Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: RockinRollin on June 21, 2017, 10:46:16 AM

Title: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: RockinRollin on June 21, 2017, 10:46:16 AM
Once again I am considering which wind deflectors to put on my bike. At the moment I am leaning towards the prefab metal ones.

I have seen this one on Ebay

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/National-Cycle-Lower-Deflectors-Chrome-N762-/272442749812?hash=item3f6eda7374:g:y74AAOSw2xRYbhh~

it states that it will fit the following bikes,

•  1996-2004 Kawasaki VN1500E Vulcan 1500 Classic
•  2000-2002 Kawasaki VN1500L Vulcan Nomad FI
•  2000-2002 Kawasaki VN1500N Vulcan 1500 Classic FI

I have the fire and steel windshield with the brackets.
Anyone know if this would fit A 2000 Drifter 1500?
Also is there any other lowers that would fit our bikes?
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: chief on June 21, 2017, 11:19:50 AM
I've had some like that for years... they were originally for a harley. Just need to add a couple of nuts to the windshield setup to make them work.
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: RockinRollin on June 21, 2017, 14:00:00 PM
Any chance you could send me a few photos of your setup? Also would you remember which Harley (make and year) your lowers were for?
I will probably have them powder coated black so any modifications shouldn't be noticeable.
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: outlaw on June 21, 2017, 14:04:03 PM
Hi Rockinrolling, could you please tell me the make of the crash bars fitted to your bike as I have a set fitted to mine and have no idea what make they are
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: RockinRollin on June 21, 2017, 20:23:29 PM
I really don't know as I bought the bike from a guy in Quebec a few years ago and they came with it. I would hazard a guess and say Fire and Steel maybe? This is what it looks like now.
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: Old Drifter on June 21, 2017, 21:03:13 PM
Quote from: RockinRollin on June 21, 2017, 20:23:29 PM
I really don't know as I bought the bike from a guy in Quebec a few years ago and they came with it. I would hazard a guess and say Fire and Steel maybe? This is what it looks like now.

I don't think they are Fire and Steel. Fire and Steel doesn't clamp onto the frame down tubes.
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: CDNRatMan on June 22, 2017, 18:37:03 PM
   Uncle Ronny, when you are here in July take a look at mine I had mince from a set of plans for a 1500 from PC and made them fit the 800......really easy......
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: RockinRollin on June 23, 2017, 05:05:56 AM
Are yours the plexiglass ones? I thought about those also. I was hoping to have them installed for the Drift Inn. You have any Pix handy?
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: CDNRatMan on June 23, 2017, 05:11:53 AM
 Yes plexiglass, and homemade mounts. Aluminum angle stock from Canadian Tire, couple of small bolts and nuts, and Uncle Bob would be proud.........lol.......
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: chief on June 23, 2017, 10:06:06 AM
If you look in the LINKS area, under MODS... Windshields etc... you will find info on making your own lowers and adapting national cycle lowers. etc. Patterns are there too. I made my original ones and it is pretty easy.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=links;cat=35
Title: Re: Chrome Lower Wind Deflectors for the Drifter 1500
Post by: RockinRollin on June 27, 2017, 09:43:15 AM
Thanks Chief, didn't know that was there. :)