to screen or not to screen... - SV650.org

rictus01 · 27-10-11, 09:16 AM

over the year I've basically turned the speed four into my "do everything bike", the clipons have gone replaced but nice comfy renthals, it has heated grips a 12v aux socket, rack, topbox, panel protectors for the Triumph panniers, a tank harness for the triumph tank bag, additional clock, satnav mount.... you get the picture, anyway I was seeing a mate last week and he works in a bike breakers, they had in a street triple, I gave him a hand to drop the engine out of it, whilst there I saw it had Evotech rear and GB Racing front axle crash bung things, so got those for the S4, happy man that's about £70 retail, so saved £60, the street also had a powerbronze screen fitted, this morning I nipped down and took that off and got that for another £10 (also picked up a few other goodies for a song, I love bike breakers).

Just back in and gave it a clean and have offered it up, looks alright, but it does require three "tophat" sized holes drilling in the front fairing but I'm not sure I want to do that?

here's what the manufacturer shows

and what it looks like offered up

without

with

and again

without

with

Oh and it's light enough to still see the decals on the fairing beneath which I quite like.

need to make a choice in the next couple of hours... Opinions ?

Cheers Mark.

27-10-11, 09:39 AM

Sell the speed and buy a bandit

27-10-11, 09:51 AM

I am in the "Yes" camp as anything that adds to an old blokes comfort is beneficial

Being an old bloke myself and it looks quite smart

Bibio · 27-10-11, 09:55 AM

with.

maviczap · 27-10-11, 09:59 AM

Yes, its going to look like a praying mantis

rictus01 · 27-10-11, 10:25 AM

having waited a whole hour (yes I am that patient) I think I will, I've got it now.

Cheers Mark.

Balky001 · 27-10-11, 10:30 AM

You're doing it anyway but I think it looks better with. Can you get your Ring sticker on the screen instead?

rictus01 · 27-10-11, 10:33 AM

just found a little problem, hadn't noticed it has a crack right in the middle, only shows up when you put pressure on the screen, still dab of superglue should do the trick.

Cheers Mark.

mister c · 27-10-11, 10:35 AM

Yup, looks good

rictus01 · 27-10-11, 10:52 AM

OK all done, couldn't find any superglue, so I've done the screw up just tight enough and put a sticker over to keep things together ( I will glue it up at some point...honest).

not a bad look and gives a good rise to the front.

taking some pics now.

Cheers Mark.

27-10-11, 09:16 AM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	to screen or not to screen... over the year I've basically turned the speed four into my "do everything bike", the clipons have gone replaced but nice comfy renthals, it has heated grips a 12v aux socket, rack, topbox, panel protectors for the Triumph panniers, a tank harness for the triumph tank bag, additional clock, satnav mount.... you get the picture, anyway I was seeing a mate last week and he works in a bike breakers, they had in a street triple, I gave him a hand to drop the engine out of it, whilst there I saw it had Evotech rear and GB Racing front axle crash bung things, so got those for the S4, happy man that's about £70 retail, so saved £60, the street also had a powerbronze screen fitted, this morning I nipped down and took that off and got that for another £10 (also picked up a few other goodies for a song, I love bike breakers). Just back in and gave it a clean and have offered it up, looks alright, but it does require three "tophat" sized holes drilling in the front fairing but I'm not sure I want to do that? here's what the manufacturer shows and what it looks like offered up without with and again without with Oh and it's light enough to still see the decals on the fairing beneath which I quite like. need to make a choice in the next couple of hours... Opinions ? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

27-10-11, 09:39 AM	#2
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: to screen or not to screen... Sell the speed and buy a bandit

27-10-11, 09:51 AM	#3
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: to screen or not to screen... I am in the "Yes" camp as anything that adds to an old blokes comfort is beneficial Being an old bloke myself and it looks quite smart

27-10-11, 09:55 AM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: to screen or not to screen... with.

27-10-11, 09:59 AM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: to screen or not to screen... Yes, its going to look like a praying mantis __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 27-10-11 at 10:00 AM.

27-10-11, 10:25 AM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: to screen or not to screen... having waited a whole hour (yes I am that patient) I think I will, I've got it now. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

27-10-11, 10:30 AM	#7
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: to screen or not to screen... You're doing it anyway but I think it looks better with. Can you get your Ring sticker on the screen instead? __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

27-10-11, 10:33 AM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: to screen or not to screen... just found a little problem, hadn't noticed it has a crack right in the middle, only shows up when you put pressure on the screen, still dab of superglue should do the trick. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

27-10-11, 10:35 AM	#9
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: to screen or not to screen... Yup, looks good __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

27-10-11, 10:52 AM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: to screen or not to screen... OK all done, couldn't find any superglue, so I've done the screw up just tight enough and put a sticker over to keep things together ( I will glue it up at some point...honest). not a bad look and gives a good rise to the front. taking some pics now. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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