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Message started by EJID on 03/18/14 at 12:36:11

Title: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by EJID on 03/18/14 at 12:36:11

Just curious what's your take on this model...

My older brother just sold his Honda 1100 (Don't remember if it was the Shadow or the Sabre) but he's in the market for a replacement and this is a possible option...

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/mcy/4361564325.html

http://images.craigslist.org/00Z0Z_gw70zj9NGUu_600x450.jpg

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/18/14 at 13:48:23

That is a beautiful motorcycle!! 800 or 1500 Drifter?

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by EJID on 03/18/14 at 16:15:57

152037373C2124162433242220450 wrote:

That is a beautiful motorcycle!! 800 or 1500 Drifter?

From the ad...
99 Vulcan Drifter 1500cc v-twin fuel injected; very unique and rare style - first year for Drifter, #300 off assembly line. Only 16K miles; Tires are @ 85% tread left; light bar; chrome rims; heel/toe shifter; 2 up Corbin seat; also have original solo seat; leather saddle bags; windshield; crash bar; highway pegs; running boards; Cobra pipes mufflered; driver & passenger back rest; This is the easiest bike you will ever ride.... Asking $3900.00 firm

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by WD on 03/18/14 at 23:35:06

The 99 (only year for that color scheme) at the farm is going strong with 100K miles on it. We did a clutch job on it last summer, use a Barnett Mean Streak version and a Mean Streak main spring...

$3900 is a steal, don't even argue the price. The engine will finish breaking in at around 25K miles on the odometer.

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by Pine on 03/19/14 at 06:13:56

Seems like a lot of bike for the money. I paid nearly that for my Yammy 1100.. and have since put $700 just to get ridable ( new tires.rect.batt)

Deal!

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by RatdogWillie on 03/19/14 at 07:12:47

Be certain that the engine is the one that came with the bike. Kawasaki had a big problem from 1987-1999 with the 1500's because they used a plastic oil pump gear (POG). It seems that the Drifters did not receive the plastic gear.
There was a recall but not all owners followed up.

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by WD on 03/20/14 at 00:13:49

Earliest production 99s had the plastic or a prototype metal gear. Later production 99s have the good gear.

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by Badass94Cad on 03/20/14 at 15:01:34

Geez that's VN800A money around here. :(

Title: Re: WD - Opinion on a Drifter?
Post by EJID on 03/24/14 at 12:31:33

My brother ended up picking up a used HD Ultra Classic instead. Didn't realize he was after a full fledged bagger (sounds like he picked it up for a steal though)

But this Drifter is still listed on CL in Grand Junction, CO and if I had enough extra, I would've gone after it myself.