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Ok, after two months of ownership on the 650 and reading windscreen posts here, I think I've *finally* narrowed it down as to what to do about the small stock screen. I've delayed replacing it because its been so insanely hot here in Southern California (in the 100s) that having all that wind from the stock screen is a wonderful thing (at least for now).
I've come to the conclusion that the aftermarket replacement screens (Givi, Clearview, Gustaffson) are out because each of them contributes to the bike taking on too much more wind resistance (air brake effect). And I'm not all that keen on feeling no wind and hearing nothing except for engine pur.
Then there's aftermarket thingamajigs that attach onto the stock screen (Laminar Lip, Touratech, and Wing-Tips). I've checked out the Touratech online (looks like an interesting concept) which clamps onto the stock windscreen - put it on and take it off in a couple of seconds. The Laminar Lip seems to be well-liked by everyone who's tried it although I'm not sure what's involved in taking it off and putting it on in terms of time. Then I came across Wing-Tips which looks to me to be the ultimate attachment to the stock windscreen because unlike the Laminar Lip and the Touratech, the deflection angle is adjustable!! Finally!! Now I can have wind in my face if I want it, I can have it quiet if I want, or I can have it blasting my chest or if I change my posture I can adjust for that too! And while its pricey ($199), it has the advantages of easily taking it off and putting it on in addition to the on-the-fly adjustability. Laminar Lip at $79 is non-adjustable, and Touratech $91 is non-adjustable.
Now that you're sort of up to date, anyone have any opinions as to whether the $199 is enough to sway you away from this? I love the capabilities this offers but I'm having a really hard time with the price. It may very well be woth it but its more than twice the price of the Laminar Lip or the Touratech clip-on, and more than replacement aftermarket screens!
If anyone wants to check it out, go to http://www.saeng.com/2117.htm and check it out. While you're at it, they have some super cool other products, all equally as expensive!
I guess I'm wondering... if I had the Laminar Lip or the Touratech, would I be wishing that I could grab it while driving and readjust it to deflect air the way I feel llike having it (on my face or completely quiet)... and whether its worth the high bucks. Thoughts??
- Chuck
I've come to the conclusion that the aftermarket replacement screens (Givi, Clearview, Gustaffson) are out because each of them contributes to the bike taking on too much more wind resistance (air brake effect). And I'm not all that keen on feeling no wind and hearing nothing except for engine pur.
Then there's aftermarket thingamajigs that attach onto the stock screen (Laminar Lip, Touratech, and Wing-Tips). I've checked out the Touratech online (looks like an interesting concept) which clamps onto the stock windscreen - put it on and take it off in a couple of seconds. The Laminar Lip seems to be well-liked by everyone who's tried it although I'm not sure what's involved in taking it off and putting it on in terms of time. Then I came across Wing-Tips which looks to me to be the ultimate attachment to the stock windscreen because unlike the Laminar Lip and the Touratech, the deflection angle is adjustable!! Finally!! Now I can have wind in my face if I want it, I can have it quiet if I want, or I can have it blasting my chest or if I change my posture I can adjust for that too! And while its pricey ($199), it has the advantages of easily taking it off and putting it on in addition to the on-the-fly adjustability. Laminar Lip at $79 is non-adjustable, and Touratech $91 is non-adjustable.
Now that you're sort of up to date, anyone have any opinions as to whether the $199 is enough to sway you away from this? I love the capabilities this offers but I'm having a really hard time with the price. It may very well be woth it but its more than twice the price of the Laminar Lip or the Touratech clip-on, and more than replacement aftermarket screens!
If anyone wants to check it out, go to http://www.saeng.com/2117.htm and check it out. While you're at it, they have some super cool other products, all equally as expensive!
I guess I'm wondering... if I had the Laminar Lip or the Touratech, would I be wishing that I could grab it while driving and readjust it to deflect air the way I feel llike having it (on my face or completely quiet)... and whether its worth the high bucks. Thoughts??
- Chuck