Author Topic: Windjammer SS Fairing (Read 11395 times)

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2011, 02:05:23 PM »

Quote from: Don R on December 21, 2011, 09:20:18 PM

About a year ago there were some new mount kits on Ebay. they may still surface from time to time. The next nice one I find near home, I'm thinking the same thing. I had one in the 70's and for a long trip they are the nuts. My brother had the lowers and you could ride late in the season comfortably.
However, I do prefer the look of the bike without one.

Saw some new ones in the last week

Stev-o · « **Reply #26 on:** December 23, 2011, 04:11:49 PM »

C'mon guys, 'fess up!

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99973.0;topicseen

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #27 on:** December 23, 2011, 05:23:38 PM »

I have a mount for a CB550 if anyone is interested. Come on....fess up...you know you want one.

Dave K · « **Reply #28 on:** December 23, 2011, 06:15:04 PM »

I had 40,000 miles behind a Windjammer SS on my K3. I do know that the bracket from even a K8 will fit on the K3 as that is what my SS fairing came from. I have 34,000 miles behind the Windjammer IV on my '81 Gold Wing. The Windjammer SS, III, and IV all have the built in turn signals. The Vindicator and Windjammer II, used the original to the bike turn signals on little brackets. IMHO, the SS, III and IV with the built in turn signals make the fairing a little easier to take off and on. BUT, they are still very easy to take off and on as they are. The best fairing mounting bracket, is the Vetter bracket and the wiring harness. I take my Windjammer off when I do the winter wax job, between riding seasons. The fairing has been off the K3 for years now as I use the Gold Wing, when I am going for a long ride.

andrewk · « **Reply #29 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:52:07 PM »

This is a terrible picture of a Jammer on a CBX, but there's this pic of one on Craig Vetter's website...

Tews19 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:14:44 PM »

Quote from: Bob3050 on December 21, 2011, 04:05:59 PM

Windjammer fairings were not intended to beautify, they were functional. I had one on a '76 CB550F and like Charlie1717 I used to take it off and on depending on the distance and weather. I smoked back then and I could light up and roll down the highway at 70mph and not have the wind burn up my cigarette in two minutes. It definitely made long trips a lot less tiring. I even had a set of what Vetter called "Hippo Hands." They were a protective sleeve that mounted on the bars over the controls and you slipped your hands inside. With the dead air space in there and gloves your hands would stay toasty in really cold weather. But they were very ugly.
Bob

Awesome explanation on the functionality for you Bob...I am curious how many times cross winds blew the ash of the cig/dubbie and burnt ya?

KRONUS0100 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 24, 2011, 08:41:55 AM »

got one on my 750F.
was a factory installed hondaline jammer on my 1100 wing until the accident
prefer one for long rides

GammaFlat · « **Reply #32 on:** December 24, 2011, 09:34:48 AM »

If I remember correctly, I dry fitted my Vetter fairing bracket up to my K6 and K7. The conclusion you can draw is that the original CB750 brackets will fit from K0 thru K8.

I have a couple fairings laying around and don't plan on using them all. If someone in the area (NW Indiana) wants one, PM me. Unfortunately, I have only one bracket (I need that

).

Goofaroo · « **Reply #33 on:** December 24, 2011, 10:05:51 AM »

I don't think there is anything wrong with the Windjammer fairings but I thought I would make sure that you were aware of another option. The link below is just one of many types that are available:

http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/N8332?mv_session_id=ZUcPrSH6&search_model=hd-005%22

I had a similar fairing on a BMW R75/7 and it took me about two minutes to put it on or take it off. You can find them used on CL or Ebay or I've even seen them at thrift stores. I just wanted to make you aware in case you had never seen these before.

Charlie1717 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 24, 2011, 12:23:47 PM »

Quote from: Goofaroo on December 24, 2011, 10:05:51 AM

I don't think there is anything wrong with the Windjammer fairings but I thought I would make sure that you were aware of another option. The link below is just one of many types that are available:

http://shop.nationalcycle.com/perl/cycle/N8332?mv_session_id=ZUcPrSH6&search_model=hd-005%22

I had a similar fairing on a BMW R75/7 and it took me about two minutes to put it on or take it off. You can find them used on CL or Ebay or I've even seen them at thrift stores. I just wanted to make you aware in case you had never seen these before.

