aftermarket windscreens - Page 2

DarkNinja52 · July 23rd, 2011, 12:25 PM

anyone know where you can get zero gravity factory seconds ?? can't find them anywhere for the 250

EsrTek · July 23rd, 2011, 02:20 PM

Got me a ZG DB in 1 day from motorcycle-superstore.com.. makes a great difference in wind on the interstate!

gfloyd2002 · July 24th, 2011, 07:44 AM

I'd been considering a ZG DB for some time, and summer has convinced me not to get one. While I was in the US, I got to ride a bike with very good wind protection. Probably very nice in winter, but it was like a little furnace pocket behind the windscreen. Something that I'm not sure people consider is that better wind deflection helps take away the benefits of mesh gear and max ventilation during hot summer months.

headshrink · July 24th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I'd been considering a ZG DB for some time, and summer has convinced me not to get one. While I was in the US, I got to ride a bike with very good wind protection. Probably very nice in winter, but it was like a little furnace pocket behind the windscreen. Something that I'm not sure people consider is that better wind deflection helps take away the benefits of mesh gear and max ventilation during hot summer months.

Then I would say a DB's wind deflection is GREATLY over stated, and exaggerated. If your concern is moving air through mesh, a DB will not inhibit this. I ride in 100 degree plus (not by choice), and don't have a problem with this.

gfloyd2002 · July 24th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Then I would say a DB's wind deflection is GREATLY over stated, and exaggerated. If your concern is moving air through mesh, a DB will not inhibit this. I ride in 100 degree plus (not by choice), and don't have a problem with this.

Yeah. I was on a touring bike, so there was not much air movement at all behind the huge screen and fairings. But it did get me thinking, don't I want ALL the air I can get in hot weather? Even if it is just an incremental decrease in air flow, that is one increment too much.

headshrink · July 24th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

...But it did get me thinking, don't I want ALL the air I can get in hot weather? Even if it is just an incremental decrease in air flow, that is one increment too much.

I don't think so.... some air movement is good, because it moves through mess, and helps evaporate sweat, but when it gets around 100 degrees, a lot of direct air is more of a furnace blast. If you like the DB, I still recommend getting it, and don't think you will have any problems with it. If you try it and don't like it, you can likely resell it and get [most] of your money back.

EsrTek · July 24th, 2011, 03:20 PM

The DB does not create the barrier you see behind a touring screen, although they do have a bigger model that probably would start to see that.
I find the DB really has only changed that the air from the windscreen is not hitting me directly in the chest/upper shoulders now. Which gave me the feeling of always being pushed off the bike at 70+ (no tucking).
With the DB the air hit about the curve in forehead of helmet, made it a lot easier to turn my head to look behind me, saves some RPM's/gas. Also, In full tuck I can still feel air coming in from my visor, which stays cracked at defog level at all times cause the airflow sucks, but the air is not as turbulent as it was w stock screen in full tuck.

I really think the DB type screen is what should've came on the bike, it is that much better.

headshrink · July 24th, 2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

......saves some RPM's/gas. .

Are you saying this as a theoretical, or did you actually measure a difference?

EsrTek · July 24th, 2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Are you saying this as a theoretical, or did you actually measure a difference?

theoretical, for now, testing in progress (1st tank w DB on).
But yes in theory, I should save gas because the airflow now feels better. ( I do not know if it surely is, but it seems so from a riders pov).

in fact leaving now for night ride

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

i ordered one also.. see who gets it first..loL!

hey ed, my chinese windscreen came in the mail today! did yours arrive yet?
only took 10 days to receive it, not bad. i'll be installing it in a bit so i will let u know how it goes and how it looks.

greatwhiteninja · July 25th, 2011, 10:02 AM

Not yet but mail hasn't came yet today. I'll post it up as soon as it comes . Does it look more bubbled then stock ?

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

Not yet but mail hasn't came yet today. I'll post it up as soon as it comes . Does it look more bubbled then stock ?

absolutely

greatwhiteninja · July 25th, 2011, 10:09 AM

Nice

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 01:12 PM

well here are some pics of the $12 aftermarket windscreen. shipping from china took 10 days and the windscreen fits pretty well. one of the corners is a tiny bit long so i'll prob sand it down. havent gone for a ride with it yet because its raining on and off today, but i will say it is considerably higher than the stock windscreen. heres some pics:
custom "JADE" stickers courtesy of CThunder-blue

greatwhiteninja · July 25th, 2011, 01:14 PM

Nice.. my mailman still hasn't shown up.

EsrTek · July 25th, 2011, 01:16 PM

From those pics, it looks more bubbled than my Zero Grav DB... I'm not sure yet, but I think I kinda like that better, esp for that price!!

