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No sir it has the stock ignition.  The pump always started up when I turned the key on. I was going to give it to my Nephew as a gift when he returns this October from a year in Turkey.  He is USAF.  Dealer here won't work on anything older than 10 years. 

My 1500 Drifter set for @ 6 months.  Went to start it and fuel pump doesn't start up.  Cranks good.  Put new battery in and cranks hard. Lights all work. Bike is in neutral with clutch in or out no difference. Any suggestions? Thanks

Prayers to all his family and friends.

 Ouote "The first thing people ask me about my bike is if its an Indian when I reply its actually a Kawasaki Drifter their smiles disappear and look confused haha"

Many have said the same thing to me including Harley mechanics.  I think they are embarrassed when they find out it is not an Indian.  I make an effort not to make them feel foolish.  They obviously liked the bike enough to start the conversation.  It is up to us to keep it going.  My reply sometimes is I thought the same thing when I first saw it and we all laugh...

Are these 2 pieces still available?  If sold out, which it seems they are, are there plans for any more?

Did I see somewhere you were selling these?  I am interested.

No, the front end is closer to the classic. I'm supposed to take my 1500 over to them as a model for them to use for brackets, etc. Hopefully sometime this month.

Chief, I know this is very old, but did you ever get together with Reckless and have them measure your Drifter for their fairing mounts?
I would like to put a Batwing on my 1500 Drifter and probably going to need the brackets.

Same for mine.  I never trust them.  I go by the mileage too.  It has been the same thing with every every Kawasaki I have owned.  And I never trust the MPG readout on my Vaquero.  I ran out of gas 1 time and learned I never want to push my bike again.  Shunter if your getting 50mpg that is great!  Did you ever get your slipping clutch figured out? 

Don't care one way or the other. I wave, if possible, to every two-wheeler. You never know who is riding that Vespa, sport bike, etc. I love riding anything on 2-3-4 wheels... and the bike doesn't make the rider cool, the rider makes the bike cool... i.e. Steve McQueen... and me... and you...   

I am with you exactly on the wave.  HD guys here wave to me more than I wave to them.  Never had a problem with anyone on what I ride.

Just Curious. Did you ever get it figured out?

I had the same thoughts myself but as I do not know when it was last changed its got to be worth a try.

shunter v8, Did you ever get your problem solved ?

Your fluid should be clear.  The heat turns it from clear to yellow to brown and causes it to crystalize.  If your fluid is brown, there is probably going to be some sludge on the bottom of the reservior.  I have heard stories of many people having to replace their clutches at 5000-7000 miles.  I would suspect this was their problem.  Hopefully this is your problem because it is a very cheap fix. Either way, now you will have clean fluid so there is no loss.  Make sure you cover your bike before opening the reservior.

It is a shot.  How old is your clutch fluid?  I had something similar to where the little hole in the bottom of the reservoir was clogging up with old fluid that had crystallized.  At certain rpm ranges it caused the clutch to disengage.  I'm not sure if that matches your description of a surge.

And on someone's nice Drifter.

[/img][/img]True, those BB bags are not cheap, but they sure look good.  Check out all the old HD's with them on.

The Road King Classic bags don't look bad.  Might be a tad big and might not fit well because of the shocks, but the shape is great.  If total carrying size is only an occasional problem you might look into something more period looking.

http://www.bbreproductions.com/index.htm

Nice work JMBO!!  Glad to see the way you blended the 2 colors on the tank.  Very nice.

Greenbarn, here is a new Indian with a custom paint job.

I think Rain Man would say it is "Very Sparkly."

To my eye the rail in chrome is the key to your look.  It does a great job tying it together.  If it was black, I don't think it would flow near as nice as it does.  Great call.

Here is a bold step.  Choose a pinstripe.  Very sharp with tan leather.  I love the teal/turquoise/seafoam colors, but they are probably the most common retro base colors done.  If I was repainting, I would step away from the common cliche paint jobs. Red/black, red/white, or black/white with the oval inset on the tank.  It really isn't the colors as much as it is the oval painted on the sides of the tank.  I prefer it to the oval inset on the tanks.   I'm sure you will get exactly what you want.

I love my Drifters as much as anyone, but to buy one specifically for investment purposes I don't think so.  As much as we love these bikes others love their brand just as much.  I had 5 in my garage and sold one.  It was a 2000 with Roadhouse 2 into 1, Fire and Steel black lightbar, Fire and Steel Black windshield, Fire and Steel black crash bar, Corbin solo seat, and 5000 miles on it.  Sold for $4900.  These are 10+ year bikes and there are newer and better bikes out there for less.  There are many good deals out there on Drifters many with low mileage. I just saw one with 400 miles for $4500.  That bike Pilgrim offered you looks like a quality bike at a very good price.   If you are really serious don't talk, go get it before someone else does.

Practice slow speed balance as much as possible.  With the huge crowds of bikes you are in almost a parade configuration around the Sturgis area.  If you ride 2up in these traffic jams balance is very important.

Trailering your bike is fine. Don't listen to or let anyone tell you different. It is your life. As John Hopkins said "you may think you are under pressure from other riders to do something they do...you are not..."  Do only what you are comfortable with, No more, and you will be fine.

Troil, I caught your humor "hidden", I love it.  Almost choked on my coffee!

Black.

Fantastic news.  Ride Safe.