pic with tool bag on the scoot never mind here it is
Yea, that looks good like that. That is one pretty Drifter I agree. He made that seat himself but I think it's based on a k model harley seat pan (my next seat no doubt). The velocipede was the name of your old seat. It looked good too. Good looking ride you got there. Don't you love trying out new stuff on it?
Thanks dak ,Sorry brother I didn't know what the seat was called LOL . That seat was actually the po had on it when I picked it up . Trying different mods on these scoots is a blast of fun . Can't wait to see all your new leather on yours .
Oh I just like to spout off about all my newfound seat knowledge. I'm a seat know it all now. It's the Drifter weak point IMO. My Drifter is begging for a low profile with a smallish seat so I ordered a seat from Singh that is in the style of a Gilroy seat and am going to have that cut down and reworked by a local guy. I just need all matching leather. Here's the k-model seat I'm going with on...something. This one looks great on a Drifter and Singh should be selling this to Drifter folks, again, IMO. The shape of it really lends itself to the drifter geometry. The way it's deep dished and kicks up in front vs the Singh seat which is a little too flat for my taste. Works very well on a Police or military bike though and looks much better on an 800 then on a 1500. I'm not positive but isn't that front fender rail on yours supposed to protect the indian head fender ornament? I saw you took it off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corbin-Gentry-Brown-Solo-Seat-Harley/321226371440?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D2649893501982015138%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D331045342960%26
Dak I've seen the k model on a lot of drifters ( pics of course ) and they do add style and look awesome . I particularly like how it seats deep with the high front . Great saddle feel I would imagine . I'm really not sure if the fender trim is/was designed to protect the Indian light ? But now that you say that it would make sense . I added the rail to dress up the fender a tad that's all . I never installed the Indian light , placed it on the fender took some pics , got thinking about it and changed my mind . I Love the design of the Indian head dress chrome with black into it , really great detail . Just decided against putting Indian on my scoot . I'm still searching for some projects as far as a light goes . A one mock up look ::)
D1 you need a black out drive light on the front of that or the fender......keep with the theme.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 12, 2013, 17:34:52 PM
D1 you need a black out drive light on the front of that or the fender......keep with the theme.
That's the whole idea ratman . Like you I have plans just have to find the right parts ;) And a little hint I don't want a black out drive light like everyone else has I have something different in mind ::)
Ok little update on some more construction done to MA-DUECE :
New progressive front fork springs
Both sprockets swapped out for the 18/38 mod ( seems to be the best highway fix ) and new chain to go with this mod
New passing lights and fabricated light mounts with a water proof micro switch on the tank panel for on/off control
rectifier cover ( sending template to a good friend on Tuesday ;) )
mocked up the new rotor cover today so off to powder coater it will go
Looking good Richie!
Quote from: Drift1 on November 24, 2013, 16:24:34 PM
Ok little update on some more construction done to MA-DUECE :
New progressive front fork springs
Both sprockets swapped out for the 18/38 mod ( seems to be the best highway fix ) and new chain to go with this mod
New passing lights and fabricated light mounts with a water proof micro switch on the tank panel for on/off control
rectifier cover ( sending template to a good friend on Tuesday ;) )
mocked up the new rotor cover today so off to powder coater it will go
Don't you have a secret project listing too???? Can't let Ratman have all the fun. ???
Thanks PC bike is getting to were I envision slow but sure .
Oh yea GB there's a couple secret projects in the works . I just didn't want the ratman to know . You see if he found out there's secrets in the works he gets a little crazy this time of year . Next thing you know were sending get well cards to the " HILL". Crazy pictures of him start to appear , man it's terrible ;) ;D
Nice!
Richie old man we are heading in opposite directions on our rides so I would not be needing to steal your ideas, and I am not in the position to spend beaucoup dollars, so do it myself with Dave's guidance, and all my parts other then the rear spring are here and ready to install. But I can post a few pictures of me working late in my shop coat, for you............
Yeah, cabin fever tends to set in early way up there in the Arctic Circle!
Hey Richie, I found the perfect helmet for your bike for next spring. I was at the Iron Pony, our local bike accessory shop over the weekend. I was looking for some ideas for a certain secret project I'm working on.... (Oh, Dont' tell Ratman- like you said, it will drive him nutty about January trying to figure it out...)
