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Motorcycles => Venox 250 => Topic started by: max oradea on May 26, 2013, 11:16:54 AM
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Hi guys after looking around i cam up with 2 screens that i am looking to get but cant decide which one will be better in looks and protection.
The small one i believe will keep the look of the bike and not cause too much resistance in high speed, and the bigger one... is bigger.
My problem is if the small one is too small to make a difference then i will go for the big one, but if the small one is enough to cover most of my chest then its ok.
Big>> http://www.louis.de/_107a9a8939c37b85ce270ac040f0235ba9/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10006553 (http://www.louis.de/_107a9a8939c37b85ce270ac040f0235ba9/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10006553)
small>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Puig-Adventurer-Bonneville-Scrambler-Thunderbird/dp/B00B07PL1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368376086&sr=8-4&keywords=PUIG+MINI#productDetails (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Puig-Adventurer-Bonneville-Scrambler-Thunderbird/dp/B00B07PL1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368376086&sr=8-4&keywords=PUIG+MINI#productDetails)
as you can see my budget is around that area of 50GBP
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I tried a screen for a while, but me personaly, I don't really like them. Sure, they might bust up the wind a bit, but to me it seemed to defeat the feeling of being on a bike in the first place. But hey, each to their own I reckon.
Regards,
Hairy Bob. 8)
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I dont have one so can only guess how it feels, Bob how big was your screen? Did you feel a difference?
If you can post a web picture of the screen you had i will be very much thankful.
And a call to kris! how is your bike doing after the service and how is your screen working out for you? I hope everything is well.
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Hey there Max. Jump on to Bibble Bar.com.au. Look in the accessories section, and you'll see the exact screen that I bought It fitted heaps better on the Venox than it does on the bike in the picture. All though it did channel the wind from your body area pretty effectively, I found that you got a fair bit of helment buffeting. It's just the way that you sit upright on a cruiser I'm afraid. I've read a few articles in bike magazines saying similar on different bikes and different screens too. But ... some people like them, some people don't.
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I must get a windscreen on......I will be 65-70mph way too much not too. Im contemplating trying to fit the universal one I bought on, or just selling it and getting this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medium-Tint-Deflector-Screen-Windscreen-03-10-Kymco-Venox-250-/111037136775?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19da543f87&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medium-Tint-Deflector-Screen-Windscreen-03-10-Kymco-Venox-250-/111037136775?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19da543f87&vxp=mtr)
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It's just a bloody shame one of you guys doesn't live a bit closer, I've got a screen I would have given to you for free. It's funny, I tried it back on the pony today actually, after I'd cleaned up my highway bars and put them back on too. I took her for a little blatt to see if I'd changed my mind about it, but no .. although it does keep a lot of wind off your body, I just do not dig the helmet buffetting at all. So the screens off for good. Here's the highway bars though Kris, you can get those from Tucmoto aswell.
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Hey guys, I was dead set serious when I said you could have the screen for free ... You just have to pay the freight. It's pretty exy though. Last couple of times I got stuff sent over here from the States, they've stung me about sixty bucks ! Still, it would be "almost" worth your while, coz that tinted one was about, what, $130 plus post. This one's not tinted, but it's roughly the same shape and size. It's a pinch of piss to put on too, takes me all of ten to fifteen mins to put on, or in my case ... take off. :D
Like I said, look on Bibble Bar.com.au. and you'll see the exact same screen.
Anyway, that's the best I can do for ya fellas. But your welcome to it if you want it, you've just got to get it to wherever you are.
Regards,
Hairy Bob.
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HB, I will take you up on that offer! :) I do way too much highway riding not to have one, and that one looks quite big. How much does it weigh? and the dimensions of the box you can get it into(smallest is better)? I may be able to mail you a prepaid shipping label.
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it looks like a good screen Bob, kris good call its pretty good catch, now you can use it on your running bike. i ordered my two days ago.
How is the bike running kris? anymore bogging out problems?
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HB, I will take you up on that offer! :) I do way too much highway riding not to have one, and that one looks quite big. How much does it weigh? and the dimensions of the box you can get it into(smallest is better)? I may be able to mail you a prepaid shipping label.
No wukkaz Kris, it's yours sport ! Just give me a bit of time to get it organized. I'll even quickly put it back on my bike in steps, and take photos as I go and send them with it ... but like I said, it's a pinch of piss to put on. You never know your luck ... I might even a send postcard from the Goldy too, how's that !! :D Anyway, I'll keep you tuned amigo
Regards,
Hairy Bob
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Max.... bike seems to run awesome now! I have put 200 miles on her since service and no signs of anything out of the ordinary.
HB, thanks alot! My GF actually collects postcards so she would LOVE one! Or ten! (LOL)
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Hey there Kris. Well, I've just taken the photos putting the screen on, so that's all good, and I scored a good sized box and packing material from work during the week. It's a long weekend here so I'll pack it up and take it to the post office on Tuesday to see how much to send it. You never know your luck, our post may be cheaper than U.S. overseas post. I'll let you know.
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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cool cool! it will be shipped to silver spring MD 20910.
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Hey Kris, well ... just so you know I'm not full of crap, I've packed the screen up, I've enclosed the set up photos, I even got a couple of nice postcards for you aswell, AND ... AND ... I even chucked in a genuine GOODTIME sticker for you, so how's that !!!
So I'll see what the post is tomorrow, and we'll go from there !
Regards,
The Hairy Bobster 8)
And hopefully if young Venoxboy is reading this ... This is the way things are done young fella, so take note !!
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all I can say is WOW HB......you are max are awesome. helped me so much in the last month. I really owe you guys alot! I cant wait to get this windscreen on. my gf is going to love the post cards!!
