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Timo Geusch said:

I do... Actually I think it's only needed to be about 14"... Which is
nice.

The higher output is useful to make sure the battery is well charged
even with short low rpm trips across town in the winter. Expecially if
you uprate the headlight. Mine seems OK running the ABS, heated
waistcoat, heated grips and minidisc/RDS radio and twin 100/120 watt
headlight bulbs. Never once had it round strained while cranking.

Also well worth fitting the wind deflector kit for the winter. Makes a
noticable difference.

 

Simon Atkinson was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

It's got that - both the deflectors on top of the mirrors and the
"side" deflectors. Only accessory that is missing is a higher
screen. Which I need, as the original screen is just the right height
to extract the maximum noise from my helmet. Any recommendations?

 

That's good news

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Timo Geusch said:

35 quid from David Silver!

Not really - I've tried a couple of taller screens (I'm 6'4") and found
them worse than the original. I had a Powerbronze +6" one and it was
shite - terrible buffetting - and a Sedcem (which was nice looking -
looked just like the original) +4" which was also bad (for me) as any
rainwater was forced hard onto my visor.

I've always gone back to the original screen and worn earplugs. If you
are going for a higher screen, buy on Ebay and sell it back on there
when you find it's no good.

 

Stritchy said:

I was chuffed - I fully expected to spend the whole weekend swearing at
it. TBH the old one didn't need replacing (50ish Kmiles), but I like to
play it safe.

 

Simon Atkinson was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

I can only AOL that. It's usually the parts desk who like me, the
service receptionist doesn't.

Plus of course if you DIY you've got the satisfaction of knowing that
the job's been done properly.

The joke in this case was that the bloke was a *dealer*. He really
should've known better, but he was convinced that just about any Pan
Euro he had would walk out of his showroom without any effort on his
part.

 

Timo Geusch said:

Sadly, if he washed it, he's prolly right.

 

And without ukrm to hold you back, that's exactly what would have
happened.....

 

The Older Gentleman was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

Na, you're thinking of the "winter hack" Pan Euro - that was a
different dealer. The one with the 'leccy tape around the heated grips
wouldn't have got my business even if the bike had been in better
cosmetic condition - gut feeling suggested that buying a bike from him
would've been a serious mistake.

 

Always trust those gut feelings.

 

The Older Gentleman was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

Aye. 'twas an expensive lesson, but one that I learned quickly.

 

Simon Atkinson was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

Now all that doesn't sound to good...

Well, I did wear earplugs on one of the test rides and still found it
too noisy. During today's test ride I played around with the seating
position a bit and found that ducking down a bit would make the wind
noise far more bearable - thus the idea with the higher screen. I'll
probably try one and see how I get along with it.

 

Timo Geusch said:

Depends - you might be a different body length to me. Actually, it's
quietest without a screen at all - just a bit draughty. Screens always
cause (me) turbulence around the head.

Try sticking bits of carboard on the top first, just to see how high you
want to go - then if you go ahead, get the Sedcem screen - looks the
best quality by a country mile.

 

I have to disagree on this point. I've had a Sedcem screen break at
the base at 130mph and hit my helmet so hard that it pushed it back
and left a big crack in the visor.

I wouldn't use them again.

 

petrolcan said:

Really? They are highly thought of by the Panisti!

 

Well that incident happened on the beemer in my .sig. I could've been
due to the mounting points system on the adjustable windscreen. I
just know that I wouldn't have one on the beemer again.