Million Mile Club

Ponitail · 08-05-2017, 08:40 AM

While most of us will probably not accomplish this, what a great story, even if it was on a Honda. Picked this up off of the VROC forum this morning and immediately thought of Garry.

http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Wau...437405363.html

**canuckrider** · 08-05-2017, 12:39 PM

Now that is pretty hardcore! I just turned over 100,000KM (62,000 miles) on my Nomad which I figure is a big deal, but now seems pretty insignificant.

mbarr10 · 08-05-2017, 04:50 PM

Is that a stock fairing? Or a Vetter? Shit, I cant ride 150 mile with my current seat.

Ozymandias · 08-05-2017, 07:10 PM

I had a 1975 Goldwing. At the time Honda did not have a stock fairing (or for a few years after) so it is probably a Vetter. That's what I had, although mine was white with gold swooshes. I think there were some other brands available, but I'm not sure. Also, he may have changed the fairing some time in the last 40-some years.

UNCLE WILLIE · 08-06-2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

Is that a stock fairing? Or a Vetter? Shit, I cant ride 150 mile with my current seat.

that looks like a vetter along with the bags
wish i had the circumstanses to ride that much -- ive only managed to do a total of @ 250,000 in last 40 years

Monkeyman · 08-06-2017, 02:40 PM

Early Gold Wings (mostly the early 1100s) had 2 fairings. The "base" Wings had a Vetter fairing (Windjammer) with a couple different styles of bags. The "upscale" Wings had Hondaline fairings which were more angular and looked more integrated. Technically, ALL early Wing fairings were Vetters as Vetter made the early Hondaline fairings. The very earliest Wings (GL 1000s) were only available as a naked/standard bike. No options for a fairing, bags or a trunk. Even the 1100s could be had naked. You had to order an Interstate or Aspencade to get any body work. The 1200s, 1500s and 1800s only came with stock body work. It's interesting to see how the Wings evolved from the original naked bikes to the Vetter fairinged (it's a word, I'm sure) 1100s to the fully integrated 1800s.

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canuckrider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada Posts: 1,088	Now that is pretty hardcore! I just turned over 100,000KM (62,000 miles) on my Nomad which I figure is a big deal, but now seems pretty insignificant. __________________ "Sun on my face, wind in my hair, sound of my bike in my ears and peace in my soul..." VBA Member #01514 2008 "Ultra" Nomad 1600, Candy Plasma Blue
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Is that a stock fairing? Or a Vetter? Shit, I cant ride 150 mile with my current seat. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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08-05-2017, 07:10 PM	#4
Ozymandias Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Nebraska Posts: 22	I had a 1975 Goldwing. At the time Honda did not have a stock fairing (or for a few years after) so it is probably a Vetter. That's what I had, although mine was white with gold swooshes. I think there were some other brands available, but I'm not sure. Also, he may have changed the fairing some time in the last 40-some years. __________________ 1975 Goldwing(found a good home for it) 2003 Nomad (traded) 2010 Voyager
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Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Early Gold Wings (mostly the early 1100s) had 2 fairings. The "base" Wings had a Vetter fairing (Windjammer) with a couple different styles of bags. The "upscale" Wings had Hondaline fairings which were more angular and looked more integrated. Technically, ALL early Wing fairings were Vetters as Vetter made the early Hondaline fairings. The very earliest Wings (GL 1000s) were only available as a naked/standard bike. No options for a fairing, bags or a trunk. Even the 1100s could be had naked. You had to order an Interstate or Aspencade to get any body work. The 1200s, 1500s and 1800s only came with stock body work. It's interesting to see how the Wings evolved from the original naked bikes to the Vetter fairinged (it's a word, I'm sure) 1100s to the fully integrated 1800s. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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