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Honda XL1000V Varadero - The bike that started our community! => Varadero accessories, parts and home brew => Topic started by: 5for17 on January 24, 2016, 02:46:54

Title: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: 5for17 on January 24, 2016, 02:46:54: hi All
After doing some research and taking some advice I recently fitted the Palmers UK Screen Adaptor Kit and the larger screen.

I received the new screen adaptor kit and large screen for my 2008 Varadero just before Christmas. Just as a reference I went for a ride through the country with the original screen set up on the bike as it had been a couple of weeks since the last ride. I really noted how uncomfortable the ride was with the wind buffeting and noise.

I then fitted the screen adaptor and screen which took all of about 15 minutes and adjusted it to maximum height and angle then went for another ride. I was absolutely blown away with the change in the ride and it felt and sounded like a completely different bike. The improvement in ride experience is nothing short of remarkable. I stopped after 20 minutes and realized that I had been riding at 120 km/h and still had my visor up! I made some very easy roadside adjustments to bring down the height of the screen and adjust the angle as I was now getting some glare from the chrome on the fuel tank cap and went again. Again, absolutely incredible.

On the weekend my partner and I went for a weekend tour and she commented that when we were riding on the outskirts of town she thought we were still doing 60 km/h, but when she looked down we were gently cruising on 100 km/h already. As a pillion, shereally noticed the difference in buffeting and wind force when she leaned out and looked past me, there was none !

Cannot praise this enough, it is an incredible product that has made a substantial difference to what was already a good bike and ride, it is now amazing ! Definitely worth freighting from the UK to Australia !

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Title: Re: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: zebulon on January 24, 2016, 08:18:19: A picture will be nice VCIF_ThumbUp
Title: Re: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: alan29 on January 24, 2016, 11:29:54: Quote from: zebulon on January 24, 2016, 08:18:19
A picture will be nice VCIF_ThumbUp

Which larger screen?
I think they make 3 different sizes.
Title: Re: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: Varareco on January 25, 2016, 13:10:08: Here is mine. 2 years old and in perfect condition. Very well made.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Varareco/DSCN0446a_zpsulnedhrf.jpg)

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/Varareco/IMG_4343_zpsdajcubzh.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: zebulon on January 25, 2016, 13:33:07: Upper part seems to be MRA made ... 8)
Title: Re: Alternative screens (Palmers UK)
Post by: Varareco on January 25, 2016, 14:02:27: Quote from: zebulon on January 25, 2016, 13:33:07
Upper part seems to be MRA made ... 8)

Correct VCIF_ok