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I put a laminar lip on my stock 2006 Majesty windscreen yesterday. Thought some people might be interested in my impressions. First, I am 6'3" tall and live in Jacksonville FL, where the temp is above 90 degrees from May through November (often). It's getting up to 80 today. Therefore I really DON'T want a lot of wind protection unlike folks living up north where it's cold. I had an '84 Gold Wing Interstate a long time ago and it had nearly 100% wind protection and was unbearably hot to ride in Florida. My main complaint with the stock windshield was helmet buffeting - it was severe.
Lip was easy to install. Rode today at speeds up to 60mph indicated. I would say helmet buffeting is reduced about 50% - it is still there, but bearable. I get plenty of breeze on my arms and chest - again, I want this, if I still lived in Montreal Canada (my hometown) I would want the larger Yamaha or Givi windshield and the leg deflectors.
There is noticeably more flexing of the windscreen. I just don't feel confident with those four sticky dots holding the thing on especially as I sometimes exceed the speed limit. I'm going to get the plastic screws that the Laminar Lip company offers to send you for free.
The whole thing is below my line of sight. If anyone is short and wants to know if it interferes with your vision I can have my 5'2" wife sit on it and let you know :lol:
It's a lot of money to pay for a piece of plastic but all cycle accessories are overpriced. The reduced buffeting makes it worth it for me, it is so much more pleasant to ride now.
Hope this helps.
Lip was easy to install. Rode today at speeds up to 60mph indicated. I would say helmet buffeting is reduced about 50% - it is still there, but bearable. I get plenty of breeze on my arms and chest - again, I want this, if I still lived in Montreal Canada (my hometown) I would want the larger Yamaha or Givi windshield and the leg deflectors.
There is noticeably more flexing of the windscreen. I just don't feel confident with those four sticky dots holding the thing on especially as I sometimes exceed the speed limit. I'm going to get the plastic screws that the Laminar Lip company offers to send you for free.
The whole thing is below my line of sight. If anyone is short and wants to know if it interferes with your vision I can have my 5'2" wife sit on it and let you know :lol:
It's a lot of money to pay for a piece of plastic but all cycle accessories are overpriced. The reduced buffeting makes it worth it for me, it is so much more pleasant to ride now.
Hope this helps.