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I have a 99-1500 Drifter and am looking at dual ex. from a 1600 nomad. will someone let me know if they are interchangeable without drastic changes? I have read about the classic and 1500s Thanks for the info before they are sold.

Hi Ugly here in Coombs Van Island. I see on C/L a 99 1500 I used to own for 4400. I AM 75 AND 5.5 and found it a tad heavy in town.I sure would be happy to deliver it to you .l.o.l I have another 99 1500 that is customized to my frame, and ride for the last 4 years to Kelona, Beaverdell , Red Deer, Blackfalls. And on to Edmonton. I also have a Delray trailer hitch new for your1500 when you get it. I love the style of the 800 and I love the no problems of the 1500.   Good luck .Coming out your way this summer on my 1100 virago towing a trailer with my tent and coleman stove

I found a Nomad tank Do not know the year and everything is the same as my 99 1500 Drifter.

Thanks for the info. Went to the Kaw. Vulcan Forum and was overwhelmed with the info.concerning the matter Thanks again for your input.

It is a99 without the later cover on them but I cannot tell if there is a noise.When you changed your oil did you check for any metal shavings? From my inquiries elsewhere I am told the bevel bearings on the Vulcans even some 1600 have this problem. Thanks for getting back to me. Anyone else have information about shavings on the filter or problems with the bearing let me know. It is at least 8 hrs. to get at it if it has to be replaced. The bike has 14000 mi. on it.

I changed the oil on a 1500 Drifter. Took out the small metal filter and the filings were about the same as 5-7 grains of fine sand. The bike has 14000 miles and I do not know if the previous owner ever checked. Should I worry about the bevel bearing?

Good to see Seafoam. We finally got it in Canada.

Oil less oil. Is that Amsoil made, not from carbon? I believe there is another product that does not use carbon products to make real SYN oil. Will someone help me?

Thanks just do not understand another area of VDR that says to get rid of orig, DRIFTER system just put on Classic system with foot peg system of same year. The longshots are loud and the police are clamping down on us here in British Columbia Canada .I can get the Classic system for 200 (150) your money so am going to go for it. I will still need the right foot peg bracket. Any more info. is appreciated.

On my99 1500 have straight pipes. I found a set of original  from a 2002 classic with the bladder Is there any way to take the bladder off or is the mounts for the classic and the drifter the same. I do not not want to purchase it if it will not work.I will still have to find a right side passenger pillion bracket.

I ride a 1500-99 Drifter. Four days ago looked at a 800 . AT 75 I still put 2500 up k on my bike  in  b.c and alberta.during the summer the 800 has shims to adj. valves and I understand has to be done every 6000 miles with the engine taken out. expensive if not done oneself. Wow sure like the looks of the800    c/l Kelona b.c.

INSTEAD  OF A HOSE CLAMP I HAVE A LITTLE TIT  TACKED TO THE TOP OF THE HEAT SHIELD AND IT IS HELD IN PLACE UNDER AND BY THE MANIFOLD CLAMP

DID YOU PUT THE JUDGE WASHERS ON WITH THE MEAN STREAK. I DID   WOW   IT IS GREAT. JUST A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE ON THE LEVER.

MAY SOUND STUPID BUT JIFFEY STAND IS SHORT. IF STARTING BIKE AND THE BIKE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY  THE TIP OVER SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY. ALSO THE PLACEMENT OF THE TIP OVER SWITCH LOCATION ON 99 AND2000 ARE A RECALL YOU CAN FIX YOURSELF.