ANYWAYS, found this helmet and thought of YOU.....
Here's the link, but I got better pics in the store....
http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product-info.asp/ImageName/VEGA11-XTA-BORN-TO-RIDE.jpg/Brand/Vega/Class2/Helmets/Class3/Half%20Helmets/Class1/STREET%20PRODUCTS/KitKey2/XTA%20HALF%20HELMET
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 25, 2013, 10:45:34 AM
Richie old man we are heading in opposite directions on our rides so I would not be needing to steal your ideas, and I am not in the position to spend beaucoup dollars, so do it myself with Dave's guidance, and all my parts other then the rear spring are here and ready to install. But I can post a few pictures of me working late in my shop coat, for you............
WOW ! See what I mean GB ? He's already getting worked up , and accusing me of referring to him as stealing ideas . No such thing ! Ideas are for all my fellow riders to enjoy , and if need be follow suite . Now there's projects that may , or may not be the look I'm after , but there are those that I have used from others .
So haha buddie I too have mystery projects and I'm not telling NANANANANA ;D
PC it's only the beginning and he has a lOOOOONNNG way to go for riding season seems he's snapping earlier with age , huh ;) I'm sure pics are already on there way .
FAIR WARNING: I ALWAYS steal ideas! But, I only steal GOOD ideas... if you have a bad idea, no need to worry.
Quote from: Drift1 on November 25, 2013, 12:55:36 PM
PC it's only the beginning and he has a lOOOOONNNG way to go for riding season seems he's snapping earlier with age , huh ;) I'm sure pics are already on there way .
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PC you are safe......
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 25, 2013, 10:45:34 AM
But I can post a few pictures of me working late in my shop coat, for you............
Ratman, we don't need any of THOSE pictures in your shop coat! :o :o
LOL ;D GB And PC we all me all be in trouble now . Oh and Chief you may be running on that fine line as well ;)
Ok let me just say that PC is very safe at the present time, Chief because he can add me to the watch list is also very safe, but now GB he is on that slippery slope, but he is like my little brother, so I'll leave that alone..........
D1.......what can I say.......stir the pot some more, try and get to me...you will leave the rest alone.......oh and I have sent a letter to Aiden you are in for it now......
Ok so let me get this straight :
PC & Chief = safe
GB = like a brother :oWOW GB hope you don't tell others this :D
Letter sent to Aidan ::) oh boy , I'm in for it now . Think it's time to place a call to the " HILL " Hey weres my friend 49 and Troll ? Be prepared forwarding mail coming ;D
***Wonder how I achieved such a lofty status as "safe"?***
by virtue of our new Wing Padre and the story I shall one day tell you.......and you will love it.
But think of this he had to attend a class I was teaching for safe Driving, later I had to attend a mandated course he was part of dealing with family violence and mostly dealing with Teenage children. I'll let you figure out the rest. Or at Drift in over a nice cold pop I'll tell you the story
Notice Troll never gets involved in these issues he just sits back and flames the fire when it gets boring for him, and 49 he is moving snow or out playing with the squatches......
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 26, 2013, 15:57:18 PM
by virtue of our new Wing Padre and the story I shall one day tell you.......and you will love it.
But think of this he had to attend a class I was teaching for safe Driving, later I had to attend a mandated course he was part of dealing with family violence and mostly dealing with Teenage children. I'll let you figure out the rest. Or at Drift in over a nice cold pop I'll tell you the story
Notice Troll never gets involved in these issues he just sits back and flames the fire when it gets boring for him, and 49 he is moving snow or out playing with the squatches......
Squatches???
Sorry Big Man....squatches / Bigfoot / Yeti.........
Ahhh. Northern Mountain Ratmen. ;D
Ok I finally received my leather from Osprey today and IMOP the bags look amazing . I sent a mock up of a tank bib David made for me as well . The bags will be installed in the near future , but I have MA-DEUCE all back together and will be taking her out of hibernation this weekend ...... YEEAAHHHHH ;D :D ;) .... Any ways here's a sneak peak of her
ok no picture of the bags.....bike is looking awesome.
NICE!
Very sharp Drift 1...have we cranked up the roadhouse yet?....the chrome downpipes connected to the black canister are a good combination based on your paint scheme.
Again, very sharp.
