Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
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Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Let's go again with the windshield thing . Hope you understand .
I've narrowed down my options to two, eventually, that's the good news. Here they are:
http://www.tcpsa.net/shop/product_info. ... cts_id=150
http://www.bullster.com/fr/catalogue-pr ... he=scooter
I think I like the Bullster better. But the TCP has an interesting feature. It has a gap for the mirrors, so you can lock the handlebar when parking. I'm not sure you can do this with the Bullster, so if you have some feedback on it from someone's who's installed one on his PCX, it's very welcome. I wonder what the quality on each of them is like, too.
Inputs welcome .
I've narrowed down my options to two, eventually, that's the good news. Here they are:
http://www.tcpsa.net/shop/product_info. ... cts_id=150
http://www.bullster.com/fr/catalogue-pr ... he=scooter
I think I like the Bullster better. But the TCP has an interesting feature. It has a gap for the mirrors, so you can lock the handlebar when parking. I'm not sure you can do this with the Bullster, so if you have some feedback on it from someone's who's installed one on his PCX, it's very welcome. I wonder what the quality on each of them is like, too.
Inputs welcome .
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
For convenience, Bullster:
TCP:
The Bullster looks tapered in enough so that it shouldn't matter. The Bullster is narrower, but taller. I personally like the TCP, but it's all about preference.
I can't say anything about either brand, since I've never seen either of these before. You'll have to report back with a review of whatever one you pick.
TCP:
The Bullster looks tapered in enough so that it shouldn't matter. The Bullster is narrower, but taller. I personally like the TCP, but it's all about preference.
I can't say anything about either brand, since I've never seen either of these before. You'll have to report back with a review of whatever one you pick.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
It depends on your handlebar position and what mirrors you use and if you use mirror extenders. The reason my stock mirrors touched my ermax screen is because I am so tall I tilted my handlebars as far forward as possible. Thats why I have different mirrors and extenders. With handlbar in stock position you could use the stock mirrors though not sure on the Bullster as it does look wide. The otehr looks OK.
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Got an e-mail from Bullster. They have been kind enough to attach a couple of pictures of their windshield, but from a different angle. The model in the pics is the GT model, not the shorter "haute protection" (high protection) one which is the one I liked better.
Personally, I'm a bit dissapointed with the looks. It seems that the windshield is placed more vertically than other options like the Givi, TCP, etc... and I presume this will affect aerodynamics negatively.
I asked them if it was possible to lock the handlebar and they answered that the windshield would allow this, no problem.
So, what do you think?.
On the other hand, if you have a close look at the shape of the windshield, it looks like it will offer good protection.
So, what do you think?.
Personally, I'm a bit dissapointed with the looks. It seems that the windshield is placed more vertically than other options like the Givi, TCP, etc... and I presume this will affect aerodynamics negatively.
I asked them if it was possible to lock the handlebar and they answered that the windshield would allow this, no problem.
So, what do you think?.
On the other hand, if you have a close look at the shape of the windshield, it looks like it will offer good protection.
So, what do you think?.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Hmmmm, Bit too tall for me
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Yep, I agree. But that's the GT version, different from the "high protection" one, which is the one Maddiedog put a few posts up, and the one I'm considering. The GT is 6 cm taller than the "high protection".qed wrote:Hmmmm, Bit too tall for me
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
That just looks strange!
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
I guess you refer to the Bullster . Yep, it's way too vertical, isn't it?. Looks funny. I'm now leaning towards the TCP. 74€ and you get it home. As soon as the weather worsens I'll order it, together with a Givi top box. My PCX will look something like this, difference is, mine is black.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
This is my Ermax +25 and it also looks upright:
DSCF6394 by TazPCX, on Flickr
but if it was angled back too much you would never get mirrors to not touch it! In my opinion you need a screen primarily to keep wind off you and secondarily for looks. Im still happy with mine and think it looks better for real, than in photos.
DSCF6394 by TazPCX, on Flickr
but if it was angled back too much you would never get mirrors to not touch it! In my opinion you need a screen primarily to keep wind off you and secondarily for looks. Im still happy with mine and think it looks better for real, than in photos.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Why not just get a givi screen?
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Why get a screen at all, it'll only do 62.5mph flat out.
Hardly more than a gentle breeze compared to hanging on to a real motorbike.
Hardly more than a gentle breeze compared to hanging on to a real motorbike.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Well for me it's so I stay drier in the raingn2 wrote:Why get a screen at all, it'll only do 62.5mph flat out.
Hardly more than a gentle breeze compared to hanging on to a real motorbike.
62.5, your kidding? Is that GPS or speedo?
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
No, that's what a PCX 125 is restricted to.
When new a PCX 125 will indicate 67 which is 62.5 true.
Anyone tells you theirs can go significantly faster they're either freewheeling down a very big hill, lying or have changed a shitload of components at great expense.
When new a PCX 125 will indicate 67 which is 62.5 true.
Anyone tells you theirs can go significantly faster they're either freewheeling down a very big hill, lying or have changed a shitload of components at great expense.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Mine indicates over 70 and shows a top speed on GPS of 67.5 on a ride logger
Downhill admittedly but not for a huge stretch
You'll have to decide which of your three categories I fall into. I'll not help you as I'm sure you will be sure of your opinion
Downhill admittedly but not for a huge stretch
You'll have to decide which of your three categories I fall into. I'll not help you as I'm sure you will be sure of your opinion
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
Is yours an eSP model?
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
I don't like the looks of the Givi. Besides, I've read reviews of other riders who complain about a signiicant increase in wind noise, as the airflow is, apparently, diverted towards the rider's head, and those riders where about my height (176 cm). I wear a modular helmet and it's noisy enough, hence my preference for the TCP or other, taller, options, so I can have the air diverted over my head, not just against it. This should help with rain in a humid area like the one I live in.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
gn2 wrote:Is yours an eSP model?
It is. The MPG seems significantly better too and I measure both pretty analy really.
I know that Honda did a lot of work on reducing friction - perhaps its paid of on top speed and economy. Or a slightly different variator?
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
There's always the possibility that it has a new model designation and isn't in the A1 licencing class.
The original PCX 125 is an A1 and just will not do more than 62.5 because it is both rev and speed restricted so as to fit in this class.
The original PCX 125 is an A1 and just will not do more than 62.5 because it is both rev and speed restricted so as to fit in this class.
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Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
gn2 wrote:There's always the possibility that it has a new model designation and isn't in the A1 licencing class.
The original PCX 125 is an A1 and just will not do more than 62.5 because it is both rev and speed restricted so as to fit in this class.
What does A1 refer to the driver or the vehicle license? Can't imagine Honda would have made the bike non learner legal
Re: Help me pick one, please. Bullster or TCP windshield?.
A1 refers to both vehicle class and licence.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Le ... /DG_178483
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 197021.pdf
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Le ... /DG_178483
http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg ... 197021.pdf
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