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Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« on: June 21, 2006, 09:00:33 PM »
The stock windscreen is downright dangerous. It's tinted, which is stupid. It also distorts like a funhouse mirror. If you think you can spot your braking marker at 190 mph while looking through the stocker, I wouldn't bet your life on it.

I originally tried changing too many things at once. I got a Zero Gravity Double Bubble in clear. I could see perfectly and it offered a huge still air pocket, but it also was not legal for Supersport. I also kept bumping my helmet into the trailing edge of it while climbing forward trying to keep the front end down.

Next I tried the Zero Gravity Double Bubble "Low", also known as the "Drag" version, also in clear. It's the same exact windscreen as the regular Double Bubble, but the trailing edge is cut out in a crescent shape after it's molded. From the front, it looks lower because it's cut shorter. from the rider's perspective, it allows you to get further forward on the bike. It still has a pretty big still air pocket. I liked it. But it also was not legal for Supersport.

If I was buying a Hayabusa windscreen now, I think I'd probably try a stock replacement Lockhart Phillips Speedscreen in clear. The stock-shaped ones are legal for Supersport, and I really don't have any problems with the stock shape- it's just a little more critical to have good body position at high speeds because the air pocket is going to be the smallest.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2006, 10:05:57 PM »
Not all of us are small enought to peek through a stock windsheild  :?  :lol:
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2006, 02:52:28 PM »
Not all of us are small enought to peek through a stock windsheild  :?  :lol:

Well, I'm about 5'10 and 175 pounds. I guess bigger guys could use either version of the Zero Gravity Double-Bubble or one of Lockhart-Phillips V2 windscreens. But whatever you choose, it should be clear and not distort your view.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2006, 02:59:21 PM »
Not all of us are small enought to peek through a stock windsheild  :?  :lol:

True.  But, great info Kirk.  I really appreciate what you're doing with this road course forum.  Believe me, I carefully read and think about everything you write, and have implemented some of your suggestions.  Great work!   Please continue!  :beechug:
« Last Edit: June 22, 2006, 03:01:02 PM by EtrnlSoldier »
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2006, 06:05:48 PM »
I am 5' 10" as well but 230, my chest is one of my issues, just to big. But yah I agree clear is best, I have a clear ZG DB and ordering a Clear Power bronze, takes 2 weeks to get those in cause everyone wants smoked, bahhh posers hehe. My scorpion helmet was the best thing I ever did, the way I am forced to lean my helmet is up in the air stream some and it dont shake at all now. With the PB screen I bet I can hit 190 without even knowing it :)
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2006, 08:29:35 PM »
I drained a tank of gas today with the Powerbronze bubble .....it rules. This after using a ZG double for a year and the stock unit for 2. There is no comparision between the 3.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2006, 08:59:05 PM »
u have pic?
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2006, 09:23:29 AM »
Powerbronze website:

http://www.powerbronze.co.uk

Busa Airflow Screen, Clear (select your model, this link will not go right to the Busa selected)

http://www.powerbronze.co.uk/Display_Screen.asp?SSN_LNG=ENG&SSN_CUR=UK Ã,£&PRG_ID=25349#MODEL?SSN_LNG=ENG&SSN_CUR=UK Ã,£


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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2006, 07:06:49 PM »
They don't have a picture of one on a Hayabusa.  Can anyone help out?
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2006, 09:26:46 AM »
I could email pics to someone and they could post them.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2006, 11:25:38 AM »
mail them to me. Quijinn1@yahoo.com Ill post it
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2006, 06:36:51 PM »
mail them to me. Quijinn1@yahoo.com Ill post it
Done. Thank you sir.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2006, 09:11:53 PM »




Hi my name is Mark and I am a Bikeaholic.     Be carefull how fast you race through life, the finish line is death, and the trophy is a headstone.  Our perspective is how we judge our lives, to judge others we need a little change in our perspective.

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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2006, 10:00:41 PM »
Nice,

Looks like a Zero Gravity, but there is No visual disortion, cool.

Hey what kind of steering damper is that?


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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2006, 10:33:06 PM »
Hey what kind of steering damper is that?



Ohlins top mount.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2006, 06:51:12 AM »
Nice,

Looks like a Zero Gravity, but there is No visual disortion, cool.

Hey what kind of steering damper is that?


It's higher than the ZG double bubble. Also...that is the light smoke (not very much tint to it).
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2006, 08:24:05 AM »
It is higher? By how much?

I want one if so.  8)


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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2006, 09:02:31 AM »
Least a good inch higher then my DB. Plus it seems a little wider, air dont hit my shoulders like it does with the DB. I can sit on my bike and look down the front of the DB, I can not do that with the PB.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #18 on: June 26, 2006, 09:41:22 AM »
Least a good inch higher then my DB. Plus it seems a little wider, air dont hit my shoulders like it does with the DB. I can sit on my bike and look down the front of the DB, I can not do that with the PB.
Yes sir. I just measured the 2 and it is an inch higher.
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2006, 05:23:37 PM »
I have a MRA touring windshield. It has a little wing that is adjustable to kick the wind and bugs upand over. Love it. I had a puig db  looking one liked it then found the mra.Sorry I am a dumb ass don't know how to post up pics. ride safe

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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2006, 08:03:16 AM »
It appeared that some might be looking for a clear wind screen.  I just checked out the powerbronze website, and they have a clearance / reduction sale on the Powerbronze airflow clear..  I don't know if you can order directly, but if someone was looking for this screen, it looked to be about 55% off or so..
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2006, 12:34:42 PM »
I run a Puig Race in smoke. Couldn't be happier.

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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #22 on: June 30, 2006, 09:50:01 AM »
I need a doublebubble clear with a race cut or low cut for busa where can I get or order one ASAP?

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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2006, 11:41:03 PM »
Not all of us are small enought to peek through a stock windsheild  :?  :lol:
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Re: Windscreens for those who actually ride:
« Reply #24 on: July 31, 2006, 10:04:23 PM »
Bahh you are voted off the Island
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