Screen options?

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danowat · #1 Post by **danowat** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:24 am

I need a higher screen for my Falco, what options are there available to buy, and where would be the best place to get one from?

Anyone familiar with this screen? > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tourenscheibe-Apr ... dZViewItem

Cheers

Dan,

Aladinsaneuk · #2 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:33 pm

skidmarkx do one i think?

Fausto · #3 Post by **Fausto** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:33 pm

Looks like a PUIG which I believe to be a good make. But not sure it looks any taller than stock ??

Personally I fitted a Skidmarx double bubble (such a stupid name) which I am nice and comfy behind without any need to lie on the tank - at sensible speeds.

EEEP · #4 Post by **EEEP** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:36 pm

Have tried both the skidmarx and the puig one.

Skidmarx DB one is fine

Puig One I got an annoying helmet vibration from about 80mph up resulting in blurred vision by 90ish mph when I put my hand at the right or left top edge of the fairing it went away from that side. Oh and I am about 6'.

Hope this helps

EEEP

danowat · #5 Post by **danowat** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:29 pm

Is the skidmarx one better than the standard one?, if so, by how much?.

I am thinking, at the moment, getting under the standard screen isnt too much of a problem, but in 2 weeks I am doing a "shakedown" run to Scarborough with my luggage fitted, to see how I get on for Germany in May, and I am thinking that I may have a problem getting under the standard screen with a tankbag on.........

Fausto · #6 Post by **Fausto** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:27 pm

danowat wrote:Is the skidmarx one better than the standard one?, if so, by how much?.

Better at what Dan? It has got to be a good 3 inches higher. I think I prefer the look of the standard screen but not it's colour. I decided to change for colour's sake and while I was at it try a higher screen. Can't remember how the old one felt now.

danowat · #7 Post by **danowat** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:30 pm

Better at reducing the windblast into helmet mainly

Fausto · #8 Post by **Fausto** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:59 pm

This is such a personal issue. Sometimes higher screens just deflect the wind to a more annoying part of your helmet. Also windblast can help ease wrist ache on longer journeys. Enclose yourself in a blast free zone and you could be more uncomfortable.

Personally I like the Skidmarx screen. I still get some windblast but seldom feel the need to tuck behind the screen - usually only for very strong headwinds at speed. I have sat at very high speeds and it felt like I could sit there all day but only a good long journey will prove that. Roll on my hols.

danowat · #9 Post by **danowat** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:09 pm

Hmmm.........might have to try one of these skidmarx screens, where can I get one from?

Fausto · #10 Post by **Fausto** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:42 pm

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/

I got mine from their stand at Peterboro show last Autumn. Did me a good price but I think they're only £50 anyway. Try ordering from website?

beckh · #11 Post by **beckh** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:31 pm

I just fitted a pyramid double bubble. It hasnt been tested yet, but I'm not sure I like the look when compared to standard. Had to have it though as I am due to go to Le Mans next month with the wife on the back.