Leave the Vetter Fairing...or Ditch It???

[rustybronco]

I just talked to my "bud" Brian, we may have a spare piece of .125 lexan for you.

[8trackmind]

To be honest, I don't care for the looks of a Windjammer on my 850G either...but it just plain works for distance, two up, and when dealing with the weather.
This winter was my first with the Windjammer, I wouldn't want to go back to naked for cold weather commuting, or two up touring. I was able to ride more often because of the Vetter and 20° to 30° mornings were never a problem.
That being said, as soon as it hits 60°, I'm back on one of my other naked bikes.
So here's the answer:
Keep the Vetter on the 1000G and just get another bike.

[BigLou]

Sorry to hijack, but I have a question.

How much does lexan run? I ask because my GK has a homemade lexan windshield, but it is so scratched up that I need to replace it. When riding at night, stop lights, headlights everything, blurs so bad in the scratches it makes it almost impossible to see.

Thanks

Lou

[rustybronco]

IIRC the standard Lexan sheet we use for the race cars was around $100. (not shipped)
the scratch resistant was much higher.

***example*** http://acrylicparts.com/lexanprice.html

have you tried to polish it?

[BigLou]

yeah, I have tried it a couple of times with little luck. looks like the PO pulled it down a gravel road behing the bike.

[C.V.]

Keep the windjammer. Ugly and Beauty are in the eye of the beholder. The function of my Windjammer far outweighs its perceived uglliness or uncoolness. Its actually one of the reasons i bought this bike (for the "uncoolness", its waaaaaay cooler to me because of that misperception). They do look better if you balance them out with some nice luggage, they look a little anorexic on the backend without 'em. For the riding you describe, you will love the vetter.
Just my dos centavos.

[don_gibb6512]

Hmmmm, this is definitely a personal choice opinion topic. I absolutely hated the Windjammer and ended up giving it to rpickle who's trying to sell it now I believe.

[SqDancerLynn1]

You can get a new windshield from JCWhitney.com about 53.99 without vents 79.99 with vents + shipping
other farring parts www.craigvetter.com

[Fishman]

Yes by all means keep throwing those Windjammers in the dumpster. That way the ones that are left will be worth more.

In all seriousness, it doesn't matter what item you are talking about people collecting, at some point it wasn't worth all that much. There will come a time when people will be looking for a full Vetter rig to complete a restoration and they will be scarce.

I'm heading to someone's house this evening to pick up a full set that is functional, but probably needs paint and a windshield. I think the $75 I spend will seem like a bargain at some point, maybe very soon.

Now I just need to find me an 850 to put it on . . .

[atb1998]

windjammer

actually just bought a set of vetter 3 piece luggage and full fairing with lowers for an xs1100 yamaha i'm working on. it is the wedge shaped side bags a rear mounted case with back rest. will be the first time i've ever put a set on a bike. but i wanted a cheap bagger. total investment will be about 1,200.oo. including bike and new exhaust. mainly will be used for hauling the kids and beer on

[drhach]

If anyone here is looking for a Windjammer, the guy I bought my luggage from has one. It's got the lowers with it too. Off of a 78' GS 750. PM me and I'll forward the info to him.

[TheCafeKid]

Sorry to hijack, but I have a question.

How much does lexan run? I ask because my GK has a homemade lexan windshield, but it is so scratched up that I need to replace it. When riding at night, stop lights, headlights everything, blurs so bad in the scratches it makes it almost impossible to see.

Thanks

Lou

Incidently, I have always been taught that you dont want to be looking thru the windscreen anyway. Its just there for wind deflection and only clear so you can see whats immediately in front of you. Just my .02

[BigLou]

Oh, I agree, I intend to cut it down if I make a new one.

[850 Combat]

I'm removing the one from my newly aquired 1000G. Its black and gold. Free for pick up in Tillamook, OR.

Looks great no cracks. No cracks in shield either.

Its the later type with the recessed headlight bucket. I lucked out on this as this bike has the original headlight shell and ears still on it. The other two Vetter equipped bikes I have dealt with had those components missing.

FWIW, I also stripped the Suzuki dealer installed optional fairing off of a GS850G I think it was either a Calafia or a Pacifico. It also had the original shell and headlight brackets still installed on it.

[sabreman-v65]

I love Vetter Windjammers, I've had them on my two favorite bikes, and never rode behind a better shield. If you don't want yours, send it to me,I'll save it for my next project.