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Offline eng943

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Puig Vented Windscreen
« on: October 22, 2017, 04:09:18 AM »
Has anyone tried this windscreen? It claims to be 4" taller than the stock screen and seems to be the only aftermarket windscreen that incorporates a vent into their design like the stock shield. I have become a fan of having a vent, my Cee Bailey windscreen for my K16 has one and it's real handy on hot days.
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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 11:56:59 AM »
Do you have a pic of this shield?  I've seen the puig, but don't notice a built in vent?

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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 05:09:14 PM »
http://www.motea.com/en/wind-protection/windshield-touring/windshield-touring-puig-kawasaki-gtr-1400-15-17-light-smoke-i4107-240605-0.htm

CAUTION: That screen just has a hole in it.  The user will have to move the flap/vent hardware from an existing screen or pay hundreds to order the parts from Kawasaki.  Eeeew.
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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2017, 06:04:00 PM »
CAUTION: That screen just has a hole in it.  The user will have to move the flap/vent hardware from an existing screen or pay hundreds to order the parts from Kawasaki.  Eeeew.

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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2017, 01:55:26 PM »
I installed this windshield last week - easy change, huge upgrade over stock! And yes, you do re-use the stock vent hardware but it's simple.

Only significant point to note - the stock windshield is thicker at the upper 2 mounting points (there are 3 on each side). The screw plates have spacers built in so they only tighten down so far. This cause the windshield to be a bit wobbly, even re-using the stock rubber washers. My solution was to go to the hardware store and buy rubber grommets and use them as spacers (thicker!) on the upper 2 mounting holes. Worked like a champ - no wobble. The windshield is optically excellent and much better for tall riders at blocking wind and noise. A tad wider too. For the money, I'm quite pleased.
My next choice was the CalSci shield, but it seemed a bit large and angular for me and was almost $100 more. To each his own.
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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2017, 05:10:51 PM »
I like the idea, but I'll bet the vent and hardware is cost prohibitive unless your bike came with it, already?

What is it 400.00-500, if we had to order the pieces?

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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2017, 07:37:45 PM »
I like the idea, but I'll bet the vent and hardware is cost prohibitive unless your bike came with it, already?

What is it 400.00-500, if we had to order the pieces?

That was kinda what I was saying :)  Yes, I think we priced it before and although I don't recall the exact amount, it was probably in that range (it was hundreds).  So that will severely limit the market for that windscreen to just those who have a 2015+ model.  Plus, you then can't really cut down the old screen to make a shorty for summer, because it would have a huge hole in it (unless the person is insane enough to move the vent hardware back and forth, which is quite a chore).  I am not sure if that vent in the stock screen is enough air flow to negate needing a shorty for summer (haven't tried it before).  It doesn't seem like it would be sufficient.  I suppose it depends on when/where one rides.

I am lazy enough that just swapping screens twice a year is annoying :)  But the stock 2nd gen screen is just too tall for summer, at least around here.  Speaking of which, it certainly got cold fast, I might have to swap back to the full-sized screen tomorrow morning for a ride in the low 50's.  44F tonight?!!  Brrrr!
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Re: Puig Vented Windscreen
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2017, 07:50:26 AM »
I installed this windshield last week - easy change, huge upgrade over stock! And yes, you do re-use the stock vent hardware but it's simple.

Only significant point to note - the stock windshield is thicker at the upper 2 mounting points (there are 3 on each side). The screw plates have spacers built in so they only tighten down so far. This cause the windshield to be a bit wobbly, even re-using the stock rubber washers. My solution was to go to the hardware store and buy rubber grommets and use them as spacers (thicker!) on the upper 2 mounting holes. Worked like a champ - no wobble. The windshield is optically excellent and much better for tall riders at blocking wind and noise. A tad wider too. For the money, I'm quite pleased.
My next choice was the CalSci shield, but it seemed a bit large and angular for me and was almost $100 more. To each his own.

Thanks for the feedback! Looks like a decent value and worthy of a try.
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