Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: DrifterMaine1500 on September 09, 2009, 05:41:30 AM

Title: Bars and risers
Post by: DrifterMaine1500 on September 09, 2009, 05:41:30 AM
I have a 2004 drifter 1500 and The bars are very  uncomfortable does anyone have some  opions on what bars and what risers to use and Pics of them on the Bike also I dont want to change cables if I DONT HAVE TO 
aNOTHER QUICK ? HAVE ANYONE PUT ON A BIGGER TANK  ::)
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: pcarrell on September 09, 2009, 08:30:37 AM
Go to Scootworks and look up Phatrisers II.  I'm planning this mod this winter as I've heard good things about it (and you only have to reroute the cables, not replace).

As for the tank, FlatTop at C.A.E. ( http://www.freewebs.com/cycleart/ ) can widen your current tank, but I'll warn you.......It ain't cheap!  (Look in the photo gallery section under "Product Gallery".)
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: chief on September 09, 2009, 11:19:15 AM
I use phatt II's with oem bars and they are a lot more comfortable. Also with this setup you don't need to chance out cables, hoses and grips.

The 1500 has a plenty big tank for me. CAE can do a tank mod. Its an expensive mod for only a bit more range. Personally, I need to stop every couple of hundred miles anyway - lol

Cheers.
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: pcarrell on September 09, 2009, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: chief on September 09, 2009, 11:19:15 AMPersonally, I need to stop every couple of hundred miles anyway - lol

What?  No monkey butt for you?
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: aclone on September 09, 2009, 12:06:55 PM
I have the same set up as Chief, the Phatriser II are a very easy install. It took three rides to get the bars just right, no back problems or numbness in my right hand.
mark
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: chief on September 09, 2009, 14:28:36 PM
LOL... I have a corbin seat (on drifter and gw)... I have NEVER gotten the dreaded MB. One of the benefits of a firm seat.

Cheers
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: pcarrell on September 09, 2009, 14:37:48 PM
My corbin is too firm for me and the Mrs., so I'm planning on redoing it this winter.
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: noodles on September 11, 2009, 22:43:55 PM
I was thinking about buying the Corbin dual tourer seat,i gather they are firm but are they comfortable?
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: chief on September 12, 2009, 01:53:28 AM
Folks either love corbins or hate them. I've ridden on corbins for many years and find them to be comfortable after they and/or you get broken in... which can take a long time depending upon how you ride.

I have always preferred a firm saddle, and cannot stand the cushy soft ones...

Cheers.
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: pcarrell on September 12, 2009, 07:39:38 AM
Cushy is GOOOOOOOD!
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: aclone on September 12, 2009, 09:25:16 AM
Thought this link might help if you have MB. They even make one for the ladies.                                               http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/   
Mark
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: chief on September 14, 2009, 11:00:26 AM
From our store...

http://www.autoandmotorcycle.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=2269&lastcatid=31&step=4

(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoandmotorcycle.com%2Fprodimg%2Fd_159.jpg&hash=98d82067a9902cee863f74cb1ba1c81c28b0acab)
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: aclone on September 14, 2009, 13:25:45 PM
From this to gremlin bells I'd say the store has our butts covered.
thanks
mark
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: chief on September 14, 2009, 15:46:21 PM
LOL... good slogan!

Cheers.
Title: Re: Bars and risers
Post by: IndianJ on September 17, 2009, 08:56:12 AM
Dont think easy fix ! Dont be skeered ! Go with cool as well. Here is an example of apes.

Total time about an hour.

(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh31%2FIronhead111%2FDSC_0633.jpg&hash=184639b8a58201488b4a6e93bdf09c0f32a2f848)