Dual Sport fairings from Britannia Composites - Page 53

timg · 11-09-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

I don't think we'd have any problems putting a Lynx kit together for that bike. We don't have the model up here, so I can't go look, but just send me some photos of the bottom and top triple clamp areas and we can go from there.

Cheers Ian

PS that 625 looks sooooo cool !!

Yep, I really liked the 625. Pretty much the perfect adventure bike imho but I had issues finding the ground. If I didn't have to stop I was fine, but in some of the gnarly places we went it was an issue not being able to touch the ground

Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwpJDWY6jFM&lr=1 I will take some pics next time I'm working on the XR250 and send them. Need to save up some pocket money too

Cheers, Tim

Dan Alexander · 11-15-2012, 03:41 PM

Hey Ian, any more thoughts on the 650 GS and Dakar fairing??

Ian B · 11-15-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Hey Ian, any more thoughts on the 650 GS and Dakar fairing??

Yep, just finishing off work on the Mirage 3 for the boxer GS's and then we're on it.

Dan Alexander · 11-15-2012, 04:44 PM

Great news

modeselector · 11-15-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Yep, just finishing off work on the Mirage 3 for the boxer GS's and then we're on it.

Husky Terra sure could use one of your products.

Santa · 12-31-2012, 04:21 PM

I am looking at one of these for my Transalp based adv bike.
I have a question, So the ABS dash seems to bolt to the top triple using the handlebar riser mount bolts like in this picture
below.

My question is, Is the ABS being compressed between the upper triple and the circular spacer on the bar riser?
Wont the ABS compress leaving slight looseness in the handlebar mount?

Also, How much does the Lynx weigh with single HID?

Thanks

Dan Alexander · 01-01-2013, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Yep, just finishing off work on the Mirage 3 for the boxer GS's and then we're on it.

Hi Ian,

How's the progress on the Dakar fairing, inquiring minds need to know

AustinJake · 01-01-2013, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa

I am looking at one of these for my Transalp based adv bike.
I have a question, So the ABS dash seems to bolt to the top triple using the handlebar riser mount bolts ............

My question is, Is the ABS being compressed between the upper triple and the circular spacer on the bar riser?
Wont the ABS compress leaving slight looseness in the handlebar mount?

Also, How much does the Lynx weigh with single HID?

Thanks

My generic kit Lynx has been on for 2 years now, and I have never had to re-torque the riser mount nuts. The ABS is extremely dense and hasn't cracked in 2 years. Great product, very tough.

Ian B · 01-01-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa

I am looking at one of these for my Transalp based adv bike.
I have a question, So the ABS dash seems to bolt to the top triple using the handlebar riser mount bolts like in this picture
below.

My question is, Is the ABS being compressed between the upper triple and the circular spacer on the bar riser?
Wont the ABS compress leaving slight looseness in the handlebar mount?

Also, How much does the Lynx weigh with single HID?

Thanks

Lynx weighs about 5 lbs all in.

The ABS dash has never given problems with handlebar loosening over these past 5 years. However, some risers have a 'cup' arrangement to accommodate anti vibe rubber washers and in this instance, we include large fender washers to spread the load and avoid the edges of the risers digging into the ABS.

Ian B · 01-01-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Hi Ian,

How's the progress on the Dakar fairing, inquiring minds need to know

Well, progress has been interupted a bit because we are working on a new Lynx which will be available in Feb. I'll then get back onto creating a GS version of the new Lynx.

Most of the changes to the Lynx are small and really constitute improvements to any 'niggles' we have had over the past few years. The existing molds have pretty much done there time now, so the Lynx gets an updated 'look' as well.

I can't remember if I mentioned it before, but a preliminary look at the GS lead me to think that the GS model will probably involve the removal of the complete OEM unit including the instruments, so it will be stripped back to the forks and triples and we'll go from there.

Cheers Ian

Ian B · 01-01-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinJake

My generic kit Lynx has been on for 2 years now, and I have never had to re-torque the riser mount nuts. The ABS is extremely dense and hasn't cracked in 2 years. Great product, very tough.

Nice photo !

and I see you have given it the 'Dakar' look where the screen goes. That 610 really should have a nice colourmatched blue Lynx on it !!

Cheers Ian

Dan Alexander · 01-01-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Well, progress has been interupted a bit because we are working on a new Lynx which will be available in Feb. I'll then get back onto creating a GS version of the new Lynx.

Most of the changes to the Lynx are small and really constitute improvements to any 'niggles' we have had over the past few years. The existing molds have pretty much done there time now, so the Lynx gets an updated 'look' as well.

I can't remember if I mentioned it before, but a preliminary look at the GS lead me to think that the GS model will probably involve the removal of the complete OEM unit including the instruments, so it will be stripped back to the forks and triples and we'll go from there.

Cheers Ian

Yes, we did discuss the instrument removal. All fine with me, the dash should accomodate a road book and an ICO plus the Zumo I figure but very interested to see how it all comes together from your end. As long as it mated up pretty well to the existing bodywork there should be lots of interest as there's a lot of these bikes on the road and they need a new look.

Santa · 01-02-2013, 11:11 AM

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger.
Good to hear about the updated Lynx prior to doing do.
Do you have a teaser photo available?

Ian B · 01-02-2013, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa

I'm just about ready to pull the trigger.
Good to hear about the updated Lynx prior to doing do.
Do you have a teaser photo available?

Haven't got a photo yet, but will have something for you next week. My view of whether it's worth waiting for is this : If you are getting a Lynx to do a specific trip and need to get it on soon, then I wouldn't wait for the new one, but if you have no important riding plans for the next month, I would wait. Did you get my email with the photos of the dashboards etc ?

Cheers

Ian

Santa · 01-04-2013, 10:48 AM

Got it.
I'll wait for the new Lynx.
I am excited to get this installed.

11-15-2012, 03:41 PM	#782
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Hey Ian, any more thoughts on the 650 GS and Dakar fairing?? __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

11-15-2012, 04:44 PM	#784
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Great news __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

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12-31-2012, 04:21 PM	#786
Santa Focused on the Future Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Oakley, Ca. Oddometer: 1,380	I am looking at one of these for my Transalp based adv bike. I have a question, So the ABS dash seems to bolt to the top triple using the handlebar riser mount bolts like in this picture below. My question is, Is the ABS being compressed between the upper triple and the circular spacer on the bar riser? Wont the ABS compress leaving slight looseness in the handlebar mount? Also, How much does the Lynx weigh with single HID? Thanks

01-02-2013, 11:11 AM	#793
Santa Focused on the Future Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Oakley, Ca. Oddometer: 1,380	I'm just about ready to pull the trigger. Good to hear about the updated Lynx prior to doing do. Do you have a teaser photo available?

01-04-2013, 10:48 AM	#795
Santa Focused on the Future Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Oakley, Ca. Oddometer: 1,380	Got it. I'll wait for the new Lynx. I am excited to get this installed.