Thanks guys ..... Ratman don't know why the bag picture didn't up load will provide one tonight , though .
KW , still no sound out of the pipes ..... LOL .... This weekend I'll pull her out , gas her up and FINALLY get to hear that roadhouse exhaust . Man I'm beyond anxious to hear it ::) . After buttoning everything back up I noticed the exhaust tip screw was rubbing against the rear fender so I added some rubber grommets between the bolts on the back canister mount , to push the muffler farther out a tad . This worked out nicely , for me .
That really looks top notch my man! The overall look has been transformed by a million and one little touches! Well done!
;) Thanks Pastor Dude ...... The bike sure does look different from a couple years ago , I must admit . Honestly owe everything to this GREAT forum . Without you members I wouldn't have had a clue of how to transform this bike with all the up graded accessories . BIG thanks to yourself and all the others with all the techniqual support and ideas . I'll post more pictures once I unleash MA-DEUCE this weekend .
Has it been a couple of years already? Wow!
Anyways, looks great, and now you have a 1500 to start all over on!
Here's a shot of the WLA bags I had made from Osprey's , the color is antique medium brown
Just wanted to add some new pictures of some up grades such as rotor and rectifier cover , roadhouse exhaust , dummt tank caps , new 4" gold springs with matching hardware to match the new chain of course ... LOL and if you look closely you can see the custom designed tank bib .... I'm trying to fit the install into my busy schedule this week hopefully .
Very, very nice! 8)
Thank you Chief , BIG difference from when I first got her , ahh ? If all plays out well you'll get the chance to see her at drift-in this year :)
So when are you dropping her by to my garage........for safe keeping ya know!
nicely done Drift1!
Quote from: pcarrell on April 27, 2014, 15:47:12 PM
So when are you dropping her by to my garage........for safe keeping ya know!
I'm not to sure she would get along with Nadine she's a bit stubborn sharing space .... haven't we learned that by now ;D
Thanks for the compliment KW ;)
Oh, it'll be OK. I have a 2 car garage with no cars in it.
Maybe , just to be on the safe side we introduce the two at drift-in to see if indeed they get along ... LOL ... Hey by the way are you planning on going this year ??? Loved to me you brother as well as all the others 8)
nice pictures.......is it running now? or is that the other post?
Quote from: CDNRatMan on April 27, 2014, 19:46:26 PM
nice pictures.......is it running now? or is that the other post?
Purring like a MT. Lion Ratman . New battery installed this afternoon just like the doctor ordered ..... ok it was Mr. Troll
Very nice Richie...you done a great job. The saddle bags are awesome along with everything else. Glad you got that electrical issue straightened out.
Quote from: Drift1 on April 27, 2014, 17:01:17 PMHey by the way are you planning on going this year ??? Loved to me you brother as well as all the others 8)
I'd love to, but honestly, I just don't see it happening.
Thank you Pilgrim . I'm going to try to find the time to mount the bags this week , hopefully . It's baseball season for my little guy so between swim class and this there just isn't enough hours in a day . I'll post picks as soon as the project is completed .
PC ... man that's to bad :-\ Would have been nice to see Miss Nadine , finally .
Hey, I'd love to go, but I don't think it's in the cards.
One of these days ....... Hey just maybe they'll vote for 2015 Drift-in closer to you ::)
Ok so yesterday after work it was still pouring a$& rain , and being both bikes are now in the garage I decided to start mounting up my new custom made saddle bags done by Osprey . I was able to get the brackets on and drill the 2 holes each to mount the bags , the only issue I ran into was the bolts supplied by Osprey were just to short to mount the bags through the brackets . Today right after work I stopped by our old time , MOM and POP hardware store to get longer bolts . Man I just LOVE that place ! Ok that's another story ;) Anyway here's a couple pics I took just recently with the bags mounted .
Those do look good, only things I would fix.........era correct mirrors and lose the rear foot pegs now that you have your 1500 for 2 up riding......jmo....
Quote from: CDNRatMan on May 01, 2014, 20:57:45 PM
Those do look good, only things I would fix.........era correct mirrors and lose the rear foot pegs now that you have your 1500 for 2 up riding......jmo....
