Fairing swap

[chefjeff59]

Have a fairing in great condition off of a 1980 with the mounting bracket. Want to know if it will bolt on to a 78 frame gl1000.

[SnoBrdr]

Have a fairing in great condition off of a 1980 with the mounting bracket. Want to know if it will bolt on to a 78 frame gl1000.

You can make anything fit anything if you want to do a lot of work.

I've never seen it done but doesn't mean it can't be.

There's a zillion Vetter faring out there, cheap for a 78.

You just need the right mounting bracket.

[chefjeff59]

Should of stated that it is a Honda fairing, the bracket bolts to the frame, unlike the Vetter which is held on by clamps

[SnoBrdr]

Should of stated that it is a Honda fairing, the bracket bolts to the frame, unlike the Vetter which is held on by clamps

There's no place on a 78 to bolt it to.

Was not designed for that faring but like i said you can make anything fit anything.

[KenoshaGoldwing]

Go to a local and honest machinist with your bike and your fairing. Should be relatively simple and cheap. Metal stock and a bit of welding.

[portugeezer]

Find a Vetter with a bracket. They are much better. The fiberglass is thicker and much more durable! You can get them cheap because so many are being removed to make café bikes.