The click bait its getting old.

Words of wisdom: thou shall not click-bait.

kawasaki didn't put the indian badge on it, it's a custom.

Every title has to be "click bait". That's wearing thin. Not much integrity when you lie making the title….right? WORD OF WISDOM…Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies. :)

Why I hate Indian motorcycles *intro* “Actually I don’t hate Indian motorcycles” Wtf?

"Why I hate Click Bait?" Kawasaki Indian tribute....ends video.

All those Indians badges and logos were added later. The bike didn't come like that.

Seems interesting how theres clickbait on every bike then we hear that its for sale :)

Nice Kawasaki model! My favorite I may say. If you see any Indian indication on Kawasaki Drifter, it means the bike was customized. On stock Drifter units Kawasaki NEVER put a single Indian logo, emblem, sign or word that says "Indian". There are three engines for that model - 400cc (especially for Japan due to some restrictions there), 800cc (both 400 and 800 got chain final drive) and 1500cc (shaft final drive). The Drifter models were in production between 1999 and 2006.

I’m 52, and I remember when a 750cc bike was a big bike. I had a 1978 Honda 750 four K model, when I was 16 years old that I regularly took long highway trips on. I actually crossed the country at age 22 on a Kawasaki LTD 1000, from South Carolina to Los Angeles California and back. I left Gulfshores Alabama on a 1200 Harley Sportster and ended up In Canada before I turned around and went home. We are spoiled with the bikes we ride today.

One of these was my first bike, which I rode on Maui. It could take all the way around the island and did ok on the dirt road out to Hana. I road it many times on a 35 to 45 mile an hour twisting road loop between the coast and the upcountry where I really got to appreciate the nice balance of the bike. It was a bit weak taking the fast highway up the mountain and the blasting wind out by the airport made me dream of a heavier cruiser. All in all I wish I could have kept it forever. I would recommend it to anyone but maybe a smaller bike would have been a better choice for my very first motorcycle.

Hey Sean I'm the Guy you met when I came past your shop on Saturday when you were closed on the goldwings thanks again for the tour and that is a great looking bike keep on doing what you're doing bro God bless.

I love the zipper on the gloves. Where would I find them? I'm gonna be on the market for a bike next year. I really want a Ducati 950 so. Have you done a review on it?

I got a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan drifter 800.. it was never badge a Indian... it came with Vulcan badges new. Only one headlight. The windshield and extra lights and badges and bags are after market. It’s hard to find aftermarket part for them now. But they are still Popular!

Did you fix the oil leak on that bike?

My dad had a 1500 and my mom had the 800. They loved their drifters.

In your PRO opinion which would you have between the HD & Indian motorcycles?

Where can I get parts and aftermarket parts for my 2006 800 Indian Drifter 1st of June 2024 be safe

Love the bike the look but what is up with that windshield is that Bulletproof

You seem like a good guy man. I've learned a lot. Thanks for your videos.

Do you still have?I am interested

Indian Chief Replica - 2005 Kawasaki Drifter 800 In 1994, Denny Berg worked with Cobra USA to take a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 and create an “American Classic” custom. It was a success on the show circuit, and the next year Kawi released a “Classic” version of the Vulcan. The next year, Kawasaki went back to Cobra, Denny, and Don Emde (son of the legendary racer Floyd Emde). Don wanted to build a bike that looked like an Indian Chief for a feature in Rider Magazine. Starting with a Vulcan Classic, the team came together with the thought of what Indian might build if they were building bikes in the mid-90s. It got such positive attention that Kawi decided to make a limited production model called the Vulcan Drifter. -Bike Furious In Cruiser, Japan by Abhi / February 21, 2017

So why do you hate Indian motorcycles? It seems that your titles have nothing to do with the content of your videos.....

Anyone know what this sold for?

Can you do a video on the importance of due dillagence buying a bike as is? I’m going through a hard lesson an experience. Bought a bike from an Indian dealer as is and from the day I bought it it hasn’t run. They’ve tried to fix it 4 times in 5 weeks and when I asked what my options were they told me I’m screwed. No option. As is. Got me for 30k

Hey! I’m brand new to the motorcycle world. I’m looking to buy a bike and think I found a good deal. I’d like to get your advice on buying one, this one specifically. It’s a Yamaha Bolt, one you’ve mentioned as being a good starter you can grow in. I know you’re busy but if I send you the listing, follow your checklist for buying one and give you the details to make a video on a brand new buyer, would you be interested in offering your wisdom in exchange for my help in making a video? From a new buyers perspective of course.

So what ya end up selling it for?? I still own my 2000, 800 Drifter. Cheers....

How much.

Sean .I have three vn800's. Two drifters and one bobber. My friend Don Emde thought up the idea. Modern bike , vintage feel.Don won the Daytona on a Yamaha and dad Floyd won on a Indian. I wish my 883 Harleys were this good. See Cycle World june 2001.

