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While I think the new Indian is a handsome bike, I'm sticking with my bulletproof, paid for Drifter.

Greetings all, My 2006 Drifter is approaching 20 years old and is showing her age. She has been garage kept under a cover but time has taken its toll. The rubber portion of her turn signal assemblies has started to crumble  and fall apart. I have come to learn that this is a fairly common problem with Kawasaki's Vulcan series motorcycles. Rubber portion of the assembly is not available separately for sale. Cost of 4 new assemblies is around $350, Ouch!. Does anyone know of an alternative fix? I was hoping maybe someone has created a 3D printer replacement for the rubber pieces. I'm open to suggestions. I will say that I am not into cheap Chinese replacements.

Thanks and happy drifting, CDD

Where did you get quoted $350??  I just went on Partzilla, all four would be $252 plus tax, shipping free.

replaced head bearings with All Balls and tires with Michelin Commander III Cruisers, bike has never handled better!

Still riding my Drifter but I currently have two other bikes in the stable so I do alternate depending on my mood.  

'02 800 model, when riding, anything off center the bike wants to turn to either side.Heavy feeling, counter steering needed to correct.

Tire pressures are correct, head and wheel bearings have been checked for noise and looseness.

Everything seems right but the front end feels like crap.

Any ideas?

Corbin makes a two up seat for your 1500, but it ain't cheap.

Most definitely. There is nothing more beautiful than a Drifter.

Still have my Drifter 800 but wanted something bigger, faster, and quite honestly more comfortable for two up riding. Picked up this 14,000 mile 2014 Yamaha Stratoliner S from the original owner in great condition. This thing is a rocket ship. 1900cc's, 100hp, torque forever, and handles like a bike half it's 800lb weight.

I hope it works well for you, coolwind57.  Enjoy!!

I'd like to take you up on the offer.  Seems I can't get into your profile to send a PM.  How can we seal the deal?

PM sent!

I think my Drifter would look really cool with a spring solo seat.  Anyone have one on theirs?  I'd love to see pics and hear where you bought it from.  I'm thinking of fabbing up one maybe from a universal kit that's found on Amazon.

I have one that fits an 800 Drifter, only used it for about a month. From Bobbercycles.

I'd gladly ship it to you for $100. It's virtually brand new. I've got a bad back and I thought it would help. Ended up getting a Corbin solo seat.

YES IT IS!

Got my Corbin saddle.

Anyone???  I'm looking for pictures of an 800 Drifter with a Corbin single seat mounted. The original seat isn't cutting it for me.

Thanks in advance!

I did 2" risers on my 800 with no issue using the OEM length cables.

I went with Michelin Commander III's. I had just put a set on my Yamaha V Star Classic 1100 and was extremely impressed with how it made that bike handle like a sport bike. Then the acid test; I got caught in a torrential downpour while on I-95 between Daytona and St Augustine. The wet performance was as good as the dry so my Drifter ended up with these, replacing a set of Bridgestones. A world of improvement. Pricey? A bit, but if the wear equals the performance improvement they'll be well worth it.

I would love to get a set of rear crash bars, but I have an 800. 

+1 !!!

I had a momentary lapse of reason a few weeks ago, almost sold Black Bettie. The sale fell through. Returned to my senses. She's not going anywhere,

I've used them. They work great. Easy to load, nice built in chock for your front tire. Lots of tie down hooks.
I've towed my Drifter and my V Star 1100 on one of these. Towed like there was nothing behind me. I would definitely recommend them and I'll certainly use them again.  Just go slow loading up. Some bikes will rub where the rear of the deck meets the front of the loading ramp. I don't have pictures of my Drifter on the trailer, but you can see my V Star on it in these pics.

Wow. Just freaking WOW!

I had the exact same issue with my two up Corbin for my 800. How I finally got it to fit?

I partially ran the mounting bolts in on the front on one side, and then the rear on the other. As I tightened them I was fitting the remaining bolts. It took a few tries, but ultimately I got it to fit. The seat pan material is super strong, so don't worry about hurting it while threading in the mounting bolt(s).

Patience, and trial and error...I finally got it to where I can change seats in five minutes.

Back to one up seating, and looking much better than two up...

Take a rider's course. I was off two wheels for almost 15 years due to an accident that almost killed me.

The Riders course was the best thing I ever did. You won't regret it, and it will allow you to build your confidence back.

Sunday at the local park with my therapist, and she doesn't even charge me by the hour...