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Offline mojokim

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New 1250 owner saying hi and asking questions
« on: August 18, 2007, 06:27:13 PM »
Greetings
I have had my 1250 for a couple months and currently have added:
Yosh TRS slip on
Laminar touring lip
SW Motech side and rear racks with Givi E460/E21 bags

Overall I love the bike.  My previous scoot was a V Strom 1000 and the Bandit suits me much better.

My only complaint thus far is the handlebars.  I want to change them to somethig with more center rise and less end rise.  Does anyone know the stock measurements for the bars.  I tried to measure them but it is tough on the bike.

Other than that I will probably change the seat at some point and try a different windshield after I hear some real world feedback on the various offerings.
2007 1250S Red

Offline KenB

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New 1250 owner saying hi and asking questions
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2007, 07:17:04 PM »
Hi mojokim! I'm wondering how you like the Laminar Touring Lip and where you go it?
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New 1250 owner saying hi and asking questions
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2007, 08:45:16 PM »
I got it from laminar lips website.  It is a huge improvement in wind protection.  I no longer feel like I am going to get blown off the bike.  The downside is wind noise.  It's not bad with earplugs but without it is pretty loud.  I would like to try a Givi or Ermax but I'd like to hear some reviews before I spend the dough.
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Offline Laurenceam

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Re: New 1250 owner saying hi and asking questions
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2010, 01:21:13 PM »
I have just installed the Laminar Touring Lip on my 2007 1250S.  I am very pleased with the wind protection, which now is directed to my helmet rather than my chest.  The air stream is steady with no turbulence.  I am 5' 10", ride with a full face helmet.  I was concerned with with "glued on" attachment system but I had the bike up to 130 MPH for a few seconds and nothing came loose, so I am not concerned about the attachment issue.  I typicaly cruise at 85 mph and at that speed the wind is not an issue.  Also, I did not notice any more noise than with the stock screen, but then again, I use ear plugs.