finally got the new Vetter on

[Cuda 69]

Well,I finally got the new Vetter on and wired. I think it looks great,took it for a test ride and I find i'm gonna have to get used to this stationary fairing. I find it kinda weird turning the bars and the front end staying straight. I guess it's something you have to get used to.I was wondering ,how many pounds of air should I run in the front forks now with the added weight? I think I run about 14 pounds now. Here's some pics.

[Cuda 69]

mmm,pic's didn't post.I'll try again

[BA80]

The weight doesn't make that much difference. You'll get spoiled by that fairing just like I did. You'll get used to it fairly quickly. Ride the bike not the fairing.

The nice thing is the headlight doesnt follow the handlebars now. It always points ahead.

[Cuda 69]

greg,what;s the hieght of your shield,mines 23 " and it's way to high for me.thinking I'll get a 21" Can't put a pic up with my lap top andc I'm up to camp.Will get one up when I get home.

[BA80]

Mine is 21 1/4". It's about right but I could stand it being a little taller since I'm 6'. Especially when it's cold outside, I get brain freeze because the cold air hits my forehead. The helmet takes care of it though.

Just got back from a short ride and I snapped a couple pics I'll put up in the bike pics thread.

[Cuda 69]

im a short $hit,only 5'8 so even a 21" would give plenty of protection,heck , even a 19" would

[Cuda 69]

XS with the new(old) Vetter on Thanks for all the help DuWayne(DPotter)

[tom clisham]

Looks very sharp

Nice bike. Now it needs bags to finish the cruiser look.

[GLoweVA]

+1 on what Tom said, needs bags to complement that trunk.
Glad it all worked out for you.
If you hadn't of snatched that fairing up from DPotter, I would have. Unfortunately I didn't have the money at the time.

Come to think of it, I think DuWayne (DPotter) got a fairing from John (Nightengale) down here in SE Virginia a while back. I should have jumped on that one when I had the chance too.

What's the old saying: Day late, Dollar short..... Story of my life with my XS1100.

[natemoen]

Or I could take the trunk off your hands since they match the bags I just got!

Looks good!

[dpotter58]

+1 on what Tom said, needs bags to complement that trunk.
Glad it all worked out for you.
If you hadn't of snatched that fairing up from DPotter, I would have. Unfortunately I didn't have the money at the time.

Come to think of it, I think DuWayne (DPotter) got a fairing from John (Nightengale) down here in SE Virginia a while back. I should have jumped on that one when I had the chance too.

What's the old saying: Day late, Dollar short..... Story of my life with my XS1100.

i'll make you a great deal on the vetter3, bags and trunk I have...

[GLoweVA]

DuWayne, I thought you sold the set off the bike you just got to Cuda and were putting the other set on your bike. I didn't know you still have an 'extra' set.

I'd love to make my SG a touring machine, or even upgrade the stuff on my G.
The only reason I thought of you is location, location, location. You're just a few (hundred or so) miles up the road, so I could possibly drive up to get them instead of shipping.

But alas, money is tight, bills must be paid, and that doesn't leave a whole lot left over for a project bike.
But the work gods might be smiling on me and i might get some overtime in the next 2 weekends, so there may be a few extra bucks available.
I just have to convince SWMBO to let me spend some of MY hard earned money.

[slow mo]

greg,what;s the hieght of your shield,mines 23 " and it's way to high for me.thinking I'll get a 21" Can't put a pic up with my lap top andc I'm up to camp.Will get one up when I get home.

my windshield was to high for me so i cut it down with a jig-saw 28 pitch teeth if you look around the site there are instructions on how to do it ,,it,s easy ride safe slow mo!

[Cuda 69]

Thanks slo mo,just what I was looking for,what to cut it with.
Nathan,not a chance of selling the trunk,that thing is so handy.I put mine and the wife's rain gear in there,plus small tool kit,gloves,tire pressue guage,I think you get the point. I am looking for bags,but I don't want vetter bags.Looking for harley type bags,but in no real hurry.may even get Tourmaster nylon cruiser 3 bags,just not sure yet.

[Cuda 69]

Hey George,you'll find your fairing when the time is right,I bid on 2 on fleabay aqnd lost,before DuWayne offered up his. Good timing on both are parts.