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lmacasiljig · 08-25-2010, 02:21 PM

Yeah pics please...

I live in California too and it was 100f yesterday. I always parked my baby inside my garage but just in case I need to know how to avoid this situation.

**99vengeur** · 08-25-2010, 02:24 PM

Down here in Louisiana, we have had 20+ days with temps at or above 100 degrees so far this summer. My bike is parked in the sun all day everyday. I have not noticed any melting plastic. Granted, my windscreen is painted black, so no magnifying effect for me.

dannymac702 · 08-25-2010, 04:46 PM

Here in vegas we are going on 50 days in a row with 100+ temps. It's not often that I have to leave my ride parked in the sun but yesterday I saw a Harley with a partial cover made by cycleshades.com (sorry-I don't know how to provide a easy link) Ordered the generic one last night. Will post a review and pics(if I can figure out how to do it without beating computer with a pool cue) ASAP --- cost with shipping $52.66

btastarsky · 08-25-2010, 10:18 PM

So if it's 97 degrees in the shade, it makes me wonder one thing.......which circle of hell are you riding/living in?

But on a serious note, a dark shield probably would prevent that. My yamaha black double bubble was $97.

Back To Reality · 08-26-2010, 03:54 AM

Any chance you bought the bike second hand from a fellow who said his name was Mr. Rider...as in Ghost Rider?

YouTube - Ghost Rider ( Johnny Cash )

creggur · 08-26-2010, 04:44 AM

A friend of mine mentioned this phenomena when he installed a double bubble style on his CBR1000 - apparantly it has happened on a number of those bikes and has been discussed on the Fireblade forums. He went with a tinted model to reduce the chances... So, it's not unheard of...

I'll see if I can find a link to the discussion later - gotta get ready for work...

**MiltonDorkenhoff** · 09-02-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ry-mac75

Let's see what the damage is, eh?

Sorry for the delay, I was on vacation.

toddjcruz · 09-02-2010, 12:54 PM

Ok, now I know I'm not crazy. I saw something very similar on mine, wondered if I did it while working on my windscreen.

Now that I see yours, I get it. I must have had the same thing happen to me! I'll get some pics tonight.

**dart1963** · 09-02-2010, 01:33 PM

well, stop washing your windshields and it won't do that

I'll have to look closer at mine, but my windshield is usually pretty dirty when at work, or I have the cover on it. Last couple of days, I haven't, so.... hopefully nothing like that.

**MiltonDorkenhoff** · 09-02-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dart1963

well, stop washing your windshields and it won't do that

I'll have to look closer at mine, but my windshield is usually pretty dirty when at work, or I have the cover on it. Last couple of days, I haven't, so.... hopefully nothing like that.

Funny you say that - I haven't washed mine, ever. I don't remember how long I've had the double bubble, but that's how old the bugs on it are. When Yamaha includes a windshield wiper and washer, I'll start washing it

08-25-2010, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
lmacasiljig Junior Member Bike: FZ6R - White with Tribal Graphics Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah pics please... I live in California too and it was 100f yesterday. I always parked my baby inside my garage but just in case I need to know how to avoid this situation. __________________ FZ6R White - Shogun Frame Sliders, Aftermarket Levers, Raskal Grafiks Custom wheel sticker, Mod Side Mirror, Raise Bubble Windscreen, Tank Pad, Cute Driver

08-25-2010, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	Down here in Louisiana, we have had 20+ days with temps at or above 100 degrees so far this summer. My bike is parked in the sun all day everyday. I have not noticed any melting plastic. Granted, my windscreen is painted black, so no magnifying effect for me. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

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08-25-2010, 04:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
dannymac702 Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 52 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Here in vegas we are going on 50 days in a row with 100+ temps. It's not often that I have to leave my ride parked in the sun but yesterday I saw a Harley with a partial cover made by cycleshades.com (sorry-I don't know how to provide a easy link) Ordered the generic one last night. Will post a review and pics(if I can figure out how to do it without beating computer with a pool cue) ASAP --- cost with shipping $52.66

08-25-2010, 10:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
btastarsky Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 157 Thanks: 29 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	So if it's 97 degrees in the shade, it makes me wonder one thing.......which circle of hell are you riding/living in? But on a serious note, a dark shield probably would prevent that. My yamaha black double bubble was $97.

08-26-2010, 04:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
creggur Senior Member Bike: FZ6R / VFR800 Interceptor Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 285 Thanks: 34 Thanked 111 Times in 56 Posts	A friend of mine mentioned this phenomena when he installed a double bubble style on his CBR1000 - apparantly it has happened on a number of those bikes and has been discussed on the Fireblade forums. He went with a tinted model to reduce the chances... So, it's not unheard of... I'll see if I can find a link to the discussion later - gotta get ready for work...

09-02-2010, 12:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
toddjcruz Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 135 Thanks: 4 Thanked 78 Times in 41 Posts	Ok, now I know I'm not crazy. I saw something very similar on mine, wondered if I did it while working on my windscreen. Now that I see yours, I get it. I must have had the same thing happen to me! I'll get some pics tonight.

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