Atila the Hun, 84 GL1200 disguised as a GL 1000

[Steve83]

Very cool!

 

[ekvh]

Nice, look forward to seeing it out on the road.

 

[backlander]

Initial mock up continues today with the 77 Vetter 4 and mount. The 77 mount will fit the 84 frame with very gentle prying, it was like hardly any at all. There are clearance problems with the turn signal cancel and dust shield mount that will have to be worked out. Also the front forks hit the same crossbar on the mount keeping it from having full lock to lock swing.

It's been 35 years since I installed a vetter so does the mount sit level or does it have a little angle to it like this.

Another question I have; is there a fork boot that fits this opening that goes with the Vetter or are they open air like this one ?

The next pic shows that there should be plenty of room to mold into the fairing, the interstate gauge cluster beneath the headlamp adjuster knob, I haven't measured the cluster yet but it looks doable to me.

Here are some pics with the fairing sitting on the mount with the angled mount and all. Opinions please on whether it looks relatively normal or not.

 

[joedrum]

there open in front ...seems like it high but i am sure its just me LOL ... looks great

 

[Joep]

Seems to me that the fairing should mount level at the bracket to fairing mount.. my 550 was that way.. and the hondaline fairing were developed by Vetter and then Honda copied or purchased rights to manufacture.. so I would say mounting area level and go from there..

 

[slabghost]

looks great to me!

 

[mcgovern61]

Looks great! My Vetter mount is level.

 

[backlander]

Thanks for the info guys, I'll do some marking and measuring to solve the clearance problems and get it modded.

 

[joedrum]

wheres my hammer ....hmmm it sure will adjust this picture ....we need i icon of an aggressive hammer guy :builder: this guy just playing with that hammer :shock: oh2: hit the thing good :smilie_happy:

 

[backlander]

Joe, you reminded me of something my dad use to say, "if it don't fit, get a bigger hammer". :shock: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: Actually, I went and looked at some pics in the gallery of Bobalou's and Gerry's and it is really pretty close to theirs. It probably looks like it sits high because it's on the lift and the suspension has extended some. :mrgreen: They have some good clear pics of the mounts on their bikes.

 

[brianinpa]

Mike, Not sure if you looked or not, but Craig Vetter has a section of his site dedicated to making/modifying mounts for bikes that were not in existance prior to him selling his company. Here it is: https://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vetter_Fairings/Home-made-mounts.html

 

[backlander]

Thanks Brian, I'm familiar with his site but I guess I overlooked that part. I'll check it out. WOW, exactly what I was looking for Brian, the original instructions don't go into that much detail. Thanks again.

 

[joedrum]

cool ...i mounted a vetter once with no vetter hardware ...surprisingly a lot like the vetter mount i never seen before

 

[brianinpa]

backlander » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:54 am[/url]":3ow2xzr0]
Thanks Brian, I'm familiar with his site but I guess I overlooked that part. I'll check it out. WOW, exactly what I was looking for Brian, the original instructions don't go into that much detail. Thanks again.

I've been reading up on the subject... I got a Windjammer that is Black and Gold and a 1000 mount that might be put into service one day. :read:

 

[backlander]

Joe was right !! Use dat hammer !!! The mount is now in the proper position relative to a 1200 frame. Turn signal cancel clearance, lock to lock steering, 1 1/4 inch mount angle drop towards rear was all accomplished. All I have to do now is cut off the top tube cradles, lengthen the arms and turn the cradles to mount to the crossbar above the radiator.

An adapter plate will be made to move the faring to mount holes towards the rear of bike approx. 1 1/2 inches scooting the faring back a bit.

How it looks in it's new position.

 

[joedrum]

what praise ... i like to possition things with a blast of sure to fit now ...LOL ...it looks great now mike .. seems just right height now :whip:

 

[Ansimp]

+1 :good:

 

[brianinpa]

opcorn:

 

[Omega Man]

That does look better.

~O~

 

[backlander]

Trial fitting continues, measuring to see what needs to be altered to bring the lines of the bike together. Fairing backwards, tank cover a little lower and forward, end of rear fender a little lower to match curve of tire better, handle bars changed to have about half as much rise as the stock ones on it.

Took everything back off, wanted to check some engine things even though I had it running before. Took radiator off for flushing and pressure test. Checked the water pump and it is toast, will have to be rebuilt, the "new timing belts, just put them on" says the PO, got so many weather cracks in them they look like my skin will have to be replaced and the timing was off by one tooth.

This thing had K & L 15-0114 belts on it which I was not familiar with, checked them on the internet and they are for the 1200, and HIGH DOLLAR> 45 to 70 bucks apiece, forget that, I'll stick with my Gators, LOL

Guess I need to order some parts.