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    Pacifico vs Vetter Fairing Mounts

    I know there's people looking for fairing mounts for the two brands and everyone thinks there's big differences (and as I was digging some out for a couple of forum members), so I was curious just what the differences are... well, not too much as it turns out.

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    This is Vetter mount laid over a Pacifico mount. If you look carefully, you'll see that the mounting holes very nearly match up (off by maybe half a hole). Front/rear location is the same, as is the mounting angle. Now, the Pacifico has an upper bracket also, but lacks the Vetter bracing to the frame downtubes on it's lower so as far as strength I'd say it's a wash. There's even enough room inside the Vetter fairing for the upper Pacifico bracket (except for that 'extra' clamped-on bracket that I have no idea what it does).

    So if you're searching in vain for the 'correct' bracket, you should be able to make either mount work for both fairings...
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  • #2
    One of the 79SF's I have here actually has the Vetter fairing mounted on a Pacifico mount. Looks like a good fit to me. I have not ridden that bike so I do not know if it positions the fairing differently or not.
    2-79 XS1100 SF
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    • #3
      From comparing the two mounts, the angle and location should be within 1-2 degrees and 1/4" +/- front to rear if not less. They're really close...
      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

      '78E original owner - resto project
      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
      '82 XJ rebuild project
      '80SG restified, red SOLD
      '79F parts...
      '81H more parts...

      Other current bikes:
      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
      Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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      • #4
        I don't know what to think about this. Might just get a vetter mount then.....
        Nathan
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        • #5
          Nate, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work...
          Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

          '78E original owner - resto project
          '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
          '82 XJ rebuild project
          '80SG restified, red SOLD
          '79F parts...
          '81H more parts...

          Other current bikes:
          '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
          '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
          '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
          Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • #6
            I really like the idea of that upper support though. Vetter lower with a Pacifico upper?......
            Nathan
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            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
            OEM Exhaust
            ATK Fork Brace
            LED Dash lights
            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
            Green Monster Coils
            SS Brake Lines
            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by natemoen View Post
              I really like the idea of that upper support though. Vetter lower with a Pacifico upper?......
              Remember that Steve said that the Vetter bracket has better bracing to the frame downtubes which is probably why the Pacifico mount needs the extra part to make up for not having that built in bracing like the Vetter mount does.
              Cy

              1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
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              Vetter Windjammer IV
              Vetter hard bags & Trunk
              OEM Luggage Rack
              Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
              Spade Fuse Box
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              750 FD Mod
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              • #8
                But if you used the vetter lower and pacifico upper you would be doubly strong!

                I am just running my mouth, like this would ever.happen
                Nathan
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                1978 XS1100E
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                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Pacifico used to sell and adpater kit so you could put a Vetter fairing on the Pacifico mount, or put a Pacifico fairing on a Vetter mount. Cost was around $20.00. Basically it was some flat stock with counter-sunk holes. Came with mounting bolts and holes drilled in the right places for Vetter fairings with built-in turn signals. Should not be difficult to come up with a home-built version of the same kit.
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                  • #10
                    My Pacifico also has a mount connection to the nose of the fairing, something that Vetters have not. I's had a lot of Vetters, but I think the Pacifico is more stable because of that additional mounting point.
                    Patrick
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                    • #11
                      Don't know. The pacifico mount doesn't have the mounting point stuff down to the low frame points that the vetter mount does, it uses a second piece to do what vetter does in a single piece mount. I don't think that either one does the job better or worse, other than I think that the vetter mount is simpler because its a single piece rather than two piece, so it's easier to get off and on. Basically the vetter mount includes the function of the two pacifico pieces in the single piece. Both do the job, but the pacifico setup leave it possible to loose half the setup where the vetter setup you cannot do that with. I don't think you could mix the two as far as trying to use the pacifico brace with the vetter mount since the vetter mount has the brace built into it, the pacifico uses the brace because it's design uses an external brace instead of an integral brace.
                      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.

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                      • #12
                        Pacifico on Vetter mount

                        I purchased this 81 xs1100sh special. It has a Pacifico installed on a Vetter mount.











                        Notice the rubber blocks between the fairing and the mount. there are four, one at each corner.

                        David
                        1981 XS1100 Special
                        Previous Bikes
                        1999 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1500
                        1983 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1100
                        1982 Honda CB900c
                        1984 Honda vt750 Shadow. My son's bike now.
                        1984 Honda vt500 Shadow

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                        • #13
                          That is actually a vetter fairing.
                          Nathan
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                          1978 XS1100E
                          K&N Filter
                          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                          OEM Exhaust
                          ATK Fork Brace
                          LED Dash lights
                          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                          Green Monster Coils
                          SS Brake Lines
                          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                          Theodore Roosevelt

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                          • #14
                            The '78 Pacifico is different than any other fairing in design. The mount has the "front mount" to help with the fact the fairing is longer than the Vetter by about 3". I have an upper mount with the "adjustable" front mount removed, and a solid mount welded to the upper bracket.
                            You CAN use the Vetter bracket on the Pacifico, but it will NOT support the front as needed. I would build something for the front support if it was my bike.
                            Ray Matteis
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                            • #15
                              "That is actually a vetter fairing.
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                              Nathan"

                              Sorry Nate. I saw this Yamaha label and assumed it was a Pacifico fairing.



                              How about some pics so I can see the difference?

                              David
                              1981 XS1100 Special
                              Previous Bikes
                              1999 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1500
                              1983 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 1100
                              1982 Honda CB900c
                              1984 Honda vt750 Shadow. My son's bike now.
                              1984 Honda vt500 Shadow

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