Does anyone have pictures of the Yamaha raised bubble windscreens or the Puig windshields installed on their bikes? I'm definitely interested in buying one but I have never seen one on the bike. I'm looking to move more air up and over while enhancing the look. So I'm curious if they do move more air and if the 30mm taller one looks out of place because its too large.
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Bigevildoer
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I've got the Yamaha Double Bubble... don't know if it enhances the "look" of the bike at all, but at highway speeds it makes a HUGE difference for me. I'm rather broad across the shoulders, so anything over 100km/h (60mph) I was getting heavy wind pressure. I put the double bubble on, and it reduces the pressure by a solid 50% or so. Don't know how people can ride those streetfighters at high speeds for long times - would get annoying really fast.
street fighter style isnt that bad. if you lean while goin 100+mph the wind feels like its takin away your body weight. not fun on the head and neck or to check ur blind spot feels like its going to rip your head off
Do you have the clear one that's 1 inch taller? Because the tinted one is the same height (or smaller) than the stock one.
I have the clear Yamaha Raised bubble. It does make a difference at higher speeds, but I think the angle of the stock shield is more sporty.
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btastarsky
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I'm gonna try to get the smoked screen within the next couple of pays. Ill post pics once i get it if no one beats me to it.
PuRpl3_Dr4nK
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I used Krylon Fusion spray paint to give my windscreen a tinted look and it only cost me about $4. I can't see through it anymore but it did turn out real nice and looks 10x better on my bike.
Yeah I'm debating just painting it black or if I want to try the smoked look. It could end up with kind of a brownish tint which wouldn't look too good with a black bike. I don't really care about not seeing through it. I don't ride tucked down enough to actually need to see through it. (I'm no Rossi ) I'm also concerned with any chemical reaction. Polycarb can react poorly with certain types of paint and cause it to fisheye or even wrinkle.
) I'm also concerned with any chemical reaction. Polycarb can react poorly with certain types of paint and cause it to fisheye or even wrinkle.is this available anywhere? Did you spray a couple coats or just one all around?
I'd imagine you could get it anywhere that sells spray paint. So Home Depot, or Lowes.
I picked up some Krylon Fusion black plastic paint at walmart and it turned out great. :wav:
Just do a few light coats to get an even and smooth application. If you go heavy all at once, it won't look right and could run or bubble.
PuRpl3_Dr4nK
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I didn't do anything fancy with mine, just all black but to prep I removed screen from bike, taped the side that deflects the wind w/masking tape so paint doesnt leak there, and cleaned the side I was going to paint w/rubbing alcohol.
PuRpl3_Dr4nK
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Remember to paint the side that faces you, the rider.
I washed with warm soapy water to clean both sides. Then I taped the front and lip that I didn't want to paint with blue painter's tape. Avoid getting fingerprints on the side you are painting. DO NOT sand it! Obviously, because it will show the swirl marks. Also, like mentioned, paint the inside of the windscreen, that way you don't have to touch it up every time a rock hits the screen.
It is a super smooth finish, no orange peel or running. Just wash and paint; it's that simple. :thumbup: