Biondi screen for X8/ XEvo

[loonymoon]

Well there's been some progress with the screen on the XEvo the last few days. I finally fitted the GIVI screen today. I haven't taken it out for a test ride yet as I'm stuck in at the moment. Even though I cut it down by about 4"  I can only just see over it   - but hopefully it won't be an issue...






A chap on Maxi-muppets has fitted the Biondi screen to his XEvo, it's absolutely massive. Bigger than the GIVI as it has more substantial handguards.

[X9-125-Evo]

i think it looks good, and will keep you warm come winter time

[loonymoon]

Thanks, yes I think it will be warmer, plus the handguard bits will work well with the heated grips. I had neither last year on the X8.

[loonymoon]

Just went for a test ride. Ultimate test = no ear plugs and motorway..

What can I say - GREAT!! Obviously the noise was louder the faster I went but what a VAST improvement. It was bearable at all speeds, I wouldn't want to ride for long periods at motorway speeds without earplugs and probably will still wear them but wow, so much better. The noise from the visor rattling at higher speeds was almost the loudest bit!!

In part due to the Lazer being a particularly quiet helmet but still, impressive.

I also felt like the wind was deflected much more from my arms and hands. I was wearing Hein Gericke AIR mesh gloves and could feel no air movement through them. Perhaps not much good for the height of the summer, but I have a feeling the GIVI is going to remain on the scoot now, probably until about May 2011!!

[nolezmaj]

Cool! 

Did you notice any difference in bike performance? When I fitted large screen on my Piaggio Liberty, there was considerable drop in max. speed (from almost 100kmh to 90kmh).

Also - do be careful, when driving in windy condition, large screen makes you more unstable... 

[loonymoon]

I didn't notice any difference in top speed, but then I don't get there that often!!  I can imagine it'd catch the wind more though....