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I don't doubt it one bit that the metal fenders would add a lot of weight. <br>I solved my vibration problem by simply adding a rubber cushion inside the ...
jschoe9690
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Oct 4, 2000
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Ok.. I'm wanting to jump in with the big boys and get a larger bike. So far, my choices are the Kaw Retro W650 (I'm a fan of Triumphs). And then the Drifters.....
Vespa_Skapunk
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Oct 3, 2000
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Wasn't Kawasaki's argument that they had tried metal fenders in testing, but realized that it added over 50 pounds to the bike, and affected the cornering ...
Vespa_Skapunk
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Oct 3, 2000
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How does everyone like their Vulcan? I have a '99 Drifter and wouldn't trade for any thing....
jschoe9690
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Sep 15, 2000
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Composites are high tech. but I like metal even though it dents and rusts....
techie212
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Sep 2, 2000
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Well, other than that vibration, I don't really mind them much, yet. Long term? Time will tell. It seems all manufacturers try to "lighten" there product or...
jschoe9690
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Aug 27, 2000
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What do you think of the plastic fenders?...
techie212
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Aug 27, 2000
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Hi.<br>I have a 1999 Drifter that has a front fender vibration that I can hear when I ride. Has anyone else heard this? Has anyone been able to silence it? If...
jschoe9690
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Aug 24, 2000
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Join here <a href=http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/indianmotorcycles target=new>http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/indianmotorcycles</a>...
techie212
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Jul 30, 2000
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How could Kawaisaki buy their fenders from Indian? They are PLASTIC. In addition, why would they need to? Kawasaki is a huge manufacturer who can make anything...
techie212
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Jul 30, 2000
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Your BIL may be referring to the royalty that Kaw has to pay the NEW Indian Motorcycle Co. The new Indian has a patent on the "skirted fender design", so if...
wsholar
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Jul 16, 2000
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Masterhog,<br><br>There is a posting on the VRA web site of a Drifter in Kansas. Go to &lt;<a href=http://www.vra.wolfcrews.com/&gt;...
dsslinc
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Jul 16, 2000
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does any one have a used drifter for sale?...
Masterhog
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Jun 21, 2000
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No way. Kawasaki makes their own....
razor866
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Jun 11, 2000
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Brother in Law has a Indian Dealership. He insist that the drifter buys their fenders fron Indian.?...
jainvestor
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Jun 11, 2000
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they do a single saddle for them here, and a few other bit's as well.<br>I am going to put a small screen on mine for trips, but for running around i will...
rich6001960
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Apr 28, 2000
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Saw in a Kawasaki dealer a Drifter made up to look like a Indian Chief...very cool, albeit with plastic skirts!...
razor866
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Apr 25, 2000
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yes i do know the bikes, and have seen a few around my area.<br>when they are imported over here, the dealers rebuild them with better bottom end bearings and ...
rich6001960
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Apr 10, 2000
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thats <a href=http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com target=new>http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com</a> the machines look like a third world joke...
razor866
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Apr 10, 2000
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Don't have Scott here but plenty of other stuff. I kind of view motorcycles as outboard motors, as everyone here seems to have one tucked away in their ...
razor866
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Apr 10, 2000
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well, they had to replace all of the water pump, impeller/seals ect as they were not up to standard when it was assembled,( they lent me the new zx6r while it...
rich6001960
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Apr 9, 2000
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How has your Kawi. held up? What is your service record?...
razor866
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Apr 9, 2000
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i,ve put a mudflap on my front wheel, as it is very wet here, the handling is'nt affected any. I'm wondering if a windshield will affect it much,<br>maybe the ...
rich6001960
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Apr 3, 2000
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What effect do wheel skirts have on handling?...
razor866
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Apr 2, 2000
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yes we have plastic mudguards too, but don't get the saddle bags with it. I'm working on a backrest/sissybar for the bike at the moment, as i take my kids with...
rich6001960
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Mar 19, 2000
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Are they the same bike they sell here in the states? How do you like the plastic fenders? Did you get saddle bags? Ever have a Trimuph?...
razor866
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Mar 4, 2000
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yes, i got one 3 days ago, brilliant bike,think i need to check the head bearings though, fell a bit loose at speed, and front sort of rattles a bit over rough...
rich6001960
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Mar 3, 2000
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Had any problems with Kawasakis? Post your comments here....
techie212
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Feb 23, 2000
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Got one of these bikes? Post your comments here...
techie212
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Feb 23, 2000
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Welcome, This is the Yahoo! Message Board for Drifter Motorcycles community....
techie212
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