tall screens - am I the odd man out?

[Stig / Major Tom]

I ride in the rain, often. I do not like riding behind a tall screen in the rain. If my scooter has a tall screen I remove it.
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While the Italians seem to overwhelmingly prefer a tall screen (and a big-wheel scooter!)


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But, the Spaniards rarely choose a tall screen.



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While the French also seem to prefer a tall screen.


Hmm?
It rains less in Spain?
The experienced European scooter riders in wetter countries prefer to ride behind a tall screen. Yes?

Whatever.
I'm not changing to a tall screen.

Stig

[mrmike]

My '23 People S 150i came with a very tall screen. I thought it was great until I got caught in the rain. I cut it down 5", and now it's perfect for me. The wind buffers over the top of my helmet, and I can see over the top of the screen in the rain. Best of all worlds for me!

[randyo]

I bought a tall screen for my AK550, should have known better, a few year back, while my V-Strom was in shop, they gave me a Vulcan 900 as a loaner, had one of those barn door sized windscreens. Had to go to an evening zoning meeting for the owner of the dealership (reason I had special privileges of getting a loaner) on the way home, a thunderstorm, heavy rain. so much glare, ya think you got cataracts overnight

[wymple]

My screen is as tall as I can get it while still looking just over it. Only way I'll have it.

[Neil955i]

No you’re not the only one Stig. I far prefer what we used to term a “fly screen” over here i.e. a short screen.

[stuo]

Hey Stig,

I am drooling over your windscreen and want one for my just purchased 2019 Like150i.

Do you remember the model name and who you bought it from?

Any suggestions for parts in general. I see Leeson's doesn't list the Like 150.

Stu

[Iahawk]

hey Stuo, good to see you back..and on a new bike?? were you holding out on us? Where are the pics?!

[klaviator]

I'm not a fan of tall screens.  I generally just keep whatever came on the bike.  My Vespa came with no screen and over a year later I still haven't put one on.  I really don't feel I need a screen at under 60 MPH and short blasts at 70+ aren't a problem.  If I do get one it will just be a short one.

[stuo]

Hey Iahawk!

Here's the ad that got me reeled in: I bought it without a test ride.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2019-Kymco-Like+150i+w%2FNoodoe+%26+ABS-5036447129#sid=435221

[Stig / Major Tom]

Hey Stig,

I am drooling over your windscreen and want one for my just purchased 2019 Like150i.

Do you remember the model name and who you bought it from?

Any suggestions for parts in general. I see Leeson's doesn't list the Like 150.

Stu

Hey Stu,
The screen in my photo above is on my Piaggio. It would not fit any Kymco scooter because of the mounting system used by Piaggio.
Piaggio/Vespa scooters have a bracket welded below the handlebars and within the panels which accepts the mounting bars for the screens.
There are small flyscreens sold which apperently can be fitted to Kymco scooters. KymcoUSA offers few accessories for their scooters.
eBay, amazon?
Stig

[Iahawk]

Hey Iahawk!

Here's the ad that got me reeled in: I bought it without a test ride.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2019-Kymco-Like+150i+w%2FNoodoe+%26+ABS-5036447129#sid=435221

great price and great looking bike!

[Neil955i]

Hey Iahawk!

Here's the ad that got me reeled in: I bought it without a test ride.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2019-Kymco-Like+150i+w%2FNoodoe+%26+ABS-5036447129#sid=435221

Nice looking scoot Stuo, I can see why you fell for it!

[stuo]

Thanks, Stig, for the heads up on your windscreen. I was wondering how it could mount on the Like.

 I've decided to go screenless on the Like being as the bike is for around town, certainly not for freeway riding. For that I ride my Honda Reflex 250, which is an amazingly comfortable ride at 65-70 mph.

My GV 250 was totaled by a truck turning left in front of me  I hope to eventually find another good one close by. That's my favorite all around bike for maneuverability yet with enough oomph for freeway riding.   

[Stig / Major Tom]

Thanks, Stig, for the heads up on your windscreen. I was wondering how it could mount on the Like.

 I've decided to go screenless on the Like being as the bike is for around town, certainly not for freeway riding. For that I ride my Honda Reflex 250, which is an amazingly comfortable ride at 65-70 mph.

My GV 250 was totaled by a truck turning left in front of me  I hope to eventually find another good one close by. That's my favorite all around bike for maneuverability yet with enough oomph for freeway riding.

Pictures of your Reflex?!.
Been admiring my buddy's in Yellow Springs for a few yrs.
Now he wants me to buy it. Not moving as well as he used to.
No, I can't have 3 scooters!
Stig

[JJJoseph]

My screen is as tall as I can get it while still looking just over it. Only way I'll have it.

That's normal drill.  You look just over the top of it. I never understood trying to look THRU a m/c windshield.