Vetter for better

auldblue · Nov 21, 2014

Just wondering how many if anybody uses Craig Vetter fairings of if there is a Hurricanised commando out there somewhere . I think it would have been interesting if he had done a norton or maybe he has?

J

I like the look!

Hobot · Nov 21, 2014

The sure looks like the police fairing which most may of been sold to Arab world use, with a few showing back up in English speaking world, one in AU keep the Islamic logo on so called it his 'infidel' faring. Looks cool and appealing to me but my taste is in my toes like a fly. Others may tell ya to stick it - with a multitude of mirrors too fit it in the somewhat acceptable vintage Mod scooter niche.

auldblue · Nov 21, 2014

I've got a poolisee fairing it looks very shit. The one on the commando is a phantom it looks the bollocks.
This black bike looks a ball up hurricane look.

Not at all worth doing.

J

gortnipper · Nov 21, 2014

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

hobot said:
The sure looks like the police fairing which most may of been sold to Arab world use, with a few showing back up in English speaking world, one in AU keep the Islamic logo on so called it his 'infidel' faring. Looks cool and appealing to me but my taste is in my toes like a fly. Others may tell ya to stick it - with a multitude of mirrors too fit it in the somewhat acceptable vintage Mod scooter niche.

one of these early phantom dudes
http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vetter ... _made.html

maybe this one
http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vetter ... s1500.html

http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Owners ... ge.20.html

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

auldblue said:
Just wondering how many if anybody uses Craig Vetter fairings of if there is a Hurricanised commando out there somewhere . I think it would have been interesting if he had done a norton or maybe he has?

J

I like the look!

dunno if there was ever a purpose built mounting for norton but folks have mounted later more common 'Windjammers' styled fairings on commandos
https://www.google.ca/search?q=vetter+n ... 32&bih=957

https://www.google.ca/search?q=vetter+n ... do&spell=1

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Windjamm ... CAYQ_AUoAQ

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Windjamm ... UoAA&dpr=1

googled around ..found this
http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technic ... rings.html

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vin ... gsfull.htm

http://www.triumphrat.net/club-cafe/124 ... iring.html

as far as hurricanised, i have seen a few diff commando exhaust setups coming out one side

seen a hannigan commando on ebay, maybe this one
https://www.google.ca/search?q=hannigan ... B400%3B237

lcrken · Nov 22, 2014

I made a custom mount to fit a Vetter Windjammer fairing to my MK3, but took it off after a couple rides. It was just too much weight on the front of the bike.

Ken

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

the above fairing is not mounted according to recommendation
http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/Vetter ... ounts.html

The last Windjammer brackets were sold in the 80s. Since I had sold the company in 1978 years earlier, I don't know how long the new owners kept fitting new models. I am often asked for guidelines on mounting Windjammer fairings onto newer bikes. Just send me a picture from the side, with the camera at tank height, a pic of his bike. Have somebody hold up the fairing where you think it belongs, without moving the camera.

I will use PhotoShop to reposition the fairing in the right place so you can build hardware that will hold it in the right position. One such Vetter owner wanted to make brackets for his Magna. He found an existing pic of a Windjammer already mounted on a Magna and asked me to reposition it (if needbe):

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

http://www.2040motos.com/Norton/Mk-III- ... ii-111098/

An early Vetter prototype fairing has been added to the bike. Similar to the early Norton police Avon fairings, it gives excellent protection while retaining the vintage "look.". A detachable "top-box" and parcel rack are also on the bike. Transforming this roadster into a very nice touring motorcycle.

http://www.2040motos.com/_content/cars/ ... 98/002.jpg

maybe this
http://britiron.com/dc/31/732/

The December 1975 Cycle World Road Test of the 850 Interstate
includes the following:
>
> "Perhaps in an effort to better the Interstate's touring image,
Norton-Triumph in the US was about to market a complete tour package
for the latest 1975 model, the subject of this test. But the bottom
fell out in Duarte, and abandonment of the idea followed. So the
equipment you see on our test model (seat, crash bars and windshield/
fairing) may or may not be available when you read this. Saddlebags
were supposed to be a part of our package, but they too went by the
wayside in the NVT shuffle."
>
> The article has pictures of a gorgeous 850 equipped with a long two-
level seat, highway bars, and a windjammer-type fairing with the
Norton logo on it.

