Here are a few shots taken when I "re-purposed" my '78 GL1000 a couple of years ago. At one time, it had Vetter everything. Fairing harness is still there. I had to get rid of the Vetter headlight since it didn't fit inside the Viper fairing. I sourced an earlier chrome bucket. Although you can't see the chrome, I know it's there - and like it better than the '78/79 black plastic.
Really only took about 6 months scrounging parts. With wise purchases and a friend who paints out of his garage, I am actually into it fairly cheaply. And it's a hoot to ride. I get more comments on this old motorcycle than just about anything I've ridden. I cheated and borrowed ideas from multiple sources - and a lot of photos from around the country of guys' bikes.
Really only took about 6 months scrounging parts. With wise purchases and a friend who paints out of his garage, I am actually into it fairly cheaply. And it's a hoot to ride. I get more comments on this old motorcycle than just about anything I've ridden. I cheated and borrowed ideas from multiple sources - and a lot of photos from around the country of guys' bikes.