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    Aftermarket Screen

    Yay. I just installed a Zero Gravity double bubble. Cost $166 + $30 shipping (no complaints about the shipping cost, it arrived in 3 working days), from Australian Motorcycle [something - i can't remember - will edit).

    Installation on the SV was very simple, 4 hex screws and two phillips, pull the old screen, insert the new.

    First and only issue - fit is generally quite good, apart from the factory screen has a small "lip" round the base on the inside edge. The ZG doesn't which leaves a considerable gap, which i reckon is prone to moisture going in.

    The profile itself for this model is relatively upright, with a decent size bubble. The "light" smoke is actually fairly dark, but looks the goods i reckon.

    On the road, well, on a very windy ride to the Magpie, i noticed Glens (on the busa in front of me) head getting a bit of buffet, but i was happy as larry. Used my hand to try and define the area of the quiet zone and it's a huge improvement over the factory screen.

    Combine it with a nice tinted visor and it's a sexy unit that i reckon is worth the investment.

    P.S Have yet to try it with a pillion. I get the feeling she may well be slightly worse off. Oooops!

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    Talking

    i also have one of these and have found it to be very good,similar price off ebay.a godiva screen wouldve cost about $220-240 for my bike.pays to shop around.........
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    I got my ZG D/B screen off eBay too and its brilliant for the Gixxer !
    Mine was only NZ$120 landed here from ZGoutlet (eBay) and took about a week to get here - Brilliant

    All I can say is -DONT BUY LOCAL - ITS WAY CHEAPER FROM THE USA AT THE MOMENT !!

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    The Ermax screen I fitted to my bike had the same gap....solution I came up with was draft stop that you seal around the windows in a house....foam with a sticky back.
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    Great

    Quote Originally Posted by VTWIN
    The Ermax screen I fitted to my bike had the same gap....solution I came up with was draft stop that you seal around the windows in a house....foam with a sticky back.
    Minds think alike! i was just considering that but wondered if it'd be worth the effort, probably should just to tidy it up and seal the moisture out!

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    Yay. I just installed a Zero Gravity double bubble. Cost $166 + $30 shipping (no complaints about the shipping cost, it arrived in 3 working days), from Australian Motorcycle [something - i can't remember - will edit).
    Hi, sounds like something I should get. Have you got the name of the company? Thanks

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    Beware the 'clock melting' problems others have got with aftermarket screens. A friends 01 R1 instruments melted because his double bubble sceen concentrated the sunlight on the instrument cluster. Also know of a guy whose SP2 clocks melted after fitting a double bubble. I'm not saying it happens to all, but it does happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanman
    Hi, sounds like something I should get. Have you got the name of the company? Thanks
    www.amcmotorcycles.com

    Beware the 'clock melting' problems others have got with aftermarket screens. A friends 01 R1 instruments melted because his double bubble sceen concentrated the sunlight on the instrument cluster. Also know of a guy whose SP2 clocks melted after fitting a double bubble. I'm not saying it happens to all, but it does happen.
    Yup, see it as a possibility, i usually do my best to find shade for it when i park it up, sun ain't that good for most rubber / plastic bits...

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