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It did that here in Alabama! We got 6 inches while it snowed all day. There are snapped trees and tree limbs down all over this place. I was worried about the roof collapsing on my shop but it's OK this morning. Thankfully the snow has started melting. This snow was a rare event and I hope it...

Those are not Vetter Saddlebags. They were never designed for quick disconnect and reconnect like the Vetter Bags. Honda got those saddlebags from a different supplier that were much cheaper and people were happy with them despite them basicly being simple rectangle boxes. Craig Vetter had sold...

I had the same problem mounting a Windjammer on my 2006 Honda VLX 600. I ended up with top and bottom mounts that are similar to the KZ-1000 mounts. The top mount attaches to the head tube and the bottom mount is attached to my down tubes but due to the design of the down tubes and placement the...

The bulb socket turns anti-clockwise a few degrees and then pulls straight out. The bulb in the socket is the same. After years of sitting they can become very stuck. Just wiggle it a bit to break it free. The bulb may not be blown. It may only be the plug in wire connector for the bulb...

Here in the USA lights must meet DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements. Back in the 70's when Craig designed the trunk new Part 393 lamp regulations created in 1977 were not in effect. The lamps in the trunk were therefore grandfathered which allowed the same lamps to be manufactured...

The Blazer B55UW lights don't require cutting and drilling the trunk. Every other light that comes close do. Craig Vetter on his website lists LED lights that are close but they are expensive and are special order from one source. I haven't checked availability in several years so even those may...

You want to keep that Windjammer on the bike. It makes riding so much more comfortable. I ride mine year round. I had a Honda CX500 back in the early 70's with a Windjammer and enjoyed it a lot. When I was given a Windjammer 4 I was pleasantly surprised to find it would just fit my Honda VLX...

That's a real eye catcher right there! Congratulations on that catch. I think it's something one could see Elvis cruising around on with Priscilla in the Terraplane.

The FCC started going after people using modified CB Radios for the so called Free Band. It's a small area between the top of the CB band and the bottom of the 10 meter HAM band. That area is reserved for Government use. Back in the 80's the Military started using it for satellite spread...

If your doing a DIY Teardrop you may want to consider building it so it can be removed from the trailer like those pickup camper tops. I saw one done that way several years ago. It was a really slick setup. He could use his trailer without the camper so it was a two in one deal. There are also a...

Just a few small 1/4 bolts bolts hold a WJ to the bracket and the wiring plug allow quick and easy removal of the WJ from the bike. You could remove the WJ and stow it in the camper or in the suv while the bike is on the trailer. I've trailered my bike a couple of times and had to remove my WJ...

If you are in the Spokane, WA area the Goodwill Thrift Store has a Windjammer up for auction at the link below. It's for Pick-up only, no shipping. Looks like someone will get it cheap as there are no bids above the minimum bid currently at $7.99 and a $3 handling fee...

I do use the CB Radio. There is a group of people that hang out on channel 22 that are fun to talk to. A few of which were coworkers and are retired so it's nice to keep up their friendship as well. They really enjoy sparking to me when I'm riding my bike as they feel like their out there riding...

Tape it both sides with masking tape to prevent scratching it and it allows marking a cut line. A band saw is the best tool for cutting it. A jig saw will also work but extreme care must be taken when cutting as the blade can become hot and melt the plastic, which will cause problems and more...

I would order a roll of self adhesive Chrome Sign Vinyl to make them out of. Construction paper can be used to make the pattern for cutting the vinyl. A razor knife or x-acto knife can be used to cut the pattern and the vinyl as well. Another option my be contracting that job out to a business...

That looks great! Once you start riding it with that Windjammer be ready for all sorts of questions and comments about it. Things like "Who makes and sells those and where can I get one?" or "I didn’t know Suzuki made a touring version of the GSX1100." Then you'll have the occasional old biker...

I put a Windjammer on my 2006 Honda Shadow VLX600. It just barely fit. There is only 1/8" clearance for the forks. The tank on my bike is smaller than most as it's a 583cc and Honda used vintage styling reminiscent of early bikes. I can get the air filter off despite the tight fit. The chrome...

They have paint for plastic surfaces that should work. Just make sure to spray it on thin so it retains that textured surface. If you take your old vinyl cover to an upholstery shop they can sew you up a new one. A simple cover without the cigarette pack pocket should be cheap. If you want the...

Just saying how tough it can be to mount a Windjammer on a modern Bike. It's got to clear the tank and forks and you've got to design and fabricate mounts for it. It can be daunting task.

Most modern bikes have forks and gas tanks that are too wide for a Windjammer. Fuel tanks are wider because back in the early 70's when Craig designed the WJ there were a lot more Gas stations around. Small gas tanks were no big deal and cost a lot less to fabricate and they were the prevailing...