Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: patrick on March 14, 2011, 05:57:49 PM

Title: screen identity?
Post by: patrick on March 14, 2011, 05:57:49 PM
The tall screen was fitted to my bike when I bought it. Any tell me what make it is?

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Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: Winston Smith on March 14, 2011, 06:13:38 PM
It's a Cal Sci screen.
Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: patrick on March 14, 2011, 06:50:36 PM
Thanks.

I'm 6'2" and it gets the air well above my head  (pillion gets a  bit buffetted!) though!

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Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 15, 2011, 11:59:54 PM
The problem that I notice with the bigger screens is the loss of downwards pressure on the bike. Even with the Kawasaki touring shield, as soon as the shield is raised I can tell the front is capable of wandering more. Not a big issue mind, but I like to have down force at the front.
Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: fatharry on March 16, 2011, 10:24:54 AM
Quote from: Norman Bates on March 15, 2011, 11:59:54 PM
The problem that I notice with the bigger screens is the loss of downwards pressure on the bike. Even with the Kawasaki touring shield, as soon as the shield is raised I can tell the front is capable of wandering more. Not a big issue mind, but I like to have down force at the front.

wouldn't the hand deflectors go some way to countering the loss of downward force??..or will the raised screen remove airflow from these as well? ;D
Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: Kwikasfuki on March 28, 2011, 12:46:15 PM
They probably would, but I imagine the wind flow from the screen would disrupt that somewhat.

I wish I had access to a wind tunnel. I'd design the ultimate windshield  ;D
Title: Re: screen identity?
Post by: Andy on March 28, 2011, 09:07:43 PM
Quote from: Norman Bates on March 28, 2011, 12:46:15 PM
They probably would, but I imagine the wind flow from the screen would disrupt that somewhat.

I wish I had access to a wind tunnel. I'd design the ultimate windshield  ;D

Kawasaki have a wind tunnel  :) Looks like the small crash test dummy has to sit back & lean forwards with 2008 screen  ;D

(http://image.sportrider.com/f/28228913+w750+st0/146_0705_06_z+2008_kawasaki_concours_14+wind_tunnel_testing.jpg)