looking for a front fairing - 81 Interstate

[chrisbags]

Howdo -

I've been restoring my 81 interstate and I'm looking for a fairing and bracket. Color of choice is black but i have gone flat black with the bike so other colors aren't a problem as I'll need to repaint it anyway. I know these things are heavy and a pain in the ass to ship - so if you're within driving distance of Maryland (say Baltimore) or the greater Philly area that may be easier.

Anyway thanks for reading - it's a long term project so I'm not in a huge rush.

Ride Safe!

 

[Omega Man]

Just curious, are you looking for a Vetter or Hondaline?

~O~

 

[chrisbags]

Hey Omega - You know I guess I honestly don't know - I assumed, wrongly I imagine that there was only one fairing for an 81 interstate. I kinda feel like a dumbass having to admit that but it's true. Is there a difference other than the shape?

 

[mcgovern61]

chrisbags » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:12 pm[/url]":lv05n1lj]
Hey Omega - You know I guess I honestly don't know - I assumed, wrongly I imagine that there was only one fairing for an 81 interstate. I kinda feel like a dumbass having to admit that but it's true. Is there a difference other than the shape?

Wiring is a bit different between the two. If I remember correctly, your '81 was an Interstate before so a Hondaline Interstate fairing should work real easy and hopefully be plug and play if your wires haven't been hacked at all.

 

[brianinpa]

Yeah but, if you back to an Interstate faining, don't forget the counter weight: don't need that for the Vetter.

A new member Rhombus (I think) was selling one he had just taken off of his and he lives in Richmond, VA.

 

[chrisbags]

Thanks Gerry and Brian - Max was an interstate from birth so i will go with the "hondaline" as my final answer - although hell I'm thinking about putting a batwing on just for the variety and to get more harley people interested in the oldwings.

 

[brianinpa]

yeah, here is the thread where he is saying he is selling the fairing.

https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6594