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

Nice.. my mailman still hasn't shown up.

thanks! hes probably installing your windscreen on his bike right now! LOL

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

From those pics, it looks more bubbled than my Zero Grav DB... I'm not sure yet, but I think I kinda like that better, esp for that price!!

well if its any consolation im sure ur ZG doesnt need to have the corner sanded down to fit properly. the fit is pretty good, and yea for the price i dont mind doin the lil extra work. it IS very dark tho. u can see thru in the one pic, and i had no prob seeing thru it now... but nighttime might be a different story. still im pretty happy with the buy.

caps · July 25th, 2011, 02:03 PM

I'm glad my find worked out so good for you

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

I'm glad my find worked out so good for you

yea Mat, thanks. looks good

did u checkout those bar ends i linked u to?

caps · July 25th, 2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaol1n Monk

yea Mat, thanks. looks good

did u checkout those bar ends i linked u to?

yup

they were for another member here who just got the same style swingarm spools

greatwhiteninja · July 25th, 2011, 02:56 PM

nope mine didnt show up

.. guess you be in philly your closer to the philly airport which im sure is how it arrived. hopefully ill see mine by tomorrow. looks good though! did it come usps or ups/fedex?

Shaol1n Monk · July 25th, 2011, 06:02 PM

it came usps. no box, just bubble wrap, which i wasnt thrilled to see, but it was undamaged on arrival. hope u get urs tomorrow.

greatwhiteninja · July 26th, 2011, 07:23 PM

didnt come today

lol

Shaol1n Monk · July 26th, 2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

didnt come today

lol

damn, that sux. i took mine for a long ride on 95 today. got up to about 90mph. the wind is def deflected ALOT higher than my stock windscreen. i had sunglasses on under my helmet so it was very hard to see thru the windscreen so in full tuck i had my eye level just over the windscreen. worked out well. i can see why racers use a clear screen tho, i wouldnt want to do 20some laps on a track trying to see thru the black

looks good tho and functions well. gonna have my buddy dremmel the one corner so its flush w edge of fairing tomorrow.

greatwhiteninja · July 26th, 2011, 07:35 PM

yeah i was hoping to see it today too. owell.. im sure it will be here one day this week. what corner needs dremel?

caps · July 26th, 2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaol1n Monk

looks good tho and functions well. gonna have my buddy dremmel the one corner so its flush w edge of fairing tomorrow.

care to get some pictures for us?

Shaol1n Monk · July 26th, 2011, 09:15 PM

sitting on the bike its the rt side. u can see the left side in my pic above that is perfectly inline. its dark and late now and i just put bike away for the nite but i will take a pic tomorrow after work (4pm est) of the side that needs sanding/dremmel. my buddy has a dremmel and more experience w one than me so hes gonna do it on friday for me. he looked at it tonite and said easy fix.
i'll post before and after pics when done too

greatwhiteninja · July 27th, 2011, 03:41 PM

got mine today.. fit seems to be fine.. no dremeling needed that i can see anyway. overall definitely worth $25!

headshrink · July 27th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

got mine today.. fit seems to be fine.. no dremeling needed that i can see anyway. overall definitely worth $25!

Wow, I'm surprised how sharp those spikes look.... don't they hurt?

j/k

greatwhiteninja · July 27th, 2011, 03:59 PM

if you touch them, yes they hurt..loL~! they actually are extremely pointy.. couple more pics.

nickjpass · July 27th, 2011, 04:10 PM

At least the pointiness (Is that even a real word

?) protects from people leaning on the bike, at least not on the front

.

greatwhiteninja · July 28th, 2011, 05:16 PM

Worth $25.. only have stock to compare too and its better then that.

nickjpass · July 28th, 2011, 05:27 PM

Glad to see your pretty white ninjette is happy

2011Ninja250R · July 29th, 2011, 07:14 AM

My ZG SR Series windscreen.

kcaja1 · August 4th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Got mine too from Ebay moments ago. Hope this will look good on my blazing 09 red.

TheJimmyEnglish · August 4th, 2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcaja1

Got mine too from Ebay moments ago. Hope this will look good on my blazing 09 red.

Can you post a picture? I have a red 09 as well and would like to see the look on same color.

Ceir · August 8th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Just ordered my MRA double-bubble gloss black from twisted throttle, but has to be shipped from overseas. So 4-6 weeks before I get it.

Shaol1n Monk · August 8th, 2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceir

Just ordered my MRA double-bubble gloss black from twisted throttle, but has to be shipped from overseas. So 4-6 weeks before I get it.

wow thats a bit of a wait! what did u pay if u dont mind me asking? i got my DB style black screen from china in 10 days for $24 shipped.

caps · August 8th, 2011, 04:08 PM

mine still isnt here

July 23rd, 2011, 12:25 PM	#41
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	anyone know where you can get zero gravity factory seconds ?? can't find them anywhere for the 250 __________________________________________________

July 23rd, 2011, 02:20 PM	#42
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Got me a ZG DB in 1 day from motorcycle-superstore.com.. makes a great difference in wind on the interstate! __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

July 24th, 2011, 07:44 AM	#43
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	I'd been considering a ZG DB for some time, and summer has convinced me not to get one. While I was in the US, I got to ride a bike with very good wind protection. Probably very nice in winter, but it was like a little furnace pocket behind the windscreen. Something that I'm not sure people consider is that better wind deflection helps take away the benefits of mesh gear and max ventilation during hot summer months. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

