I wish mine was bigger

eddiekay · November 29th, 2009, 08:40 PM

The windshield, I mean, just the windshield, that's all. I'm looking for something at least 8 over . Been in touch with Gustaffson plastics and he currently does not do 250's, laminar makes a great product but...not long enough...anybody have a supplier ?
thanks

BlueRaven · November 29th, 2009, 08:49 PM

i dont know how long the touring windshield is from zg but i love mine, got it from zg outlet real cheap thanks to g21-30

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 07:09 AM

Merci BR.....checcked the site...looks promising. Have e-mailed them to find out if they offer anything taller and will advise if they do. I've used a laminar lip for years on other bikes and that "turned back lip" is very effective. Given the following the ninjette has, I'm really surprised that a true touring shield is not readily available. The ZG looks maybe 6-8"over. If nothing else is avail. I may try bending the ZG shield or making a lip and attaching it. Thanks again
eddie

g21-30 · November 30th, 2009, 11:48 AM

The ZG Sport Touring windshield is 4.5" taller than the OEM one.

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Sam...yeah,, ,noticed your bike in the first column....looks like more than 4.5" Nice.
Yet...I put a gustaffson 8 over on my fz6 and it was really nice. Am I just looking for too much here...somebody joked that the shield would be in my mouth if it was much longer.
So far...ZG is the only one i've seen that starts to come close ot what I think I want.

g21-30 · November 30th, 2009, 12:02 PM

I'm 6'2" and the wind hits my face, if sitting up (which I do alot)! If you put the laminar shield on top of this, I think there would be safety issues....possibly too much flex. I don't want to discourage your ingenuity, however, since you need to do what makes you comfortable.

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Good point with adding the lip. Yeah, at 6' tall I have a lot of exposure too.
Fact is that I may just have to get used to it and i'm OK with that too
thanks

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Hey same....lemme ask you this too....any unusual fatigue in your wrists.
Again...coming off an fz6....I developed a noticeable amount of hurtin' in my left hand...pulling the clutch became painful after maybe 2 hours of stop and go....never ever in 40+ years did that happen

g21-30 · November 30th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Have you adjusted the angles of the levers for your body position? The clutch has more adjustability than the brake lever.

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 04:40 PM

No, that was my first thought and i'm glad you suggested it because I've never had to adjust bars or levers...spinning the lever a few degrees has to be the easiets fix...will try it tomorrow
thanks

g21-30 · November 30th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Eddie,

I just looked at wikipedia on the FZ6. Since you are accustomed to riding more upright, it may be that your body is just revolting to the new position If your back is OK with the 250R position, you might just exercise your forearms/wrists to increase the wrist flexibility, etc.

Get a rope (1/4" diameter by 3 ft long) and a section of a shovel handle (about 1 1/2 - 2" diameter) about 12" long. Drill a 1/4" hole in the center, pass the rope thru the hole and tie a knot in one end of the rope. Tie a 5 lb weight on the other end of the rope. Extend your arms in front of you, parallel to the ground, palms down, while holding the shovel handle in both hands. Using your hands roll the shovel handle and raise the weight without raising your arms, i.e. this is to build the wrist/forearm strength, not the shoulders!! Once the weight is rolled up to the handle, then reverse the direction and lower the weight, until the rope is fully extended. Do this 2-5 times every other day. After a couple of weeks, increase the weight to 10 lbs.

eddiekay · November 30th, 2009, 05:52 PM

You're a very knowledgeable guy Sam and i appreciate your suggestions. Maybe i can just go back to drinkin' and concentrate on the wrist rather than elbow motions.
I appreciate your help. Thank you
eddie

November 29th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#1
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	I wish mine was bigger The windshield, I mean, just the windshield, that's all. I'm looking for something at least 8 over . Been in touch with Gustaffson plastics and he currently does not do 250's, laminar makes a great product but...not long enough...anybody have a supplier ? thanks

November 29th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#2
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	i dont know how long the touring windshield is from zg but i love mine, got it from zg outlet real cheap thanks to g21-30 __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

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November 30th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#3
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Merci BR.....checcked the site...looks promising. Have e-mailed them to find out if they offer anything taller and will advise if they do. I've used a laminar lip for years on other bikes and that "turned back lip" is very effective. Given the following the ninjette has, I'm really surprised that a true touring shield is not readily available. The ZG looks maybe 6-8"over. If nothing else is avail. I may try bending the ZG shield or making a lip and attaching it. Thanks again eddie

November 30th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	The ZG Sport Touring windshield is 4.5" taller than the OEM one.

November 30th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#5
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Sam...yeah,, ,noticed your bike in the first column....looks like more than 4.5" Nice. Yet...I put a gustaffson 8 over on my fz6 and it was really nice. Am I just looking for too much here...somebody joked that the shield would be in my mouth if it was much longer. So far...ZG is the only one i've seen that starts to come close ot what I think I want.

November 30th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#6
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	I'm 6'2" and the wind hits my face, if sitting up (which I do alot)! If you put the laminar shield on top of this, I think there would be safety issues....possibly too much flex. I don't want to discourage your ingenuity, however, since you need to do what makes you comfortable.

November 30th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#7
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Good point with adding the lip. Yeah, at 6' tall I have a lot of exposure too. Fact is that I may just have to get used to it and i'm OK with that too thanks

November 30th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#8
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Hey same....lemme ask you this too....any unusual fatigue in your wrists. Again...coming off an fz6....I developed a noticeable amount of hurtin' in my left hand...pulling the clutch became painful after maybe 2 hours of stop and go....never ever in 40+ years did that happen

November 30th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#9
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Have you adjusted the angles of the levers for your body position? The clutch has more adjustability than the brake lever.

November 30th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#10
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	No, that was my first thought and i'm glad you suggested it because I've never had to adjust bars or levers...spinning the lever a few degrees has to be the easiets fix...will try it tomorrow thanks

November 30th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#11
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Eddie, I just looked at wikipedia on the FZ6. Since you are accustomed to riding more upright, it may be that your body is just revolting to the new position If your back is OK with the 250R position, you might just exercise your forearms/wrists to increase the wrist flexibility, etc. Get a rope (1/4" diameter by 3 ft long) and a section of a shovel handle (about 1 1/2 - 2" diameter) about 12" long. Drill a 1/4" hole in the center, pass the rope thru the hole and tie a knot in one end of the rope. Tie a 5 lb weight on the other end of the rope. Extend your arms in front of you, parallel to the ground, palms down, while holding the shovel handle in both hands. Using your hands roll the shovel handle and raise the weight without raising your arms, i.e. this is to build the wrist/forearm strength, not the shoulders!! Once the weight is rolled up to the handle, then reverse the direction and lower the weight, until the rope is fully extended. Do this 2-5 times every other day. After a couple of weeks, increase the weight to 10 lbs.

November 30th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#12
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	You're a very knowledgeable guy Sam and i appreciate your suggestions. Maybe i can just go back to drinkin' and concentrate on the wrist rather than elbow motions. I appreciate your help. Thank you eddie