Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Pilgrim on July 13, 2015, 10:03:23 AM

Title: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on July 13, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
Need a visor for my speedometer...which ones work? part numbers if you have them please.
Thanks
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: bambam0099 on July 14, 2015, 05:08:55 AM
How ironic...I've been looking myself!   Yes, would be very interested in what speedo visor works on our Drifters.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on July 14, 2015, 09:33:33 AM
  I did see one at the Biker Reunion for a 800, but the guy wanted $125.00 for it........they do look really good if you powder coat them black and give the bike that added look ........
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on July 14, 2015, 12:12:38 PM
Found them on Amazon..I'm pretty sure this is the one for the 1500.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FX9V4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FX9V4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00)
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: bambam0099 on July 15, 2015, 05:28:18 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on July 14, 2015, 12:12:38 PM
Found them on Amazon..I'm pretty sure this is the one for the 1500.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FX9V4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FX9V4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00)

T E A S E !   :-)        Currently unavailable...
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on July 15, 2015, 09:34:40 AM
someone(s) bought them all, they were available when I posted.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: bambam0099 on July 15, 2015, 09:49:56 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on July 15, 2015, 09:34:40 AM
someone(s) bought them all, they were available when I posted.

No kidding?!   Hmmmm, probably read this thread and decided to horde them and resell for profit.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on July 15, 2015, 17:46:33 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on July 15, 2015, 09:34:40 AM
someone(s) bought them all, they were available when I posted.

SO how many did you get, Pilgrim???   ;D
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on July 15, 2015, 19:09:55 PM
I got one  ;D but it said they were still available when I shared the link, don't know how many they had, must not have been many.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: DC on July 15, 2015, 20:01:56 PM
Someone is swimming in speedo visors now.   :o
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on September 13, 2015, 19:37:40 PM
I wonder if this would fit a 1500 Drifter?

http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-K53020-373B-Black-Custom-Speedometer/dp/B007A18I6A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442190911&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Kawasaki+vulcan+drifter+speedometer+visor
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Trall on December 10, 2015, 04:59:05 AM
Quote from: Old Drifter on September 13, 2015, 19:37:40 PM
I wonder if this would fit a 1500 Drifter?

http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-K53020-373B-Black-Custom-Speedometer/dp/B007A18I6A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442190911&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Kawasaki+vulcan+drifter+speedometer+visor

Good question??? There out there in chrome and black finish for the Vulcan 900 that has a similar speedometer housing. 

Has anyone tried to fit on a Vulcan 900 visor?
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on January 02, 2016, 08:59:01 AM
know anyone with a 900? measure the diameter of the speedometor..if the same as Drifter..it willl fit.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on January 02, 2016, 09:51:10 AM
The dash looks the same in the pictures.   I was looking at these a while back, but could never find measurements any place.   I thought about just buying one to try it --  Amazon has easy returns....
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Gooseberrie on January 02, 2016, 09:57:40 AM
Hi, I have seen one on fleabay. Try questions and answers, down on the page.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=speedometer+visor&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=speedometer+visor&_sop=15)
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: RockinRollin on January 06, 2016, 20:40:38 PM
The link takes you to several hundred visors none of which are for Drifters?
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on January 06, 2016, 23:12:34 PM
 I 'll be hunting for visors at the bike show on Sat so if I find any I'll be selling them because I already have one.......
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Gooseberrie on January 06, 2016, 23:39:53 PM
QuoteThe link takes you to several hundred visors none of which are for Drifters?

