Double Bubble: Visibility vs Looks
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Here's an email I received from Zero Gravity about this problem:
Dear Jeff,
The problem you've identified regarding burning of the instrument panels of certain bikes seems to be valid. Apparently it has to do with the parabolic shape of the Double Bubble or Double Bubble clones (Double Bubble is a registered trademark of Zero Gravity Corporation). It happens when the sun is at a particularly low angle and the bike is faced away from the sun so that the sunlight reflects on the underside of the screen. In just the right circumstances the sunlight is concentrated at the focus of the parabolic shape of the Double Bubble, and if it reflects onto a part made of plastic that has a low melting temperature, then a burn occurs. It's a very unusual situation but can occur. We tell customers to simply stuff a rolled up towel or piece of clothing under the screen if the bike is going to be parked in the sun for a period of time. Parking the bike so it faces the sun also appears to help.
Hope that helps.
Glenn Cook
Zero Gravity Corporation
912 Pancho Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
Dear Jeff,
The problem you've identified regarding burning of the instrument panels of certain bikes seems to be valid. Apparently it has to do with the parabolic shape of the Double Bubble or Double Bubble clones (Double Bubble is a registered trademark of Zero Gravity Corporation). It happens when the sun is at a particularly low angle and the bike is faced away from the sun so that the sunlight reflects on the underside of the screen. In just the right circumstances the sunlight is concentrated at the focus of the parabolic shape of the Double Bubble, and if it reflects onto a part made of plastic that has a low melting temperature, then a burn occurs. It's a very unusual situation but can occur. We tell customers to simply stuff a rolled up towel or piece of clothing under the screen if the bike is going to be parked in the sun for a period of time. Parking the bike so it faces the sun also appears to help.
Hope that helps.
Glenn Cook
Zero Gravity Corporation
912 Pancho Rd
Camarillo, CA 93012
I just installed a Puig DB on my bike and there was a warning sticker on it saying the same thing about aiming the bike facing the sun, etc.
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Or I was thinking of getting a small tint on that bottom corner (for clear ones) and even a HONDA logo, like the OEM windscreen
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Just to let you guys know what I ended up doing:
I bought a Puig Double Bubble (Dark Smoke) and I am very happy with it. It took a little bit of fudging with the screws to get it into place, but it's very secure. Blocks a little bit more wind (not too much) than the stock windscreen, but really makes a huge difference in a half, 3/4 and full tuck. Does great on windy days riding into the wind. Looks good too (mind seems to have a purple tint to it on sunny days)! Pictures to come.
I bought a Puig Double Bubble (Dark Smoke) and I am very happy with it. It took a little bit of fudging with the screws to get it into place, but it's very secure. Blocks a little bit more wind (not too much) than the stock windscreen, but really makes a huge difference in a half, 3/4 and full tuck. Does great on windy days riding into the wind. Looks good too (mind seems to have a purple tint to it on sunny days)! Pictures to come.
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Just to let you guys know what I ended up doing:
I bought a Puig Double Bubble (Dark Smoke) and I am very happy with it. It took a little bit of fudging with the screws to get it into place, but it's very secure. Blocks a little bit more wind (not too much) than the stock windscreen, but really makes a huge difference in a half, 3/4 and full tuck. Does great on windy days riding into the wind. Looks good too (mind seems to have a purple tint to it on sunny days)! Pictures to come.
I bought a Puig Double Bubble (Dark Smoke) and I am very happy with it. It took a little bit of fudging with the screws to get it into place, but it's very secure. Blocks a little bit more wind (not too much) than the stock windscreen, but really makes a huge difference in a half, 3/4 and full tuck. Does great on windy days riding into the wind. Looks good too (mind seems to have a purple tint to it on sunny days)! Pictures to come.
I've noticed the difference too since I installed one on mine a few weeks back. Took a nice trip (about 90 miles of highway) and that's when I really noticed it.
Hey guys I need a new windscreen, smoked or dark I don't care because I wont be looking through it... what I'm concerned with is reliability... I'm a new rider and I would hate for my windscreen to break while i'm riding on the highway, or start cracking from the sun (I live in Miami) give me some advice as far as reliable name brands are concerned...
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From: Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
I just bought a Puig DB purely for looks right now. Hopefully after I have it installed it blocks some of the wind at least, then I will get the best of both worlds, looks and benefit!
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You have any pics of the install of yours?