screen and speed question

[aljaxon]

just searched and read a few screen threads but didn't find an answer so here goes..

at what speed is the std screen designed to work safely at in the fully up position?

I find up to around 60-70 I get no wind and then from 70-100 it buffets my head around but if I duck 3 inches this stops. but that's an uncomfortable riding position with the  bars so high.

is the screen fully up at speeds in excess of 120 safe?

I would also like to know what speeds do people ride at on their gtrs?

theoretically speaking of course officer

[Bryn]

Theoretically it should be fine up to max speed wherever you have it....

Non theoretically I've had an FJR at 130+ with the screen fully up and it did it no harm... ( the bike was striped up  )

The main thing is not to adjust at high speed as this would place strain on the motor/mechanism

[aljaxon]

The main thing is not to adjust at high speed as this would place strain on the motor/mechanism

thanks for that I must confess to playing with it at speed.

[O.C.]

Earlier model GTRs had a sticker on the screen advising against adjusting the screen whilst in motion, I reckon this was most probably an Elf and safety thing

On later models this 'warning' doesn't appear

[Debs]

I have the Laminar Lip on the top of my screen and dont get any buffering at high speeds when screen is up...
I did lose my first [Laminar Lip] that flew off at 120 on the M26.  The new one is now bolted on..

[BigAlan]

I have the Laminar Lip on the top of my screen and dont get any buffering at high speeds when screen is up...
I did lose my first [Laminar Lip] that flew off at 120 on the M26.  The new one is now bolted on..

Is this you admitting to speeding Debs? I hope not, none of us responsible GTR owners ever speed. 

Alan

[Bryn]

Is this you admitting to speeding Debs? I hope not, none of us responsible GTR owners ever speed. 

Alan

She's referring to the marker post number 

[Debs]

Is this you admitting to speeding Debs? I hope not, none of us responsible GTR owners ever speed. 

Alan

120 kmh      

I was on my way back from France and was still stuck on km mode... 

[Lonewolf]

Aljaxon, thankfully there are no Cops on here, it a Police free zone....so you can speak freely about speeds you may have travelled at quite safely.

I use an aftermarket screen, a C Baileys which is a few inches taller and thicker than the standard screen , I always ride with the screen fully up at any speed and have never had any issues. I only know of one person on here who's screen mechanism snapped as they are only made of plastic but it was replaced under warranty.

I get a lot of ribbing on here as I have a reputation for apparently not taking advantage of the full power of my GTR. 2kwacks however can testify that I am capable of riding above 30mph. 

[aljaxon]

lol
each to their own.
I believe we ride our bikes like we would like to ride our dream woman (debs included or not depending on preferences)

I just don't want to shove it up and go too fast . . .

120 is the most ive seen on roads I would normally have seen 150  on my 600 with the wife on the back

inches per minute of course occifer

I just don't feel the need to max it out every 2 minutes in the way that riding my 600 seems almost obligatory

[Bryn]

I think the GTR excels with the roll on's between 60 and 90... and that's the zone where you'll keep your licence if you can't talk your way out of it   

[aljaxon]

aologies for my last drunken post
the screen would be perfect if I was 3 inches shorter.
or the seat was a bit lower. the seat seems to be tipping me forwards and that's why I think I am forced onto the bars causing me discomfort.

if I had a chunky tank bag to lean on I could lean forwards out of the wind. but looking out of the screen isn't as clear as it should be
my screen has quite a few scratches and I saw on another thread some people recommend micro fibre pads or aircraft Perspex cleaner.
140 today on a totally  empty M62 ducked out of the wind screen fully up felt almost surreal. but a little scary due to the screens scratches.

I'm happy to tootle along at 90 but wanted to see for myself what it was like at high speed.

so I need a screen or addon that gives me another 3 inches of wind free sanctuary

[Lonewolf]

Is yours the standard Kawasaki screen?

[aljaxon]

I am assuming so. I will upload a pic

[Lonewolf]

I am assuming so. I will upload a pic

Well does it say Kawasaki on it?