here's the rag with the pix

cut down hannigan
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512983
http://rocker59.smugmug.com/photos/6715 ... htzX-M.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff15 ... G_1612.jpg

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

that looks like an original mount ..maybe modded to fit a commando frame? if correct, would you know what it was for? any pix?

the fairing was also fitted to much smaller and lighter bikes

lcrken said:
I made a custom mount to fit a Vetter Windjammer fairing to my MK3, but took it off after a couple rides. It was just too much weight on the front of the bike.

aceaceca · Nov 22, 2014

I have been on the hunt for an Avon, Northway, or Vetter Phantom fairing for some time now. The later Vetter Windjammers are too big and bulky for my taste. I want just a bare bones full fairing to keep the wind off. There are lots of period Avons available in the UK but most will not ship to USA. I won one on Ebarf for $1 but the guy would not carry through on shipping even though I told him I would give him 50 quid plus shipping for it. I am very patient and enjoy the hunt for them on all avenues. I will get one eventually. I think as long as one keeps the period "look" to the bike, it is way cool. That, besides the fact, good wind protection on a bike makes it a tad more enjoyable on the ride.

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

found the article, norton test starts on pg28

http://books.google.ca/books?id=qnENl-y ... on&f=false

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

aceaceca said:
That, besides the fact, good wind protection on a bike makes it a tad more enjoyable on the ride.

i also prefer bug strikes that can cake on anything in its path, on the shield

auldblue · Nov 22, 2014

Cheers for that lot, the fairing may not have the in vogue "look" but they are most deffinatly a look that says it all for period cool bikes.

Wanted: vetter fairing to fit commando or swop

J
Cheers 84 good stuff.

lcrken · Nov 22, 2014

84ok said:
that looks like an original mount ..maybe modded to fit a commando frame? if correct, would you know what it was for? any pix?

the fairing was also fitted to much smaller and lighter bikes

lcrken said:

I made a custom mount to fit a Vetter Windjammer fairing to my MK3, but took it off after a couple rides. It was just too much weight on the front of the bike.

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The fairing was previously mounted on a CB750 Honda, if I recall correctly. I think I used part of the original mount to make the one for the Norton. As I recall, I fit it as far back as I could without interference, and just high enough to clear the front fender on full compression. It's been 5 or 6 years since I tried it, so I'm a little fuzzy on the details. I do recall it being a real pain to locate properly. No matter where it's mounted, it's quite a heavy lump to add to the front end. I later fitted a simple plexiglass windscreen that mounted on the bars, and I liked it much better. I eventually stole it to put on another bike, and never managed to replace it. Now that I'm about to rebuild the bike, I think I'll probably fit another plexi screen when it's done. If I were to try a Windjammer style fairing again, I'd look around for one that was significantly lighter than the Vetter.

Ken

Fullauto · Nov 22, 2014

84ok said:
aceaceca said:

That, besides the fact, good wind protection on a bike makes it a tad more enjoyable on the ride.

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i also prefer bug strikes that can cake on anything in its path, on the shield

I copped a bee sting a half inch from my left eye yesterday. I look like the elephant man today!

Coulda been worse.

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

http://s605.photobucket.com/user/bobshe ... 7.jpg.html

fits norton 750

Hobot · Nov 22, 2014

I case unaware Windjammer had optional lowers and hard bags.

Rohan · Nov 22, 2014

Those are BMW hardcases, so not exactly Jammer accessories....

74ok · Nov 22, 2014

can't say i've seen vetter bags or trunk on a norton though prob wouldn't be a huge deal,

unlike the front fairing mounts of which there are many, i think the rear mountings are mostly universal,

a few things i like about the vetter bags is they load from the side, are lockable and quick detach,

the more common norton upswept pipe setup limits bag options as far as size and placement goes, if looking to max out or even just have more room to work with and all around

https://www.google.ca/search?q=vetter+t ... CAYQ_AUoAQ

https://www.google.ca/search?q=vetter+t ... B640%3B480

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