Advice on double bubble screens

[Pwalo]

Just wondered what the collective view is on replacement double bubble screens. I'm looking at one for the SV and was after a bit of feedback on anyone's experiences.

Cheers.

[onearmedbandit]

I've had one on my GSXR, was good for long distance rides as it kept the wind well off my head. I didn't experience this myself but I've heard and seen one example of them melting dashboards on bikes. Apparently the shape of some of them concentrates sunlight enough to melt the plastic.

[Karma]

Well for some people they're an absolute necessity. I wouldn't be able to see the dials on mine if I didn't have a double bubble, and anyone over about 6'2" ish will have similar problems.

[Cajun]

I've had one on my GSXR, was good for long distance rides as it kept the wind well off my head. I didn't experience this myself but I've heard and seen one example of them melting dashboards on bikes. Apparently the shape of some of them concentrates sunlight enough to melt the plastic.

This is a well known problem on the k4-k5 600/750 that melts the dash, not to sure on the sv tho

[Freakshow]

I upgraded to the double bubble as I was getting vibrations in the helmet at about 100k now there is no problem and the noises in helmet are a lot quieter because of the airflow

[The Pastor]

What are the costs for a dub bub?

[Blackbird]

I upgraded to a double bubble on the Blackbird. Gives me better protection at the expense of a bit more load on the wrists. The "melting dash" syndrome was a problem with the Blackbird too. Apparently the Iridium and clear screens caused the biggest problem with the transition point between the two curves acting as a lens. I have a dark smoke tint and it's fine.

[onearmedbandit]

This is a well known problem on the k4-k5 600/750 that melts the dash, not to sure on the sv tho

Seen it on an R1 as well.

[Disco Dan]

I have a dark smoke tint and it's fine.

so the dark tint solves the problem then? I was thinking of getting a new screen for my GSXF, I was quoted about $200 it's only a bit of plastic!

[onearmedbandit]

It's not the colour that does the distorting of the dash, it's the shape.

[Squeak the Rat]

What's the pros/cons of a double bubble versus a spoiler screen?

[miSTa]

I had a orange double bubble screen on my ZZR (on when I bought it), loved it, looked good, worked well at all speeds. I would buy one if the need came up.

[desmo dave]

I've had one on my GSXR, was good for long distance rides as it kept the wind well off my head. I didn't experience this myself but I've heard and seen one example of them melting dashboards on bikes. Apparently the shape of some of them concentrates sunlight enough to melt the plastic.

to leave Jap bikes out in the sun if you have a dubble bubble screen fitted then aye.

[Blackbird]

It's not the colour that does the distorting of the dash, it's the shape.

It's both. the transition line acts as a lens, but the effect is negated because the sun can't get through with a dark tint. Mine has been on for just over 2 years and I've had no problem at all. It's made by Pyramid and I got it direct from the UK. Perfect fit.

As a matter of interest, UK manufacturer Powerbronze, who make a lot of iridium screens in addition to other types, made financial settlements to a number of UK Blackbird riders who had their instrument consoles fried.

[SPman]

Had a tinted double bubble on the ZX9R - it was great, but didn't look as good as the original. No trouble with heat affecting instruments or anything
Eagle screens here in Perth do a massive range - an SV would probably be around A$145, depending on tint, etc.
http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/