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Title: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: CanadianRider on September 14, 2007, 06:08:50 PM
Has anyone tried one of these?  Just did a 10 day trip and could do with some relief from freeway speed winds on my 2006 500F.  This little add on windscreen lip should push air both under and over to lessen and smooth the airflow. 

Unless I hear anything to dissuade me from getting one, will let you know how it works.
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: ben2go on September 14, 2007, 06:32:36 PM
Can you post a pic or link,please?
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: CanadianRider on October 05, 2007, 11:21:09 AM
Here's a link, showing the GS500F.  I did buy it.

http://www.laminarlip.com/gs500f.php

I like the look; think it's balanced by the mirrors, although I know many will hate it! 

I have tested it twice now, and it's great.  I still get air flow, but it's way softer, and doesn't drum on my shoulders the way it did previously.  The primary air stream has been pushed over my helmet - I had to extend my hand quite high to feel it.  Plus I can feel it flowing a fair way out past either side of my body.   I bought it to make freeway riding easier (I treat the bike as a sport tourer!) and it's going to do that really well.  My impression is that the air flow strength on the freeway (100 to 120km/hr) is what it was previously at roughly 40km/hr slower, and is "softer" which is a bit hard to describe.

Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 05, 2007, 12:34:35 PM
Great post! Thanks for the input  :cheers:
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: ohgood on October 05, 2007, 01:18:25 PM
All that matters is how it works :)
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: Mk1inCali on October 05, 2007, 03:36:28 PM
I've had one on my Ducati ST2 and it's been really nice.  No complaints, other than the non-sporty looks.
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: frankieG on October 05, 2007, 04:03:34 PM
yuk buy a cruiser  ;)
Title: Re: Laminar Lip for windscreen
Post by: CanadianRider on October 10, 2007, 09:24:46 AM
 :icon_rolleyes: :laugh: