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Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 9:56 am
by alanduke
I picked up a givi screen for my fes250.... thought id keep it till next winter but seeing as how its still like winter i put it on.... Firstly loads better than the original screen, with extra height width and built in hand protectors thingies....and with the heated grips its well set up for winter.... BUT..... its like driving with a bus shelter around my head.....I love big screens but this is by far the biggest ive had on any scoot.... id need to stand on the saddle to see over it..

Anyone else have this "sitting in a bus stop" kinda feeling..??

Also.... i think it needs windscreen wipers..... its fecking huge..

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:02 am
by StevenM
Not had one, sorry, any pics

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:22 am
by poldark
Sounds like you ought to trim it a little ..... and the screen! ;)

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:55 am
by StephenC
I bet it isn't as big as the one you can get for the MP3. I think this one is technically a roof :lol:

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Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:59 am
by Noggin the Nog
Just put one on my Burgman , can just peep over the top of it.
G.

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:08 am
by alanduke
StephenC wrote:I bet it isn't as big as the one you can get for the MP3. I think this one is technically a roof :lol:

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its not quite THAT big.... but i supposed once its past your forehead it doesnt matter......

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:15 am
by mottza
Trouble with screens like that that condensation, rain, snow, spray could make them potentially dangerous.

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 12:27 pm
by halfabusa
i always thought those mp3 screens were kind of cool for commuting. obviously not much fun when you're riding around for fun but for the daily commute comfort comes first before everything. I wonder how much weather protection they provide.

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 12:41 pm
by StephenC
halfabusa wrote:i always thought those mp3 screens were kind of cool for commuting. obviously not much fun when you're riding around for fun but for the daily commute comfort comes first before everything. I wonder how much weather protection they provide.
Probably quite good so long as you're moving. But it must be dangerous in a strong wind. And I bet there's some small print somewhere that says you should limit your speed.

Apologies for taking this discussion off-topic. :oops:

Re: Bugger me backwards....

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:15 pm
by alanduke
mottza wrote:Trouble with screens like that that condensation, rain, snow, spray could make them potentially dangerous.
absolutely..... was pishing down on way to work today and couldt really see if there was anything on the road surface such as oil slicks etc....i think i shall be cutting it down....(sound of shattering plastic fills my ears)