Couldn't agree with you more . I put these hideous mirrors on when I first bought the bike being the were cheap and I needed a mirror for inspection purpose's . I've spent so much time thinking of mods that the mirrors just kept slipping my mind ... LOL ::) The rear pegs are next to come off being I'll never use them , but waiting on finding covers for that area before doing so . I Looking for something like 2Beers did to his , but just haven't found what I'm looking for just yet .
ok for the pegs, not sure what the name is but the square plastic plugs used to cover the open end of square tubing, but instead of putting it in you use it to cover......if that makes sense....
Yup I know what your talking about . I never thought of that I was looking for cylinder truck lug covers . I stopped at a truck rest area in Virginia , but they only had ones with a silhouette chic on the end .... If it's nice this weekend I'll run the bike over to a truck stop about 30 miles from me to see if they have what I'm looking for .
check at a NAPA store, if you have one nearby. --Chrome lug nut caps-- They should have them in the back room, or at least be able to order them. They come in various sizes for various lug nut sizes - 1", 1 1/4, etc. I have some of the 1" if that size will work for you....
Hot damn... that's one helluva well put together scoot!
GB .... I'm not sure what size I need , don't you have two in the garage you could check the caps on for me to be sure they will work ::) .... LOL .... ;D ;)
Iron thank you for the compliment , brother . MA- DEUCE has come a long way since purchasing her a little over two years ago . I'm close to getting her were I in visioned . When my secret custom made part is done I think many will agree she'll be on a new level ;) .... No pressure intended GB , just saying .
I'll take one home, and see if it will fit this weekend. Come to think of it, my 800 is headed towards being a solo setup, so I'll need them on mine anyway.
Ok GB that sounds great and of course greatly apreciated .
800 solo = something up the old sleeve , eh ::) Ok come on spill the beans , for the winter projects you have been thinking up already . Were all listening ;D .... How about an Airforce theme then we can park together at Drift-In 15 ....LOL ... I know you GB that two tone paint scheme is all thought out , isn't it ?
Bags look good...that is a good looking Drifter bro. 8)
Thanks Pilgrim :) by the way should have some new skins on that gooseberry hopefully next week ;)
Quote from: Drift1 on May 02, 2014, 17:58:16 PM
Ok GB that sounds great and of course greatly apreciated .
800 solo = something up the old sleeve , eh ::) Ok come on spill the beans , for the winter projects you have been thinking up already . Were all listening ;D .... How about an Airforce theme then we can park together at Drift-In 15 ....LOL ... I know you GB that two tone paint scheme is all thought out , isn't it ?
What, have I mentioned how much I LOVE a 2-tone paint job?? 8)
Actually, I haven't really decided what color(s) to do the 800 in. Although, odds are your are right about it somehow ending up 2-tone... ;D I need to wait until I get the 1500 done to see what comes next. It will be darned hard to top that MA DEUCE!!!
Quote from: Drift1 on May 02, 2014, 14:43:53 PM
... When my secret custom made part is done ....
I'll have to say, your custom shop is slower than crap! :o I hope it's worth the wait when it finally gets done ;D ;)
Quote from: greenbarn on May 02, 2014, 18:30:26 PM
What, have I mentioned how much I LOVE a 2-tone paint job?? 8)
OH yes sir , I do believe it has been mentioned .... LOL i
Actually, I haven't really decided what color(s) to do the 800 in. Although, odds are your are right about it somehow ending up 2-tone... ;D I need to wait until I get the 1500 done to see what comes next. It will be darned hard to top that MA DEUCE!!! I'm sure it will be just as charming as MA-Deuce coming from you , brother ;)
I'll have to say, your custom shop is slower than crap! :o I hope it's worth the wait when it finally gets done ;D ;)
Hey NOW wait a cotton picken minute here GB ..... I don't criticize your choice of shops you use ;) Besides you know what they say , " Rome wasn't built in a day ." ;D
Quote from: Drift1 on May 02, 2014, 18:19:03 PM
should have some new skins on that gooseberry hopefully next week ;)
she's gonna ride real good when you get them on there.
Quote from: Pilgrim on May 02, 2014, 20:30:01 PM
she's gonna ride real good when you get them on there.
8) ;)
Quote from: Drift1 on May 02, 2014, 18:19:03 PM
Thanks Pilgrim :) by the way should have some new skins on that gooseberry hopefully next week ;)
What did you end up going with? I've got a set of Shinkos at the shop, just need to get to the bike...
