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    Windjammer Fairing - All the same?

    XS Guys,

    I have a chance to get a "WindJammer I" fairing for $50. The guy that has it works with my wife and asked if I might want it. She's been talking about our weekend trips around GA and our planned trip to XSSE. We've already received a couple nice gifts from her co-workers including a set of soft bags $0, and a mini handlebar mount shade $0. The Windjammer was removed from an 80's model Honda CB750. It would come with a radio and some other minor accessories.

    I know NOTHING about windjammer fairings as I have never owned one (or a bike that could carry one). Obviously, the mounting bracketry is not going to be the same for an XS1100 but if the main fairing is the same I could fabricate/purchase some brackets if I decide to use it SOMEDAY.

    I'm honestly not sure if I would EVER install one of those BUT my wife's co-worker said it's in perfect condition just dusty from sitting in his storage shed for 15+ years. If we want it for our bike, we can have it for $50. Even if it does not go on this XS11 I might find some use for it on some other bike...

    Are all "Windjammers" the same size dimensions? I've seen some Marked Windjammer II and Windjammer III and these obviously have some sort of differences but is the BASE unit all the same within the model versions or do they have Small, Medium, Large or some other size designations?

    Any tidbit of info would be helpful. I can grab it this weekend if I decide that I want it.

    Sincerely,
    KURT
    Kurt Boehringer
    Peachtree City, Georgia

    1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
    1978 - SR500 - Thumper
    1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
    1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
    1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
    1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
    1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
    1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
    1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
    1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
    1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
    1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
    2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery
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  • #2
    I think you're right, the "base" is the same with just more or different features as they evolved....
    I have a Windjammer and a TAA from the same era and they are the same size, and mounts the same...
    If the windscreen is nice, we'll worth 50 bucks.....replacement lexan is 180 dollah.....
    Mark
    1980 xs1100g 3H5.......
    1992 Ducati 907ie
    2001 Moto Guzzi Jackal

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    • #3
      I do believe if you have the correct brackets that any WJ will fit...but dont quote me on that...LOL
      1980 XS650G Special-Two
      1993 Honda ST1100

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      • #4
        the WJ I is one model of fairing and the WJ II is a different model etc etc...

        They are all roughly the same size but the fairings are different stylings, just google the names for pics of the different versions. It has nothing to do with features or accessories, they are just different fairings.

        Here is Craig Vetters page on all his fairings.

        http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vet...ring_made.html
        Nathan
        KD9ARL

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        • #5
          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
          Here is Craig Vetters page on all his fairings.
          http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vet...ring_made.html
          Thanks for the replies and the LINK! I didn't realize these were not made anymore. If it's not a piece of junk, I try to grab it this weekend....

          Thanks again!
          Kurt
          Kurt Boehringer
          Peachtree City, Georgia

          1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
          1978 - SR500 - Thumper
          1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
          1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
          1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
          1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
          1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
          1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
          1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
          1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
          1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
          1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
          2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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          • #6
            Originally posted by kboehringer View Post
            Thanks for the replies and the LINK! I didn't realize these were not made anymore. If it's not a piece of junk, I try to grab it this weekend....

            Thanks again!
            Kurt
            Many of them out there for sale that are actually in nice cond..
            81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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            • #7
              http://www.vetterowners.com/
              '80 XS1100 SG
              Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4

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              • #8
                The only Wind Jammer that is slightly different is the Wind Jammer V. It takes different lowers.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                The list changes.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                  The only Wind Jammer that is slightly different is the Wind Jammer V. It takes different lowers.
                  Spot-on with the CORRECT answer
                  81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                  • #10
                    What is the difference with the V from the others because I run with the V and lowers.
                    '80 XS1100 SG
                    Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4

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                    • #11
                      I know there are differences between the hole alignments where the lowers fasten between some, like Greg was saying.

                      I had a Vetter 4 fairing on my XJ, bought some used Vetter 3 lowers from Cobia, and they didn't line up. I made them work by drilling to line them up, which was no biggee. Other than that, they worked.
                      '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                      '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                      2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                      In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                      "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by STEPPENWOLF View Post
                        What is the difference with the V from the others because I run with the V and lowers.
                        The V takes a different shaped lower at the top front mounting area. Type 54 lowers. All others take the type 2 lowers
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                        ― Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                        The list changes.

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                        • #13
                          http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/vet...in%20page.html
                          Greg

                          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                          ― Albert Einstein

                          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                          The list changes.

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