New guy and a question

[bugdaddy66]

Howdy all from Montana!
I was looking for some Vetter information and ran across this great site! Recognize some names from another forum that I respect and thought I would join in. I have a full Vetterized 78 GL1000, looks to have come from the dealer fully setup with matching color and stripes.

I usually run it without the trunk, I find it easier to get on and off with old legs. Paint on fairing is near perfect, side bags are chipping around key lock. I have run full fairing bikes since the 70's, believe it is the best option for a daily transportation vehicle.

The question I have is this, the exterior of my fairing is great, matches bike perfectly, but the interior part has lots of cracks. Has anyone ever seperated the two parts and reassembled? I have another fairing that has a perfect interior piece. Anyway, glad to be here, hope to learn lots and share as I can! Todd

 

[rob.lafady]

Welcome to VOG Todd, while I don't know the answer to your question myself, your in the right place! I know there is some repair kits available from www.craigvetter.com, but I'm not sure if it's what your looking for. Someone here will know though!

 

[Kynan C.]

Welcome to the forum Todd! That is sure a nice looking GL you have there. They look so nice when all color matched like that. I really want to get a 78 GL. Been looking for sometime now.

As far as separating a fairing, thats a really good question! What I would do is repost the question in the technical forum under Windjammer Fairings, and I am sure some of the more experienced fellows will chime in. In the mean time I will do some research. If we cant find an answer we can even ask Craig.

Again, welcome and looking forward to seeing more pics of that awesome GL.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to the forum! Pretty soon us Wingers will have a majority! Is that windscreen original?

By the way, I think the way I liked my bike the best was when I didn't have a trunk, and yeah, it sure is easy get on and off without the trunk there.

 

[bugdaddy66]

Thanks for the welcome! I am sure the windscreen is custom made, I have never seen one with the wings on the side. Also it is a brownish tint too, very different. It is starting to crack at the center screw hole, I think I will replace it with a vented clear shield for daily use and save it for special occasions. Thanks again!