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My 2004 800 vibrates like a Singer sewing machine. I was told this was "normal" for chain bikes. I will be watching this topic closely-

Honest to God Crash? Even the new quick detachables?

I'm a new owner of a 2002 Drifter 800. Where can I get the needed parts for adding saddlebags? Is there a fender rack of some sort and where do I get this? I have a solo seat mostly stock setup. Any ideas?

Take a close look at the Scootworks fixed and quick detachable models. As you know, your Drifter does not allow you to attach to the fender as in other bikes. This limits your choices. I have used the Scootworks hardware for year and have had no problems with them whatsoever.
Good luck!

Here is a few more pics showing the new exhaust and bags, plus my new Rivco airhorns just installed. They are LOUD. 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eggktstvpma7dg4/horns.png?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/md3abailsh0smjx/rightside%20view%202.png?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y9wdqz2uyqgne9w/side%20view%20school.png?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1z3xop0jc4sythy/Rear%20Quarter%20view.png?dl=0

Thanks Slick,
The Bellows are show only and do a good job of hiding any bluing that will inevitably develop on the pipes underneath.
And this goes for everybody: BELLOWS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS SYSTEM. THEY THEY ARE AN ADD-ON I REQUESTED SPECIFICALLY AND ARE THEREFORE "SPECIAL ORDER".
As far as being tunable- this system will accept any slip on you wish to add with the specified pipe diameter. Don't know if this answers your question or not, sorry.

Pilgrom, if you're referring to the exhaust, they came at right around $700

Ratman,
I still have the stock (black) covers, which I could paint to match the ivory and black I plan for my paintjob.
That way I could have the best of both worlds- thanks for giving me the idea 

Mr. Hanbar, what would you like to see specifically?

Naz

Very nice looking and those serrated heat shields do look so good, now what are you doing to the side covers?

Side covers are aftermarket chrome jobs-

OK Boys, let's try this again-

Again, kudo's to Mr. Singh for my new all-around leather. I think she's a looker.
(But I am slightly prejudiced on that matter)

Next project will be RivCo air horns, and then paint. Custom job to turn the silver and black to Ivory and black. And that's gonna ouch $$$ wise.

PS- I don't think the sound would disappoint anybody- they're just not loud. Throaty, yes, great "note", yes- louder than stock, way yes. But tooth grinding loud-no.

Cheers,
Nazarene

I will try again after work with the pics guys, sorry-

Guys,
Sorry for the long delay getting word back on the pipes.
Just installled the day before Easter.
Took awhile to get the folks at Webike to understand about the bellows, but they finally got it.
Took a few "glamour shots" with Singh's leathers.
Installation was straightforward, no issues.
All mounting hardware was provided as promised.
Sound is slightly softer than my Hardkrome American classic straights. Nice note.
Low-end power is now noticeably stronger.
Trying to upload photos; hope they show up.
I'd like to thank crash overide for bird-dogging these for me, I love the pipes.

Crash,
Strange you use the term "Dream Exhaust". I have a .jpeg on my desktop of a nearly identical system to the one I am buying and and I entitled it "My Dream Exhaust".
Great minds think alike, I guess...........

I ordered mine from Webike, but- here is where things become a little unconventional: I had to have a lengthy e-mail exchange with them proving that American Dreams offers a HEADER for the Vulcan 400 with bellows. I insisted that they should be able to ask A.D. to cut a complete Gordon Fishtail with the same bellows. They kept saying, "no can do".
After alot of "no, we cannot do so" they finally announced that A.D said they could do it- for $223 extra. I didn't care about the extra $$$ because, as we have already discussed, this would be my "dream exhaust". Had to pay the extra $$$ in yen through paypal. In any case, they said three weeks to manufacture and ship, plus whatever time it takes to get through customs. Hoping to see them by end of Feb/ early March.
Hope this answers your questions...........

UPDATE:
They ARE in fact available with serrrated headers (called "Bellows" by the manufacturer) and I will be experiencing a delay in delivery time since I chose this option when I found out it was available. LOVE the sound clips above, boy am I excited now!

They will ship February 2nd. Will need time to pass customs. I will try to post a few "unboxing" pics when they arrived.
Also ordered the correct gaskets.
According to Webike, "all hardware necessary to mount on your bike will be included".
This is good news if it proves true.
I'll keep you guys posted 
Ride safe,
Chris

Wilco, it will be awhile before I get them and they are on the bike, but I definitely will update this thread when ready. 

OK guys, here is the scoop on these pipes:
They do not come with baffles.
They are not available with the "serrated" headers. 
I cannot determine how loud they are.
Having said all that- I have decided to order them for my Drifter. They just look too damn cool and I think they will look gorgeous with Singh's saddlebags.
The website says they are OK to ship to California and will take 2-3 to get here. Then they have to pass Customs.
Wish me luck! Any advice or observations at this point are welcome-
Chris

Will do!

I am researching this exhaust; they would look perfect on my ongoing bike project.
I have e-mailed the owner of the company and asked him about baffles, if they are available with serrated headers, and what jets they recommend.
I will report back when I receive a reply.
Chris

Phil,
You will like it alot.

She's  looker, that' s for sure!
Do you have any future projects or is she "done" ?

Here is the setup I chose from Singh, I'll post pics soon of the bike soon-
PS saddle bags are not mounted yet because my exisitng exhaust setup is incompatible with the bags-
Working on it-

I'd say my basement , brand new never used , but it's already spoken of  You see a forum member and I made a fair trade for the exhaust for well  , I'll just leave it at that till next spring when I pull the 800 out again  If you pm me I can probably give you some advice and get you on your way to some options 

Check your inbox- 

Hi Drift,
Question,
In this thread, (scroll down a bit)
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=29759.0
You posted a picture of a burgundy and gold (800?) with a 2-into-1 exhaust with a fishtail slip on.
This would be my dream exhaust.
Do you know where I might get it?
Chris

Drift,
The seat is mounted and my new Metzler 880 whitewalls are on as of today. I'm going to pick the bike up in about 45 minutes 
I'll post some pics after I get her back home and put the tool bag and windshield bag on-

singh.precisions@gmail.com

I just bought a whole outfit from him.
Spring seat, saddle bags, tool bag, windshield bag.

Right now my bike is in the shop getting new Metzler 888 whitewalls put on.
They also have a metal guy that is going to fab up a mount for the seat. It is not a drop in, has to be made to fit. (Drifter 800).
I am going to have them form a frame bridge that bolts to the holes that used to hold the old seat bracket. that's where the springs will attach. I'll post pics when it's done-