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Beautiful looking bike and love the Viking bags!  Nice job!

Here's the link. http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=44427.0

Thanks for the link.

Figures, I'm leaving on the 28th to head out West to ride the Yellowstone area a week prior to attending Sturgis.

I fitted V & H Nomad Dual Bagger exhausts. I can not find the post describing everything that I
did, but the short answer is DEFINITELY NOT with these pipes. I had to add 38mm to the right header pipe to have the muffler clear the tit on the rear caliper and sit flush and parallel to the bike.

The tips of the muffler also scrape the  ground - being round instead of oval like the original "fishtail" - and I've just had to replace the retaining allen key bolts because they were worn away.

The longshots look to be a lot thinner than the Bagger muffler, and if so , would not have this problem.

I still love the look though, I just have to corner more conservatively to compensate 

Oh man sorry, I didn't see the goat bladder reference.  I thought he was referring to just the V&H.    I only had the Roadhouse for a reference so obviously, your response is much more relevant than mine.

Finally got the Tsukayu Hard Saddle bags back.  Project complete!

Now that is an awesome looking bike!  Never thought the bags would look that good; incredible job.

Congrats but be fore-warned, your bike will be an attention get'ter so say goodbye to privacy :-)

Yes....  You should bring it up to the Canadian Rendezvous and show her off!

Just google'd it but couldn't find what you were referring to.  Tell me more if you can, we love riding up in Canada!

Wow what a beautiful machine.  Nice setup. What have you notice so far with the ride and performance compared to your 1500?

What was the market price for that 1500 Drifter beauty you had?

Happy Indian Trails

The Chieftain is in Florida so I haven't even seen it yet!  I'm going down in March to pick it up.  I had my nephew go look at it and handle everything for me.

I sold my Drifter for $7,500.   I threw in the addons that I had for it but didn;t install yet (the fuel processor, caddman parts, etc.)

I actually had a few things from my 1st Drifter that I just put on Ebay.  I was holding on to them in case I ever "went back" but I could use the money for a few things I want for the Indian.

Almost new luggage rack
http://www.ebay.com/itm/292034219751?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Really nice engine guard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/292034223869?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

And the driving lights I used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/292034229234?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Once those are sold and the guy picks up my Drifter (still in storage), that's it  :-(

Nice! you do know those Indians are allowed at Drift-Ins...

That would be awesome!  The Drifter will always be close to my heart.  I wish I could of afforded to keep it.

Wondering if the Nomad 1500 dooleys will fit a 1500 drifter ? Also see some Vance and Hines for 1500 Nomad - go goat bladder and wonder if those would fit also

Any insights appreciated !!

Yes, they will fit but you'll need different brackets.  I had a set of RoadHouse Dooleys for a Nomad/Classic/Drifter and the manual clearly showed the only difference was the mounting brackets.

After much deliberation, I sold my Drifter to someone that really appreciates the bike.  I bought an Indian Chieftain...a bike I've always wanted.    I decided to sell my 2 bikes (the Drifter and Nomad) and just get down to one bike.

Here is my "new", 2014 Chieftain, with 2,600 miles and almost $4k of addons (including a new 2 rider seat).  All I want to do is purchase a quick release sissy bar/rack, have stage 2 performance cams installed (the cat is already gutted and has V&H slip ons) and lastly, purchase a Dynojet Power Vision CX to install a custom map.

The bikes warranty is good till November 2019 so I feel really good about that (I've been notified that I have 2 "updates" to be installed by the dealer already).

The Drifter was the best bike I've ever owned but I'm looking forward to riding the Indian.  We'll see if I made the right decision...

Use an additive
http://www.fuelsystemguide.com/what-is-the-best-ethanol-fuel-treatment/

While I absolutely love the Iron T bags, two things are preventing me from considering them at the moment, price and the fact I can't lock them.  Surely, someone would steal them.

While perusing around looking at other bags, I came across these new bags from Viking.   Hmmmmm, might actually look good on my Drifter and for $399, how can you lose?!

https://www.vikingbags.com/indian-chief-vintage-motorcycle-saddlebags.htm

I got home from work tonight and started reassembling the air box, checking the large hose to the reed valves I noticed that with the gear clamp on the plastic plug it had become oval shaped so I removed it and replaced it with a marrette connector so I could tighten it without distorting it. It fired up on the first try and every try after.
It could have been a vacuum leak at the reed valve hose possibly.

