Hi all...
Just wondering where you guys get your screens from? Is there anywhere that make any that look similar to the originals?
Most I have seen are smooth, not like the OEM ones.
I know... so many question!!! :pardon:
Cheers
Eric
Mine had a screen with two vertical ridges moulded in it. It cause very annoying buffetting. I found a smooth screen on ebay in the UK. Had been looking everywhere for a while and it was one that was reasonable in price AND postage. There was a firm in Queensland that made them for our model but they sold out of them and didn't make any more (that may have changed). I can't recal their name. Here is a pic of the annoying screen.
By coincidence, this morning I was browsing ebay and I came across this. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-WINDSHIELD-TINTED-PANEL-FJ1200-1992-MODEL/143004109448?hash=item214bb58a88&LH_ItemCondition=3000 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-WINDSHIELD-TINTED-PANEL-FJ1200-1992-MODEL/143004109448?hash=item214bb58a88&LH_ItemCondition=3000)
Quote from: Ribz0 on December 03, 2018, 08:38:38 PM
Hi all...
Just wondering where you guys get your screens from? Is there anywhere that make any that look similar to the originals?
Most I have seen are smooth, not like the OEM ones.
Eric
Unfortunately, as our FJ's get older, there are less and less available parts. Especially bodywork.
Windscreens on the other hand do still have a few manufacturers offering a few variations. The 'Finned' windscreen is for the 1991 and later models and was not offered in North America, we got the smooth version. To the best of my knowledge, there is no aftermarket Finned version available. Here are a few Websites that offer FJ1200 windscreens.
MRA makes a few versions http://www.proaccessories.com.au/products/mra.htm (http://www.proaccessories.com.au/products/mra.htm)
Eagle Screens is an Australian manufacturer http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/ (http://www.eaglescreens.com.au/)
Ermax windscreens https://www.ermax.com/Yamaha/FJ-1200/FJ-1200-1991-1999.html?egap=products-by-bike&id=1020 (https://www.ermax.com/Yamaha/FJ-1200/FJ-1200-1991-1999.html?egap=products-by-bike&id=1020)
Power Bronze http://www.powerbronze.com.au/index.html (http://www.powerbronze.com.au/index.html)
The first photo is of the MRA Touring
Second photo is The Ermax High windscreen on a 1989
Third photo is the Power Bronze Flip screen
Fourth photo is the MRA Vario-Touring adjustable spoiler
Last photo is the 3rd eBay listing. brown tinted standard windscreen.
I personally like the Finned windscreen. The combination of my height, seating position and helmet shape, I get no buffeting at all.
eBay offerings!!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-1991-1996-FLIP-UP-TOURING-SCREEN-choice-of-colours/332320203089?hash=item4d5fd3e151:g:T~kAAMXQVT9SxZI9:rk:36:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-1991-1996-FLIP-UP-TOURING-SCREEN-choice-of-colours/332320203089?hash=item4d5fd3e151:g:T~kAAMXQVT9SxZI9:rk:36:pf:0)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ-1200-1991-Onwards-CLEAR-STANDARD-WINDSCREEN-WINDSHIELD-SCREEN/182230916392?hash=item2a6dcf1d28:g:~cMAAOSwbsBXoxjS:rk:12:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ-1200-1991-Onwards-CLEAR-STANDARD-WINDSCREEN-WINDSHIELD-SCREEN/182230916392?hash=item2a6dcf1d28:g:~cMAAOSwbsBXoxjS:rk:12:pf:0)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-1991-1996-STANDARD-SCREEN-MADE-IN-THE-UK-13-colours-NEW/262829110753?hash=item3d31d5f5e1:g:tf0AAOSwD0lUihPv:rk:20:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-FJ1200-1991-1996-STANDARD-SCREEN-MADE-IN-THE-UK-13-colours-NEW/262829110753?hash=item3d31d5f5e1:g:tf0AAOSwD0lUihPv:rk:20:pf:0)
Fred
Hi ya Krusty... thanks for yr reply..
