Screen and weather protection

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  1. toffeeboy

    toffeeboy Active Member

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    #1 toffeeboy, Jul 23, 2016
    Whilst out on my T120 test ride the heavens opened and it started to rain like I've not seen for a while. So I'm thinking that a screen would've helped from both wind and spray/water problems so what looks good and 'works' to help reduce wind buffeting and helping with a bit of weather protection?

    Also having had faired bikes for such a long time I'd forgotton just how quickly your pants get soaked, guess that's just the nature of the beast
     
  2. John T

    John T Senior Member

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    #2 John T, Jul 25, 2016
    Definitely thinking about a screen perhaps the medium Triumph accessory one.

    Perhaps gel pads in the seat but will use Saddlecraft for this
     
  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #3 thebiglad, Jul 26, 2016
    I also favour small screens on my naked bikes. They provide enough protection without creating loads of turbulence and they don't look too hideous as well. Prices start at about £30.
     
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    #4 toffeeboy, Jul 27, 2016
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, Jul 27, 2016
    This will look fine on the bike, but I do wonder if it will give the level of protection - particularly against rain - that you are looking for.

    I would suggest investing a small amount of money on something like this, then go for a ride on a rainy day. If it works great, if it doesn't you haven't wasted money as you will be able to resell this screen and you'll know you need something much bigger.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-B...695716?hash=item568a7dec24:g:1FIAAOSweWVXfNMO
     
  6. Havit

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    #6 Havit, Jul 27, 2016
    I have one on pen and yes it does help but if you pop you head over it. You get a buffering like no other. if you are getting one i would suggest one with a flip top to reduce buffing .
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  7. toffeeboy

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    #7 toffeeboy, Jul 27, 2016
    Most of the fleabay screens appear to be off earlier bikes and i'm not sure they fit the T120, I really want something that looks cafe retro cool rather than an traditional screen
     
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    #8 Havit, Jul 27, 2016
    Its hard to get weather protection with a sport screen to be honest
     
  9. toffeeboy

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    #9 toffeeboy, Jul 27, 2016
    I'll compromise a bit on weather protection for good looks but it must deflect the wind off me and not be turbulent
     
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