Zero Gravity Double Bubble

[pbureau69]

Thanks I ordered my touring one (llight smoke) yesterday, Ill get pictures up once installed.

[Bulwark]

Nice, Im 5'11" and Im ordering a blue sport/touring for my 06' blue GSF.  The wind right now smacks me right in the chest so Im looking forward to this no longer being and issue.

[PuddleJumper]

I'm very interested in how the touring windshield affects wind noise at highway speeds.
I'm pretty sure it would lower the amount of wind hitting your torso, but will it increase wind noise?
If the noise is not increased or better yet less, I'll go that route instead of going naked.
Let us know how it goes.
BeSafe.

[Bulwark]

Well, I ordered the blue sport touring one today.  Those pics of the bike looked awesome and I think it even looked much better than the stock.

Once I get it installed Ill post some pics.

[galahs]

Well I ordered a Double Bubble Light Smoked screen 2 weeks ago from http://www.surfsidemoto.com/store/product/ZGRDB.html .

Got it today


I went light smoked as I still wanted to be able to see through mine for head down flat chat type riding but I was worried the clear one would look silly without the black out tape on its lower half.

I am absolutely wrapped with the look and the reduced wind buffering on my jacket. The wind now hits me at helmet hight so I wouldn't say its made my ride quieter, but it has made it more comfortable.

Now for what everyone loves, the before and after pics 































Here you can see the double bubble sitting next to the stock screen. Its 4.3cm taller than the stock screen. The build quality and optical clarity is first class. It can be fitted by removing 5 screws and two rubber grommets.







I'm happy with the end result

[galahs]

For other Aussies who are interested they do ship to Australia and accept either Credit Card or PayPal. It cost me in US dollars $68.95   for the Dubble Bubble light smoked screen and $28.50 for
Shipping by U.S.P.S. Global Priority Mail.

So as the Australian Dollar is at 0.81 US cents atm it cost me aprox $116 Australian. 

[pbureau69]

got an email. the sport touring is 3 weeks back-ordered.... DOH!....
will get pictures as soon as I get it,

[galahs]

Just top let you know, the light smoke can be easily seen through at night with the headlights on.

So if you require a screen that allows visibility the light smoke is a suitable option.

[pbureau69]

well unfortunatly, the light smoke is backordered from ZG, so I had the choice between clear or dark smoke...
I chose dark smoke... we will see...but I dont think it is a windhseild height that forces me to look through it much.
and with my recently upgraded headlight bulb to a philips rallye (yes got them bulbs from the UK) 100w/130w outpout power I will be able to see just fine on the road (well I hope so)... if not.. I may return/exchange it for a clear.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Hmm... not positive the GS can support a 100/130 watt bulb for very long... That's a huge jump from the stock 65W light..

[pbureau69]

what do you mean, as in not able to keep battery alive ? or somethign else ?

(please read this, as informative calculations, not trying to be a prick, and the reason why I went with the 100w bulb instead of 65w)

as per ohmns laws;
55w consumes on a 12 volt circuit 4.6 amps
65w consumes on a 12 volt circuit 5.4 amps
100w consumes on a 12 volt circuit 8.3 amps
130w consumes on a 12 volt circuit 10.8 amps

now that said I realize it is drawing more power but;
I removed the 2 x 15w rear bulbs tailight bulbs and replace it with an LED setup) I approximatively have gains 2.5amps of power (led only consumes negligable amperage.)

Fact I never had a probelm runnign high beams all the time I ride (80% highway speeds btw)

So taking the 5.4+2.5 = I have 7.9amps, the new bulbs at 100w is only an additional drain of 0.4amps on the system.

I havent checked the load on the turn signals I have removed either so I think even counting 0.6 amps additonal drain, i don't beleive suzuki engineers designed the GS500 alternatorwith such a low differential tolerance failure range (probably in the line of 2-3 amps to play with.)

yes runnign the 130w bulb will be taxing, but I dont need to use it much...

hope I made sence.


its okay to disagree with me, I could be missing something.. I am only human.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Nope, I'm pretty sure you're right, math looks right. Again, that's what I get for posting late at night. I really need to sleep more than 5 hours a night.

[galahs]

I'd be more concerned if the standard wiring can handle the extra load 

[pbureau69]

I'd be more concerned if the standard wiring can handle the extra load 

I understand your concern,  according to thwe American Wire Guage chart of eletrical loads calculator
12 guage  wiring can handle 1.588 Ohms/1000ft, and 41 amps of power with a drop of 0.054 volts on a 5 ft lenght of copper wire.

I will keep an eye on it, but this is not my first exercise in calculating all this, on my now defunt volkwagen scirocco I used to have 4x 100w/130w + 2x65w fogs on teh car, and that required some relays and 10 guage wiring loom to be created.

I do have one concern, is the light switch on the handle bar(not sure of its rating),  but I am already working on a relay setup to by-pass the power drain from the handle bar switch to use the battery to directly feed the power to the lights bulb.

Supringly enough, manufacturers still run the power to the switch first and from the switch to the light, it amazes me of this fact being so stupid (though cost effective), having a simple relay between the switch and the light, makes the switch trigger the relay opening the power from the battery to the light directly, this does two things, the light gets power/amps that it can handle (make the bulb brighter) directly from battery and takes the power/load off the switch assuring a much longer life of the switch.

If anyone is inetrested I will get pictures done when I have completed this poroject and get ya diagram and such... should cost about 20$ in parts at the most (5-8$ is the relay)... and about 30 mins of anyones time to do this, even with a 55w/65w bulb you would see a visual difference on your lights output power and give the option of upgrading to 100-130w bulbs if you like.

[galahs]

A write up and pics suitable for the wiki would be awesome 

[pbureau69]

Once I get around to the "figure out where to put what" and "how to do this in easy 7 steps" you can count on me to post it up here/wiki for prosperity.

[LeChatNoir]

To hijack this thread back to the original topic...

I bought a ZG Sport Touring windscreen (clear). Gave it a whirl; found that now the wind hits me not in the chest but right on the neck--not a change for the better. Fortunately, Chaparral is within striking distance, so I was able to return it for a refund.

FYI I'm 6'0" but if my legs were properly proportioned, I'd be 6'3". So those with long torsos won't get what they need out of any of the aftermarket GS500F windscreens, I'm afraid.

[pbureau69]

well that mean when I finally get mine (it shipped yesterday) (slowest ever deal for parts I endure I swear).
it will fly above my head (little me being 5'8")

cool!

[PuddleJumper]

Let us know how it works out Pb.
I'm 5'7" and it would be great for winter commuting if I could find something to send the air over my head.
Especially if it doesn't increase the wind noise.
BeSafe.

[pbureau69]

I will do when it gets to my place I will happilly get you pictures and answer from drive test