February 14th, 2009, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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DIY: Zero Gravity Double Bubble
After a discussion with Sound Wave, he pointed me in the direction of ZG Outlet to purchase a DB windscreen. Thanks, Gary! I ordered it last Saturday night and it arrived today in the mail. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...0&postcount=39
Open the box, and this is what you get... Instructions on the back of the bag... Okay, lets get busy and install this puppy. Incredibly easy... or so I thought. It's always something, isn't it? More on that later. Begin with removing the 4 screws from around the perimeter of the stock windscreen. They are held on with the same setup as the fairings. A metal screw with a nylon washer to protect the bodywork and a captive nut in a rubber sleeve in back. Here you can see how it is all put together. The other 3 are the same way. carefully slide the stock windscreen out. You need to transfer the old mounting hardware from the old screen to the new. This is where my problem was. The rubber was old and cracking on the rubber sleeve that held the captive nut and I actually ended up breaking one sleeve. Be careful... mine was brittle and though I tried to be a careful as a I could, mine broke anyway. Comparison of the 2 screens. Transfer the rubber sleeves to the new screen. Only the top 2 requires this. You can see the broken sleeve in the second pic. Insert the new screen and loosely fit the screws on as you position it. |
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February 14th, 2009, 02:28 PM | #2 |
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Some shots of the bike before and after installation.
And of course the most important reason for choosing a Zero Gravity windscreen. Something most of us never considered before, but in these tough economic times, I try to support as many US based companies as possible, if the quality is comparable with their foreign counterparts. In this day and age, it could mean keeping your friends, neighbors or relatives employed. We should all be doing our part, however small, to bring the focus onto helping to revive our economy by making even small changes in our buying habits. more install pics if you are interested.. http://picasaweb.google.com/kkim993/ZGDB# Last futzed with by kkim; February 15th, 2009 at 03:01 AM. |
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February 14th, 2009, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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You know, I was just coming over to do this with my wind screen.... you just beat me to it!
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February 14th, 2009, 02:34 PM | #4 |
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Well, you would have been first if you didn't spend so much time sitting on the bike with the motor running.
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February 14th, 2009, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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Wow, I got the Genuine Kawasaki after market screen and I thought that was bigger, yours is huge! What is the wind protection like with that one?
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February 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM | #6 |
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well it must have helped mellow me out, cause I didn't tear the little rubber grommets besides, it is valentine's day....
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February 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM | #7 |
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Dunno... I literally just got it installed minutes ago.
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February 14th, 2009, 02:38 PM | #8 | |
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Well go for a ride then! |
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February 14th, 2009, 02:39 PM | #9 |
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Looks good.
I keep alot of spare bolts and wellnuts in the tool box. I wouldn't have gotten my fairing back on with the stock ones. They all tore. |
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February 14th, 2009, 02:44 PM | #10 |
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Ohhhh I thought I had finally decided on the Puig..... but now I really can't decide.
Is that the light smoke? |
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February 14th, 2009, 02:47 PM | #11 |
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Bob - I'll do one for Puig in a little bit... stay posted
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February 14th, 2009, 02:51 PM | #12 |
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Kelly, That looks really sharp. It looks a lot more aerodynamic than the stock screen. I would guess that in straight line sprints you will notice a considerable improvement in stability. My friend put one on his 600RR Honda and found that to be the case. I plan to get the ZG Touring version. I did check out LaminarLip--also made in the USA, but it was more expensive and seemed to be a bit of a Rube Goldberg.
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February 14th, 2009, 03:01 PM | #13 |
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February 14th, 2009, 03:09 PM | #14 |
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February 14th, 2009, 03:20 PM | #15 |
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I have a few from different places, but here's a link to some good ones
http://www.motosport.com/street/sear...goryName~Sport Last futzed with by CRXTrek; February 14th, 2009 at 03:37 PM. Reason: Brain Fart |
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February 14th, 2009, 03:24 PM | #16 |
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new windscreen looks good on there
...and you're a FINE american!
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February 14th, 2009, 06:08 PM | #17 |
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February 14th, 2009, 07:48 PM | #18 |
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Love the new screen. That is number 2 on my to do list after the seat. I hope to be able to order the seat this week and the screen in a few more weeks when I get birthday money. Almost riding weather here. I saw a few brave riders the other day but it was only 18 degrees out. Thanks for the DIY.
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February 14th, 2009, 07:50 PM | #19 |
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February 14th, 2009, 11:43 PM | #20 |
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hey! what gives? i don't have the stickers. what a gyp!! were those in the bag and you stuck them on? or were they already on the windscreen?
mine looks a bit plain. i gotta stick something on mine too. kelly, the contrasting colors looks great! |
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February 15th, 2009, 12:11 AM | #21 |
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stickers were on the windshield when I got it out of the box. You should email them and ask them for some if you want them.
