Vulcan Drifter Riders
DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: Ernest on July 01, 2018, 12:38:03 PM
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not sure if video will post. Very cool Vulcan 800 with Springer front end. I've already priced the springer front ends, anywhere from 4 to 6 Hundred. not sure what the project in-tells
https://youtu.be/DFowqOIJHJs
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I've been mumblin' about a springer front end mod, but then I gave up because of the money it takes... and the fact that it forces to remove the cool front fender off of our Drifters (unless you're a wizard of composite materials).
But I do agree with you: the springer front end is way cool!
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I've been mumblin' about a springer front end mod, but then I gave up because of the money it takes... and the fact that it forces to remove the cool front fender off of our Drifters (unless you're a wizard of composite materials).
But I do agree with you: the springer front end is way cool!
Actually, I was considering purchasing a Vulcan 800 Classic for the Springer front end, leaving My Drifter as is. Can purchase the 800 Classic relatively in-expensive, anywhere from 1k to 2k. so I would have an Indian Clone and a Harley 45 ci clone. What's nice about having two bikes, is you have one to ride, while the other is being modified.
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Yeah, but you must also consider that you can't ride no bike if you're doing any mod by yourself… ;D
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Vulcan 800 with Harley Fenders
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That looks good.....
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I've been mumblin' about a springer front end mod, but then I gave up because of the money it takes... and the fact that it forces to remove the cool front fender off of our Drifters (unless you're a wizard of composite materials).
But I do agree with you: the springer front end is way cool!
I must admit that I was mistakin'.
The springer front end is compatible with the Drifter's fender!
Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOUUkOJCHGY
Maybe, that's a Indian front fender... but who cares? That's absolutely cool!!! 8)
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Springers fitted with a Drifter-like front fender can be done!
Oldy's produce a fibre-glass replacement front fender for the Drifter. They also produce a fender with the same shape as the Drifter fender, but without the recesses for the fork-sliders.
Oldy's is run by a bunch of very knowledgeable and helpful people, a great company to do business with.
http://www.badassglass.us/fenders.html (http://www.badassglass.us/fenders.html)
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I've found another Drifter with a springer front end.
Take a look at pic, taken via pinterest.
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Merry Christmas All....some how a springer front end that fits a HD,..... just doesn't seem right on a drifter however if a Girderstyle front end was fitted it might look more "Indianish" to me....KEN.
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H-Ds had a "springer", Indians had a girder or a leaf spring....and they went hydraulic in 1950...
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H-Ds had a "springer", Indians had a girder or a leaf spring....and they went hydraulic in 1950...
that's a true statement, the Harley springer is nicer looking, than the indian leaf spring, in my opinion. The Drifter 800 frame/softail more resembles the vintage Harley rigid frames, which is more aesthetically pleasing. I guess, this is about pulling the best features of both vintage bikes and combining making a more beautiful bike.