I also went with the shinkos 777 , GB . Figured between the reviews I have read ,and the price these tires would be more bang for the buck . At least that's what I'm hoping . I picked up the front and rear for $98 each from the shop and $50 for install to include drive shaft fluid change . I won't get this done for a couple weeks , however as I have a million and one other things going on , to include some riding .
I had to take a few pictures today of MA-DEUCE in front of the Indian trailer
I wonder why none of the modern Indian owners realize that there was no "R" in Indian Motocycle?
Nice picture, D1. That looks good sitting there. The new Indians ain't got nuthin on ya!
Richie, that had to just drive those Indian guys nuts when you pulled Ma-Deuce over by their trailer! I mean, look how good she looks there, and for the price of one of their bikes, you could have a small fleet of yours!
Quote from: pcarrell on May 05, 2014, 07:38:47 AM
Richie, that had to just drive those Indian guys nuts when you pulled Ma-Deuce over by their trailer! I mean, look how good she looks there, and for the price of one of their bikes, you could have a small fleet of yours!
AND Richie's is all custom. After spending all that dough on a new Indian, your still obligated to spend another small fortune on CUSTOMIZING it, and I know accessories for that puppy won't be cheap. Cuz, you know, we can't ride a STOCK bike.....
;) Troll thanks for the history lesson, never even noticed and so did a bunch of late night reading and it was worth it because now I can ask some questions and see the results.......fun to learn......
thumbs up Troll
I'm not sure what to say here, so: ;D
LOL no it is something I never noticed and now I want to see how many others noticed or did not notice it. Trivia that is really cool to know.....
Quote from: Drift1 on May 01, 2014, 22:52:02 PM
Yup I know what your talking about . I never thought of that I was looking for cylinder truck lug covers . I stopped at a truck rest area in Virginia , but they only had ones with a silhouette chic on the end .... If it's nice this weekend I'll run the bike over to a truck stop about 30 miles from me to see if they have what I'm looking for .
I measured the rear peg mounts on the 800, and they appear to be about 1 1/4 inch OD. Meaning, a lug nut cover for a 1 1/4 lug nut should fit over it. Not sure exactly, though- my boards were still mounted and couldn't get an exact measurements. All I have currently are 1" and 1 1/8", so they won't fit. I'll see what I can find.
New mirrors arrived and are installed . Sure glad you pushed me to get these Ratman ;D ;) Thanks pal they sure do make the bike look that much better 8) Next little accessory add on , will be to get the rear peg mount covered ::) Hers a few pictures with the new mirrors added .
Just give you my ideas and up to you to use them, and your most welcome.......now the other night I watched some show #biker?????? not sure of the name of the TV show, great ideas, and the other night I was watching it and you came to mind, they used a grenade as a housing for the rear taillight. We need to find you some small blackout drive lights, now to this end I am going to hit the local armories, I do still have a few buddies down there and see if there are any laying about, or unguarded and I will attempt to liberate them for you.......
Ratman it would be most appreciated if you find the small blackouts . The only blackouts we have are the larger ones in the shop . From my understanding they are the standard size now , being the HUMMMWV took the place of the pick up , blazer and jeeps from back in the day . I've also been looking for the old choke knobs like they use to have in the old jeeps etc . While I am here in the shop I pulled one of the blackouts off the shelf and it is just way to large for the front fender .
ok small willy's jeep blackout drive lights, choke knobs, I'll get on that asap
Great look, D1. the mirrors do help.
Ratman, I like that idea of a grenade tail light. That would be unique!
from what I saw it was a newer grenade with a hole drilled into it and then a LED light in it and it was bright.
Those mirrors look much more in keeping with the bike! Very nice indeed!
Quote from: CDNRatMan on May 21, 2014, 21:52:50 PM
from what I saw it was a newer grenade with a hole drilled into it and then a LED light in it and it was bright.
I'm sure that looked cool . I have someone working on a special project for me know , maybe down the road when the smoke clears , he can come up with this design as well ::)
PC , I ended up getting the mirrors from "customize cruiser" or something along those lines for cheap . Mirrors cost around $8 . The stems are metal , but the mirror head itself , are plastic . for the price I can't complain and will do the job intended for NOW ::)