Laminar Lip on 2011 RT Initial Feedback
Well took the bike on its first 100 miles with the new "lip" today. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder for sure, but I have to say its a huge win as far as I am concerned for the price. I am 6' with 32" inseam. The standard shield had to sit at a little over 3/4 full to get about the right amount of air that i wanted.
After riding with the Lip I now very comfortably sit with the shield between 1/4 - 1/3 mast, and it really flows the air right up and over the helmet and I have a BETTER view over the shield. Wind noise is also drastically reduced from the helmet perspective. With it on the idle vibration in the shield is definately more prevelent but disappears when underway. Its a great day out so no chance to test in wet weather conditions yet, however this is Michigan so I am sure that will occur any day now.
I have to admit when i got this it was a last ditch effort before shelling out some more coin for beefed up struts and an aftermarket shield. Now no need as far as I am concerned, just ride and enjoy.
Just thought I would share my first impression for those interested.
Shane
Well took the bike on its first 100 miles with the new "lip" today. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder for sure, but I have to say its a huge win as far as I am concerned for the price. I am 6' with 32" inseam. The standard shield had to sit at a little over 3/4 full to get about the right amount of air that i wanted.
After riding with the Lip I now very comfortably sit with the shield between 1/4 - 1/3 mast, and it really flows the air right up and over the helmet and I have a BETTER view over the shield. Wind noise is also drastically reduced from the helmet perspective. With it on the idle vibration in the shield is definately more prevelent but disappears when underway. Its a great day out so no chance to test in wet weather conditions yet, however this is Michigan so I am sure that will occur any day now.
I have to admit when i got this it was a last ditch effort before shelling out some more coin for beefed up struts and an aftermarket shield. Now no need as far as I am concerned, just ride and enjoy.
Just thought I would share my first impression for those interested.
Shane
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