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Read your owners manual or better still a shop manual will help . The tool you need in your tool pouch  its  is from left side .
Read your manual it will give the weight that the bike can handle . But a good rider knows what is safe . Enjoy

Thanks  Jack

I did find who I belive made  the saddle bag brackets . He is fellow member OR Seedman . Keep me posted .
Jack

A while back I remember a fellow drifter was makeing a bolt on saddle bracket that works on the 800 . Put this out there maybe a fellow
rider can help . Hope this helps .

Thanks  Jack

If it say's  Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter OEM service manual GO FOR IT . And enjoy your ride .
Shop Ebay   used good condition  193041816052 $ 52.62 

VULCAN 800 DRIFTER SHOP SERVICE MANUAL  EBAY 63.95 LAST ONE  # 163202309977  GOOD LUCK

getting a used dogbone / linkage you have old item to modify to lower your bike . If it works you can now do yours . your stock unit most
likely has worn bushings etc. once you get into this removal unit replace all new parts .  Go to cheapcycle parts pull up the rear shock unit
all parts are oem .  I own 3 drifter 800 s  the rear bogbone etc has bad history wearing out , because a lousy lube system .
To long gate your linkage is not safe . with the beating the rear section takes something will go loose . Then every thing really start to
move without you knowing it's happing . . And if you do shorten the linkage  weld the cut grind flush . add a plate the width of linkage
4 inches  center on your weld both sides .  DO NOT WELD ENDS OF PLATE  .   One may think this would make it stronger not true .
instead it will weaken the linkage . I hope this will help . Please don't think im a smart /// .  I just want you ride to a safe drifter and enjoy
your ride .
Jack

 You may want to go to ebay buy a used rear shock bracket linkage ( dog bone ) cheap
Use this to alter / adjust / etc.  Before you take your stock out and maybe mess
up yours.  Do your home work , Vulcan 800 classic may be same as drifter 800
Hope this idea may help .
Jack

GO OVER TO MY PHOTOS YOU WILL SEE MY 2002 DRIFTER WITH VULCAN 800 COBRA BARS .

I HAVE 2 800 DRIFTERS AND MY BROTHER ALSO HAS A 800 DRIFTER ALL 3 HAVE VULCAN 800 HIGHWAY BARS . I INSTALLED
ALL 3 . WHEN INSTALLING YOU MAY HAVE TO TWIKE THEM A LITTLE . tHEY WILL FIT .  MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE TAB ON
TOP CENTER , THIS BOLTS TO TOP RADIATOR MOUNT .  ALL OF MINE ARE COBRA .  I ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU CAN RETURN TO SELLER IF NEEDED

JACK

JACK

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JACK

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GO TO GOOGLE  ( 2017 INDIAN SCOUT FUSION "  LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK .

Jack

contact give them the brand & diameter of your pipes / with or with hot tips . these folks  make these tips . They know what will fit, slip inside
aline bolt on , you can trust them  ,they will take returns  make sure read instructions enjoy

Jack

LOOK UP SMARTPARTZ .COM  THESE FOLKS WILL HELP YOU . THEY MAKE HARD CORE BAFFLES FOR YOUR PIPES .
I HAVE THESE ON MY 800 ROAD BURNNER PIPES . EASY TO INSTALL . CALL OR EMAIL THEM THEY WILL HELP YOU.

RIDE SAFE, ENJOY LIFE    JACK

Found 12 drifter 800 service manuals on ebay    type  Kawasaki 800 drifter service manuals     all categories  you'll find them

Jack

Hello ,
There 3 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 drifter shop service manuals on ebay now as I post this .   Just keep checking
they will show up 4/13/17
Jack

Sorry about your search . but this bar will fit a   drifter . I would never suggest someone to spend their money and buy this item if I
thought it would not work . These  cobra bars are on my 2002 in my photos  and on my 2001 drifter my brothers 2001 800 drifter .
they work . May I suggest you try them .  Buy from a store that has returns  OKAY

Jack

Sorry I can't check the fender because I sold that drifter . But check my photos these bars I  installed myself . There is no way they will hit the
fender. these bars are cobra . They are to fit a Vulcan 800 cassic . they will fit you bike just fine . when installing any bars . one may have to
tweek a little . They work great . Take a look . Go on ebay type in COBRA 1 1/4 " HIGHWAY BARS  01/1420  TAKE A LOOK  there are good prices there .
Please let me know how it go's  .

Ride Safe  Jack

You can find Vulcan 800 drifter SHOP MANUAL on ebay used and new . Just make sure look for KAWASKI VULCAN 800 DRIFTER
SHOP MANUAL .
jACK

J P cycles has a aftermarket visors that fit vucan 800 classic same fit 800 drifter . easy fit , nice
Jack

This engine guard will fit 800 drifter . I have same on my 800
Jack

Hello

your question about saddle bags 800 drifter ?
My 2002 800 has hard bags . scootworks  bag brackets  Wittco Bags  12 1/2 " H , 8 or 9 " wide you can view my drifter on this web site
WITTCO HARD BAGS.COM
My 2006  800 are Large universal slanted bags Viking bags 139.00  .They have many to choose from . these bags are very strong, no sagging
built very strong almost a hard bag. Easy to install, very nice look ona 800 drifter . Fit great on ospray brackets  ( VIKING BAGS .COM )
HOPE THIS WILL HELP .  PS.  2002 DRIFTER PHOTO SCOOTSWORKS PHOTO  ALBUM   ( GREEN VALLEY AZ )  Take a look .

THANKS  JACK

hello
I have 02 & 06 800 driter . 02 scootworks saddlebag brackets , 06 osprey brackets . Both work very well . But osprey
easy to remove 2 bolts left , 2 bolts right side brackets & bags are off your bike . just as easy to install . ( note )
bolts must be very tight . mounting bolt holes are slot . heavy bags can drop sometimes .
scootworks bracket has 5 bolts each side  to remove bracket & bags & very hard to aline to install . both work and look
very nice. you have to tweek each to what you want to work for you .  me I like ospray best . ospray brackets are heaver
steel than scootworks . anything I can help with  contact me

Jack

Hello,

I belive those after market pipes could be hard chrome . take mirror ,check at front header pipe between bolt flange  and heat shield it will be there little hard to locate it will be there.
now for baffles big city thunder will
have them make sure to check if you have hot tips . these baffles will change to a nice rumble . won't set off alarms . These folks make baffles
just about any size after market pipes out there . not hard to install takes a little time but well worth it I have them on my 02 . installed 2009

Ride Safe
Jack

HELLO AGAIN,

NOTE
The wiring  plug is different , you will find a wireing difference . cancel plug will not work tape off check all plugs wire accord replacement speedometer .should you not understand
the hook up difference get help . This change will work . I did this change this on my 02 drifter worked just fine.  I have sold that bike last may. but I still have a different 02 now
Ride safe
Jack

hello,
A Vulcan 800 speedometer will work just fine try to stay as near same year Fit is the same . Only difference will turn signal canlser will not work. You will have to use manual on / off like
the Vulcan 800 . this the only difference. Drifter 800 is front wheel cable drive , Vulcan is rear wheel drive gear drives are different ratio ,but speedometer work okay. Just remove damage
one hook up replacement do not change any thing else m.p.h will be accurate  exact as before . Very simple change out . Refer to manual how to remove speedometer .you will be back
on the road in no time.    NOTE  TO KEEP A RECORD ON MILEAGE RECORD EACH METER MILEAGE ADJUST THE DIFFERANCE .

RIDE SAFE
JACK