Ok fellas, screen installed... But instead of copying and pasting here, I'm just gonna point you over to our site across the pond 
Oops, there was an error! | FZ-07 Forums
- Paulie
Oops, there was an error! | FZ-07 Forums
- Paulie
Torque
New member
Or maybe notOk fellas, screen installed... But instead of copying and pasting here, I'm just gonna point you over to our site across the pond
Oops, there was an error! | FZ-07 Forums
- Paulie
(link not working)
addy
New member
You have to register to see that one section of the forum, not sure why lol.Or maybe not
Ok fellas (and ladies)...
Finally got around to getting this thing installed!
Let me say this straight away...the DPM screen WILL NOT fit a US spec FZ-07 as-is.
The screen is meant to go over the turn signal housings on each side. The European turn signal housings are much shorter than the US Spec ones, so the screen will not sit flush on our bikes.
There are 2 ways around this...
1) Trim the sides of the screen higher, or cut them off altogether.
2) Use offset bushings to lift the screen up a bit to clear the turn signal housings.
In my particular case, my Suburban Machinery handlebars are more forward than stock, and as such puts the controls closer to the screen. Even if I trim the sides of the screen, it'll still hit my brake line and prevent it from sitting flush. Of course, I could notch it out to accommodate the brake line, but I decided to use the offset bushings instead just to see how it looks on the bike. I used nylon spacer bushings bought at ACE hardware, and found the exact same stainless steel hardware it came with, only in longer lengths. I used a 40mm length bolt for the rear, and a 35mm length bolt in the front. Again, same as the DPM stuff, only longer to accommodate the nylon bushings.
You can see I outlined the edges of the screen and turn signal housing in Green and Red, respectively. The Green edge of screen is supposed to go over the Red edge of the turn signal housing, but you can see here it's resting above it using the offset nylon spacer bushings...otherwise it won't fit.
A shot of the nylon bushings:
Finally got around to getting this thing installed!
Let me say this straight away...the DPM screen WILL NOT fit a US spec FZ-07 as-is.
The screen is meant to go over the turn signal housings on each side. The European turn signal housings are much shorter than the US Spec ones, so the screen will not sit flush on our bikes.
There are 2 ways around this...
1) Trim the sides of the screen higher, or cut them off altogether.
2) Use offset bushings to lift the screen up a bit to clear the turn signal housings.
In my particular case, my Suburban Machinery handlebars are more forward than stock, and as such puts the controls closer to the screen. Even if I trim the sides of the screen, it'll still hit my brake line and prevent it from sitting flush. Of course, I could notch it out to accommodate the brake line, but I decided to use the offset bushings instead just to see how it looks on the bike. I used nylon spacer bushings bought at ACE hardware, and found the exact same stainless steel hardware it came with, only in longer lengths. I used a 40mm length bolt for the rear, and a 35mm length bolt in the front. Again, same as the DPM stuff, only longer to accommodate the nylon bushings.
You can see I outlined the edges of the screen and turn signal housing in Green and Red, respectively. The Green edge of screen is supposed to go over the Red edge of the turn signal housing, but you can see here it's resting above it using the offset nylon spacer bushings...otherwise it won't fit.
A shot of the nylon bushings:
So here's the comparisons...
DPM Race aluminum screen on the left, Rizoma aluminum screen on the right:
My thoughts? Well, I haven't ridden with the Rizoma, but I rode with the DPM yesterday. The DPM screen definitely works to keep wind off you, but keep in mind it's at more of a vertical angle because of the offset bushings. If it was flush like it's supposed to be, it might have a different effect.
I'm really on the fence on this one, because there is a certain element of the DPM screen I like - it works well with the number plate design I've been toying with. However, it's just too tall for my taste, aesthetically. That, and because the sides don't go over the turn signal housing it's not as "clean" looking as depicted on the European bike.
I like the angle of the Rizoma better, but it mounts to brackets and doesn't sit flush with the headlight housing.
Honestly, I like the bike better without either screen. I just wanted something to take up the space between the headlight housing and the instrument cluster to clean up the lines in that area, and to have a spot for my number plate design.
I think I'm going to experiment with the DPM screen and cut the sides so it's flush with the headlight housing, and reshape the top so it's not as tall and accommodates my brake line. That should let it sit flush with the headlight housing like it's supposed to be, it'll be shorter, and it'll be at more of a swept back angle like the Rizoma - plus I can still do my number plate design on it.
It's not over yet folks!!!
- Paulie
DPM Race aluminum screen on the left, Rizoma aluminum screen on the right:
My thoughts? Well, I haven't ridden with the Rizoma, but I rode with the DPM yesterday. The DPM screen definitely works to keep wind off you, but keep in mind it's at more of a vertical angle because of the offset bushings. If it was flush like it's supposed to be, it might have a different effect.
