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flyscreen instal..Part II
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:41 pm
by bimmer83is
I took all your advice into account. I bought a 6mm ball end hex key but didn't use it. I decided to make my own tool. I took an old 6mm hex key and cut it down to a 1.5 inch segment. Then I used a 1/4 inch ratchet and a 6mm socket with an extension. This made the instal for the right side bracket of the flyscreen much easier. I highly recommend it. The bracket that holds the light fixture got a lil' scratched but I touched it up a lil'.
I am considering painting the flyscreen the same color as my bike, Titan Silver. Any recommendations on this.
Thanks
Vinny
painting flyscreen
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:52 pm
by wncbmw
I painted the inside of my flyscreen with flat black paint. I like the look. Of course, mine is the real BMW color after all!
I actually did it twice. The first time I taped the front and edges and just painted the back. The light thru the edges looked weird, so I repainted, doing the edges the 2nd time and liked the results better.
http://h2oman.smugmug.com/gallery/342248/1/21864664
DJ should chime in. He put a Buell screen on his or something similar, painted silver and it looks good also.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:19 am
by DJ Downunder
My little screen is really just a bit of a wind deflector and protection for the gauges...it's a BMW 650 GS screen...about $50...it's silver plastic.
It works better than the stock fly screen and mounts straight on the stock brackets...it stops the wind hitting you in the chest...and is so so quiet..
DJ
