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Ok how does one go about getting the trim strip off of a vetter fairing and lowers? I want to paint mine and need to get them off to properly sand and paint them. Is there a trick to it or a simple route to go? I just don't want to wreck what is there in case I have any problems finding new stuff. Also any ideas about prepping the pebbly part of the lowers? Seems like it may be tough to sand...lol. I am also looking for a left side cover for a 81 MNS if anyone has one in good shape.
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80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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From craigvetter.com:Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
What is the secret to getting the old edging off the fairing?
I pry off the corner where it is close to the tank with a screw driver. Then grab the loose end with pliers and yank hard, 90 degrees from the fairing. It lets go.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
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cover
There is a 81 MNS cover and bits for sale on e-bay now 230432674396 is the item number.BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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trim
You can buy new trim but it is very expensive. If your trim is still in good condition leave it on and tape it off before painting.The trim can cost almost as much as the paint job.BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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You don't do ANYTHING to the "pebbly" part. Never sand it, paint it or otherwise mess with it. It is textured ABS, and is meant to remain black.Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
I think there are quite a few of us looking for that part. There is one on ebay, but they want a fortune for it. Every once in a while, a used one pops up, but they usually sell for $75-$100.Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
I don't know where you are getting your trim, but that stuff is relatively cheap. At craigvetter.com, it's $62 for enough to replace the trim on just the fairing, and $82.50 for enough to do the lowers as well. The kit comes with the fancy Hotcha glue.Originally posted by tinman905 View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
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Don't say you can't I painted my Vetter years ago with standard epoxy primer and House of Colors 2 part urethane, the rough inner/driver side came out good too!1967 Bultaco Metralla 250
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I don't think I would bother with the rough driver/inner side, but I'm going to be painting mine this spring. I'll be using rattle can paint (duplicolor three stage color changing paint) that I will then cover with a few coats of 2 part clear as recommended by duplicolor. It's a good looking paint and I've been wanting to do the bike with it since I got it. I'll be doing the fairing, tank, side covers, saddle bag lids and the trunk sides and lid. I'll try to post pics showing how it looks when I get it done, or barring unforeseen problems those on Loho's ride this summer will be able to see it in person.Originally posted by pete_s View Post
I'm not going to replace the trim either, just going to mask it off.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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don,t waste your money
I don't know where you are getting your trim, but that stuff is relatively cheap. At craigvetter.com, it's $62 for enough to replace the trim on just the fairing, and $82.50 for enough to do the lowers as well. The kit comes with the fancy Hotcha glue.[/QUOTE]
i agree with tinman ;;don't waste your money ,tape the trim and paint the part!!The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
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the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////Comment
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Derwat painted his, inside and out. He removed the trim and rounded the edges to make them smooth and not need the trim.
He also filled in the body lines to make it look 'different' from normal Vetters.
he found a lot of unknown cracks when he did this.
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