My buddy has one of those. It gets the job done. On his bike I was to tall so the wind was just getting lifted and smacked into my face ha. If I don't like the vetter that is the route I will be going.

strynboen · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2011, 12:40:09 PM »

i have one on my cbx..it vas not half good as the old windjammer..but looks fine

HondaMan · « **Reply #36 on:** December 26, 2011, 10:45:05 PM »

Quote from: strynboen on December 24, 2011, 12:40:09 PM

i have one on my cbx..it vas not half good as the old windjammer..but looks fine

Beautiful Six, Stynboen!
One of my friends who had one with a 'Jammer said the main advantage, in his eyes, was the added weight to the front, which kept the 80 MPH wheelies to a minimum when touring with his wife on 2-lane roads, passing other vehicles. She appreciated that...

andrewk · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2011, 12:18:52 AM »

One thing a windjammer offers over a handlebar mounted windscreen (I have both) is that the windjammer doesn't turn the handlebars into a sail like a windshield does. The windjammer cuts into side winds and you're not fighting the windshield.

strynboen · « **Reply #38 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:48:42 AM »

here are a old bad film..driving vith one hand..and filming...but give an idea of the windjammer..how easy it are to drive with...
have new piston and cam chain..in the bike after the filming..got the fairling off..and paint it gold..after that it vent brown..faund a nice tank in holland

honda cb 550 køretur

ekpent · « **Reply #39 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:55:14 AM »

Got me a little sea sick there Strybo,thought I was going to fall off the chair

Like the ending with the kid doing the doughnuts, universal all around the world.

strynboen · « **Reply #40 on:** December 28, 2011, 10:00:08 AM »

he he ...yes it was my first filming..but the only vith windjammer....yes kids are universel..world over...like honda fans

Charlie1717 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 07, 2012, 05:12:12 PM »

Does anyone have the mounting brackets for a 72 750 they want to sell? Send me a message if you do!

Hollybry · « **Reply #42 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:54:10 PM »

I am looking for the Windjammer SS mount for a 78 CB750K. Anyone have one they want to part with? How about a top case and mount? Anyone have one of those?

Dave K · « **Reply #43 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:03:04 PM »

In your search, the fairing mounting bracket is the same for all 750 K models. So if you have a K8 don't be afraid to buy one for a K2. I even think a Pacifco fairing uses the same mount as a Vetter.

wedoo2 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:32:55 PM »

Quote from: Hollybry on January 08, 2012, 02:54:10 PM

I am looking for the Windjammer SS mount for a 78 CB750K. Anyone have one they want to part with? How about a top case and mount? Anyone have one of those?

And a Windjammer

wedoo2 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:34:59 PM »

Just doggin you Hollybry, welcome.

Hollybry · « **Reply #46 on:** January 08, 2012, 03:46:10 PM »

Thanks. Just realized this was my first post. I picked up the Windjammer yesterday. Just need a mount.

Charlie1717 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 17, 2012, 04:59:20 PM »

Got my bracket today thanks to toytuff... Thanks John! Now I just need to wait for the spring to try it out!

toytuff · « **Reply #48 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:33:08 PM »

Quote from: Charlie1717 on January 17, 2012, 04:59:20 PM

Got my bracket today thanks to toytuff... Thanks John! Now I just need to wait for the spring to try it out!

You are very welcome Sir!

Thank you.

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Bankerdanny · « **Reply #49 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:57:26 PM »

I have the SS on the '77 Goldwing I bought last August. I had originally intended to remove it and replace it with a Harley style windshield. But after riding it about a thousand miles over the last 3 months of the season, I think I am going to leave it on. I really liked it.

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Author Topic: Windjammer SS Fairing (Read 11395 times)