July 24th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#47
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	The DB does not create the barrier you see behind a touring screen, although they do have a bigger model that probably would start to see that. I find the DB really has only changed that the air from the windscreen is not hitting me directly in the chest/upper shoulders now. Which gave me the feeling of always being pushed off the bike at 70+ (no tucking). With the DB the air hit about the curve in forehead of helmet, made it a lot easier to turn my head to look behind me, saves some RPM's/gas. Also, In full tuck I can still feel air coming in from my visor, which stays cracked at defog level at all times cause the airflow sucks, but the air is not as turbulent as it was w stock screen in full tuck. I really think the DB type screen is what should've came on the bike, it is that much better. __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

July 25th, 2011, 10:02 AM	#51
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	Not yet but mail hasn't came yet today. I'll post it up as soon as it comes . Does it look more bubbled then stock ? __________________________________________________ #1

July 25th, 2011, 10:09 AM	#53
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	Nice __________________________________________________ #1

July 25th, 2011, 01:14 PM	#55
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	Nice.. my mailman still hasn't shown up. __________________________________________________ #1

July 25th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#56
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	From those pics, it looks more bubbled than my Zero Grav DB... I'm not sure yet, but I think I kinda like that better, esp for that price!! __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

July 25th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#59
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	I'm glad my find worked out so good for you __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

July 25th, 2011, 02:56 PM	#62
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	nope mine didnt show up .. guess you be in philly your closer to the philly airport which im sure is how it arrived. hopefully ill see mine by tomorrow. looks good though! did it come usps or ups/fedex? __________________________________________________ #1

July 25th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#63
Shaol1n Monk shaol1n ninja stuntman Name: Jae Location: Philly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 Anniversary "Yoshiko" 2007 Honda CBR600RR "Katsumi"(SOLD) 2010 Ninja ZX-2R "JADE" (RIP) Posts: 726	it came usps. no box, just bubble wrap, which i wasnt thrilled to see, but it was undamaged on arrival. hope u get urs tomorrow. __________________________________________________ YOSHIKO 06 R6 Flushmount signals,Comp Werkes fender elim,GYTR Carbon Fiber Exhaust,Gold Shorty Levers,Shogun Frame Sliders,custom carbon fiber tank pad,white powder coated wheels,Dunlop Q2 tires

July 26th, 2011, 07:23 PM	#64
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	didnt come today lol __________________________________________________ #1

July 26th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#66
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	yeah i was hoping to see it today too. owell.. im sure it will be here one day this week. what corner needs dremel? __________________________________________________ #1

July 26th, 2011, 09:15 PM	#68
Shaol1n Monk shaol1n ninja stuntman Name: Jae Location: Philly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha YZF R6 Anniversary "Yoshiko" 2007 Honda CBR600RR "Katsumi"(SOLD) 2010 Ninja ZX-2R "JADE" (RIP) Posts: 726	sitting on the bike its the rt side. u can see the left side in my pic above that is perfectly inline. its dark and late now and i just put bike away for the nite but i will take a pic tomorrow after work (4pm est) of the side that needs sanding/dremmel. my buddy has a dremmel and more experience w one than me so hes gonna do it on friday for me. he looked at it tonite and said easy fix. i'll post before and after pics when done too __________________________________________________ YOSHIKO 06 R6 Flushmount signals,Comp Werkes fender elim,GYTR Carbon Fiber Exhaust,Gold Shorty Levers,Shogun Frame Sliders,custom carbon fiber tank pad,white powder coated wheels,Dunlop Q2 tires

July 27th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#69
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	got mine today.. fit seems to be fine.. no dremeling needed that i can see anyway. overall definitely worth $25! __________________________________________________ #1

July 27th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#71
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	if you touch them, yes they hurt..loL~! they actually are extremely pointy.. couple more pics. __________________________________________________ #1

July 27th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#72
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	At least the pointiness (Is that even a real word?) protects from people leaning on the bike, at least not on the front. __________________________________________________

July 28th, 2011, 05:16 PM	#73
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	Worth $25.. only have stock to compare too and its better then that. __________________________________________________ #1

July 28th, 2011, 05:27 PM	#74
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Glad to see your pretty white ninjette is happy __________________________________________________

July 29th, 2011, 07:14 AM	#75
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	ZG SR Series My ZG SR Series windscreen.

August 4th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#76
kcaja1 ninjette.org member Name: Ross Location: NoVA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 214	Got mine too from Ebay moments ago. Hope this will look good on my blazing 09 red.

August 8th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#78
Ceir ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Cloquet, MN Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 BLACK Posts: 20	Just ordered my MRA double-bubble gloss black from twisted throttle, but has to be shipped from overseas. So 4-6 weeks before I get it.

August 8th, 2011, 04:08 PM	#80
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	mine still isnt here __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

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