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My 1500J is 663. It is a 1999 but was Kawasaki's own display bike so it wasn't sold and registered until 2002 here in New Zealand.

Drool, drool.... very nice

When I get "Aren't motorcycles dangerous"?
I reply that "I came into this world bloody, kicking, and screaming. I probably will go out the same way."

Hi John,
Ha! I lived in West Kobe, just down the road from the Akashi Kawasaki factory for almost 20 years, rode bikes every day and never ever saw a Drifter! I would have brought one home with me. I'm loving my 1500.
Welcome aboard.
Good luck with the JCI Sharken.
Ray "Bugzee" Malone
New Zealand

Thanks for everone's input. I appreciate it.
I am going to have a play with the set up
Regards
Ray in NZ

Thanks so much for posting this photo.
I appreciate the fact that you had to remove it from your Drifter to do this for me 
Yes,the previous owner must have replaced them.
Are the std shocks any good? Is it worth picking up a set as I have always thought mine rode a little hard compared to my previous BMWs
Regards,
Ray in NZ

Yes I was expecting them mounted on the top.
They look stock with 4 settings for preload.
They are black on top and chrome on the bottom with no exposed spring.
Could someone please post a photo of their stock shock for me please
Ray in NZ

I have read that the adjustable rear shocks on 1500 Drifters also have air valves. I looked on my 1500 99J model and I can't find any air valves. Did they come on later models?
Ray in NZ

I just took the stock one off, flipped it over and painted it semi-gloss black.  Stuck it back on and I thought it looked great.  Total cost, free with an old can of spray paint I had laying around.  Total time, about an hour for the paint to dry.

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I been meaning to do just that.
I am glad to hear it works
Ray in New Zealand

Hi ramakins
I would like to buy your solo seat if you still have it
I have a US Paypal account so payment is easy.
Thanks,
Ray

Mark was lucky
If anyone else has one or sees one for sale please let me know
Thanks,
Ray

Hi AZCaveman,
Do you still have your solo seat for sale?
I am interested to buy if you do.
I have a US Paypal account
Ray in New Zealand

I am looking for one too.
If anyone has or sees one for sale please PM me
Ray in Taupo New Zealand

These bikes are so rare in New Zealand.
I will keep an eye on ebay
Thanks,
Ray

Hi there,
I am looking for a 1500 Drifter solo seat and fittings.
Will other Vulcan VN1500 solo seats fit?
Ray