MrTeeHee Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Apologies for the dumb ass question... taken delivery of new dark tint Powerbronze screen. Have started looking / removing bolts from the inner panel, but some of the plastics look nicely connected together, and reluctant to force... There is mention in the double-bubble screen thread re: screen fitting / removal instructions on here... can someone direct me please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted May 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2016 Try looking in some previous posts of which there have been several. I can't point you to them directly but only could if I did the searching which would be defeating the purpose. I would suggest using the search facility. Or alternately look for my post on bikers oracle Vfr site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill50 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 On the french forum http://www.vfr-cdf.net/t40025-bulle-double-courbure-pour-rc-79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WulfVFR Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted May 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2016 Anyone know of a stock or very near stock tinted screen? They should come tinted IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WulfVFR Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 http://www.powerbronzeaustralia.com/searchedproducts.aspx?maketext=HONDA&modeltext=VFR800F&yeartext=14 These guys sell a near stock screen in different colours, as well as double bubble. Not sure what shipping to the US is though, might be a deal breaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTeeHee Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks WulfVFR. Reckon on that's probably saved me ££££ in broken fairing parts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WulfVFR Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Not a problem mr T, I paid more than enough for that damn service manual so might as well make use of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi All. Just a note that is not too clear in the instructions when removing the screen. The upper instrument surround which is what you need to remove is also physically attached and part of the two bike coloured side pieces as per photo. You could do some damage if you are not aware that this comes off as a complete assy. See photo. Cheers. Grum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted May 17, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2016 http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/showthread.php?t=130260&highlight=screen+removal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrearonin Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Powerbronze light tint fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted May 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks Great Andrearonin. I've fitted exactly the same one and very happy with it. Viva Italia! Ciao Grum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrearonin Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you Grum, today I rode it to work for the first time, it works great! A bit tricky to install it, thank you all for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTeeHee Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Yep... cheers Grum. Far tricker than it needs to be, but worth it... IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTeeHee Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 And WulfVFR... opps... the instructions were a help, but in the end an element of 'trial by error' was required... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quibble Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I was able to remove screen and install new one _without_ fully removing any pieces of dash. I undid the five tabs and the two screws (labeled as item 1 in the instructions). That gave me just enough room to get to the screws holding in the windshield. Just pulled down a couple inches the part of plastic held on by the tabs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheffish Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Man that dark tint looks the business! I must have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC79Scott Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 You know, when I first saw this thread recently I thought, I must be the rare one that actually finds the stock screen to be perfect, at least as far as comfort and no buffetting. I was reluctant to change for fear of introducing buffeting, actually. But looking at andrearonin's pics make me want this. Love that is says VFR on it, and the perfect tint. And probably unavailable in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheffish Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 They are available here. The only thing holding me back is the price tag. I can't find them less than about $140! The stock screen works great but these look so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I'll probably buy one when it starts cooling off in October or November. Right now, I want all the airflow I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted June 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 25, 2016 How much difference does it make compared to original screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quibble Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 How much difference does it make compared to original screen. I have the racing Puig screen (not touring). It's an inch longer. Noticeably better, especially when tucked (quieter, better visibility because top doesn't cut through field of vision, less wind buffeting). It isn't tall enough for me for 70+ mph for extended periods sitting upright. But I only worry about that for the few times a year I do long highway trips (I'll get a touring windshield and only use it on those trips). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted June 26, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Quibble said: I have the racing Puig screen (not touring). It's an inch longer. Noticeably better, especially when tucked (quieter, better visibility because top doesn't cut through field of vision, less wind buffeting). It isn't tall enough for me for 70+ mph for extended periods sitting upright. But I only worry about that for the few times a year I do long highway trips (I'll get a touring windshield and only use it on those trips). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cheers for that unfortunately I spend most of the time at 70 + and rarely have chin on tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quibble Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Cheers for that unfortunately I spend most of the time at 70 + and rarely have chin on tank. Link below is for reviews of touring windshields. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/topic/79045-taller-touring-windscreen/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTeeHee Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Difference in airflow is significantly better. I have always run stock screens on previous bikes, but the 'bubble' on my Powerbronze screen takes away all the buffeting I was experiencing 70mph+. Question of rider height to an extent I guess... I'm 6'0. Plus I liked the dark tint on black ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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