gebla
Parking Attendant
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posted June 07, 2006 12:49 AM
 Edited By: gebla on 7 Jun 2006 04:18
Windscreen for tall drivers
Hi all,
I am a proud new Dutch owner of a black/gold 2002 ZX12R. I should have bought this bike some years ago! I just love the handling/power/style. But I do have one problem.
The previous owner installed MRA spoilerscreen. I am rather tall (6.3 ft) and when I drive at 86~93 miles per hour my head is exactly in the wind turbulence. Does anybody have an advice on what windscreen to use if the driver is tall? I have read some positive stories about the MRA racing screen
  
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droid
Expert Class
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posted June 07, 2006 01:34 AM
Use the standard screen i had a db screen fitted to mine i'm 6 ft and the handling/turbulence /windnoise was awful since reverting back to the standard item the bike is transformed.
I guess Kawasaki tested this bike in a wind tunnel!!!! If it was more aerodynamic with an aftermarket type screen they would have put one on!
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supra5677
Pro
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posted June 07, 2006 07:37 AM
Im 6'4 and the stock screen is terrible for me.. I bought a 2001 Zero gravity sport touring screen and custom cut it with a grinder and dremmel to make it work.. I did this 3 years ago works great.. (My bike is an 02) if you dont want to do that by a laminar lip..
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gebla
Parking Attendant
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posted June 09, 2006 11:08 PM
But nobody has experiences with the MRA or Puig screens. I am sure there must be some more tall drivers on this forum 
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zxlnt
Needs a job
Kawpuke Extraordinare
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posted June 10, 2006 01:43 AM
I've seen the Puig screens, They seem ok, but I like the Zero Gravity stuff better...
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zxfingyz
Expert Class
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posted June 12, 2006 10:00 AM
Zero Gravity Double Bubble sport touring for me too, clear. Look like a Grandpa but can see great! The wind does just hit you in the top third of the helmet though. Even if you could get something taller wouldn't it weigh on performance?
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countersteer
Needs a job
Didn't read the owners manual
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posted June 12, 2006 06:04 PM
i use the puig double bubble in dark smoke- works great and its beautiful and a good fit- im a big tall guy (6'3")
i wont reccomend any other brand screen- but i prefer the stock screen.
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Scott
Long Island, New York
2006 ZX-14, 2003 ZX-12R
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eastbaydave
Needs a job
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posted June 18, 2006 06:40 AM
I got the first ZG "sport-touring double-bubble" screen in mid-00'. It's optically correct (good view at redline in 6th), and I am very very happy with it...
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Enjoy the ride!
02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
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