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Started by Alfor, December 26, 2012, 02:26:50 PM

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Bryn

 Just been out and measured my calsci large... Same size as Vipers... So i must have an XL  :mfr_lol:

Alfor

Even buying the wide xl, I'm surprised the bars to clash without prior info in the description as it affects the standard function of the bike.

I've dropped a message to heroblobs as this must be on oversight or they may have used a bike with risers to model the pattern.

Pleased with the quality of the screen and still recommend them  :smiley:

viper


pistole

Quote from: Alfor on December 26, 2012, 02:26:50 PM
Xmas pressies fitted – surprised I had to shape the Beowulf radiator cover to make it fit / miss the horn. I would have expected some instructions but never mind, got there in the end

- yes , had to do that too. And it never fitted well at all. And no proper rubber grommets to keep the guard from rubbing against the radiator.

- beat me with stick also won't buy anything else from them

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O.C.

Quote from: Lonewolf on December 26, 2012, 09:23:05 PM
Alternatively is it possible to trim it down with a router and a home made jig?

You'll be suggesting he removes the levers next  :mfr_lol:

To me its a basic design fault which could be construed as safety related, you may think that you don't use full lock very often, but there's always a possibility that you might need to do so   :yes: 
BE KIND...


ROG .

Lonewolf

It was either the router option or I was going to pop round with my angle grinder.  :whistling:
If it was me the solution would be very simple, I'd just send it back and get a full refund including postage. If you cant get full lock, then its useless and not fit for purpose. Could this affect the MOT? No idea.
I would suggest that it would constitute an offence of dangerous parts, contrary to section 40a RTA 1988. Some other Officers of the law on here may disagree with me on this one but this offence is one which can be applied to so many aspects of a vehicles condition and is so wide in its interpretation that I would not risk getting prosecuted for it. Not a lot of people know this, but two convictions for dangerous parts within (I think) 5 years is a mandatory disqualification.  Nobody wants that do they?

Alfor

Quote from: pistole on December 27, 2012, 02:40:29 AM
- yes , had to do that too. And it never fitted well at all. And no proper rubber grommets to keep the guard from rubbing against the radiator.

- beat me with stick also won't buy anything else from them

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i improvised with some rubber o-rings and a piece of rubber for the lower bracket to remove movement / try and prevent rubbing on the radiator

MGvalerio

Original spoiler kawasaki "FAI DA TE"

As with Pork .. do not throw anything away.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/Fi-7XuMi-tQ

MGvalerio. :cool:

2kwacks

I also at to adjust the horn to accommodate the beowulf rad gaurd on the gtr and on the zzr, I removed the rad guard of my gtr and put it on the zzr they are the same rad gaurd, just asked beowulf to send me some strips of sticky felt to apply to the edges of the gaurd to keep the gaurd off the radiator. fits well and dose a good job of protecting the radiator from stone chips I also use a powerbronse mudgaurd extenda :smiley:
getting on now...  but not as old as Rog or Geoff

nige gtr

Hi,these screens are different.I think one is the standard large,and one the later extra large.Risers should take the bars just far enough back to eliminate the problem.I have the Calsci large clear,and have no issues.I did consider the XL,but thought it might be too much strain on the lifting gear at full height as its pretty sizeable.
Nige GTR.

Alfor

Risers made no difference, heroblobs exchanged the screen for a normal width screen with no hassle.

All fitted and waiting for some slightly dryer weather to get the ol girl out to blow the cob webs away  :cheesy:

O.C.

Excellent. don't forget the pics...we require evidence  :mfr_lol: 
BE KIND...


ROG .

Boomer

CalSci changed their screen sizes last year.
Prior to that the XL was the same size as the current L, ie 5.75" taller and 2" wider.
The new XL is 2" taller and if you bought the WIDE XL then it is 4" wider at the bottom than the XL and 2" wider at the top.
The Wide may foul the levers. I've never seen one so cannot comment.
The standard XL (+5.75" or +7.5" over 2008/9 screen height) should not foul the levers, up or down.
The sizes are all here.
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Concoursprod.html

This is the old XL (new L) on my bike.

George "Boomer" Garratt
Wickford, UK
http://www.gtr1000.com

alibx11

George I wish you would stop posting pics of your bike as I so want your seat....

O.C.

That screen looks very good on the GTR George, I would have expected it to appear much bigger.......nice one  :yes:
BE KIND...


ROG .