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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #30 on: July 12, 2016, 01:39:08 AM »
Use the Rain-X for plastic, I also use the Rain-X cleaner too. Yes it is true the original over time can cause hazing. As a side note also treat the headlight covers as they can then spread off the moisture as well.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Plastic-Water-Repellent-12-oz/47301723

Edit; I rode a bit tonight and what a difference. I did not have to put on a jacket just because the sun went down. Also riding for a bit I realized the hand guard area could be used as a dash panel extension and maybe a GPS and/or Cell mounts could be added. Definitely what should have been on these bikes all along.
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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2016, 02:05:59 AM »
I have noticed two more things.

1.) MPG is down a bit. On the first tank it went to 68.1 where I was getting 71 or better. Now to be fair it could be as it seems I am zipping around a bit faster. With the lowered wind turbulence I find I am usually going 5 MPH faster in most area's as speed is harder to judge.

2.) morning dew sucks. Not having that 100% over the screen view is disturbing at the dew makes it hard to see. haven't had the opportunity to try it in the rain as of yet. 

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2016, 03:13:02 PM »
I rode mine in the rain for the first time the other day.

If you're used to getting drenched on a normal motorbike, the Downtown is amazing - just make sure your knees and feet are tucked in behind the plastic. As long as your moving, you stay pretty dry. When you come to a stop you get wet, but that's to be expected.

Mine has a Givi screen fitted and whilst I find it quite noisy (I'm 5'10), earplugs on linger journeys tend to sort that out. In the rain though, the screen is the perfect height for clearing my visor.

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #33 on: July 14, 2016, 01:02:45 AM »
and whilst I find it quite noisy (I'm 5'10), earplugs on linger journeys tend to sort that out.

Speaking of noise we all should be wearing hearing protection while riding. I have seen a couple places that the noise in the helmet, no matter what brand, gets to be 90+ dbs at 30 mph and goes up from there. OSHA rules at work say anything above 90 requires hearing protection for anything over 30 minutes of exposure. I always wear hearing protection.


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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #34 on: July 14, 2016, 03:05:06 AM »
I find it quieter but there is a whistle. I do think just an inch or so has to come off the top, it may just work to flatten out the top profile a bit. In the rain even with the Givi at full height a full face helmet seems to be a must have.

I got stuck in a little rain. I must say the beading of the Rain-X plastic makes life better.

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #35 on: July 18, 2016, 01:08:23 AM »
I just did 112 miles and on the fill up got 74.5 MPG. I hope tendency keeps up. It would be nice not to have efficiency affected.

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #36 on: October 21, 2016, 06:51:08 AM »
I also want GIVI D294ST, but i wonder about our different year models.
I have a -2013, is it the same for me?
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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #37 on: October 22, 2016, 12:35:27 AM »
I think te mounting is the same across all years for the 300i.

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #38 on: October 23, 2016, 06:31:30 PM »
I think te mounting is the same across all years for the 300i.

Thanks, hope for that when i order one then :-)
Kymco Downtown 300i ABS -2013
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Dr Pulley 15g / Orginal rollers  (change all the time)
Gas average 0,29L/10km
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I have 14g ,15g and 15,5 Pulley´s to sell

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #39 on: October 26, 2016, 01:30:58 PM »
Is this the same as you folks have?
Just want to be sure before i place the order 😄

http://m.ebay.com/itm/351657980436?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&_mwBanner=1

Edit: nevermind, i bought it
« Last Edit: October 27, 2016, 05:11:31 AM by tvniklas »
Kymco Downtown 300i ABS -2013
ODO: 9950km
Dr Pulley 15g / Orginal rollers  (change all the time)
Gas average 0,29L/10km
From: Sweden
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Kymco Like 125  -2016  -Sold
Kymco Agility 50 -2015 -Sold
I have 14g ,15g and 15,5 Pulley´s to sell

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #40 on: October 28, 2016, 10:00:45 AM »
But yes it is...........

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #41 on: October 29, 2016, 02:32:32 PM »
But yes it is...........
Thanks 👍
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Dr Pulley 15g / Orginal rollers  (change all the time)
Gas average 0,29L/10km
From: Sweden
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Kymco Agility 50 -2015 -Sold
I have 14g ,15g and 15,5 Pulley´s to sell

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Re: Please help - Larger Windscreen?
« Reply #42 on: February 24, 2017, 05:12:27 PM »
Well for me it was perfect, a little shelter for the hands and perfect height. Im 196cm tall and i look over the screen and can see the road 3m in front of me, so no use for dremmel 💥👍
Kymco Downtown 300i ABS -2013
ODO: 9950km
Dr Pulley 15g / Orginal rollers  (change all the time)
Gas average 0,29L/10km
From: Sweden
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Kymco Like 125  -2016  -Sold
Kymco Agility 50 -2015 -Sold
I have 14g ,15g and 15,5 Pulley´s to sell

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