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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: Pidgey on May 14, 2008, 10:07:38 PM

Title: Gettin' lippy
Post by: Pidgey on May 14, 2008, 10:07:38 PM
Went ahead and ordered a Laminar Lip for my 1250. I have a Powerbronze aftermarket shield, but the lip fit without difficulty. It pretty much does what it says, in noticeably reducing upper body buffeting, particularly at higher speeds. It was a very windy day here, and the lip made for a less turbulent ride, particularly when riding into the wind.
I'd estimate a 50% reduction in wind turbulence and 20% less low frequency wind noise.

I was hoping for a bigger impact on the noise, but oh, well. :annoy:

Overall, I'd give the lip 3.5 out of 5 

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x57/pidgey_photos/IM000464.jpg)
Title: Re: Gettin' lippy
Post by: Red01 on May 16, 2008, 07:38:33 AM
Did you try it installed right-side up?

Here's the pic from the Laminar Lip site:

(http://www.laminarlip.com/07_1250s.jpg)
Title: Re: Gettin' lippy
Post by: Pidgey on May 16, 2008, 04:42:55 PM
Did you try it installed right-side up?

Here's the pic from the Laminar Lip site:

(http://www.laminarlip.com/07_1250s.jpg)

Jeez......What an idiot  :banghead:   Thanks, I owe you one.  Bet it'll work even better the right way up.
Title: Re: Gettin' lippy
Post by: Red01 on May 17, 2008, 05:11:52 AM
You were supposed to say, "Ya, I tried it the way the instructions said, but it works better this way."  :wink:

Then months from now, after you've flipped it back and post pictures from a trip, see if anyone calls you on it.  :bandit:

Title: Re: Gettin' lippy
Post by: Pidgey on May 18, 2008, 02:54:24 AM
You were supposed to say, "Ya, I tried it the way the instructions said, but it works better this way."  :wink:

Then months from now, after you've flipped it back and post pictures from a trip, see if anyone calls you on it.  :bandit:



Y' know, it actually does work better the right way up........... :duh:   :thumb: