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Laminar lip for St1300
« on: May 17, 2014, 05:05:45 PM »
I am considering one of these for about $130 posted.  Have many folks tried them?? Any feedback would be useful
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2014, 05:35:34 PM »
I had one on my cruiser. Didn't make a difference. Ended up removing the screen which ended buffeting. YMMV.
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2014, 05:56:16 PM »
My advice would be to go for the BikeQuip Screen.   See  http://www.st1300-accessories.co.uk/st1300_windscreens.html
It's cost is not that much more, it looks neat, and does a great job, with less noise and  less buffeting.   It's by far it's the best addition I've made to my bike.
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2014, 06:06:18 PM »
My advice would be to go for the BikeQuip Screen.   See  http://www.st1300-accessories.co.uk/st1300_windscreens.html
It's cost is not that much more, it looks neat, and does a great job, with less noise and  less buffeting.   It's by far it's the best addition I've made to my bike.



From memory there is a standard height and a higher screen. Which would be best? Does it make a difference.
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2014, 08:29:22 PM »
My advice would be to go for the BikeQuip Screen.   See  http://www.st1300-accessories.co.uk/st1300_windscreens.html
It's cost is not that much more, it looks neat, and does a great job, with less noise and  less buffeting.   It's by far it's the best addition I've made to my bike.



From memory there is a standard height and a higher screen. Which would be best? Does it make a difference.


I have the 21"  x  2" wider in then light grey tint.   I'm still looking over the screen all the time.
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2014, 08:42:08 PM »
Ok. Thanks for that. We will see if the budget will let me buy one.

By the way, do you know where one can buy a dash shelf. I looked on ebay but no joy.

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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2014, 09:32:49 PM »
Pete, what do they mean by a "flip top screen"?
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2014, 09:36:53 PM »
I have had a Laminar lip on both the 1100 and the 1300. I find that they work well.
there are more comments here http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?63674-ST1300-Laminar-Lip-WIND-NOISE
and here http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?51319-Laminar-Lip-Reviews

They do look ugly but are effective
 
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2014, 10:44:52 PM »
Pete, what do they mean by a "flip top screen"?
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The flip top is an upswept section just near the top

Check out. http://www.st1300-accessories.co.uk/st1300_windscreens.html
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2014, 11:04:37 PM »
I have a Laminar Lip on my 1300. I've had it fitted for the past few years and I'm honestly not sure how good they are. I think they cut down the wind a bit but then you seem to get more road noise. I've left mine on and never think much about it. I always ride with my screen in the lowest position as I don't like looking through the screen. Sorry I can't be more helpful! :grin
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2014, 08:00:22 PM »
I saw a Dash Shelf at the following link:

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/ST1300_e.html#Dash
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Re: Laminar lip for St1300
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2014, 08:19:59 PM »
......It's by far it's the best addition I've made to my bike.


 :eek  Better than an aftermarket seat????
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