Mistress
VROC #1718 - DUVROC #3
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Bike Specifications
Model: 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic D2
Purchased new in February 1997 - Darwin Australia $17,000 Aus
Modifications & Additions
Fire & Steel Sissy Bar & Rack
Coyote Kit (GMH 8.5")
Coasters
Ignition Relocation
Exhaust Mods: Goats Bladder Removal and Header Pipes re-engineered and inserted into mufflers by Baxter Engineering.
Hand Polished: Engine Fins, Triple Tees, Brake & Clutch Reservoirs, Forks, Callipers & Brake Mounts.
Painted Parts: Rear shock bodies, Rear Drive assembly, Rear hub assembly, Rear brake assembly, Front hub & brake assembly & Instrument cluster, Fiamm dual horns.
Paint Job: Lexus Gold / Lexus Deep Red Pearl
Custom 24 Carat Gold Plated Petrol Cap! <----Yes......you have read this correctly! (What else will set off the Lexus Gold/Deep Red Paint Like real Gold!?!?)
Chromed: Front and rear spokes, Rear seat supports, Rear guard brace, All foot control and floor board assemblies, All exposed bolts, Front & Rear axle, My dick and anything else I could think of!
Aftermarket Parts from Sherm's: Highway Hawk mirrors / reservoir covers / grips / radiator cover / fender tip
Custom sculptured leather seat to my tiny butt!
Copper heavy duty radiator.....lost 2 aluminium ones to electrolysis.
Running 159/46 jets @ 3.25 turns
Tyres: Dunlop Front, Metzler Rear
Problems?!?
Indicator wiring reversed at time of purchase.
During her life in the NT up to 2001 she had both rocker gaskets changed( rear one 3 times), new rear rim and switch housings (rust) under w-tee.
@21000kms had the 'fix' ala Gaspiritus last year after riding down from Darwin - warranty at 5.5 yrs <G>
Hope this gives you some idea, The main thing is I always liked the look of the Classic and that's why she still looks stock mainly due to the pipes, its the one thing that will radically change her style when the Kawasaki units finally fall off (no time soon).
Many of the Modifications listed can
be found at
Gadgets Fixit Page.
If you want more info about Pommies "Mistress" or his Modifications, Email him - pommie@duvroc.org