Will a Fairing for '82-'83 GS1100E fit '80-'81 Models?

[zpcm04]

I have a Vetter Quicksilver frame mounted fairing that came off my 1983 GS1100E. I am planning to sell it and anticipate owners of 1980-1981 models to ask if will fit theirs. I am assuming that it will since the frame mount appears to have been modified to accomodate the air valve for the front fork, which leads me to believe that mine was originally designed for the 1980 - 1981 models.

Can anyone here confirm this?

[dpep]

I don't know the answer for sure, but by chance to you have a picture of that fairing on your 1100E?

[zpcm04]

I posted some pictures here as part of another thread. There are pictures of the fairing by itself and when it was mounted on the bike.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=138589&page=2

[jpaul]

I have a Vetter Quicksilver that was on my 1980 GS750E, which has the same mounts as the 80-81 GS1100E. I can try to get a couple of pictures tonight for you to use as a comparison. I thought the Quicksilver was an excellent choice for a frame-mounted fairing on the 750. Not quite the same protection as the regular Vetter, but not nearly the weight either. I've seen a couple of them mounted on 82-83 1100E's, and thought they looked OK, especially if they were color matched. Not my cup of tea for that model, but at least it wasn't hideous (unless you're one of those who think all fairings are hideous).