Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: DM1978 on February 20, 2014, 22:34:36 PM

Title: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: DM1978 on February 20, 2014, 22:34:36 PM
Hi,
I'm interested in putting some vintage type handlebars on my 800.  I've found these Baron Nostalgia Handlebar on E-bay that look pretty nice.  Will they fit on an 800?

Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baron-Nostalgia-Handlebar-Fits-Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Drifter-1999-2005-/331132520597?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d19094895&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: pcarrell on February 20, 2014, 23:37:16 PM
Forks are the same for an 800 and a 1500, as well as a Classic, so I'd say you'd be fine.
Title: Re: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: DM1978 on February 20, 2014, 23:40:41 PM
Cool!  I will have to check the guy's return policy, just in case.

The bike is coming along.

Title: Re: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: CDNRatMan on February 21, 2014, 07:08:55 AM
   Perhaps you have pictures of the work in progress, and like PC said they should fit front ends are the same.
Title: Re: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: Troll on February 21, 2014, 08:53:28 AM
I have a set of '83 ElectraGlide bars on my 1500...If you're looking for a bolt on, that's one thing, if you're looking to be unique, that's another...I really don't think that you will have any trouble with the Barons, however, there i one thing to keep in mind when replacing handlebars on one of these critters. The throttle has a small pin in the housing that needs a corresponding hole drilled in the bar, to keep it from rotating. If you have chrome bars, this is a necessity. Stainless bars have more traction than chrome, so the pin can be removed...
Title: Re: Will 1500 handlebars fit on an 800?
Post by: chief on February 21, 2014, 19:48:15 PM
Yes. Any 1 inch bars will fit fine. Fatter bars will usually fit since they usually have a reduced area for the risers. Of course, if you get too radical there may be issues with hoses and cables.