Vulcan 900 Custom as being discussed (when narrowed down). The seller should be asked for size to retrieve the required confirmation.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: RockinRollin on January 07, 2016, 05:22:14 AM
If Ratman happens to acquire some save one for me. I would like to go to the Bike Show but I need to work on the bike this Saturday modifying the back signal light brackets. If I'm done in time I might head up there.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: shunter v8 on February 08, 2016, 15:11:43 PM
I see there is also a visor for the vn 1700 does anyone know if this will fit the 1500, looking at the pics they do look very similar.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 15, 2016, 19:42:38 PM
Don't know about the 1700 visor, Shunter....  But I recently bought a visor to fit a 900 to try to fit my 800.   It's way too big to fit the 800 - but it looked like the perfect fit for my 2003 1500. 
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: shunter v8 on February 17, 2016, 15:17:55 PM
Thanks Greenbarn looks like you have come up trumps once again. I am so glad I have found you.  :)
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 17, 2016, 16:07:16 PM
This is the one I bought ---  fit really nicely on the 1500, but was way too big for the 800:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-15-KAWASAKI-VULCAN-900-CUSTOM-CLASSIC-LT-BLACK-SPEEDOMETER-VISOR-K53020-373B-/391367614673?vxp=mtr&hash=item5b1f53e0d1

The part number for the chrome one is K53020-373 :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-15-KAWASAKI-VULCAN-900-CUSTOM-CLASSIC-LT-CHROME-SPEEDOMETER-VISOR-K53020-373-/231825008602?vxp=mtr&hash=item35f9d8e7da

Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: shunter v8 on February 18, 2016, 15:41:02 PM
Great thanks very much I have ordered one.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Pilgrim on February 18, 2016, 15:44:19 PM
Good job GB...now to find the one that fits the 800..I'm sure it's out there and you will find it.  ;)
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 17:20:24 PM
I'm still looking....    ON the 900 / 1500 visor --  I returned the black one I had tried for the 800 , but I liked it so much on the 1500, I had the place exchange it for a chrome one I'll put on the 1500.  Made sense instead of paying 20% restocking fee (and having nothing), I just paid an extra $5 for the chrome version, and they said they'd ship for free...   Twigg Cycles on Ebay - great seller.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on February 18, 2016, 18:05:06 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 17, 2016, 16:07:16 PM
This is the one I bought ---  fit really nicely on the 1500, but was way too big for the 800:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-15-KAWASAKI-VULCAN-900-CUSTOM-CLASSIC-LT-BLACK-SPEEDOMETER-VISOR-K53020-373B-/391367614673?vxp=mtr&hash=item5b1f53e0d1

The part number for the chrome one is K53020-373 :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-15-KAWASAKI-VULCAN-900-CUSTOM-CLASSIC-LT-CHROME-SPEEDOMETER-VISOR-K53020-373-/231825008602?vxp=mtr&hash=item35f9d8e7da


Cool, do you have any close-up picsof it installed? Thanks
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 18:37:15 PM
Not yet...  It's still in the mail.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on February 18, 2016, 18:38:13 PM
ok so do you have a chrome one for the 1500 and still need one for the 800?
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on February 18, 2016, 19:46:07 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 18:37:15 PM
Not yet...  It's still in the mail.

How do you know if it "fits really nicely"?
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 19:51:01 PM
Old Drifter:  I ordered the 900 visor in black to try it on my 800 - too big.  But it was a perfect fit on the speedo for the 1500 (mine is a R model).   I sent the black one back (wouldn't fit the 800) and they are exchanging it for a chrome one - should fit the same.


Ratman: Yes, I have the new chrome 900 classic visor coming in the mail - I'm hoping it will fit on the 1500 and look great.

I do have a chrome visor for the 800 -- came on the bike when I bought it.  I could powder coat it black - but I'd rather buy a black one if I can find a good fit. 

Incidentally, the visor for the 800 measures 4.75" across the tips of the visor.  The one for the 900 is much larger 5.75" across the tips. 
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on February 18, 2016, 20:55:48 PM
 ;) send that 800 chrome one up to me and I'll get it powder coated for you and you can pick it up in July when you and aralph come for the Biker Reunion.......
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on February 18, 2016, 21:47:18 PM
greenbarn thanks, I just couldn't figure out how you knew that it fit when it was in the mail. I just wanted to be sure about the fit before I fork out $40+ bucks for one. I would need the black one for the '99. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on February 18, 2016, 22:43:08 PM
They do look really nice in black. They also look best on a 99......just saying.........
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Trall on February 19, 2016, 07:37:22 AM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 19:51:01 PM
Old Drifter:  I ordered the 900 visor in black to try it on my 800 - too big.  But it was a perfect fit on the speedo for the 1500 (mine is a R model).   I sent the black one back (wouldn't fit the 800) and they are exchanging it for a chrome one - should fit the same.

