Can a Double Bubble help performance of an 05 model

[10R_fettler]

Just wondering if fitting a double bouble screen could help the straight line speed of an 05 10R with a 5'8" rider? ...or perhaps reduce rider fatigue when racing? As you probably know by now i'm referring to my brother and when I watch from the sidelines he doesnt actully look very aerodynamic (stocky build)! I noticed that the TT riders this year were using mammoth-sized, almost vertical screens .

Ive searched the forum but most threads seem to be about comfort or reading the clocks.

Does anyone have any pretty sure info from a performance point of view?  Thanks.

[scooby]

the TT is quite different to any other track though.

they do help a bit but if he's suffering fatigue i'd suggest getting fitter.

as for the areodynamic efficiency,unless your looking for that 100th of a second it will make no difference to a racer time wise,but the extra height will take a bit of the wind buff of him,although at 5.8 he shouldn't have a problem getting under the screen.

[flashart]

I changed to a slightly higher screen this year as it was a bit easier to get behind (I'm 6'2" ish) it def creates a better stream of air but as scooby said performance wise theres not much in it really at the tracks with shorter straights, Thruxton & Snett though I think it'd be a benefit, infact if anyone knows where the proper tall screens come from that they use at the TT could they let me know?

[scooby]

give jim slingshot a ring,i'm sure i saw some there last time i was up,if not he preps bikes for the TT so will be able to get you 1 


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[r1ninja]

Skidmarx do a "McGuinness" screen for £50, problem is you'll have to buy a 08 -> blade to fit it to

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/section/screens/screens_headlight_covers/honda.html

CBR1000 RR 2008 McGuinness  - - £49.95 -

[flashart]

Skidmarx do a "McGuinness" screen for £50, problem is you'll have to buy a 08 -> blade to fit it to

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/section/screens/screens_headlight_covers/honda.html

CBR1000 RR 2008 McGuinness  - - £49.95 -

Lol not much help that mate  cheers sscoobie I'll get in touch n see what he can do

[tony83]

on the tt zx10's (mcadoo) they're kinda home made if you look closely at pics - two screens riveted together to make a very tall one. lol

[flashart]

Yeah I've seen them before too, kinda a little one mounted on top, but I'm sure they do make one piece ones too 

[10R_fettler]

Thanks for the advice, probably more important to save the money towards more important things then.