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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: VINNY59 on February 23, 2026, 10:53:37 PM

Title: CALVIN SCREEN REMOVAL
Post by: VINNY59 on February 23, 2026, 10:53:37 PM

My quest to improve the handling of my 2009 california vintage has progressed.
   I changed the rear shocks to IKONS and dropped the front forks 20mm in the tree, this alone made a great difference but still had some stability issues at speed, 130kmh to 160kmh.
So I removed the front screen, this eliminated all wander and bike is now stable at speed, in short it handles like a tonti frame Guzzi should. I realise this is a trade off from some protection but well worth it in my opinion.

Title: Re: CALVIN SCREEN REMOVAL
Post by: guzzisteve on February 24, 2026, 12:33:38 PM

Now find an air friendly screen, they are out there. There is a mfg in N GA, knows his stuff.

https://parabellum.com/

Title: Re: CALVIN SCREEN REMOVAL
Post by: TN Mark on March 01, 2026, 01:50:46 PM

Apparently no one at Moto Guzzi has much idea or knowledge about airflow and/or aerodynamics. So much for the old wind tunnel. They’re mostly awful with windshields and such.

Title: Re: CALVIN SCREEN REMOVAL
Post by: Ncdan on March 02, 2026, 03:00:09 PM

I guess this makes since if one’s plans are to spend the majority of their ridding time at 80 to 100 mph. 🤔

Title: Re: CALVIN SCREEN REMOVAL
Post by: Cam3512 on March 02, 2026, 03:23:45 PM

Quote from: Ncdan on March 02, 2026, 03:00:09 PM

I guess this makes since if one’s plans are to spend the majority of their ridding time at 80 to 100 mph. 🤔

And good luck in the rain…