Two thumbs up for Givi A780 on a M696

Dr. D · June 15, 2010, 01:21:37 AM

After much delay I received the Givi A780 windscreen and installed it. Installation was simple. This past Sunday I went to Summit Point Raceway and tried it out. Excellent!

The buffetting around my shoulders is gone, just clean air over the helmet. The bike is naked, so when putting a knee out before a turn I could feel the push. My goal was to eliminate the jostling on the straight and the A780 does that.

Not sure about the Mother Alien look, though.

bicunica · June 15, 2010, 04:44:10 AM

Any chance for some pics?

causeofkaos · June 15, 2010, 11:19:55 AM

pic please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. D · June 15, 2010, 01:08:00 PM

Pics? Sure!

The last one is my bike and my GF's bike (the red M696) after we got back from Summit Point. She rode out, but it was a hot, steamy day so she opted to put her bike on the trailer for the trip home.

Veloce-Fino · June 15, 2010, 01:52:40 PM

Quote from: Dr. D on June 15, 2010, 01:08:00 PM
Pics? Sure!

The last one is my bike and my GF's bike (the red M696) after we got back from Summit Point. She rode out, but it was a hot, steamy day so she opted to put her bike on the trailer for the trip home.

Oooh Trailer make and model please??

causeofkaos · June 15, 2010, 01:59:32 PM

Kendon trailer. my buddy just got one paid 2100 out the door folds up stands up and has casters for rolling around in the garage. VERY WORTH IT!

Dr. D · June 15, 2010, 04:47:24 PM

Quote from: causeofkaos on June 15, 2010, 01:59:32 PM
Kendon trailer. my buddy just got one paid 2100 out the door folds up stands up and has casters for rolling around in the garage. VERY WORTH IT!

Correct!

Works well on the road and in the garage.

Dr. D · September 08, 2010, 01:03:29 PM

Pic on track:

I still like it!

iRam · September 10, 2010, 09:09:15 AM

nice!!! the look is growing on me. maybe when i do some long distance riding ill get me one of those.

causeofkaos · September 10, 2010, 11:41:41 AM

i wish i could get a Givi A755N Fairing in hand to see if it would work on the M1100 before comitting the $189 i know its got the round cut out for the old style round head light but i think the curves might work well with the lines on the 696 1100 tank skins.
mounting would be a chalenge i think. I dont know.

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/A755N/Windscreens/A755N.html

Duc796canada · September 10, 2010, 11:48:06 AM

Anymore ride review? I'm sure a lot better than standard!!

Veloce-Fino · September 10, 2010, 12:09:25 PM

Quote from: Dr. D on September 08, 2010, 01:03:29 PM
Pic on track:

I still like it!

Whats with the strip of blue tape across the tank panels behind the gas cap?

sbrguy · September 10, 2010, 06:42:24 PM

that isn't a bad look, very mv agusta brutale looking in a way.

maybe if the lower half was painted it would look a little better sorta make it stock looking.

Duc796canada · September 11, 2010, 12:43:06 AM

I see a side steering stabilizer, what kind is that? Someone was asking about one on some forum.

Dr. D · September 11, 2010, 05:53:07 PM

Blue tape: The track organizer I ride with, Team Pro-Motion, requires a strip of tape with name and shift style (standard, or GP) on the tank. I think most places require this -- makes it easier for the guys showing up if you biff.

Damper: Ohlins from Kyle Racing. Works good, though I can't say I have deliberately tested it.

BTW, I was at the NJ Motorsports Park today. Darn, the 696 likes the track!

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Two thumbs up for Givi A780 on a M696