Advantages of Double Bubble

[dako81]

Does anyone think that the "smoother" air pattern over the bike from the sport/racing double bubble, by blowing the air over the rider more than straight into them, would result in better economy on the freeway?

I am interested in the sport/racing one but I also don't want it to look "too big" on the bike if it's 2" taller. I think if it made a significant improvement over stock at 70mph, I could get over the 2" pretty quickly, since I will be doing a deal of highway riding.

For double bubble owners:

On a scale of 1-10, could you rate the wind noise from the stock screen, and then the Puig? And also if you have noticed any difference in economy? (which I doubt but felt I should ask)

[dako81]

Didn't mean to hijack the thread either, maybe the questions and answers will help the OP.

[YoungAndDumb]

Originally Posted by dako81

Didn't mean to hijack the thread either, maybe the questions and answers will help the OP.

No problem at all... good questions that I'd like to know about too!

[nimzotech]

Originally Posted by dako81

Does anyone think that the "smoother" air pattern over the bike from the sport/racing double bubble, by blowing the air over the rider more than straight into them, would result in better economy on the freeway?

I am interested in the sport/racing one but I also don't want it to look "too big" on the bike if it's 2" taller. I think if it made a significant improvement over stock at 70mph, I could get over the 2" pretty quickly, since I will be doing a deal of highway riding.

For double bubble owners:

On a scale of 1-10, could you rate the wind noise from the stock screen, and then the Puig? And also if you have noticed any difference in economy? (which I doubt but felt I should ask)

I would not be concerned that much with wind noise as much as with wind BLAST when talking about the Puig Sport Screens. I must say that on scale 1-10 (10 being most windy and ucomfortable) the stock screen scores 7 or 8. On the other hand, the Puig screen blocks most of the wind gusts and thus the rides become more enjoyable at higher speeds. I give it a 4.

If you are concerned about noise, I found that the most important factor that will reduce noise are helmets. My shoei rf1000 blocks most of the dB wind noise much better than lets say a cheaper quality helmet. Wear ear plugs they'll help ya.

[Dunno]

Dont know if anyone else has heard of it happening but a friend who has a CBR1000 had his instrument panel slightly bubbled after leaving the bike in the sun. The crease in the bubble sheild acted as a magnafying glass. I cant comment on the screens for the FZ6 though. It might just be the particular brand he had on his Honda?

[sifr]

Originally Posted by Dunno

Dont know if anyone else has heard of it happening but a friend who has a CBR1000 had his instrument panel slightly bubbled after leaving the bike in the sun. The crease in the bubble sheild acted as a magnafying glass. I cant comment on the screens for the FZ6 though. It might just be the particular brand he had on his Honda?

The Puigs have a warning about this on them. The one I just put on my FZ6 did (PUIG racing, blue).

[nimzotech]

Yes the screen acts like a magnifying glass and the concentrated light beams WILL melt your instrument panel! That goes for the factory screen and all other screens. One way to avoid it is to stay away from direct sunlight, park in the shade, trust me your bike prefers the shade. If there is no shade to be found, cover the instrument panel with a cloth so that it does not melt.

[ADK2OBX]

Ive been trying to decide myself if I want the Racing or the Touring screen. This bike is now my commuter/twisties sport bike. I travel 120 round trip to work....had bike 2 weeks and have over 800 miles on it woo hoo.... most of the riding is highway.... ahhh im so indecisive..first was Blue or Black Bike (bought blue cause its faster) then was Synthetic or conventional 20w or 15 0r 10w... rotella or yamalube or mobile one.....87 89 or 93 octane..... now this.....argghhhhh... guess I will just have to buy both..... Oh boy cant wait to pick out an exhaust system!...Does anyone out there have a pic of the touring screen?

[haasfam]

Sorry, this might be a really dumb question but I read about both a racing and a sport screen. Are they the same thing, just different names? Or are they two different screens? If so, what is the difference between the racing and the sport?

Thanks

[Boneman]

Originally Posted by haasfam

Sorry, this might be a really dumb question but I read about both a racing and a sport screen. Are they the same thing, just different names? Or are they two different screens? If so, what is the difference between the racing and the sport?

Thanks

For the FZ6 at least, there is no difference between sport or racing. It's the same thing. (PUIG anyway).

However there are differences between sport and touring screens.