Triumphrat

Furque · 05-16-2005

Hello folks! Does anyone have any advice on the best make and fitting tips for a fly screen. It's to fit an '03 Speed Trip. Looked at The Laminar Lip site but theres no information on my model........ Input greatly appreciated...... :hammer:

georamage · 05-16-2005

triumph does a nose fairing & the laminar lip sticks onto this.the lip really helps on motorways & long journeys.if you get the triumph fairing fitted by the shop remember to keep the backing plate for the clocks as this gives you the option to revert back to the naked look again as i think it looks better & only takes 10 mins.watch out when you order the lip from the usa as you get charged by customs.
george r

Captain_Rat · 05-16-2005

Also check out Jack Lilley, RoadRacing, and http://www.lineamcj.it/ln_triumph.html.

Capt.

kuhlka · 05-16-2005

If you can find the Manx Roadracing fairing like I've got, it does a great job deflecting wind blast compared to stock and looks really nice. You'll probably have an easier time ordering it from Jack Lilley than most other places although you can almost be certain it'll be backordered because they're a made-to-order part. The construction is good and it is all aluminum rather than plastic. The only pitfall is that the windscreen plastic seems to be a one-off kind of part that you'd have to special order if you'd ever need a replacement.

If you go with a Manx screen get it in the anodized colors, not painted. I got mine second hand and painted black and it is starting to chip and look grizzled.

For convenience, just get the Triumph factory pixie hat and a laminar speed shield.

ATKpilot · 05-16-2005

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On 2005-05-16 10:02, Furque wrote:
Hello folks! Does anyone have any advice on the best make and fitting tips for a fly screen. It's to fit an '03 Speed Trip. Looked at The Laminar Lip site but theres no information on my model........ Input greatly appreciated...... :hammer:

Furque,
try this link for laminar, it has your year.

http://www.laminarlip.com/speed3.htm

Here's a pic of my bike with it installed:

The shield with fly screen really works

Pig9r · 05-16-2005

Atk, I really like how that looks. Am I reading the price right $75 for the whole thing or is that just the windshield part? Also how hard is it to take on and off? Is it permanent or removable?

Thanks

Furque · 05-17-2005

Hey ATKpilot Your bike is the spitting image of mine with all the plastics and the little Triumph badge missing off the top of the radiator cowl!...Laminar Lip looks very nice but how solidly is it mounted, Is it easy to remove and if removed will there be unsightly holes left in my cowl? :hammer:

[ This message was edited by: Furque on 2005-05-17 01:46 ]

ATKpilot · 05-17-2005

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On 2005-05-16 21:37, Pig9r wrote:
Atk, I really like how that looks. Am I reading the price right $75 for the whole thing or is that just the windshield part? Also how hard is it to take on and off? Is it permanent or removable?

Thanks

Pig9r,
yes the price is $75.00 for the lip and then add around $250.00 for the fly screen....Money well spent IMO

ATKpilot · 05-17-2005

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On 2005-05-17 01:37, Furque wrote:
Hey ATKpilot Your bike is the spitting image of mine with all the plastics and the little Triumph badge missing off the top of the radiator cowl!...Laminar Lip looks very nice but how solidly is it mounted, Is it easy to remove and if removed will there be unsightly holes left in my cowl? :hammer:

Furque, if my bike is the spitting image of yours then you must have an absolutely gorgeous bike :-D
The lip is mounted with this mongo strong double stick tape.
I know it sounds weird but this is some serious $hit. Make sure you clean the area where the tape sticks with alcohol and put it on when it's warm out and let it sit over night. I have had this bike up to (insert serious law breaking speed here) many times and it will not budge. The lip has a unique design that allows some air to pass under a little opening in the front that equalizes the pressure to some degree. You can also bolt it on but I didn't see the need. I have had it on for almost a year and no issues in both very hot and cold temps. You can remove the lip, but you really have to want it off.
As for the Rad cowl's, I have had that little badge sitting in my desk drawer for the last year and finally put it on right after I took that pic. Not sure if I going to leave it on though.

Furque · 05-26-2005

Well the Laminar Lip showed up today. It seems to be very well made BUT i will have to rotate the brake reservoir a hell of a lot to gain clearance- ATKpilot have you got your standard bars fitted?... I feel i may have to fit a set of slightly wider renthalls otherwise my brake lever will be way out of position...... :hammer: