Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Recommend me a screen (stripler)

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

blackbosh
Nova Slayer



Joined: 07 Aug 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:49 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Recommend me a screen (stripler) Reply with quote
So I've just had the triumph painted fly screen fitted to my '14 strippler and well basically, now I want MOAR! love that little bit of wind protection but want it lifting just a little higher but i dont want to take away too much of its looks (i know i cant have both) but whats the best compromise Im 6'2" by the way
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Polarbear
Super Spammer



Joined: 24 Feb 2007
Karma :
PostPosted: 06:41 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Re: Recommend me a screen (stripler) Reply with quote
blackbosh wrote:
So I've just had the triumph painted fly screen fitted to my '14 strippler and well basically, now I want MOAR! love that little bit of wind protection but want it lifting just a little higher but i dont want to take away too much of its looks (i know i cant have both) but whats the best compromise Im 6'2" by the way


They do a screen that fits to the painted fly screen.

https://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f261/WhiteFurryBear/106201_big.jpg
____________________
Triumph Trophy Launch Edition
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

stonesie
World Chat Champion



Joined: 04 Jul 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 12:17 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got a powerbronze on mine, seems to lift the wind a bit and doesn't need holes drilling in the fly screen like the Triumph add on screen does.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/674/599e70.jpg

Last edited by stonesie on 20:10 - 13 Sep 2014; edited 2 times in total
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

WD Forte
World Chat Champion



Joined: 17 Jun 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 13:43 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whats a strippler?
Sounds like something to do with painting and decorating.
Probably some of this modern teddy boy lingo you youngsters speak
I expect.
I dunno
It were all fields round here when I were a lad......
____________________
bikers smell of wee
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

MarJay
But it's British!



Joined: 15 Sep 2003
Karma :
PostPosted: 14:39 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Re: Recommend me a screen (stripler) Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
blackbosh wrote:
So I've just had the triumph painted fly screen fitted to my '14 strippler and well basically, now I want MOAR! love that little bit of wind protection but want it lifting just a little higher but i dont want to take away too much of its looks (i know i cant have both) but whats the best compromise Im 6'2" by the way


They do a screen that fits to the painted fly screen.

https://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f261/WhiteFurryBear/106201_big.jpg


It's a different fly screen with the smoked outer screen attached at the factory.
____________________
British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F; Cheap project: CBR900RR FireBlade
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Copycat73
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 Jan 2013
Karma :
PostPosted: 15:13 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
WD Forte wrote:
Whats a strippler?

____________________
Whatever I post I have no citation and no intention of providing one..
caveat emptor
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

recman
World Chat Champion



Joined: 26 Mar 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 20:32 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Trouble with a fly-screen on a Triple is that anything big enough to make any difference looks ridiculous.
The only reason why I've left the extra fly-screen on mine is because removing it would leave three holes in the factory screen.
I'm not a big fan of it tbh.
If I wanted a bike where comfort was paramount and a huge fly-screen didn't look out of place, I'd have bought a Tiger.
The op is 6'2" so unless he rides around with his chin on the tank all the time, these pointless little screens aren't gonna make a jot.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

WindyMiller
Scooby Slapper



Joined: 02 Nov 2011
Karma :
PostPosted: 21:45 - 13 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
recman wrote:
If I wanted a bike where comfort was paramount and a huge fly-screen didn't look out of place, I'd have bought a Tiger

That's what I thought until I test rode a tiger yesterday. It was very comfortable bimbling around country lanes at 40-50, but awful on the motorway. Mainly because of the more upright riding position.

I tried ducking down out of the wind, but it was difficult to get tucked into the right place and I felt like a right nob trying to get low to the tank with such high bars.

I wanted a street really, but was worried about windchill in the winter. Haven't ridden one yet, but I think a street + fly screen might just about do the trick.
____________________
YBR125 SV650S Triumph Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

1cyl
World Chat Champion



Joined: 04 Feb 2004
Karma :
PostPosted: 07:25 - 14 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd advise having no screen, as they just encourage excessive speeds, which in turn leaves you more likely to end up killed when someone fails to look and collides with you.

I've always enjoy'd having the wind battering against me, not only as a reminder of speed, but I feel its a distinct part of riding a bike. If its unpleasant, then I'm obviously going too fast.

Screens are for airbag loaded super safe cages and girls Razz .






Of course this Doesn't factor in rain, a bike being a sole mode of transport, fuel efficiency, track racing etc.
____________________
Chase my Witch up, Catch my Snitch up.
The SMC | The Pit | Stable
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

blackbosh
Nova Slayer



Joined: 07 Aug 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 16:34 - 14 Sep 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the replies, I think I will have to go for the powerbronze one as that looks quite tidy. I know Im never going to be protected fully but wouldnt mind it lifting the wind blast a few inches higher than my nethers as I find that quite uncomfortable.

Street Triple R - Strippler

Dont know where that came from but I found myself saying it one day and it stuck
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 11 years, 139 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> General Bike Chat All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.07 Sec - Server Load: 0.38 - MySQL Queries: 14 - Page Size: 67.39 Kb