I have been digging around and have scrolled through most of the usual places... the postage cost is just ridiculous but not much we can do about that... I did see the one on eBay... thanks.
Mine is still there... its an original finned type... so you think the smooth ones are a quieter ride? Im not sure if i can polish mine up any better but its very brittle... so im worried ill bust it... anyway... just getting some thoughts and advice... so thank you...
Eric
Eric
I have heard of a few guys polishing their OEM touring screens with good results. Not sure of the products used.
Someone may be able to chime in here?
Mark
Cheers Fred...
I did see yours... so is yours a touring flip one or standard? And did you notice a difference in the wind noise from the original one?
I have seen the places you mentioned... but again... the damn postage is a killer.... I sent off an email to Eagle and Powerbronze... and the one from Pro Accessories seem reasonable.. so will see what comes back.
Thanks :good2:
Hi ya Mark..
Yes... i have done headlights on a car before so i was going to try that method and see what happens... If i break it... at least i have options... lol
:biggrin:
These guys are an option too. I have one on my 84 FJ.
Jeff Wahs on the FB page has a touring flip up screen on his 88 andhas trialed some optuions
https://zerogravity-racing.com/products/yamaha-fj-1200?variant=29434401553
Mark
Noel did a nice job on his screen http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15556.msg157088#msg157088 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15556.msg157088#msg157088)
Quote from: FJmonkey on December 04, 2018, 07:21:40 PM
Noel did a nice job on his screen http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15556.msg157088#msg157088 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15556.msg157088#msg157088)
OMG!!! Noel is the man I need to talk to!! :good2: His screen is amazing!!! I have used his method on lights a while back so I was going to have a crack... I think mine is too far gone but hey... whats the worse thing that will happen? It will crack and ill get another one.... a non original one... :cray:
Thanks Mark... options are always welcome... :biggrin:
Eric
In my experience, most windscreen are made from Acrylic or ABS plastic. My finned windscreen is different and reminds me of the characteristics of Lexan. Very hard and not very flexible. Mine was very milky and had a bit of crazing. I attempted a polish job on it using an automotive headlight polishing kit.this is the kit I used, I am sure similar kits can be found in Australia.
https://m.harborfreight.com/deluxe-lens-renewal-system-62663.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot provided
I don't have a good photo of the before, but here is an after.... it came out pretty good... not as good as Noel's though.
Fred
Thanks Fred... that looks so good!! so you would have to do both sides right? or just the outer side? Ill have a crack when I get home next week...
Cheers.
Quote from: Ribz0 on December 04, 2018, 09:21:10 PM
Thanks Fred... that looks so good!! so you would have to do both sides right? or just the outer side? Ill have a crack when I get home next week...
Cheers.
I only did the outer side. The inner side needs to be done to look even better.
Fred
Quote from: Ribz0 on December 04, 2018, 06:29:35 PM
Cheers Fred...
I did see yours... so is yours a touring flip one or standard? And did you notice a difference in the wind noise from the original one?
I have seen the places you mentioned... but again... the damn postage is a killer.... I sent off an email to Eagle and Powerbronze... and the one from Pro Accessories seem reasonable.. so will see what comes back.
Thanks :good2:
This is the MRA touring windshield that I have that is the Black one. This particular link is from the USA distributor.
https://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-touringscreen-windshield-for-yamaha-fj1200-91 (https://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-touringscreen-windshield-for-yamaha-fj1200-91)
Fred
I'm not sure what tools and materials are available to you but here at home I bought a selection of 3" foam polishing pads from a detailing supply business. With an adaptor they chuck up into one of my cordless drill motors. That makes a low stress polishing rig. Much less likelihood of cracking or damaging your windscreen.
If it makes any difference, my screen was damaged as well. My thinking is that the Ergo touring was the choice I made. Nice screen, it fit just like OEM and a comfortable ride.
Thanks Fred...
Both sides it is.... or ill try anyway...