I do have a chrome visor for the 800 -- came on the bike when I bought it.  I could powder coat it black - but I'd rather buy a black one if I can find a good fit. 

Incidentally, the visor for the 800 measures 4.75" across the tips of the visor.  The one for the 900 is much larger 5.75" across the tips.

GB I agree with you and you should wait and buy a new black one when one shows up.  To help prepare you I would be willing to buy your old chrome one thats needs redone  ;D  If your going to sell it PM your pice, thanks.

Also good looking out on the tip to tip measurements.  Just in case i see one somewhere now I know if it would fit or not.....

Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: shunter v8 on February 19, 2016, 13:53:43 PM
If anyone can Greenbarn can,no pressure then.  ;D
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 19, 2016, 22:38:08 PM
Quote from: Trall on February 19, 2016, 07:37:22 AM
GB I agree with you and you should wait and buy a new black one when one shows up.  To help prepare you I would be willing to buy your old chrome one thats needs redone  ;D 

Thanks for being so thoughtful, Trall.... ;D

Quote from: shunter v8 on February 19, 2016, 13:53:43 PM
If anyone can Greenbarn can,no pressure then.  ;D
We'll try, Shunter.... 
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on February 22, 2016, 16:23:55 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 18, 2016, 19:51:01 PM
Old Drifter:  I ordered the 900 visor in black to try it on my 800 - too big.  But it was a perfect fit on the speedo for the 1500 (mine is a R model).   I sent the black one back (wouldn't fit the 800) and they are exchanging it for a chrome one - should fit the same.

I sent twiggcyles a question over the weekend asking for the measurements. They posted new pics in the ad with a ruler so you can see the actual measurements. It's 5-3/4" by 3" deep. Looks like a winner for the Drifter, my '99 anyway. Be ordering mine tonite. Thanks greenbarn!

Title: Re: Speedometer Visor UPDATE!!!
Post by: Old Drifter on February 29, 2016, 12:14:51 PM
This morning I received the visor in the mail, this thing fits like it was made for my '99 1500 Drifter and looks great! It's made of a heavy metal and black powder coated. Kaw part # K53020-373B
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 29, 2016, 19:53:18 PM
Ain't that a great fit, OD.   I sent my black one back, but my chrome version is supposed to be on the way here.   Can't wait.

Where's your pictures, BTW?
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Old Drifter on February 29, 2016, 20:00:21 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 29, 2016, 19:53:18 PM
Ain't that a great fit, OD.   I sent my black one back, but my chrome version is supposed to be on the way here.   Can't wait.

Where's your pictures, BTW?

Just figured out how to post them...look now.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on February 29, 2016, 20:30:09 PM
It's a beauty, eh? 
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: RockinRollin on March 01, 2016, 08:30:23 AM
Glad to see they fit so well, I ordered one a week ago, it should be arriving about the time I get back to Canada.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: Trall on March 03, 2016, 20:26:02 PM
Can someone now find a alternative model for the 800?  If anyone has an 800 visor for sale PM me.....Thanks
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: greenbarn on March 03, 2016, 22:10:32 PM
I'm working on it.... no luck yet.
Title: Re: Speedometer Visor
Post by: CDNRatMan on March 03, 2016, 22:24:50 PM
   in the past 4 years I have only found 2 800 visors and one is the one on my bike the other was for sale at The Biker reunion and the dude selling it wanted both my lower appendages, and GB's first born....so I passed on it.....