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Info and history on the Martini XS1100 here http://www.xs1100.co.uk/martini/1024/history.htm

Not as impressive in its development days...

Just recieved these Rickman lowers NOS but one has some damage, they are for a Gl1000 Goldwing but hopefully be able to repair, cut and paint to suit the Z1000, they are quite a size!

After recently recieving a defective WJ frame from the US I sent a message to the seller and I am happy to say I have been given a refund, it does not cover the Customs charges or help with getting the fairing fitted but thought it worth a mention that there are good sellers out there willing to...

If its suddenly started smoking out of both pipes I would think fuel more likly than oil as that would point to a least 2 cylinders developing an oil leak together, maybe choke sticking? Sorry its been a long while since I had an XS so memory is a bit vague. Sorry for the quality, pre-digital...

I believe it was produced late 70's early 80's and I would guess the single round headlight version came first then the twin headlight after as the compartment covers on the twin are solid and hinged and lockable as opposed to the Vetter style pop clip type on the round light models. I think...

Vetter Owners Group Patch safely arrived in the UK, thank you much appreciated.

Well bit of a setback, the mount shipped from the US is bent, cracked and does not line up with the mounting holes, perils of long distance purchase via Ebay! I decided to attach it temporary with cable ties and long bolts and washers to see how it will look. These are "first fix" pictures and...

Thanks Craig As you say 40+ years later, what does it matter, it either fits or it doesn't, unfortunately in this case it dosen't!! Paul

Hi Craig, I read on your website that you did not stamp mounting hardware to identify what bike it would fit. I have just purchased a Windjammer mount and under one of the fairing top flat bars has been stamped "Vetter 150160084" any ideas please? Sorry for the picture quality.

Worked out quite well, the clamps and the heat have now made it a snug fit onto the light box, shame the centre chrome (plastic) strip has gotten a bit tarnished over the years although most of it will be hidden. WJ mounting frame should be delivered in the next couple of days, 5 days to cross...

I now have the 2 locking fairing compartments working, I found a similar Lowe & Fletcher double sided key and was able to easy the lock barrels out, filed down the 2 incorrect brass lock pins to suit the key I have and rebuilt the locks, probably not as secure as original but they now lock...

Rear of the lighting enclosure as it was, the 2 rusty brackets were the remains of the relay mounts on the original. The fitting on the left is the mount for the end of the headlight angle adjustment, pivots on the bracket at the front.

Well been busy on replacing wiring behind the headlight today, removed the old wiring and additional headlight relays as I already have these fitted on the bike. Original wiring After rewire

Very similar, looks the same and will probably be a black hole for money to get it right!

Wifes been away for over 10 years so no problem with that one!

Just found out that when you turn this nut on the inside of the fairing both headlights swivel up and down together to adjust for angle.

Ok then hands up all of you that are brave enough to wash your newly delivered fairing in the bath tub?

Thanks for that.

Maybe the Rickman Brothers took some WJ measurements when they started! If I see a WJ lower here in the UK at the right price I will buy it and let you know.