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  1. bugdaddy66

    Windshield refinishing

    A few things I have learned riding behind a windshield the past 35 years.... - NEVER wash your windshield! By this I mean don't scrub it with anything like a wash mitt or a rag, you will get scratches. I have found a pressure washer or power car wash the best way to remove bugs, dirt, ect...
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    Full Vetter 1978 GL1000

    Thought I would post some pictures of my bike and Vetter information. Might be good reference material someday! Information tags from fairing, trunk and lowers. How my bike usually gets ridden unless I am going somewhere, fairing and lowers only.
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    running/driving lights

    Not sure what bike you have, but many riders mount them to the crash bars. Might suggest using LED units, many early bikes have charging systems without a lot of reserve capacity.
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    Replacement Windshield Supplier?

    Thanks for the response, that is what I was finding also. Didn't know if there was a preference, or anyone associated with the group who could use the support. So you can't get a windshield from Vetter if I live in the US?
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    Replacement Windshield Supplier?

    Okay gang, did a search but didn't find any suggestions for supplier for a new windshield for my Vetter. Where have you guys got them? Thanks!
  6. bugdaddy66

    XS11 Lowers Question

    I rode a 79 XS1100 year round in western Washington for 96,000 miles with lowers on, never had any overheating problems. I wonder if the channeling of the air close to the cooling fins helps?
  7. bugdaddy66

    New guy and a question

    Thanks for the welcome! I am sure the windscreen is custom made, I have never seen one with the wings on the side. Also it is a brownish tint too, very different. It is starting to crack at the center screw hole, I think I will replace it with a vented clear shield for daily use and save it for...
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    New guy and a question

    Howdy all from Montana! I was looking for some Vetter information and ran across this great site! Recognize some names from another forum that I respect and thought I would join in. I have a full Vetterized 78 GL1000, looks to have come from the dealer fully setup with matching color and...
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