Thanks to Troll and greenbarn for their insight, always appreciate the advice here on the forum.

I love Chuckster's products and quality.  I have his ultimate baffle and it was extremely well built and sounds awesome.  I plan on purchasing this kit also after I pay off my G####### taxes!

Your video was very well done and informative as was your valuable debugging efforts when trying to get it started again.

Thanks for this thread :-)

...Someday maybe I'll put some Traveleer bags on....

I think the Iron T saddle bags are the most beautiful bags made.

I think they would look awesome on my bike but I need to see if they lock because if not, someone would surely steal them easily.  Alot of money but you get what you pay for.

http://www.ironbags.com/photo_gallery.phtml#ironT

Just got off the phone with Joe Norris at Chucksters, I ordered the right side conversion kit for $175, it is supposed to come with everything I will need (other than a fuel controller). Again the best part is that I will be able to use the original air breather covers. The kit is 7" and the old filter cover is 9" that will leave a 2" opening right around for air. I could even cut a hole in the backing plate for a little more from the left side filter but it's probably not necessary. Many thanks to everyone for advice and input. I will keep you posted.

Did you mention my name so I can get a discount when I order?! :-)

Interested in your progress and of course, "build" pics!

Counting the days I can take her out of storage again....

Geez, that came out really nice and clean!  Nice job!

When I saw the title to this thread, I had to respond because I am someone that hate winter with a passion!

A few nights ago, it was -20+ degrees (thankfully our wood furnace negates that!), today it warmed up to almost 40 but is expected to drop to -10+ so we'll have an icy mess.

I took this picture yesterday; so much for using our front door for the rest of the season.  I just hope and pray that all this man-made global warming BS will someday, actually make it up our way because every year it seems to get just a bit colder and snowier and I get crankier.  Counting the days till riding season again!

Thanks bambam good to know, does Chuckster make a kit for the Drifter? I think the Nomad and Classic backing plates and filter covers are smaller but as Troll already showed us you can make the backing plate smaller. That in turn would allow you more choice in filter covers. He has a few nice ones.

I'm about 99% sure I wrote him and asked about the Drifter and fitment but, if interested, I would write him to be sure.

Front fender.  One more coat of clear and it'll be done.  More to follow...

Beautiful paint job, who did it?
Looking forward to seeing the bike all together!

Personally, I love Chucksters air kit
http://chucksterscustoms.com/product/bak-1500-1600-1700/

but I like symmetry so I want both sides to look the same although, maybe a nice long horn on the left side would be ok.  I know it's expensive but you get what you pay for.  I plan on purchasing before spring.

I bought Chucksters ultimate baffle for my Nomad and the build quality of his work was incredible and of course, I love the sound.  He seems like a really cool, stand up guy.

December 11th and "Its a beautiful sunny 58 degrees day here in Alabama" ... I need to get the hell out of NY!   My bike has been in winter storage for a month and I've been plowing snow it seems almost every day recently.

Oh, BTW, beautiful pictures!

Yea, for sure BamBam can come down and join up for the Drifter Meets Pi Truck Extravaganza shaping up for next year, 2017!  All Drifter riders are welcome.

We're beginning to hijack this thread.....sorry!    Maybe start a thread on this "Extravaganza".  With enough notice, I should be able to make a few gatherings next year.  Already planning for my trips to Cabot Trail, Laconia and of course Sturgis (and West of).

I think you need to move next to one of the BIGGER Finger Lakes... ...I live on the southern end overlooking Seneca Lake and I would say we got snow but NOT even enough to measure Sunday thru to Monday! The main roads in fact are all black, just shiny wet. My Drifter is ready to ride and I very much intend to ride more this year!

Constableville got close to 50"!   A co-worker from Camden got over 2'.

Just checked the forecast for the next month and not one day looks good but then again, they can never get the weather correct for a week out.   I put her away for the season.  Up here they sand very heavily so even if we get a mid-winter, 60 degree day, it's dangerous to ride.

I'll pm you my number so we can get together and ride next season.  It would be awesome to get a few other drifter owners together.

Why do you like the second pic so much??

Tunnel reminded me of the covered bridge I took a pic of

Reference material...no. Difficult...no. If I can do it, anyone can.

PM sent.

You are giving me much more credit than I deserve!