maximNikenGT
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Flat head screwdriver under all three points in order to wedge off the connector. Finally got this connector to separate.
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Oh wow, you're the first rider I've heard of worldwide that actually has one of these California Scientific screens. A few questions for you that I've been dying to ask someone that actually has one please: a. how's the buffeting for the rider and pillion with the screen? b. Which size did you get since they make multiple sizes? c. Does that big port for air down at the bottom become unusually problematic when it's cold outside (e.g. <60 degrees F) or when it rains? d. Does the windscreen utilize stock mounting points on the GT? e. How thick is the acrylic used?
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Comparison of the stock GT OEM windscreens and the Givi D2144ST side by side and overlaid on top of one another for size reference purposes.
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Need some help please. Anyone have any suggestions on how to safely disconnect these connectors? They're putting up one hell of a fight - must be some techniques or tool to separate it safely. Have to disconnect this in order to remove the OEM GT windscreen mounting bracket.
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From the Givi Italy site : https://www.givi.it/my-motorcycle/product/yamaha/niken-gt-900-19--20/optionals/d2144st 16.5 cm higher than original is almost 6.5 inches difference in windscreen height. Pretty substantial height difference compared to stock.
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Almost 17 inches wide when viewing the lip from the inside. Compared to stock GT screen it seems massive enough to protect the pillion rider too. I'm curious if I'm going to take a significant hit on fuel economy with this on. Will add that to my wind tests. Also curious if the black paint dimpling on the windscreen underside affects aerodynamic flow in a positive way, or if it helps reduce condensation, or if it's just purely cosmetic.
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Here's what the Givi screen looks like compared to the stock GT screen. Taller and wider. Note: I suspect Givi adds the black cosmetic coloring at the bottom of the screen to reduce the effects of the windscreen looking too cartoony on the Niken. If this didn't have the black towards the bottom to make it look more "weighted" visually, I am positive that a clear version of this screen would look a little too much on the front end. Also there is a warning that in case of sun exposure the sun rays on the inner curvature of the screen may cause a lens effect. As such, Givi advises against parking anywhere in direct sunlight and to at least cover the parts directly exposed. Not sure if heavy sunlight causes discoloration of the acrylic used in the windscreen or if it might have a magnifying glass effect at certain angles that could inadvertently spark a fire in the ground.
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Just took delivery of a Givi D2144ST windscreen and accompanying D2143 mounting kit to upgrade my windscreen on my 2019 Niken GT. I kit my bike with long distance touring in mind which is why I chose this screen vs the shorter windscreens from Ermax or Powerbronze. Initial reactions upon unwrapping, nice screen, definitely wider and taller than the stock GT screen. The additional width and height of the screen appears to want to shield the rider a bit better from the elements. Brackets are nice and beefy metal with all included rubber bushings and metal bolts needed for assembly. Givi instruction illustrations are excellent as usual. Am planning on doing a baseline wind noise and buffeting check with stock screen, then, no screen, and then with new screen to compare. What is interesting is the decal indicating a max speed of 130kph (~81mph) along with caution to ride at moderate speeds in case of strong winds. Not sure if there is a concern of some kind that the windscreen isn't designed for autobahn speeds e.g. Will it rattle apart at sustained speeds above 81mph, of if the taller and wider Givi windscreen acts more like a wing above certain speeds and might cause front end lift?
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Review of Niken in Taiwan by the Jorsindo Motor Club. Pretty decent quality camera production values. No close captioning in English though. But fun to watch.
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Filipino Niken - possibly the only one in country.
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Nice triple camera view.
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Sorry the website won't allow me to upload higher resolution pix because of a file size maximum.
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Thank you - still holding out hope that Yamaha released some 2020s to the US but so far it doesn't look like it at all.
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What ride mode and traction control settings do you typically ride at? Also are you normally with passenger on the back or solo? I'm in the process of assembling a matrix of responses to see if there's a pattern...
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Thank you. Am assuming it is also a 2019 correct?
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Saw this pop up in Facebook Niken forum from a French Niken owner who was making the comment that motorcyclists no longer wave at him on the Niken. So far that hasn't been my experience here in the USA. Most motorcyclist still wave at me when I wave. Am I the exception or the norm?
