Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: lonsdrifter on November 29, 2014, 07:28:03 AM

Title: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: lonsdrifter on November 29, 2014, 07:28:03 AM
Hi all,

I have owned my drifter since 1999. I did a few mods when it was new, paint, some engine chrome, dual exhaust, lowered 1" with progressive shocks and a few items powder coated; floor boards and clutch, brake fluid covers.

I don't ride as much as I used to; I keep my bike at our 2nd home on vancouver Island which has a lot warmer winters than Edmonton, Alberta.

Anyways I though I would post a couple of recent photos; I still love my drifter and would never sell such a unique looking bike as the drifter is.

Really looking forward to looking at all your drifter photos.

Thanks,
Lon
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: lonsdrifter on November 29, 2014, 07:38:22 AM
My 99 1500
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: Troll on November 29, 2014, 08:19:16 AM
Chrome sure looks good with the black...and the red is a nice touch!
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: pcarrell on November 29, 2014, 08:36:06 AM
Very sharp!  Shame that it can't see the light of day more often.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: greenbarn on November 29, 2014, 09:27:35 AM
Real nice!  I love a 2-tone Drifter!! ;D
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: CDNRatMan on November 29, 2014, 14:17:27 PM
  Very nice, looks very nice. Bucko is somewhere close to you, 49 is in the same province, almost in both cases...lol....
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: 49Reo on November 29, 2014, 16:49:33 PM
Nice bike, Lon. If you ever decide to ride north, give me a buzz; I'm in Mackenzie, an hour and a half north Of Prince George. Door is always open, coffee on!
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: Elmo Hayride on November 29, 2014, 20:03:18 PM
Welcome lonsdrifter, that's a real nice looking bike you got there.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: Pilgrim on November 30, 2014, 10:37:27 AM
beautiful bike...thanks for sharing. Welcome to forum.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: zig on November 30, 2014, 20:38:40 PM
Beautiful bike. I've never been north of the border, but my wife and daughter have, and they can't wait to get back up there.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: CDNRatMan on November 30, 2014, 21:53:53 PM
ok zig when you decide to ride north for a ride let me know and I'll show you some nice northern Ontario rides, but plan a fall ride when the colours are changing........
it is only a 2488.7 kms or 1546.4487 miles.......
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: Brent Duncan on December 08, 2014, 11:37:43 AM
Hello @lonsdrifter (http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4263). another E-towner here.
might pick your brain here and there if that's ok since you have had your bike for a while.
glad to see someone close that has a love for these bikes as well.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: jmbo on December 09, 2014, 22:02:54 PM
Love the bike Lon.  I especially love the color combo.
Title: Re: New member; long time drifter owner
Post by: Rod Buster on December 10, 2014, 21:38:21 PM
Great looking bike Lon.  Paint looks great !