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Question on the best front wind screen

Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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What is the best front wind screen to get?

I have Cycle Cat risers so I am up a little now. It's hard to tuck below the wind. I have heard though that a higher screen will just cause a greater vacume behind the rider and can actually slow you down at high speeds.

Any takers on this question?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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I have a Puig and like it alot. All the popular brands of windscreens like Zero Gravity, Sport Tech and the others sold by reputable internet parts stores like the sponsors of this site are good.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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I have Zero Gravity one for sale. I just replaced it with a mirrored (mercury) shield. It is a double bubble smoke windscreen, only $35 if you want ti. It is in GREAT shape
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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If it is a light smoke for an 04 I might be interested.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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I sold the screen already...Thanks though
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Default RE: Question on the best front wind screen

If you're over 6'2 tall, a double bubble is usually a waste of $$$.
Instead of the air hitting you in the chest, it hits your forhead.
Alot more buffeting etc. I replaced stock screen on my old F4.
Stock 1000RR screen is better for me then either stock / DB F4 screen.

Never noticed "3mph top speed gain" either [:-]
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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+1 on the PUIG. they're a few dollars extra than no-name, but about the same as zero gravity and the better brands. the thing i noticed was the thickness - 3mm, thicker than the zero g.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Sport tech makes a nice one, thick too. Just don't lay your bike down or it will shatter (from experience, lol)
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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I have the Puig double bubble, very pleased.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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I also have a Puig and would recommend it.
 
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