muffdiver Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hi everybody can anybody tell me what the differences are between the classic and the custom. would the same work shop manual cover them both. thank you in advance for any help. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gzHIJ-R5Mp4/TMDIYFWwdfI/AAAAAAAABVk/2cXVr8yCSjQ/s400/IMG_5465.JPG This is a classic. Flared mudguards and a bit heavier than the custom I think. Otherwise all the running gear is the same and I think the manual is for either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffdiver Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi Peter thanks for that, i now know i have the custom build, so other than wheel arches / fenders and by all accounts tyre sizes can any one say if there are any other differences to look out for. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Fatter seat, forks have thick covers on them, mudguards are metal, battery and compartment covers are usually same colour as the paintwork, wider wheels (and thus tyres), different shaped handlebars, different speedo face styling (sometimes), bit more chrome, different headlamp, different indicator and rear light placement, number plate fixture is different... Oh, and teh Classic is 20kg heavier. Overall, most things are the same. Where anything is different, the service manual describes (and illustrates) both variants. Oh, one last thing - The Custom is prettier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - except I think you may need new specs TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh, I see fine. So does the the other half... and she argues it better than I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffdiver Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 hi every one thank you all for all of your help. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troncota Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hello. I have some serious problems with my dragstar 1997. It has 36,000 km and pads werebroken, crankshaft ... I just bought in Germany. I want to know what are the issues around these 36,000 km. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Depends how badly it's been abused by the previous owner(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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