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Windscreen plexiglass modification
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:56 am
by lceriani
Some times ago Extra260 asked me some info about my modified windscreen, so at last I decided to post some photos of it. So here it is my modified windscreen, made of a curved transparent plexiglass (don't know exactly its origin...):
As you can see it offers slightly better air protection than the original one, but the front sunlight often makes the instruments unreadable...
It's fixed with 6 screw, here are some details:
Bye!
LC
no esta mal la paso
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:19 am
by angelick
no esta nada mal el invento .. que tipo de pexiglass habeis utilizado ?
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:57 pm
by redpaso
Looks really good, very simple & easy mod.
Thanks for sharing it
Persplexing Times!
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:32 am
by Martian
Luca,
A very nice mod but sorry to hear about the clocks being unreadable in direct sunlight! It really does 'open' up the front of the bike.
I noticed that my clocks, (and warning lights), were barely visible, (in dim light), and the entire dash is currently in my shed awaiting further inspection!
I will check to ensure there is no 'on board' regulator for the lights and, if not, may consider a slight mod to improve visibility.
Of course my battery could have just been low!
Still this is some way off the agenda at the moment!
I have, finally, commenced the diary, (Tales of Woe), so do take a look at my various battles against rust, corrosion and other negative factors!
It may take me some time!
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:04 pm
by redpaso
Martin, the instrument lights are poor, replacing the instrument bulbs with brighter is a good & easy fix. I think standard is 3w & can easily be replaced with 5 or 7 watt bulbs.
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:49 pm
by Martian
Thanks for the info, (I will certainly upgrade the wattage if the standard illumination is poor, (as long as I don't melt the perspex)!
Refurbing the 'clocks' will be one of those 'pleasurable' items that I am looking forward toi, (as with that super carb), I really must get out more - but I do!!
Incidently, the 916 went towards my 999R although I REALLY regret selling her now as she was in pristine condition and we had been through a lot together!
I am very impressed with Luca's screen mod and may consider something similar at the closing stages of the project, (when my Paso becomes an ornament)!
Must get some sleep!