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Updated with individual country estimates. This brings worldwide estimate to: 2018 Nikens =1532, 2019 Nikens=1553, and 2020 Nikens =2258 Still no serial numbers confirmed for 2021 Nikens. Current worldwide total of 5343! Country representation so far includes: Australia, Canada, China (only 23-24) Czechoslovakia, France, Hong Kong (~20-30), Hungary (1), Italy (<120), Israel, Japan, New Zealand (only 14), Philippines (1), Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand (10), Turkey, UK, US (280 all model year 2019), Wales.
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Welcome to the group. What year and if you don't mind last four digits of your VIN? I'm keeping tabs on how many Niken there are worldwide and in which countries please
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Thanks Biggo for the reminder. Will need to add one of these to my stable of tools when it comes time to service the light / read some codes. Chalk it up to computing technology advances that we now need an OBD reader to diagnose all the ways an engine might be not running correctly. I also believe it to be a by product of strict emission standards that led to the rise of the need to diagnose why an engine might not be meeting emissions compliance.
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Niken street and highway performance
maximNikenGT replied to BruceWayne911's topic in Yamaha Niken Forum
I must say that I heartily agree on the pillion passenger comment. I installed a Givi V37 topcase with back rest for my lady and she LOVES how much more comfortable this is vs. My BMW R1150R. I think the automotive equivalent of the Niken is actually the Mazda Miata. Not a particularly powerful machine, but very well dialed in for maximum driving / riding fun. Once you realize it's goal is driving balance and fun vs supercar / Superbike performance, it makes more sense. They just need a splashier marketing campaign like the old Mazda whispering kid "Zoom-zoom". Maybe "vroom- vroom?" -
Was seeing a few posts on whether it made sense to drop almost $1100 USD to get an Ohlins rear shock for the Niken. Stock shock on my GT is the factory OEM adjustable shock (not the Ohlins). Can anyone comment with actual experience with the stock vs Ohlins rear shock upgrade (that doesn't also involve a Turbo upgrade to your Niken😀)? What is considered a typical life expectancy of a rear shock? I know in cars is when the suspension starts to get all floaty feeling like a boat...I've seen my car / SUV shocks noticeably deteriorate in performance between 60-90k miles. Wasn't sure for motorcycles. https://www.ohlins.com/product-item/63703/ Also, stumbled across Nitron shocks for aftermarket motorcycle shock upgrades, but they'll dial in the shock to your specific use (street / race / off road) as well as your intended weight payload (within 10-20 pound increments from what I gather in their shock request documentation). http://www.nitronracingshocks.com/YAMAHA_c_182.html
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Only site I've run across that does justice in terms of providing useful measurements. https://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Nikenprod.html But if one were to buy the extra large screen option for the Niken I suspect that it would look ridiculously big.
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Was surprised at a Japanese video where a Niken was operating in the snow with snow chains and was wondering if anyone has put winter tires on their Niken? Saw a posting in Facebook owners forum referencing a Turkish winter tire: Turkish manufacturer. ANLAS SC-500 WINTERGRIP 2, 120/70 R15 56H ANLAS WINTERGRIP PLUS, 190/55 ZR17 75W https://www.anlas-tyres.co.uk/winter-grip-plus/ Are there others?
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UPDATED WORLDWIDE NIKEN TOTALS: Source: from Niken owners. Just saw a video from Thailand where they are referencing how many Niken in Thailand. Updated with individual country estimates. This brings worldwide estimate to: 2018 Nikens =1532, 2019 Nikens=1553, and 2020 Nikens =2258 Still no serial numbers confirmed for 2021 Nikens. Current worldwide total of 5343! Country representation so far includes: Australia, Canada, China (only 23-24) Czechoslovakia, France, Hong Kong (~20-30), Italy (<120), Israel, Japan, New Zealand (only 14), Philippines (1), Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand (10), Turkey, UK, US (280 all model year 2019), Wales.
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Am definitely leaning towards the Michelin Pilot Roads when it comes time to swap.
