Airblade screen... awful, just AWFUL!

Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Ok so today I went about fitting my new Airblade double bubble screen to my 1995 CBR600F. Before anything I double check it was the right screen, and it was, CBR600F 1995-1998.

Well it's rubbish!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely poor design and really doesn't fit at all. The top corners (nearest rider) curve out and the top fixing isn't angled in enough. The result is having to use linger bolts and putting up with gaps either side of the screen.

Has anyone here fitted a screen to my model of bike and how did it go? Where did you get it and what make is it as I want a refund on mine to buy one that actually fits!
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Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

My AIRBLADE screen fits very well, you must have a shit one, get them to replace it.

5v3d3b0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Karma :

Dunno why but that made me laugh out loud! You must have a shit one...lol

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

I fitted one to my R6 & it was a struggle to get in, at times i thought it would snap. They fit well on some bikes but not on others. but once on they do look good & do the job.

mark83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Karma :

Why not just get the honda extended screen?

Actually, I'm quite interested in this because I was thinking of getting a 600f for commuting/touring.

What's the protection from the windblast like on the 'F'?
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

I've got Airblades on both my Firestorm and my Thunderace.

The Pyramid one I originally got for the Thunderace didn't fit (was incorrectly labelled by Pyramid) and the shop didn't have any correct ones in stock. they supplied me with an Airblade, and it fitted perfectly. After that I got the Airblade for the Firestorm, and that fitted perfectly too.

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Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Anyone else tried to fit one to a 600F?

As for wind protection, this is the only bike I have had so can't compare mate. But having ridden with this screen on (albeit an extreme botch job) I do notice the difference somewhat, pushes it above the neckline.
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

never had dealings iwth airblade

but afaik on both the 600rr and the fireblade there are puig screens.

both very good quality.

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

I had a pryamid screen fitted on me old zxr400, at first it didnt fit that well at all, a couple of big gaps around the edges, but after a couple of days it stretched or whatever and became a perfect fit
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woo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Thats the reson why i only stick to Fabbri screens they simply look the best!!!!!!!!!!
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Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Have you thought that maybe since your bike isn't brand spanking new the subframe could be bent... just a mayb? surly it's f actory mould?

try whinging at them... might get you further
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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

The quality of aftermarket screens has always been hit and miss. Complain about it and see what they say, but you may find that another replacement Airblade screen to fit your bike may be just as bad.
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DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

I had one on my ZX6R, didnt fit to well but thought it would be ok.....thats until the screen started cracking....then it started cracking my fairing. Took it back and was told 'Maybe you've not fitted it correctly or dropped it etc' which I guess was a fair comment as it was 5-6 months later

So they let me have another screen at cost price, I let them fit it.... So 3 months later the screen cracks again. Was told it was very usual. Sent it back to Airblade with a real snotty letter, only got a refund for the actual screen! and nothing about my broken fairing. I still VERY annoyed, it's ruined the look and stands out to me.

If it doesnt fit to well and causes the fairing to flex in anyway, just take it back and get one that fits. Please for your own sake.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

I used to sell them and stopped due to dodgy quality control.

Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Fairing frame.

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Adam80UK · Traffic Copper Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Karma :

Well I emailed the guy I bought it from (an ebay shop) and he's more than happy to provide a refund and will send the screen back to Airblade along with my comments.

The frame isn't bent at all, in fact once I had the original screen out you can see the difference in design, but I gave it ago anyway which proved to be a waste of time.

I think I will try a Fabbri one as Tippetts Honda can get them in and I have a credit note to use Smile

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