Hi all, I have just fitted a
laminar lip to my speedie sickle and whilst I'm still working out what the best location should be, the preliminary results are positive.
I don't know if any other member have one but my reason for purchasing was that my clearview screen was just an inch or two lower than what I wanted and the laminar lip option looked really promising, particularly after reading the heaps of testimonies.
The mounting procedure isn't too hard, but it did take me about an hour or so just because I wanted it central.
So for me I mounted mine so that it stood about an inch or so higher than my clearview, and on my first ride it was sort of weird cos it appeared like I was sitting in a bubble of low pressure. By that I mean my jacket sort of inflated around my chest which had definitely not happened before but I can guarantee that air flow was definitely way above my head and certainly more than the extra inch of height of the lip. It also did seem a lot quieter than before and the air was less messy.
After my first ride, I then moved it down to be about the same height of the clearview but it didn't feel as good as my original (above the screen) setting so I put it back.
Anyway, I thought I would post this cos it's raining today and I thought it an interesting topic.
So tomorrow provided it's not raining, I'll be riding to work and over the next week or so I should be able to report back on my findings. At this stage though like I said, it's looking pretty promising for around town type riding, but what will be really interesting will be highway cruising. I hoping though that this little accessory is going to be one of the best $100 I've invested and if so, maybe this post should be moved to the performance section
BTW, if there is anyone else who has one or had one, and you feel like telling us what you think then feel free.
PS: If you are interested here' a testimonial that best describes for now what I've. experienced so far.
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Richard C. 7 Nov 04 I have just returned from a 3 hour ride after putting a LIP on my BMW R1200-CL stock windshield. It was a windy but beautiful day here in NC. Part of the ride was on 4 lanes at 75mph with trucks to backroads at 55mph. Good test for a shield modification. Wow!!! This is a great product. I installed it with the top edge of the LIP about one inch higher than the dip in the middle of the stock shield, thus raising absolute shield height only an inch. I can still easily see over the shield (I'm 5'9"). The amazing thing is that It has moved the wind stream about six inches higher than stock and smoothed it out as well. Before the LIP I couldn't ride with my faceshield open and wind roar required earplugs, now there's just a gentle breeze in my face. I can't rave enough about this product. It's far better than simply getting a taller shield because it smooths out the air flow rather than simply raising it. For the first time I can hear my engine and drivetrain (wow what a noisy transmission). Stunned! -RC-
