Screens?

[scumdog]

I've just got a Givi screen from the Harley dealers in Dunedin on 'trial'

What I'd like to know is; what tips have any of you got for fitting one? (any wise cracks will be suitably ignored ) but I've never had a bike with one so any ideas on hight/angle etc would be appreciated.

[scumdog]

C'mon guys, a little advice eh?

[Waylander]

You got a pic of it so I we can see how it attaches to your bike?

As for angle and that it depends on how big it is.

[NordieBoy]

Well put it on so that it fits and doesn't look crap.
Take it for a ride.
Adjust angle/height to get rid of any violent head shaking filling rattling vibrations that may be caused by the wind turbulence over the top of it.

[James Deuce]

Hitcher is actually an expert having fitted them to Mrs Hitcher's bike and tuned out rattles and stuff.

Drop him a line I reckon.

[scumdog]

You got a pic of it so I we can see how it attaches to your bike?

As for angle and that it depends on how big it is.

It's a 'standard' Givi multi-fit screen with two struts that allow fitting to the handle-bars.

Did not get it in a box hence no model no.

[Waylander]

It's a 'standard' Givi multi-fit screen with two struts that allow fitting to the handle-bars.

Did not get it in a box hence no model no.

Hmm. Well if it's one of them big ones then your on your own but if it's a little one just big enough to keep the wind off yer chest, you want it to be in front of your chest set low enough so you can see over it. Angle should be so it just puts most of the wind over your head.

[Motu]

Go down to the local Bank and sit on the bike outside the big windows - adjust the angle so it makes you look cool....at least to a chick - gotta think girly now,but that shouldn't be hard for you.








I'm not worried about any repercussions from this post - he said he was going to ignore the wisecracks.....

[FROSTY:Me]

is it a spitfire or one of the big suckers.
Either way ya may have a problem --harleys have inch bars whereas most jappas have 3/4 inch--the clamps may not fit.
Anyhoo when I fitted a spitfire to my xj900n it was a matter of trial and error.
Points to watch for.
1) make sure the mounting rods dont hit the tank -could leave a dent
2)trial fit the screen on its own to see where its gonna sit-without the mounting rods saves a lot of drama.
2) make sure any contact points are well insulated because it will rub otherwise -one usual spot is the top of the headlight.
3) once ya think youv'e got it right go for a ride -then retighten all the clamps.
4)if its one of the bigger screens dont be scared to trim it back at the bottom to fit the bike better-the rubber trim puls off and you can trefit it after trimming.
5) again if its one of the bigger screens you will find it will probably move around if you only use the two mounts -I'd suggest once ya get it angled right to fit two lower mounts to stabilise things.

[scumdog]

is it a spitfire or one of the big suckers.
Either way ya may have a problem --harleys have inch bars whereas most jappas have 3/4 inch--the clamps may not fit.
Anyhoo when I fitted a spitfire to my xj900n it was a matter of trial and error.
Points to watch for.
1) make sure the mounting rods dont hit the tank -could leave a dent
2) make sure any contact points are well insulated because it will rub otherwise
3) once ya think youv'e got it right go for a ride -then retighten all the clamps.

Thanks FROSTY, Yeah the H-D shop knew it was for a Sporty with 1" bars, it's also one of the smaller screens and only has two struts, one to each bar.

And Motu, you'll keep

[FROSTY:Me]

easy peasy mate.
Like I said
first time up DON'T use the mounting rods just sit the blade on the bike and figure out where ya want it.
you'll see then where the handlebar clamps should sit -straight back from the mounting holes -bolt the handlebar clamps in place not tight but tight enough so it takes some effort to turn em around.
fit the L brackets to the screen and again dont tighten em right up but they need to be hard to move.see if they slide freely into the top of the clamps on the handlebars.
You will find the bottom edge of the screen will rest on ya headlight rim
Once its all lined up tighten all the clamps down
The idea is to have the screen even on both sides so it doesn't cause the deadly bar wobbles.

[TonyB]

Expecting this to be 'suitably ignored'

Scumdog, I can't believe it! Are you not the same man that said;

Personaly I think ANY 'screen is an admission of 'orribleness and not keeping with the spirit of m'cycling.

and the eloquently put;

Total exposure to the elements which enhance unsullied thoughts, a clarity of mind, and a contact with your maker - and I jest you nought for that is my thoughts when I ride, for never before do your activities put you in mind with the fragility of life and your maker.

I wonder you'll go back to unfaired once you have experienced the screen?

[Lou Girardin]

Star with the top of the screen just below eye level then try it, adjust the height and/or angle if you're getting too much buffeting.

PS softcock

[scumdog]

Expecting this to be 'suitably ignored'

Scumdog, I can't believe it! Are you not the same man that said;


and the eloquently put;


I wonder you'll go back to unfaired once you have experienced the screen?

C'mon guy, it a teeny-weny screen, not a big CatchAllTheWindAndMakeItSeemLikeDrivingaCar sail arrangement.

(You bastard! Where did you dredge THAT post from??)

[vifferman]

Angle should be so it just puts most of the wind over your head.

... if you want maximum turbulence.