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Hello, Larry. I know that you posted this a few months ago. Did you find your new drifter? If you are still looking I'm selling my 99 1500. I haven't posted it in the classifieds yet though. But pm me if you are interested.

Thanks for that. That was pretty awesome.

I am using V&H pro pipe from a classic on my 99 1500. I just had to swap RS passenger peg mount to one from a classic to do it. Plus it also has the rubber mount, which cuts vibes a bit.

Awww... I just got a pair of me888's last week. If there was a rebate, the stealership neglected to tell me. I am a bit embarrassed by how much I paid for mine now.

Old thread, I know. But better late than never. Right? My '99 is 0076. Do I win a prize? (It'd be a first)

I'm new as well, but welcome! Also I lived in Spokane for about 6 years. That is by far some of the best riding area I have ever experienced. I am looking forward to seeing pics of your 1500.

Yeah. I'm a bit of a tinkerer and as such I just could not leave the 305 in my '86. I built a 327 from a 68 Impala and swapped it in. It was more power than my 2004R trans could take and burned it up. Now she's rockin' a 700R4 that has been built to handle up to 450hp. Not that I am running quite that much (375-ish, 400lb-ft ish) but maybe a few years down the road there maybe a procharger or turbo involved, unless I get my hands on a BBC 427 at a steal of a price.

I know it's an old thread but oh well. Medically retired from the USAF (MOS/AFSC: Vehicle body/paint and General Purpose Vehicle mechanic:Humvees, MRAPS, etc.) Sold H-D's after that for about 6 months, left there to work as a civilian at Tinker AFB as a Forklift Mech. I didn't have enough exp. on forklifts and we parted ways. Now I am a licensed Mobile Locksmith. Good times.

When I first saw the color on the interwebz listing I really didn't like it, but I figured with my body shop background, a motorcycle "tins" paintjob would easy enough. I wanted it to be darker like the Indian "Springfield Blue" two-tone with creme/beige. But after I saw it in person I really liked it and I think I will keep it until it actually needs new paint. As far as the wheels, I have never heard of a malcolm spoke cover and truth be told, I really do not like it. I feel that it looks, and probably is, like flimsy thin tin that has been chrome plated. I was afraid that it would catch the wind the way many were afraid of the late 90's - mid 2000's HD Fatboy wheels would. But I didn't notice anything like that at all. Still I very much dislike the way they look even though they are way easier to clean than spokes. I would definitely prefer painted (black) spokes with whitewall tires. Maybe when the money starts rolling in...

Got a couple of Pics for ya!

Nice bike! I remember JCI. I lived in Misawa for a couple of years. it was cold and snowy a good amount of time but there loads of beautiful places to ride, although I didn't have my bike there with me at that time. Which Island are you on? Good Luck with JCI. If you are in Misawa I know a guy who can help you get your JCI done without any worries.

Hello all! I have always liked the Drifters and so yesterday I rode my 2015 FZ-09 649mi to Colorado to trade off the Sportbike for my new (to me) 1999 Kawasaki Drifter 1500. Rode it all the way back today and I must say that I am pleased as punch with it. No pics yet. I had looked at this site a LOT trying to decide between the 800 and the 1500. In the end more torque won me over. Well, that and price ($3100USD). Anyway it's good to be here. I don't socialize very much but I will try to work on that here on this site.