Is the pre 09 Windjammer III more desirable and why if it is?
I have this one that I am rebuilding to replace the one on my CB1100. It has no cracks. I striped it for new paint.
Another question is there any source for the roman numeral III that you gentlemen know of?
Kevin
Hi Kevin
I would not say it is more desirable than the other
III's except for someone looking to collect every model of 'Jammer. I have this faring due to the fact I paid only $20.00 for it.
The pre 09- is not equipped to accept the pocketed tonneau left hand cover. Post 09-'s and later 'Jammers, left outside second from the bottom row of snap studs,
and is original have a slightly recessed snap stud when closely inspected has a hexagon base and a more concave socket receiver. That snap stud is a directional snap. It will receive a standard snap but is designed for a directional socket and with that socket, can only be unsnapped by pulling it in the desired direction.
The pocketed tonneau cover if you have seen one
and is original will have for the corresponding socket snap for the stud on the faring, a socket with a locking lip known as a directional socket. Holding that socket in place is a gipsy stud. That is then there for the standard snap socket and cap on the pocket flap.
The whole thing was designed so you could unsnap the pocket flap without pulling the entire tonneau cover off.
For the
III, visit your local sign maker. Most if not all have the ability to make the
III as a transfer appliqué in any color, font or size. If I remember I had mine done in 36 OldCountry italic font.
I hope this is helpful and not too wordy. I am not a Vetter expert, I just enjoy restoring parts to set aside for when my daily rider ’79 XS11 Special needs parts, I can keep it the road as long as I am able to ride. The research I do has filled my knoggen with sometimes useful information.