I'm really on the fence on this one, because there is a certain element of the DPM screen I like - it works well with the number plate design I've been toying with. However, it's just too tall for my taste, aesthetically. That, and because the sides don't go over the turn signal housing it's not as "clean" looking as depicted on the European bike.
I like the angle of the Rizoma better, but it mounts to brackets and doesn't sit flush with the headlight housing.
Honestly, I like the bike better without either screen. I just wanted something to take up the space between the headlight housing and the instrument cluster to clean up the lines in that area, and to have a spot for my number plate design.
I think I'm going to experiment with the DPM screen and cut the sides so it's flush with the headlight housing, and reshape the top so it's not as tall and accommodates my brake line. That should let it sit flush with the headlight housing like it's supposed to be, it'll be shorter, and it'll be at more of a swept back angle like the Rizoma - plus I can still do my number plate design on it.
It's not over yet folks!!!
- Paulie
As for the DPM rear hugger, I'm undecided if I like it or not.
Here's a shot with, and without. It's not actually installed...it's just resting on the rear tire.
With:
Without:
I just don't know if I like it or not. I like the idea of the hugger...I mean, it's a perfect match for the screen and all, but I think it's a little too long. It looks cleaner without. Sometimes less is more.
Your thoughts?
- Paulie
Here's a shot with, and without. It's not actually installed...it's just resting on the rear tire.
With:
Without:
I just don't know if I like it or not. I like the idea of the hugger...I mean, it's a perfect match for the screen and all, but I think it's a little too long. It looks cleaner without. Sometimes less is more.
Your thoughts?
- Paulie
Torque
New member
I'm of the same thinking as I'm in the process of tidying up the rear of the bike to achieve a minimalist design. To this end I've fitted an Ermax pillion seat cover and taken off the pillion footpegs (replaced with blanking plates). At the weekend I'm removing the (butt!) ugly stock number plate holder and fitting an Evotech tail tidy and the Yamaha LED indicators.As for the DPM rear hugger, I'm undecided if I like it or not.
I just don't know if I like it or not. I like the idea of the hugger...I mean, it's a perfect match for the screen and all, but I think it's a little too long. It looks cleaner without. Sometimes less is more.
Your thoughts?
- Paulie
I did think of buying and fitting the Ermax hugger, but having done a Photoshop exercise with how the rear of the bike looks with and without the hugger I prefer the more naked look of the rear tyre without the hugger. Not as practical I know but... form over function in this case
I just ordered the Ermax rear hugger to see what it'll look like. I'm going for a certain look, and I think the DPM is just too long. The stock one is good too, but the shape of the Ermax one goes with my overall theme. It looks to be a little shorter as well, like a good in-between of the stock and DPM lengths.I'm of the same thinking as I'm in the process of tidying up the rear of the bike to achieve a minimalist design. To this end I've fitted an Ermax pillion seat cover and taken off the pillion footpegs (replaced with blanking plates). At the weekend I'm removing the (butt!) ugly stock number plate holder and fitting an Evotech tail tidy and the Yamaha LED indicators.
I did think of buying and fitting the Ermax hugger, but having done a Photoshop exercise with how the rear of the bike looks with and without the hugger I prefer the more naked look of the rear tyre without the hugger. Not as practical I know but... form over function in this case
If it's too overpowering visually, I'll just leave the stock one
- Paulie
addy
New member
I have the ermax hugger in black on mine, as you said it's an in-between of the stock and dpm, the dpm looks like it would give a lot of protection but spoils the naked look a bit.I just ordered the Ermax rear hugger to see what it'll look like. I'm going for a certain look, and I think the DPM is just too long. The stock one is good too, but the shape of the Ermax one goes with my overall theme. It looks to be a little shorter as well, like a good in-between of the stock and DPM lengths.
If it's too overpowering visually, I'll just leave the stock one
- Paulie
Can you snap a few good full bike shots with the Ermax hugger? I haven't seen a Black one on a bike yet, only the two tone versions, and it's hard to get a good idea of what it'll look like.
- Paulie
Thomas Crown
New member
Paulie, just wait for the gilles speedo relocation bracket. That will give you the aesthetic youre looking for. T minus 3 weeks until they are for sale.
addy
New member
Yea I'll try and get a few pics if the weather holds up. I went for the black one cause I wanted it to just blend in with the swing arm.
addy
New member
Only have my phone to take pics so not the greatest but hopefully they give you an idea.
I saw that, but I'd like to see good full side shot of a bike with it fitted. Happen to have any?
Thank you so much for the pics! Looks like a good in-between. We'll see how it goes when mine arrives...
- Paulie
KennyNorge
New member
Finally got it ?