I ALWAYS , find it odd when people think that cruisers must have a big motor to cover long distances . especially when we are talking about non american made cruisers with water cooled small blocks. the 800cc on that bike delivers enough power ( most times even more than a HD or a modern indian ) to take you places , let alone that they are extremly reliable

They certainly did not have "Indian" anywhere on the bike. The tank badge (missing) was the typical "Vulcan" raised chrome emblem. The 1500 was shaft drive similar to the Nomad. Excellent bike.

i had an 800 regular vulcan and it was a nice bike, very reliable but i thought the 5th gear could be higher. now i have an 02 harley heritage which is nice but wicked heavy.

"Never heard of a tribute bike." He obviously never watched Orange County Choppers....LOL

The 800cc Drifters are great running bikes. I know a guy that rode his all over the country, for a solo bike its stellar.

An honest review of highway worthiness would be how it acts at 75-80 mph. Does it act like it is holding back, screaming for another gear etc. Most in the middleweight v twins are going to behave as such unless top gear is extra tall.

Hey Sean have you ever checked out a Suzuki intruder 1500 talk about a comfy ride and the weird part is the gas tank on early years are fake the tank is under the seat the 'tank' is plastic and air box is under it check it out

Finally! A riding video! ❤️

“I could throw my wife on the back, or I could throw my lady friend on the back...” 😱😂🤣 Here’s to wives and girlfriends... may they never meet. 👍🏼

Are you in up state NY? Look’s like Niagara County.

I had a "99 1500 Drifter in the early 2000's. They did not come with the Indian logos, someone added those to complete the Indian look. The Drifter 1500 had rear shocks, the 800 version had a hidden rear suspension, it looked like a hardtail rear end. One of the odd things about the Drifter was the seat. In the early years the 2-up seat was stock, and it looked atrocious. The reason was that the rear swingarm, wheel and fender were one unit, and the seat was attached to the frame. The rear end, including the fender, moved up and down under the seat. The passenger pearch hovered high above the fender to allow the rear assembly to move without hitting the seat. It looked really good with the optional fringed solo seat, the the 2-up seat? Meh. Later the single set was standard. Later Harley made much ado about how "revolutionary" their Rocker was. It's seat was independent of the rear fender, the Rocker had the seat attached to the frame, and floated over the rear end. Just like the Drifter years before.

Don't see it on the website.

The Kawasaki Drifter 1500 was the best Indian ever made.

Love my 2000 Gilroy indian chief but before the indian i had a 1500cc drifter really good bikes

Okay, you got me. I'm a subscriber. I didn't realize your shop was less than two hours away. I'll be visiting soon! God bless you!

Kawasaki did get sued by Indian for copyright infringement, mostly due to that front fender shape. I remember reading an article in one of the big cycle magazines at the time. Kawasaki ended production of the drifter as a result.

Nice bike if you like the classic Indian look.

I think Kawasaki was taunting with that bike 😂🤣 I love it!!

I think Kawasaki wanted to make sure that design didn't fade away and as Indian made a come back ( through Polaris ) phased out the Indian copy design style. but if indeed Indian had failed... I think Kawasaki would have kept the trend going...and that still would have been fine had it went that way...and this is not saying anything bad about Indian ...I loved that look since I was 15... 65 now..still riding...would not mind owning one of these copies...

I always liked the looks of the drifter

Kawasaki put no INDIAN badges on the bike from the factory, its a DRIFTER. They were made from 99 to 2006 until Indian told Kawasaki to cease production which they did.

Many of the Vulcans have weak clutch plate springs. Check the load capacity before you buy if you're thinking of carrying a passenger and/or gear or tow, FYI, cause the clutch WILL damage if you overload.

6:02 that moment when you realize you just snitched on yourself

I'm keeping up with traffic *gets passed by half a dozen cars flying by*

Because it made by Polaris?

I had a 1500, which was a shaft drive. From the factory it came with Kawi Vulcan badges.The seat you is the stock seat. I put zero Indian stuff on mine. I had a windshield, bags, AND a jocky shift. It was turquoise with pearlescent white lozenges on the hard bags. I put 200,00+ miles on it and an Iron Butt. It was, mechanicaly bullet proof.

A Polaris Indian chief has an 1800 cc Engine? Compared to the Kawasaki 800...kind of missing the point?

From what I remember Indian was passed around by companies and lawyers trying to revive it. At one point they were being made by Royal Enfield and a few other foriegn countries. Each one going defunct or selling off the Trademark. All the while Kawasaki's Drifter tribute bike floated under the radar until 2006. I think it was when Polaris bought it.. Or maybe once they had their eye on buying the trademark as Gilroy went under, Kawasaki backed off production and eventually stopped... Also in 2006. I couldn't find anything about a lawsuit... But it may have been implied behind closed doors between Polaris and Kawasaki.

i love you guys i wish i lived closer so i could buy a bike from you. its rare to find anyone who spreads the word like the boys at srk. i have to drop in for my words of wisdom any time i see an upload. good luck on your future endeavors. keep them shiny side up guys!

