99 drifter/nomad ???

k9sarky · 03-22-2010, 03:53 PM

There is a 99 drifter for sale locally and I've always liked the looks. So I'm wondering does anyone know how similar the drifter is to a nomad? The drifter is fi does it have the pog like the 99 nomad? What parts are interchangeable? Is the drivetrain the same?

**ringadingh** · 03-22-2010, 04:52 PM

Drifters came with the steel oil gear and I think they are belt drive but not 100% sure. The alternator will not be as large as the Nomad one is also. Some of the parts will interchange but the drifter is a rather unique bike, to mimmick the Indian cheifs.

**Top Cat** · 03-22-2010, 05:54 PM

The '99 Drifter came with a steel oil gear as Steve said. However the 1500 Drifter is shaft drive where as the 800 Drifter is chain drive. Since they didn't make an 800cc drifter in 1999 I have to assume the one you are looking at is shaft drive.
Go here for a ton of info on Drifters. Click on Drifter Info for specs.

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/

jasperboy · 03-22-2010, 06:02 PM

Always had a soft spot for the Drifters. The 99 in Maroon with everything blacked out is a really pretty bike. As stated it had a steel oil gear, and shaft drive. Most all the accesories are unique to it as most of the sheet metal is specific to the Drifter only. Good Luck

**ringadingh** · 03-23-2010, 08:44 AM

Cheifs bike, the red/black 02 that he has is probably the nicest looking Drifter that Ive seen. If I was ever to get one, thats the way Id like it to look. It has that old style nostalgic look to it that I love.

rickyboy · 03-23-2010, 12:56 PM

are there any photos of Chiefs bike Ring??

**Top Cat** · 03-23-2010, 01:08 PM

I never would have guessed you were partial to Red/Black Steve. ;)

**ringadingh** · 03-23-2010, 07:05 PM

Click on the link and youll see it Rick, Your right Tim, red/black bikes seem to be my favorite.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/

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03-22-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	99 drifter/nomad ??? The '99 Drifter came with a steel oil gear as Steve said. However the 1500 Drifter is shaft drive where as the 800 Drifter is chain drive. Since they didn't make an 800cc drifter in 1999 I have to assume the one you are looking at is shaft drive. Go here for a ton of info on Drifters. Click on Drifter Info for specs. http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/ __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	99 drifter/nomad ??? Always had a soft spot for the Drifters. The 99 in Maroon with everything blacked out is a really pretty bike. As stated it had a steel oil gear, and shaft drive. Most all the accesories are unique to it as most of the sheet metal is specific to the Drifter only. Good Luck __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	99 drifter/nomad ??? I never would have guessed you were partial to Red/Black Steve. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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