Okay Guys-here's a chance to look outside the box.See anything in this pic that is Interesting/strange-.....
Created on: 03/20/10 11:14 PM
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Grn14
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alg8er
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/21/10 12:09 AM
1. that rock is wearing a helmet.
2. you've ridden on a gravel road, but your bike is still clean.
3. you've added a vent to your windscreen.
Grn14
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hoopie
Location: michigan
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Grn14
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/21/10 2:31 PM
Nope-not the writing.!Not getting too many hits on this one-okay-I'll make it easy on you guys- Thought it was kinda cool lookin-don't know how I noticed it-just kinda showed up after lookin at the pic a few times.Wasn't planned,that's for sure!Had a blast with this one over on another zx forum.Made my day!
* Last updated by: blue07 on 3/21/2010 @ 4:56 PM *
ridepastu
Location: L.I. NY
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Grn14
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/22/10 12:45 AM
Well Bro...I like the screen.It's very aerodynamic.I just reinstalled my Puig DB just to get a comparo on wind effect.Will see this next time out how the Puig does(again).I truly think the mirrors changed the flow ever so slightly-in a good way.I'll post up soon about the difference.Ride safe there!
ridepastu
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/22/10 1:02 PM
Thank's blue for the reply, I have been following your post's and remember when you posted your new iridium screen. Nice color but feel it is a little fashion over function. I favor the "aero" screen but would like more input about the screen.
Grn14
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/22/10 1:37 PM
I think a lot of wind effect has to do with the length of your torso and how you actually sit while riding(Obviously).But moving the lip up or down can definitely change how the airflow hits your helmet.When I'm up above the lip-the flow is clear-and that's the quietest and smoothest for me-other than a full tuck underneath.But I think also my helmet plays a big role in how it cuts(or doesn't)through the air as well.I'll say-the MRA-Spoiler Screen is a good item.I does block buffeting on my chest fairly well.But I think the little flip at the screen edge is moving the flow up a bit-which in my case hits me at my helmet-but not bad.It's aerodynamically very good-you can definitely feel the handling difference in curves at speed.And "leaning off" either side,it creates a clear flow for your head and upper body.Like I said-I'm gonna try my Puig again here as soon as I have my day off-give it a good run with the mirrors I now have.It's kinda hard to figure out sometimes what exactly is the "best" combo.I've got THREE things now that have affected my bike's performance-the mirrors,the windscreen,and my helmet(which isn't really part of the bike??????)Gotta say though,even the stock screen(which I'll retest again soon)is pretty darn good at keeping the bike flowing well at speed.My helmet definitely has improved the riding experience-it is VERY slippery and stable.
ridepastu
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Grn14
Location: Montana
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RE: Interesting?/Strange?
03/23/10 11:07 PM
Right on...glad that helped ya some.Ya-Me LOVES Me flags on there!Everyone else thinks they're a perfect match for my Bluebird as well(cages REALLY like em).Get the thumbsup all the time from people I'm passin goin the same direction.Very cool-comin from a cage ya know.Course this IS Montana-here it's more about the American Spirit than it is about the ride.I gotta say-the older folks here REALLY like my bike-always get good comments from the seniors-just amazing really.(these are unknowns at gas stations and rest stops and such).They seem to really take a liking to this bike for some reason....I've never seen anything like it actually.Very cool.GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!The ONLY bummer about my Iridium screen-...they didn't match the holes correctly when they molded it or however they do it.There is an 1/8th inch gap all the way around the fairing/screen mating surface(a serious mistake on someone's part).They dropped the ball on this one that's for sure.My Powerbronze(which was virtually the same)had the same exact fitment problem.Other than that,they "could" be great screens!I just kept em-if I want to use my Iridium,I can just put some of that window screen rubber line in there and you can't even tell it doesn't fit(but that's kinda cheating really)!I've got one cut out already just for that.
* Last updated by: blue07 on 3/23/2010 @ 11:22 PM *
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