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[Primus]

Just saw this one the zero site.

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=230&zenid=lpjiqnvn8p18uhud7uhiv1rda3

Tried searching here for opinions about it, but didn't find anything.  Anyone have it?  How does it impact range?  Some pictures would be nice too.  The small photo on the Zero site doesn't give you much of an idea of what it really looks like.

[Erasmo]

It is still new, but people have good experiences with other screens an gain some range using them.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Previous thread: http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=5734.0

There are no customer reports yet, and it does not match anything in MRA's range, so I imagine it's been designed well enough for its size to make airflow work well on the Zero specifically.

[xzornixz]

I have the touring screen Can't say whether it has an impact (positive or negative) on range as the dealer installed it before I picked up the bike, but I am pleased with the wind distribution with it. Do please note that it is quite big Attached is a picture alongside my Shadow

[Primus]

Nice!  How is it attached?  Just wondering if it can maybe be removed easily to test the Wh/mi with vs without it.

I have the touring screen Can't say whether it has an impact (positive or negative) on range as the dealer installed it before I picked up the bike, but I am pleased with the wind distribution with it. Do please note that it is quite big Attached is a picture alongside my Shadow

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

MRA windscreens for naked bikes all have struts that mount to the handlebars. You can loosen some bolts to remove it.


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[xxredcowxx]

I've had the touring screen from Zero for my '16 SR for about a week now and it's such a huge improvement. Highway cruising at 70+ is quite comfortable now and my commute seems to use a bit less charge, it's about 12 miles with 5 on the highway. Was using ~10% each way and now its like 8%. My bike is still new so my riding style is aggressive with the custom profile maxed out.

[skyrapper]

I use the touring screen since 4 weeks . My commute consists of 18km at a speed of 90km/h and 2km at a speed of 50km/h . Before using the screen my consumption was 59Wh/km, now it is 53Wh/km . The wind pressure is greatly reduced , but the volume of the wind has not (essentially) become quieter.

[Semper Why]

Nice!  How is it attached?  Just wondering if it can maybe be removed easily to test the Wh/mi with vs without it.

Like so:


My experience with the touring screen is minimal, but early results are quite positive. I rode from my house to Richmond, VA in June and had to stop along the way for an hour's charge. In Richmond, the dealership installed the windscreen & the charge tank. I rode back via a slightly different route, but pulled 97.9 miles and still had 10% left. It's anecdata, but it backs up what others have said.

[Kocho]

Is anyone with the touring screen taller than 6' and if so, what do you think? I'm 6'4" and currently have a cheap $50 screen that has a similar shape and size like the Zero touring screen, but I'm not quite happy with it. Mainly, it is not tall enough to shield me without ducking.  It creates turbulence if at full height and when fairly upright/vertically mounted. So I use it at somewhat lower height than its max height and at a lower angle. It works well this way, directing the wind somewhere in the middle of my helmet, so turbulence is not bad, but now I can't really duck behind it - too close and too low. I can't mount an extension on that screen - too flimsy, I think. I might give the Zero screen a try, though I somehow doubt if will work much better for me, being that tall... 

[Shadow]

I'm 5'10" long and the Zero (MRA) touring screen creates a calm area between the screen and almost the top of my shoulders. You want the parabellum and modify it I think.

[Kocho]

I think I want the Parabellum too. From several screens that I've used, I've determined they either have to be small, directing the air well below my helmet, leaving it exposed but without new turbulence, or big and directing it above my head, covering me fully and without turbulence. Those mid-size screens that go near my shoulders or helmet create too much buffeting, especially if they are closer to vertical.

I'm 5'10" long and the Zero (MRA) touring screen creates a calm area between the screen and almost the top of my shoulders. You want the parabellum and modify it I think.

[dukecola]

Since my dealer has no screens to look at and compare, and all I had to go by was the little pictures on the Zero site.  Other than the deflector, the touring screen didn't look much bigger/taller than the commuter screen. Is the deflector really the only difference or is the screen bigger?

[mrwilsn]

Since my dealer has no screens to look at and compare, and all I had to go by was the little pictures on the Zero site.  Other than the deflector, the touring screen didn't look much bigger/taller than the commuter screen. Is the deflector really the only difference or is the screen bigger?

I think the answer is yes, the touring screen is bigger. I have a commuter screen on my bike now and have a touring screen on order.  I'll do some side by sides once I get it.

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[dukecola]

Since my dealer has no screens to look at and compare, and all I had to go by was the little pictures on the Zero site.  Other than the deflector, the touring screen didn't look much bigger/taller than the commuter screen. Is the deflector really the only difference or is the screen bigger?

I think the answer is yes, the touring screen is bigger. I have a commuter screen on my bike now and have a touring screen on order.  I'll do some side by sides once I get it.

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I'd like to see them overlayed.  PLease post the pics when you can, it will come in handy to future zero owners.