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Old 13-03-11, 15:10
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Screen or no Screen on a XTX!!!!!

I'm planning a little touring trip ( about 10 days ) through France this Easter, and was wondering whether a screen would make any difference on my XTX.

I've had screens on other bikes and they sometimes make wind and noise worst, so before I waste �80 was wondering whether anyone had some advice on screens.........Cheers
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Old 13-03-11, 15:28
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If you are running with the standard small screen then get the touring screen, it really makes a huge difference. No blast on your chest and you can cruise at a higher speed more comfortably. This is my bike.


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Old 13-03-11, 15:37
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Wow!!!! That looks good..........Where did you get that from mate
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Old 13-03-11, 15:41
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Screens are a bit of a personal thing, one type doesn't suit everyone. Depends how tall you are, where you sit, what helmet you have, how fast you ride etc. I'd experiment first with whatever you can find (like card) taped/cable tied to the bike to see what your going to need (or borrow someone else's screen!) I've used old estate agent's for sale signs to cut up and experiment with in the past - which worked a treat!
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Old 13-03-11, 15:53
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Wow!!!! That looks good..........Where did you get that from mate
It came with the bike but it is a yamaha touring screen. Go to yamahas site and you can get the part number or check out ebay
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Old 13-03-11, 16:11
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Screens are a bit of a personal thing, one type doesn't suit everyone. Depends how tall you are, where you sit, what helmet you have, how fast you ride etc. I'd experiment first with whatever you can find (like card) taped/cable tied to the bike to see what your going to need (or borrow someone else's screen!) I've used old estate agent's for sale signs to cut up and experiment with in the past - which worked a treat!
Yeah thats a point........Ive often ridden friends bikes and got a completely different feel and sound coming from the screen.
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Old 13-03-11, 18:44
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I bought a screen and its made a huge difference. I was surprised how much really. 70mph was comfortable pre screen now 90 is the same. I don't think they look great but well worth it. I got mine mail order from Hein Gericke at Peterborough, roughly �45 delivered.
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Hi I am also after a new screen (after testing mine out for strength against the road, it lost!).
I am really stuggling to find anything on the net though, I dont want a touring size screen as i only commute a few miles to work. and was more looking for cosmetic /ascetic improvements.

Any suggestions / links much appreciated

or suppose i will just have to go with the Yam standard one.
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Old 14-03-11, 16:21
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Hi I am also after a new screen (after testing mine out for strength against the road, it lost!).
I am really stuggling to find anything on the net though, I dont want a touring size screen as i only commute a few miles to work. and was more looking for cosmetic /ascetic improvements.

Any suggestions / links much appreciated

or suppose i will just have to go with the Yam standard one.
Yeah I'm struggle too.........Seen a couple on ebay, but not sure thats what I'm looking for.

My local Yam dealer is closed today, but I'll go there tomorrow and see what they have to offer.
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Options

Yamaha light blue touring screen �67.99 - Effectiveness - Excellent



Yamaha smoked touring screen (same as mine) �67.99 - Effectiveness - Excellent



Yamaha smoked small screen �61.99 - Effectiveness - Ok, still gets you in the chest




Puig touring screen �74.34 - Effectiveness - Ok, never spoken to anyone but I guestimate its not much better than the Yamaha mid one.





http://www.motorcycle-exhausts.co.uk...uct--9514.html

Thats your options except the standard small one (not a genuine screen but similar).



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