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Righto Kris ... this is what the post office quoted me. $62.95 for normal air freight no tracking number, or $69.95 with a tracking number. Me personaly, I would get the tracking number for peace of mind. They both are 4-7 working days delivery. So our postal charges are just as savage as U.S. post. That's prettywell the same as I've been charged the last couple of times I got stuff sent from the States. The box is 570 x 500 x 120mm, and weighs 2450g, so if you want to see if you can get a better freight deal from your end, or if you feel comfortable enough to send me the money, and I'll post it ... it's up to you. I'll email my address to you, and I'll need yours. Anyway, let me know what you come up with Kris. And don't worry, mate I won't be offended if you change your mind .. the cost of the freight is a bloody joke hey. But you'll get your postcards regardless. :D
Best regards,
The Hairy Bobster from down under. 8)
P.S. it might even be worthwhile checking with Fedex .. they can't be anymore expensive than the bloody post !!
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$63 isnt too shabby, considering im still saving $70 my friend! I dont think I would be able to beat that price. Do you want me to send you the $ through paypal? Or how do you want to do it?
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Hey there Kris. Yep, we can do it through paypal if you like. That way, you've got a record of payment. How does that work if they're paying me, I've only ever paid them for stuff ? Are you going with or without a tracking number with the air freight ?
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sent. no tracking.
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G'day trendsetters. Well ... you can't say ol Hairy Bob doesn't do what he says he's gunna do. Yer screen is on its way Kris. I reckon you should get it the end of next week, and I think you'll be very impressed with my packing job. It's dead easy to put on, just follow the photos and you'll be right. You should post a picture on the forum when you've put it on , so I can check your workmanship ;). I chucked in two nice shots of my bike too for you to check out. They're from the weekend before last's ride. The postcards are of where I live, on the southern end of the Gold Coast. And don't forget about the Goodtime tattoo for her leg ... the bike you wombat, not your girl. Hey, maybe we should start up the Goodtime Cruizer Club or something ! ;D
So anyway, matter transfer is happening as we speak gang.
Regards,
The Hairy Bobster from down under 8)
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update guys, my wind screen came on Tuesday, in the middle of something right now... bloody stressful, will have time in the weekend to fit the screen and take her out for a spin. i hope its what i am looking for otherwise was a lot of wasted day dreaming time. got new boots and pads for my jacket as well. will up photos as well after its fitted.
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Hang in there Max, it's nearly the weekend mate. Hope you dig your new screen. Look forward to seeing a photo.
Regards, Hairy Bob
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Hi guys Vivo had an idea which would make it possible to share the photos with the limited space we can post, which led me to use my google account to share photos. hope this works
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B72SX0iPqHIvSk1wcXZER3l1SDg/edit?usp=sharing
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Looks very nice Max.
Hey Kris, has the screen arrived yet ?
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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Thank you Bob. have to put some time to ride now. bikes been sitting a lot.
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nope not yet. im expecting it sometime this week. cant wait to get it on! my gf has also been dying to see the post cards!
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windscreen is here! Putting it on tomorrow morning before work! As long as it doesnt rain outside :/
Great photos HB, and thanks for the goodtime sticker and postcards!
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No worries Kris. Hope you're happy with it mate. And I can just about guarantee you're the only one in the whole of the U.S. with a Goodtime sticker, so how does that grab ya. Don't forget to post a photo on the forum.
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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My stickers havent arrived yet... ::)
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Don't you worry Vivo, your little package is on its way ol mate, I promise you. And you'll be the only bloke in the whole of the Phillipines with a Goodtime sticker ! Let me know when it does arrive. I'd like to know how long it took to get there.
Regards, The Bobster. 8)
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Thanks HB... see that Racing Scooter sticker on my front... I think I'm also the only one with that here.... that was sent by a friend from this forum Zombie from Florida... If you look at the stats, he was the number two in terms of posts here more than 6,000, I think... But he's not active anymore... I don't know why... he just left...
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I've always dug that cannon ball run sticker of yours Vivo. It's good to have just a little something that no one else has, hey ol mate. :)
Hey Kris ... Have you got that windscreen on yet, or what ?? It only takes 10 - 15mins to put it on, so what are frigg are you doing man ? Pull yer finger out will you. ;)
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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been busy with work, funerals, and damn rain every day. what a pain in the ass. i hate all 3. will get pics once I get a free day to finally kick back and ride.
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Hey Kris. Don't even worry about the windscreen for now ... just put your Goodtime sticker on and go for nice little cruise mate. You'll be amazed at how much better it makes the bike go. :D
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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Righto, Kris ... have you got that bloody windscreen on yet, or more importantly, your Goodtime sticker ? ;D
Regards, Hairy Bob.
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Both are on! Pics coming soon I promise!!!!
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Good to know man! Me going on your other post now to check your heating issue.
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Here we go! pics below
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u14/krisfnbs/photo2_zps0f198aa8.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/krisfnbs/media/photo2_zps0f198aa8.jpg.html)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u14/krisfnbs/photo3_zpsb059fc5d.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/krisfnbs/media/photo3_zpsb059fc5d.jpg.html)
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Goodtime!!! ;)
(https://qkmruq.bn1.livefilestore.com/y2pes97LMCIAnRHmiPbT7eZvMdOHqEo59x-T_s3JcedjmDb9C1m4ZavDS1z2z0WbxyPAoDUK1dGMDxK2njjXxmEdMhv77nTmisB_czO2u4Ugj4/WP_20130727_001.jpg?psid=1)
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Finally!! Very nice! By the way anyone know how to change the yellow orang dash colour to a black one?