Taller Windscreens?

[lefty]

After reading 'Pashnit's' website, I clicked on the link to the Zero Gravity website and saw that they make a 'Sport-Touring' windscreen for my ZX9-R:teeth , but have any of you ever used one of these?
Also, since I want to make my bike more Tour friendly, what types of Tie-Downs do you use?- they were selling some cool ones at the show, but I did not buy them (yet). I currently use a net for backpack. As seen here, but I still reach back constantly to make certain that my pack has not fallen off.

 

[Raghu]

lefty,

I hated the DB screen on my F4i - caused too much buffeting & thequality of the product was not as good as stock. I would suggest trying the Givi shields.

Also, checkout laminarlip.com

 

[pashnit]

Lefty, On the FJ1200, I had a 'Maier' which is out of business I think- but it was comperable to the 'Sport-Touring' windshield. Worked great.

I believe I've tried several. I put the Zero Gravity 'Sport-Touring' windshield on the ZX11 after much research from all the available companies and was really pleased with it. I would reccommend this to anyone.

For the Hayabusa- I considered buying a Sport-Touring shield for it also, but opted for a midde-of-the-road approach with the 'Double-Bubble' by Zero Gravity. This too I find I'm really pleased with. Although keep in mind, these are some big thick bikes so they split the air well. Worth every penny.

Another suggestion- if you own a big tourer with a large windshield- Concours, ST, Venture, Triumph, etc- if the windshield is at all cloudy (happens with age)- buy a new one before any long trip. Whatever cloudy-ness is in the shield will amplified by fog, rain, bugs, etc!

 

[madkiwi]

I replaced my stock shield with a Givi. It made a big difference, and even though it says on it not for use over 70 mph it has been fine up into the low triple digits.

Hey, if they make one for an RF900 they probably make one for anything.

And you thought they only made luggage...

madkiwi

 

[donoman]

The Givi's are ugly as hell but last time I talked to 'rdcyclist' he raved about it and really made me want one...

 

[Tom2]

go givi.....

 

[GAMBLER]

I had a st shield from ZG and was pleased with it. I put the stock one back because I broke it. I would buy another. I think it will make long trips more comfortable for you.

 

[MrCrash]

Also, since I want to make my bike more Tour friendly, what types of Tie-Downs do you use?- they were selling some cool ones at the show, but I did not buy them (yet). I currently use a net for backpack. As seen here, but I still reach back constantly to make certain that my pack has not fallen off.

Are you relying solely on bungee cords to hold your bag in place?

If I ever use a bungee net or bungee cords, I always double up with some sort of strap to secure items to the back seat, in case the bungee net fails.

I know of several people who lost valuable items because they failed to do this. I'm no exception. A few of them crashed, as the items found their way into the rear wheel, locking it.

There's safety in redundancy, when it comes to securing items to a motorcycle.

 

[donoman]

Hey lefty,
I also remember reading some dude who had straps from his backpack or his sweater or something come lose and get lodged in the rear wheel and it made him lose control of his bike...

aka... tie that stuff down really well!!!

 

[lefty]

Thank you guys VERY much. I'll find the card from those guys at the m/c show and order a couple of those straps from them.

 

[FunlovinCPA]

After reading 'Pashnit's' website, I clicked on the link to the Zero Gravity website and saw that they make a 'Sport-Touring' windscreen for my ZX9-R:teeth , but have any of you ever used one of these?

I have the Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen on my Busa, and I HIGHLY recommend it. I can sit bolt upright at high speed very comfortably. The looks on the bike don't suffer either, it blends in nicely.

You won't regret getting one.

 

[pashnit]

posted by FunlovinCPA
I have the Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen on my Busa, and I HIGHLY recommend it. I can sit bolt upright at high speed very comfortably. The looks on the bike don't suffer either, it blends in nicely.

eh Fun, you wouldn't happen to have any pics of your bike with the sport touring windscreen on it, wouldja? Was just curious what it looked like. I recently put the double bubble on my Busa -pics of my bike here- and was wondering about the different look. Had the Sport Touring model on my ZX-11 and it worked great for travelin'.

Was even thinking of getting the sport touring one as a backup, since they're so cheap, and the busa only uses two bolts to hold it on.

 

[soniq]

Check out my avatar :teeth . I love mine, but mostly because I can see the gauges now. With the stock screen the tops were cut off. Also, no buffeting, just smooth air flow.

On the Strom I have a DB, and that works great for this application. The original screen knocked me around pretty good, the DB again smoothed out the air and sends it up a bit higher.

Oops, sorry Pashnit. The pic is rather small. I'll see if I can find a better pic. Here you go...

 

[little-al]

I had a "Targa" Sport Touring screen on my FJ1200 and liked it a lot...

I don't think anyone makes bolt-on aftermarket screens for my current bike yet, although the stock screen works well.


al

 

[lefty]

Pashnit-
After looking at that picture of your new Busa,, you just sold me on the ZG Double Bubble in Dark smoke!!!
I just ordered one!!!!

 

[FunlovinCPA]

eh Fun, you wouldn't happen to have any pics of your bike with the sport touring windscreen on it, wouldja?.

Took me a while to find one, but here's the bus w/ the Sport Touring Screen. From this side shot, you can see how the pilot can sit upright.

 

[Focker]

I just got the Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen for my Ducati and it is really nice! Good quality and moved the point of wind contact up about 2"

 

[pashnit]

FunlovinCPA- you can really tell how tall the sport touring windshield is with that pic. Makes it easy to set the bike up for long days. Anyone considering one of these, Zero Gravity makes a good product. Here's pic of same windshield on the ZX11. You can really see in this pic the relation of how tall it is in relation to seat height of the solo corbin.

 

[FunlovinCPA]

Here's pic of same windshield on the ZX11. You can really see in this pic the relation of how tall it is in relation to seat height of the solo corbin.

wow, and i thought the seat on the Busa was low (which it is, but the whole bike is low too). the ergonomics of that ZX setup are excellent for effortless cruising.

after riding the Busa with the tall screen and getting on my F4 which has a low-slung speedscreen, the difference in the buffeting is amazing.

i like having the dark screen, but it inhibits videotaping from a tank mounted cam. something to consider for anyone looking to record their rides.

 

[donoman]

How much better are the Sport Touring windshields vs. the Double Bubble designs?