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Author Topic: Screen  (Read 4041 times)

clonmore1

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Re: Screen
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2011, 01:35:32 PM »
Scotty,

Every TIME i see that rig I fall in love with it...

It just looks so good!
 :) :D

RSMike

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Emgo Screen/fairing
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2011, 10:21:38 AM »
OK, I fell out of love with my Givi screen pretty quickly, The only position that worked for me without turbulence was directing everything onto my helmet, i.e lots of bugs and rather breezy.

My latest attempt is an Emgo Fairing /screen, Its kinda a cheap S-Fairing type of thing.

Its not a straight fitting to the R65, some cutting /modification is needed to the headlight fairing, though I found this relatively easy with a fine jigsaw blade.



Two cuts as shown above to clear the indicator stalks, I guesstimated these cuts and it worked OK, they are probably larger than required but are mostly hidden, if you are more patient than me,  ;) and are good at measuring up you can probably do a neater job





And one long cut as shown above to clear the instrument pod, One issue I had with the fine jigsaw blade I used was heating, causing the cuts to melt and refuse as they cooled, if you move the blade back and forth it helps keep the cut open, or possibly there is a better tool than a jigsaw for doing this type of cutting.

After that the next thing that needs adjustment are the brackets provided, I was told by the supplier I would need to make up my own as the supplied ones are for Jap bikes and will not work on BMW, Not sure why that would be, aren't headlight fittings pretty standard?

Anyway I found with some manipulation and bending, I could get the supplied brackets to fit, again I just used trial and error method:






One thing I recommend is fitting the screen to the headlight fairing before attaching the whole thing to the bike , I attached the headlight fairing on its own first [smiley=wall.gif], and while its possible to then attach the screen, its a bit tricky.

Finally I drilled & cable tied the headlight fairing to the brake bracket on the handlebar clamps on each side


I'm happy with how the end result looks, though I have not test ridden yet, so remains to be seen if the riding experience is any better than with the Givi, and how solid my fitting is.



« Last Edit: August 19, 2011, 10:46:02 AM by RSMike »

RSMike

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Re: Screen
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2011, 05:04:33 AM »
Riding update:

Did about 50 miles over the weekend with this screen and the good news is absolutely no buffeting or increased wind noise, if anything my perception was less wind noise. With my height (5'7") and bar set up (high) my head is clear of the top of the screen so to be honest it doesn't feel much different from riding without a screen, though there is less wind blast on the body at higher speeds.

I am happy with this, To my eye it looks right on the bike and doesn't spoil the ride.

I bought a set of low bars to go with this screen as I was sure I would need them, however now second thinking if I need them.
« Last Edit: August 22, 2011, 05:09:22 AM by RSMike »

Dizerens5

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Re: Screen
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2011, 04:42:10 PM »
Mike where did you get your Emgo kit? I just ordered the Givi from a local m/c dealer but everyone has heard of Givi, I've never heard of Emgo. BTW I had Givi luggage for years on several bikes it's far better than the Krauser/BMW stuff. On which I wasted several hundred £. So I had a prejudice in favour of Givi!

RSMike

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Re: Screen
« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2011, 02:48:19 AM »
These fairings are manufactured in Taiwan for the US market, I understand Emgo is a somewhat more value oriented brand in the US offering also things like a sturdy luggage top case and I am not sure what else.

The good news is this fairing/screen is available both in the UK and the US. Its somewhat cheaper when sourced from the US, I got this one from Harbers Cycles in Viola, Arkansas! for US$69.95 and USPS Priority Mail International of US $38.95, Grand Total US $108.65, about €76 or UK£66.

I purchased from Harbers via fleabay:
http://ebayitem.com/220816489611

Also available from Jenks Bolts in the UK for £109
http://jenksbolts.motoevolution.co.uk/bolts/product_info.php?cPath=47&products_id=150&osCsid=1beb2073d0ad26aa999b92e8a59dc203

Or from triumph-online for UK £94.95
http://www.triumph-online.co.uk/bonneville-thruxton-bikini-fairing-4047-p.asp

USPS shipping from the US is fast (under a week) and tracked, chance you take ( at least in Ireland) is customs randomly stop packages coming from the US and you could end up paying VAT and get a delayed delivery, I got lucky this time and it came straight through (tip, shipped to an office address, I have found packages are not stopped)

If you are considering, take a look at this pic to try and judge if your extra instruments will clear as I know the Givi gave you some problems in that respect:






Dizerens5

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Re: Screen
« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2011, 04:37:55 AM »
Thanks for the photo - makes clear it would not work on my R65 due to the two extra pods, nowhere near enough room for them. I'll get back to working on the Givi. Didn't realise cutting a screen without damaging it was such a long business - keep finding myself reaching for the tinsnips!