windscreen stabilizer

[DucLeone]

i use to be a booblehead on higher speeds ,becouse of the flex of the screen ,now the screen is solid and what a difference!!
Money well spent

[Privateer]

I got these as a christmas gift and I can only echo what has been said above. 
Made a big difference at highway speed.  When I first got up to 60-70, the airflow was so different that it threw me off.  I think it's hitting me more up around the helmet.  Before, the airstream was hitting me in the neck.

The improved airflow also dramatically cut down the wind noise I was getting in my helmet.


Andy

[stopintime]

There is an alternative to PoorDucRider   http://www.matrixmotosports.com/products/ducati-carbon-fiber-fairing-support-stays

[scduc]

I got a set of the Matrix ones for Christmas, wont be able to put them use until March, I think they look better then the poorduc style. On my older Monster the fairing slapped the instrument panel. I have not noticed it yet on my 08', but I do see it flapped around so this mod wil definately fix it.

[Alexandre]

Perfect 

[madalf71]

My 2cents worth, just some different colours, see link.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=16294.0
Cheerio all
Madalf

[geoffduc]

Top marks to PoorDucRider 
Simple is efficient 

[Goat_Herder]

The stablizer from PoorDucRider seems like a good idea.  But is it just me or is it just a matter of going to HomeDepot for some metal bars/strips and bending them yourself? 

[Privateer]

The stablizer from PoorDucRider seems like a good idea.  But is it just me or is it just a matter of going to HomeDepot for some metal bars/strips and bending them yourself? 

pretty much.  But how much is your time worth over the pretty inexpensive PoorDucRider supports?  First I'd have to find appropriate bar stock.  Then the amount of time i would spend getting one side perfectly bent, then doing a mirror image for the other.. then getting them painted or powder coated... I'd rather just pay the $35 and have it done with.


Andy

[Goat_Herder]

pretty much.  But how much is your time worth over the pretty inexpensive PoorDucRider supports?  First I'd have to find appropriate bar stock.  Then the amount of time i would spend getting one side perfectly bent, then doing a mirror image for the other.. then getting them painted or powder coated... I'd rather just pay the $35 and have it done with.

I guess I am just one po duc rider.  LOL  Found a 3' piece of 1/8" zinc plated metal strip at Home Depot for $5.  I think I can mess around in the garage for an hour and make the supprts myself.  Beats sitting on the couch, rotting my brain.  Besides, it's fun getting your hands dirty. 

[stopintime]

I guess I am just one po duc rider.  LOL  Found a 3' piece of 1/8" zinc plated metal strip at Home Depot for $5.  I think I can mess around in the garage for an hour and make the supprts myself.  Beats sitting on the couch, rotting my brain.  Besides, it's fun getting your hands dirty. 

Remember to get some longer bolts, at least for the upper connection. Post pictures when you're done? Good luck
I'll be here on my couch, rotting my brain Already have the PoorDucRiders

[NAKID]

HD sells aluminum barstock VERY similar to the PDR supports I have. To have them bent to the perfect angle and pre-drilled makes them worth the price for me...

[Goat_Herder]

Well, it did took me longer than an hourto make those brackets.  Trial and error took a little longer than expected.  But in the end, they turned out decent, in true po duc rider fashion.  These are some pics I took along the way.

1.  Taped a couple strips of cardboard for measurements and mock up.  Total length needed is 8 1/4", with 2 bends (40 and 50 degrees)


2.  Bought a 3/4 inche 3 foot long aluminum strip from Home Depot for $5.  Made the cut for proper lengh and bent the piece with a vice and clamp.




3.  Making the second bend


4.  Twist the end and bend slightly to meet the windscreen.  Drilled the holes and rounded the corners.  Repeat and make the mirror image


5.  Checking for size and fit with longer bolts ($2)




6.  Final fitting on my M620.  I know the finish is not the greatest and they are not as "well made" as the pre-made ones you can buy.  But they put a smile on my face every time I see them, knowing that I made them out of nothing.   It's one of the kind!  Planning on painting the brackets and the fairing yellow to match the tank.

[stopintime]

Congratulations

I know the feeling of self made. Not that I do it all the time, but nevertheless.

BTW - yes/maybe on the yellow paint brackets - definitely no on the yellow fairing (IMO)

[Goat_Herder]

BTW - yes/maybe on the yellow paint brackets - definitely no on the yellow fairing (IMO)

Hmmmmm, interesting that you would keep the fairing flat black on a yellow M620.  I thought it's looking a little weird with a mix and match fairing.  Anyway, I do like the aluminum/metal look of the bracket.  I might probably end up polishing it or paint it to match the frame...