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[Toraneko]

Following feedback from some Carpedians & AZZA in particular I have made some improvements(hopefully) to the original screen.

Thanks for the update Aaron. I had been thinking that maybe the TigerScreen required a little tweaking about a month before you sent me your last post but just didn't have the time or inspiration to get to it. I agree with your observations having tried your shorty version as per your photo & was surprised at it's effectiveness, I guess about 80% of the tall screen. I've come up with a new shape that after nearly 1000km test over the weekend I believe has proven to be a better all round solution. It's still taller than your shorty but much shorter than the original & has a more sporty appearance. Due to it's new shape there's much less flex & wobble & therefore less stress on the mounting points which you'll notice I've also changed. There's the potential for cracking if the screws "dig in" to the countersunk Holes so by adding these nylon washers top & bottom that issue should be eliminated. I recommend existing TigerScreen owners buy & fit some asap just to be on the safe side. You'll need 8, one either side of the screen for each screw hole.





Based on past measurements this screen should cover all riders between 174 & 184cm in height with only infrequent need to look through the screen. Being smaller shipping will also be a little cheaper. So..... improvements all round which hopefully TDMers will be happy with.
Price is $170 AU , 111GBP or 124EURO current shipping to UK & Sth Europe is ~ 48.75 GBP or 55 Euro.
Feel free to comment on the new look.

Edited by Toraneko, 28 June 2012 - 04:23 am.

[stu]

Can you put up pics of the original, and Azza's 'shorty' for comparison?





I was wondering at the weekend if there was any way of mounting wind deflectors for the handlebars on the fairing, like the Deauville has....

Toraneko, you seem to be the plastics, guru, any comments?

http://redknightsire...big bikes02.jpg

[TDMTAM]

Can you put up pics of the original, and Azza's 'shorty' for comparison?
I was wondering at the weekend if there was any way of mounting wind deflectors for the handlebars on the fairing, like the Deauville has....

Toraneko, you seem to be the plastics, guru, any comments?

http://redknightsire...big bikes02.jpg

Yamaha France have done this for their GT version of the TDM900
TAM

[frodg]

Without seeing the two screens side by side:

It looks like you have taken the original screen and, without changing the bottom section, you have redesigned (cut down) the top section for a lower profile.

Is this correct?

If so, can you develop a template with the new profile ( in paper or in an electronic form) or some such to email to the original screen owners if they wish to emulate your feat and cut thiers down?

I love the orignal screen but it does take over the front of the bike with its large foorprint

edit: where do you get the nylon washers - Bunnings or similar? My orignal ones are just about worn away.

Edited by frodg, 31 January 2011 - 09:06 pm.

[AzzA]

[frodg]

Are they able to be cleaned - like the old ones - or do they have to look like that?

I like the look of the shorter one a lot better - thanks AzzA

[stu]

Yamaha France have done this for their GT version of the TDM900
TAM

Aye, thanks for that. Now, how to price, and/or get hold of them......

Edited by stu, 02 February 2011 - 11:01 am.

[dmmsta]

Looks good.

I didn't jump at the Tiger Screen as it did look a bit over-powering, but this seems better.

Any idea on price & shipping to the Pomm's yet?

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[AzzA]

Are they able to be cleaned - like the old ones - or do they have to look like that?

I like the look of the shorter one a lot better - thanks AzzA

Quite surprisingly, the rest of the bike doesn't look as filthy as it was... photo was taken during the locust plague, biblical, and the upper half was also covered in gnats. Silver Tech, the colour, hides grime very well.

I cut the original one down as an experiment and was going to play around with a light weight (pack away) screw-on/off top section, looking for the best of both worlds, but haven't gotten around to the top bit yet. Maybe when it starts getting cold here again; it's in the metric mid 30's today.

[Toraneko]

[quote name='frodg' post='193177' date='Tue 1st Feb 2011, 08:04 AM']Without seeing the two screens side by side:It looks like you have taken the original screen and, without changing the bottom section, you have redesigned (cut down) the top section for a lower profile.Is this correct? CORRECT - For a more efficient & hopefully nicer looking profile.If so, can you develop a template with the new profile ( in paper or in an electronic form) or some such to email to the original screen owners if they wish to emulate your feat and cut thiers down? Yes, I think I can scan & e-mail / post on Carpe a template with measurements on so you can print out at the correct scale & trimdown.I love the orignal screen but it does take over the front of the bike with its large foorprint :)edit: where do you get the nylon washers - Bunnings or similar? My orignal ones are just about worn away. Try "Nuts & Bolts" or other fastener specialists.

Edited by TDMtoraneko, 03 February 2011 - 08:54 am.

[Toraneko]

Looks good.

I didn't jump at the Tiger Screen as it did look a bit over-powering, but this seems better.

Any idea on price & shipping to the Pomm's yet?

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Not exactly sure on price but I'm guessing around 15 GBP cheaper all up.

[Toraneko]

Can you put up pics of the original, and Azza's 'shorty' for comparison?
I was wondering at the weekend if there was any way of mounting wind deflectors for the handlebars on the fairing, like the Deauville has....

Toraneko, you seem to be the plastics, guru, any comments?

http://redknightsire...big bikes02.jpg

Not sure about the Guru bit. Personally I like to keep things as clean & simple as possible. For me V-Strom 650 hand guards do the job nicely & seem to tie in
very well aerodynamically with the TigerScreen.

[frodg]

Thanks Shane - I look forward to the template.

And I have bmw handguards and they work well too.

I keep liking this bike more & more as I ride it more & more.

Frodg

[Toraneko]

Thanks Shane - I look forward to the template.

Frodg

HERE is the Template. Should be pretty straightforward.

[Toraneko]

Just so everyone knows The TDM Shield aka TigerScreen Mk2 is available for the TDM900. Price is $170 AU , 111GBP or 124EURO
current shipping to UK & Sth Europe is ~ 48.75 GBP or 55 Euro.

Even though the screen kit is $25 AU cheaper for those in Oz the GBP & Euro are weaker than before so doesn't help our Nth Bros'.

There's been a delay with developement of the Version to suit the 850 Mk2 as MotoBloke has been of ill health & he still has my prototype in his posession.
Haven't heard from him for over 2 months so I hope he's OK.

Edited by Toraneko, 14 June 2011 - 09:51 am.

[Toraneko]

MotoBloke should be sending the Mk2 850 prototype back soon. Stay tuned!!

[frodg]

I have been using this new design for months and I can't fault it.

Looks a lot bettererer than the original. I thought I would take it off for summer but I like the look and the comfort so I think it will stay on all year round.

Nice work Shane

[kenny111]

I have an original Tiger screen but would also like to alter it, can anyone talk me through the steps? I see there is a template but cant really work it out, perhaps i,m missing something obvious,...bit slow with this sort of thing!

[Manx1200]

I have been using this new design for months and I can't fault it.

Looks a lot bettererer than the original. I thought I would take it off for summer but I like the look and the comfort so I think it will stay on all year round.

Nice work Shane

Thinking of doing this myself, how tall are you?

[Manx1200]

Another question, what would you recommend for cutting the screen down? Was thinking of a fine toothed jigsaw blade, but I'm a little worried that it may crack the screen.
Thanks in advance.