Advantages of Double Bubble

[Scorphonic]

I love bringing back old threads to life again!!

I got the Puig Touring screen in smoke the other day, I have yet to test it out on the motorway at high speeds but I guarantee that I will give my verdict on it. From a beauty point of view, this screen is superb, it doesn't take away from the look of the bike and it most certainly is not too big. Its a good 3 inches or more taller then the stock and the double bubble means I can finally keep behind the screen clean from dirt...the stock one was too close to get my hand down between it to clean the remainder of the bike fairing!!

For those interested I can take a photo this weekend and post it up.

 

[nimzotech]

We have pretty much only seen the sport version of the Puig. Do post pics of the Touring version.

Cheers.

 

[HavBlue]

Mine (the early 04 model Puig double bubble) made a huge difference and especially at speeds above 90mph. At 6'2" the biggest problem I had was helmet buffet at speed with the factory screen. I changed helmets to a different shape and this helped some. When I went to the Puig (it's shorter than the factory screen) I noticed the difference both upright and in the tuck. The helmet that used to buffet so bad now works fine. It's the best $70 I've spent so far.

 

[mastakilla]

What I still don't understand is what the "bubble" part of the shape does.

What I have read about the "bubble" is this : a lower screen with a bubble deflects the same amount of wind as higher screen without bubble.

So the bubble allows you to deflect a good amount of wind, without having to install a larger, less-sporty screen.

 

[HavBlue]

What I have read about the "bubble" is this : a lower screen with a bubble deflects the same amount of wind as higher screen without bubble.

So the bubble allows you to deflect a good amount of wind, without having to install a larger, less-sporty screen.

It's all about air management and that little bubble forces air over the helmet while the lower portion allows air to go around the helmet area to the right or left.

 

[topey]

HI

What brand is your Double Bubble ? looks great

 

[idanny]

I found that mine made a HUGE difference to the amount of wind-blast I suffer on the motorway. I'd never ride without one (on the road) again.

Looks sweet too.

Oh yeah - Welcome to having a 'big' bike. I love mine and I hope you like yours too.

thats a sweet helmet. what kind is it?

 

[Scorphonic]

We have pretty much only seen the sport version of the Puig. Do post pics of the Touring version.

Cheers.

Alright, no problem at all, give me until the end of Saturday and the images will be posted up!

It looks very much like the racing screen of course, just that bit higher. It really does suit the bike and I found tucking behind the screen while driving was just amazing...i have never been able to hear the amazing hum of my engine before at 80mph but today was the day I heard every possible noise when behind the screen. I was slightly disappointed with the screen, I had expected it to throw all the wind past my head but it does tend to move the majority of air from my throat to the top of my helmet (where my air inlets are). When relaxing behind the screen (either looking slightly over or though the screen) it is just glorious! There simply is no other way to explain it!!!

I bought my screen from a German company after the US company I was dealing with firstly allowed me to order the screen and then told me they didn't actually stock it!!!! I'll never deal with them again. At least I can trust the Germans to get it right first time! Sorry..bitter feelings from my first US transaction.

 

[Scorphonic]

Ok, forgive me that its taken me so long to put up these images...i've also included a shot of the manifold nuts that i reported before to be rusting on my 9 month old bike...just to see if its as bad as I think. O and please excuse the dirt...i drive many many miles and its a dirty country (O and I'm too lazy to wash it for the moment!!) If anyone wants any more images I've managed to photo every single part of my bike....

 

[BranNwebster]

Sweet! Well I think I'm convinced I'm going to get a touring instead of a racing Puig. I might get clear though.

 

[Scorphonic]

The screen is dark only on the edges, the part you look through is just perfect even when i'm wearing my helmet with my dark visor. The one thing I have yet to put on the bike (and should have done before the images) were my new red screws for the screen...hopefully it'll make it look better. I was going to go for the gold, red and black look but decided to stick simply to red. I know a member on here has replaced all engine bolts with red ones...which i'm looking to do but it's going to cost about 45 pound.