petren
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Post by petren on Aug 3, 2004 12:53:19 GMT -5
Has anyone tried the windscreen that is available at Battlescooter store? How effective is that? It just looks kinda' small...
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Post by redryder on Aug 6, 2004 19:22:45 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the windshield from the Battlescooter Store. However, I just installed a Slipstreamer, S-06 Spit-Fire windscreen on my Ruckus. It's large enough to do the job, but small enough to look like it belongs on a Ruckus. It looks and works great.
Installation was fairly easy. It even came with an allen wrench. (The only tool needed.) I can adjust it up or down or remove it comepletely when I want. The hardest part is getting the handlebar clamps positioned properly.
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Post by abe on Aug 6, 2004 21:00:51 GMT -5
The windscreen I sell is a little small but how big does it need to be? The Ruckus only goes 40mph  Did the SlipStreamer make you scoot faster? |
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Post by petren on Aug 10, 2004 8:25:04 GMT -5
red ryder, do you have pics of yours?
I've ordered mine from the BattleScooter store so I should be able to test it soon...
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Post by redryder on Aug 10, 2004 23:45:13 GMT -5
I don't have a picture right now.
I may try to see if a friend will let me use a digital camara to take a couple and post them. So far I have added the windshield, a cargo net around the underseat storage, ProGrip dual comp. street bike grips (black and red to match my scoot) and clear front marker lights. I also polished the aluminum control housings and brake levers. It made a big difference for not too much money.
BTW abe, the windshield didn't add any more mph to my top-end (38mph). However, it does seem to help me maintain top speed when riding against the wind. I realize that it may be my imagination but what the heck. I'm not racing anyone.
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Post by abe on Aug 12, 2004 5:46:52 GMT -5
I don't have a picture right now. I may try to see if a friend will let me use a digital camara to take a couple and post them. So far I have added the windshield, a cargo net around the underseat storage, ProGrip dual comp. street bike grips (black and red to match my scoot) and clear front marker lights. I also polished the aluminum control housings and brake levers. It made a big difference for not too much money. BTW abe, the windshield didn't add any more mph to my top-end (38mph). However, it does seem to help me maintain top speed when riding against the wind. I realize that it may be my imagination but what the heck. I'm not racing anyone. I'm not a big fan of windscreens but even the crazy big ones can make small bikes go faster. I guess our bodies aren't very aerodynamic Get those pics and send them to battlescooter! I need new ones. Homegrown mods are the best ;D |
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Post by petren on Aug 12, 2004 8:59:48 GMT -5
Although it adds to the looks, all I care about the windscreen is to get those bugs out of my nostrils when riding... I guess some speed increase would not hurt but is not as important...
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Post by abe on Aug 13, 2004 15:15:26 GMT -5
Although it adds to the looks, all I care about the windscreen is to get those bugs out of my nostrils when riding... I guess some speed increase would not hurt but is not as important... Ya, I got a bug in my sinus cavity and it was awful. If they get in your mouth it's better, you don't have to stop for lunch  sorry |
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Post by petren on Aug 18, 2004 12:19:01 GMT -5
I've got the Kijima screen from Battlescooter today
I just went at lunch today and hastily I tried to mount it on the bike and I noticed that the metal fork assy that comes with the screen on which the plastic screen mounts prevents the fork to make full turns by hitting into the direction signal metal mounts on the bike.
With the screen on is even worse, there are only 15-20 degrees turns allowed on each side.
Part of the reason is due to the fact that Japanese Zoomer does not have the signals mounted on each side of the fork like the American model, thus no obstruction
Tonight I will try to find a workaround and let everyone know unless someone already has found a way to install it.
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Post by petren on Aug 22, 2004 20:44:14 GMT -5
OK, my solution for mounting the Kijima windscreen on the North American Ruckus model was to cut the two turn signal brackets and weld them lower on the front grill.
Other options are to shve the windscreen and the fork mount or to make some s brackets to lower the front grill about 3-4 cm.
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Post by Doctavian on Sept 5, 2004 20:40:46 GMT -5
You could just mount the turn signals where the side reflectors are. I don't know if you have to drill this or what but a guy I know did that to his. he also cut off the existing obstructive brackets. Just an idea .
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Post by abe on Sept 6, 2004 4:21:59 GMT -5
You could just mount the turn signals where the side reflectors are. I don't know if you have to drill this or what but a guy I know did that to his. he also cut off the existing obstructive brackets. Just an idea . You can drill the reflector brackets and mount the signals on that bracket. I did it on mine |
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Post by db50 on Sept 11, 2004 21:38:56 GMT -5
redryder- I happen to have the wind screen you describe, Spitfire. I tried several different positions for installation of the mounting hardware but didn't find a suitable location.  Can you describe where you put the mounts on the handle bar and what direction/angle they're situated? I'd like to put this screen to use. It's been collecting dust on a shelf in the garage. Thanks for your help. db50 |
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Post by redryder on Sept 13, 2004 18:38:29 GMT -5
redryder- I happen to have the wind screen you describe, Spitfire. I tried several different positions for installation of the mounting hardware but didn't find a suitable location. Can you describe where you put the mounts on the handle bar and what direction/angle they're situated? I'd like to put this screen to use. It's been collecting dust on a shelf in the garage. Thanks for your help. db50 Yeah, finding the best location for the brackets was the hardest part of the installation. I put the handlebar mounts just above the bend in the bars. The parts that hold the windscreen posts should point back toward the seat. I turned the holes for the posts so that the posts are angled slightly to the outside (approx. 45degrees from vertical). The trick was not to tighten anything down completely until everything was adjusted. You will probably have to fiddle with it a bit to get it just right. Once the mounts are in place and tight you can adjust the windscreen height to suit yourself. I can raise or lower the windscreen about 2-3 inches. You will have to loosen both of the thumbscrews in order to make height adjustments. I hope this helps you. Let me know how you make out. I'm still trying to get some pictures to post. If I'm successful I will be sure to show the windscreen mounts. rr |
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Post by db50 on Sept 15, 2004 18:05:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, RR. I'll fiddle with it this weekend and let you know how it goes. db50
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Post by chanito on Sept 15, 2004 18:21:47 GMT -5
Today i made my own windscreen, i bougth a small piece of
lexan 11 x 14, the reason i bougth a small one is becouse i did not know how hard was going to be to bend it, i heated it with a heat gun but it takes a lot of heat to make to bend and stay bended, but after a couple of tries i got it to stay bended by heating it and press it against a pipe, i mounted it to the frame of the bike instead of the handle bars so it stays straight all the time and is easier to mount ;D, i found i get to 30 quicker with it, top speed stays the same, and wind does not affect me as much, an obvious improvement, i do not think i will invest the time on a bigger one this looks like it came with the bike.
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