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Offline Blackie

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Raising the OEM Screen
« on: April 17, 2019, 15:50:10 »
Decided to have a go at making some brackets to fit on the original windscreen brackets, in order to raise the screen a bit. I'm 5ft 11 and the original screen in the top position just didn't work for me. Rather than buy a new aftermarket screen, which you all know, are not cheap, For now, I decided to have a go. The pictures show the result.
Does it work, yes, there is much improvement and I am happy with the outcome, but, IMHO the OEM screen is not wide enough and you do get wind from the sides, not helped ( I think) by the Barn Door mirrors, which I am not criticising, because they are the best mirrors I have ever had on a bike. The screen is now 2 inches higher.
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Offline infidel

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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2019, 16:01:57 »
Well done - I'll buy a set when you start shipping.  :thumb:
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Offline Botond

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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2019, 16:31:29 »
That looks super neat! Well done!  :text-bravo:
I have heard that having a tank bag also reduce the buffeting.
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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2019, 16:39:09 »
 :thumb: top job young man. :thumb:
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Offline Blackie

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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2019, 18:18:34 »
Thanks, blokes. I'm glad you think they're alright. I was thinking of buying a tank bag, all the better if it reduces buffeting.
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Offline kingmunky

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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2019, 09:19:57 »
I can believe that a tank bag would help, I've felt a huge rush of turbulence coming from either side of the forks and up/over the tank.
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Offline Blackie

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Re: Raising the OEM Screen
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2019, 10:38:47 »
Perhaps.perhaps not. I will be buying one sometime, it'll be interesting to see if it offers any protection from the wind, etc.
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