Cheers for that link... They all sound sound great till I convert to AUS $$, then add postage... and then you scream!!
Thanks Tuned Forks...
Good to hear that others have done it with success... I have some gear and have done cars before so will adapt that method... yes.. power stuff makes life a little easier...
Did you remove your screen from the cowling or do it fitted to the bike?
Cheers
Eric
Quote from: aviationfred on December 04, 2018, 08:35:10 PM
In my experience, most windscreen are made from Acrylic or ABS plastic. My finned windscreen is different and reminds me of the characteristics of Lexan. Very hard and not very flexible. Mine was very milky and had a bit of crazing. I attempted a polish job on it using an automotive headlight polishing kit.this is the kit I used, I am sure similar kits can be found in Australia.
https://m.harborfreight.com/deluxe-lens-renewal-system-62663.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot provided
I don't have a good photo of the before, but here is an after.... it came out pretty good... not as good as Noel's though.
Fred
Fred, I believe your screen is polycarbonate, you could probably drive a car over that without damaging it (err, kidding, don't try it), I do know you can get it caught in the buff and fling it across the garage at warp speed with no more damage than a few more scratches to polish out.
I was under the impression most of them were polycarbonate?
Noel
Quote from: Ribz0 on December 04, 2018, 08:22:55 PM
... I think mine is too far gone but hey...
Eric
No such thing, I have polished out scratches you could trip over. Those original screens are very thick, and as Fred has observed, very hard. The screen in the picture had bitumen rash!
I think someone posted a link to a previous post on this so I won't repeat it.
Feel free to PM me if you want any specific details.
Noel
Mine was to the stage where you couldn't see through it and I just couldn't be bothered spending hours trying to polish it, so gave it a quick rub down with some fine wet and dry sandpaper to remove any nicks and foreign matter and painted it black. Turned out ok, as to the legalities of it not sure, but I don't look through it when riding anyway, I look over the top of it.
Noel, most screens pre 83 were polycarb for the 'safety' factor when OEM. Don't ask me why it is 'safer'. I have no idea. It is just a bit of ADR info I picked up when getting an engineer to sign off on the mods to the 12.
Most after market screens are acrylic.
RibzO, Eagle Screens are in Perth and do a great job. No issues with AUD or freight for you mate.
Back in early 90th i painted the sceen on my 1100 black here is how it looks.
Thanks Noel..
PM sent..
Cheers Troyskie...
I did get a reply from Eagle Screens, who are here in WA... YAY!!! :biggrin: and a reply from Powerbronze who have a distributor in Victoria.. They were both very helpful and very affordable... both quoted for a flip touring tinted at $145... happy with that...
Ill have a go at polishing mine first... but now I have options... :good2:
Im not to keen to paint mine black... although you look over it, i think it would make for a big blind spot..
Cheers
Hi all..
Well I ended up getting myself another screen. A big shout out to Clive from Powerbronze Australia in Victoria who sorted me out with a Touring Flip Screen at a great price!!
Here is a profile of the two.
(https://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac220/ribz0/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen2_zpsut8kiqh6.jpg) (https://s901.photobucket.com/user/ribz0/media/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen2_zpsut8kiqh6.jpg.html)
and the original layed over the Powerbronze.
(https://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac220/ribz0/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen4_zpsiymforjs.jpg) (https://s901.photobucket.com/user/ribz0/media/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen4_zpsiymforjs.jpg.html)
(https://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac220/ribz0/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen3_zpsmtz0oxwm.jpg) (https://s901.photobucket.com/user/ribz0/media/Yamaha%20FJ1200/screen3_zpsmtz0oxwm.jpg.html)
Very happy with it... Cheers... :good2:
That Powerbronze screen looks remarkably similar to the stock "touring screen' that my '89 3CV came with. If it's as good as that one, you'll be well pleased (although I'm only 5'8" tall, so my experience won't count for sh1t if you're much taller :biggrin:).
Hi ya Dean..
I do luv it!! a much better ride... im about the same height so all is good...
Cheers