Link them this thread to show them what you are talking about. thanks for the tip on where to get the ZG. I'd been looking for one for months, but hadn't found a reputable vendor. |
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February 15th, 2009, 06:54 PM | #22 |
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Looks nice!
Also like this pic, 10 17 on the daytona..... Its my B-Day LOL |
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February 15th, 2009, 07:54 PM | #23 |
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Kelly, Went to ZG Website and they make three windscreens for the Ninjette--SR Series, Part#20-281, Double Bubble, Part#16-281, and the Sport Touring, Part#23-281. The Sport Touring is 4.5" taller than the stock Kawa screen ZeroGravity-racing.com/sportbikes/kawasaki. The touring windshield is $89.95. I`ll see if I can get one through Dennis Kirk. They give a 10% discount to AMA members.
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February 19th, 2009, 11:57 PM | #24 | |
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I just ordered a bunch and it came fast. Nice write up as usual Kim! I was just trying to decide between the ZG & Puig. I think I'll get the ZG. |
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February 20th, 2009, 08:19 AM | #25 |
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Alex, check out ZG outlet (www.zgoutlet.com). I got the sport touring there for $70 plus $12 shipping.
Here it is on my bike Link |
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February 20th, 2009, 09:53 AM | #26 |
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Thanks guys for helping me decide! I just ordered the double bubble light smoke. Hopefully it's light enough for the gopro cam to see through.
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February 21st, 2009, 12:25 AM | #27 |
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After sleeping on it for a week, I just sent in my order for the light smoke too. *shhhh*, don't tell wife.
I had changed my mind to go with the smoother look of the Puig at one point, but when it came down to it I just want to be like Kelly (in the slightly 'slower' red)... so I ordered the Zero Gravity |
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February 21st, 2009, 12:42 AM | #28 |
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lol, Bob. In the end, the differences between the screens are not noticeable after awhile. Be proud you're supporting a US company.
I also took the bike out today to test it and it does seem a bit quieter and more subdued when riding. Nothing earth shattering, but there is a slight difference for me. I like it. |
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March 5th, 2009, 04:22 PM | #29 |
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I've been debating between the Puig and the ZG screens also. Thanks to Kkim's shpeel(sp?) about the economy it looks like I'll be going ZG. Nice work.
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March 5th, 2009, 08:21 PM | #30 |
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March 5th, 2009, 11:36 PM | #31 |
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Although the ZG does have a more abrupt transition from bubble #1 to bubble #2, I think it actually looks more natural in person. Some of the photos I have seen online make it look a little more harsh. It does however make the windshield look like it has a "pup tent"... it looks like it stands a little more erect (sorry, I don't know how else to say that...), so the profile of the front end is changes a little more toward a "touring look," without looking like a touring bike or windshield IMN2BHO. I think I just contradicted myself, but it makes sense in my head.
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March 5th, 2009, 11:56 PM | #32 |
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March 5th, 2009, 11:59 PM | #33 |
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Hey Kelly, I got the same color (light smoke), and it looks a lot darker than the photos of yours. Is that an exposure thing, or do the photos accurately represent the colot/tint of yours? I actually really like the way it looks in the pics.... mine is a little darker than I prefer (gonna stick with it though).
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March 6th, 2009, 12:07 AM | #34 |
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the pics he posted are pretty accurate. i have the light smoke as well.
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March 6th, 2009, 12:08 AM | #35 |
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Bob,
Yes, I thought it looked rather dark for a light smoke myself, but if you notice, if the picture has a light or white background, the tint looks light. In real life, it looks pretty much as it does in the photos. Post some pics of yours after you get it installed.... it would help others with the same colored bikes to make up their own minds. |
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March 9th, 2009, 05:12 PM | #36 |
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ZG DB dark smoke
I decided to go with the dark smoke screen. For those of you who want to know how this looks here are some pics.
Anterior View Posterior View to see opaqueness.
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March 9th, 2009, 06:16 PM | #37 |
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I have to say the dark smoke looks good!
Kelly have you done any videos with the dash mounted camera with the new screen? or is it to dark? |
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March 9th, 2009, 06:20 PM | #38 |
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I've not done any through the DB, but I have seen vids through tinted windshields and if it's a sunny day, it's no problem.
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March 9th, 2009, 08:19 PM | #39 |
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islanderman7, i like how the dark smoke looks like a continuation of the black bike's fairing.
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March 9th, 2009, 10:03 PM | #40 |
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The Dark one looks bloody beautiful, and damn thats one messy garage you got there mate.
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