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Offline Pidgey

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Gettin' lippy
« 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 

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Re: Gettin' lippy
« Reply #1 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:

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Re: Gettin' lippy
« Reply #2 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:



Jeez......What an idiot  :banghead:   Thanks, I owe you one.  Bet it'll work even better the right way up.
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Re: Gettin' lippy
« Reply #3 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:

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Re: Gettin' lippy
« Reply #4 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:
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