I went into a dealer to check out the Yamaha Bolt. They had a bunch of new Indians. The clutch pull was super heavy. The Indian name has changed hands several times.

Indizaki?

I remember when these came out. I was wondering how they got away with the Indian look and Indian (who ever the owners were at the time) didn't come after them. At least I never heard that they did. I'd love to own this bike.

Super comfy cruisers. I just didn't like sitting so high when I rode the drifters. Loved the floor boards and smooth ride though.

Unless I am mistaken Harley moved a bunch of manufacturing jobs from Wisconsin to India. Indian Harleys?

I’m glad that you cleared up the Indian thing. I have A 2016 Chief Vintage and I love it. I enjoy your channel.

I ride a 800b since new. 1996 with 61,500 miles on it. I will be on it today. I did install a belt drive system on it. Great motorcycle

Cool gloves. Pretty steep price for my budget but if I ever decide to fork over that much for gloves it'll be m1s fo sho.

I have a drifter 800. Taking it from Utah to Arizona. Great bike.

Well if you can't sell it one of my good friends got on drugs for awhile and stole my bike about 3 years ago. I gave him a choice to got to jail or rehab and now he's clean for almost two years but still no bike for me. Thanks for all the great content and daily words of wisdom God bless you...

I have had my 2005 Drifter 1500 for several years. Best bike I have owned! Great for a cruise!

Should have taken the instrument plate and flipped it over and put the sticker on it (what I did with mine, minus the sticker). Replaced the air filter shield with a Indian head cover. Got a lot of Indian stuff (cheap) when the company went belly up. Got the cover, fender light, stickers, etc. 👍🏼❤️🤠

That took some testicular fortitude for kawasaki to move forward with that idea!

Love these videos. Keep them coming! My only subscription on the tube😎 Amen...

Yes you can ride small bikes on trips ok and you and I have both done it. Rode my old 883 from state to state back in the day when that was all that I could afford!

Love this channel, I live in South Carolina, but grew up in Mechanicsburg, between Harrisburg and Carlisle... you guys are Awesome, and thank you for “the word”

It is hard to get buffering at 35mph.

The 1500cc Drifter that I had was fuel injected, shaft driven and had more hp than the regular Vulcan 1500cc. Nice bike, but it never satisfied that soul touching feature that my Softail Heritage Springer does. My 1997 HD Softail Heritage Springer vibrates my teeth out at 65 mph, wheezes when I start it, flops the handlebars off center, is hard to control the rear brake (too close), is slow as a two toed slough and leaks oil... But, I still picked it over my 99 Drifter 1500 because, "It's not what you ride, but where you are going." You missed that saying on this video Sean...

What up do a video on a pros and cons on a Harley Davidson please

When stock it did not say Indian anywhere on the bike.

Did a 1200 mile trot into the mountains on the 900 Vulcan classic was good

wow..love todays invocation

I had the 800 Drifter it was smooth but on the highway only average at 70

i just watched srkcycles for the last time, .. geezus.

A friend of mine won a restored Indian Chief, I think a 52. He thought it was not too good and took a lot of maintenance. He was a great mechanic but eventually he sold it.

The drifter didn’t do that badging the owner did.

I love that bike, Jesus please let me have a job and the money saved by the time I see another bike like this one!

Thought the bigger one was a 1100,not 1500

How about calling the bike what it really is

I won't mind owning it, I would like to have it for my collection. I can see it becoming a collectors item. I would have kept it for my collection.

I sure want to own that bike

I wanted a drifter , was told they didnt sell well. I thought they were cool Nd easier to buy

I love to own one 🤗👍🏼

The Drifters were made from 99-06. The production was rather low on the bikes. Its not really clear how many were exactly made but if you can find one hold on to it. I have a 99 1500 and its beautiful. Its a shaft drive bike. As for all the Indian logos and Indian stuff those were put on by someone else. The 800s have plenty of power but the 1500s are amazing.

Indian Tribute bike by Kawasaki? VERY INTERESTING

American look with metric cruiser reliability I like it 👍 is this bike still for sale

That's a kawasaki Drifter, with a custom paint job on the tank

just found both your channels and they are all I watch at work now!!!!!

Haha I love how you call out duane and say he loves your show 🤣, inside joke...

You show us everything you got and I'm telling you that's quite a lot you drive us wild we'll drive you crazy

I believe Harley-Davidson did Sue Honda I believe it was for the fury?

Why is Polaris buying all these American motorcycle companies and then don’t make motorcycles. Any answers ? Please dm me with answer.