Zero Gravity Melting Instrument Cluster Precaution User Manual

Melting instrument cluster precaution

Photo above: Kawasaki ZX10R behind the instrument
cluster, a Parabolic Reflection created and made a dim-
ple in the fairing. Owner was using a clear aftermarket
windscreen.

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MELTING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRECAUTION

Melting Instrument

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http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=262107

Photo above: Suzuki V-Strom upper dash cowl, a Par-
abolic Reflection created and made multiple ring burns,
warping, and melted arc clusters. Owner was using a
clear aftermarket screen with aftermarket brackets.

Photo above: Yamaha FZ1 instrument cluster deformed
and warped. Owner was using a factory accessory
touring windscreen.

Parabolic

reflection

Almost

burned

through

Deformed and

warped

http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25237&page=1

Photo above: Kawasaki ZX10R behind the instrument
cluster, a Parabolic Reflection created and made a dim-
ple in the fairing. Owner was using a clear aftermarket
windscreen.

http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25237&page=1

http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php?topic=9010.0

Top Left:

Shows what a parabolic mirror looks like. “F” represents the dash, with suns light concentrated on left side.

Top Right:

Directions to park your bike.

Below:

To share with you some of the parabolic mirror effects and the damages done.

Windshields are like a parabolic mirror.

The slightest sunlight reflection can

warp, burn, melt, or deform plastics.

READ BELOW BEFORE MOUNTING WINDSCREEN

WARNING! Due to the shape of some windscreens, regardless of brand, the sun’s rays, under rare and unusual circum-
stances, may concentrate and reflect off the underside of the windscreen onto the components of your dashboard. If you
plan on leaving your motorcycle in the sun for ANY length of time, you are advised to cover your dashboard area so as to
protect plastic components and other items sensitive to heat, such as, but not limited to, your speedometer, tachometer
or other gauges or instruments, from the possibility of melting or deforming. Zero Gravity

assumes no liability or respon-

sibility for any damage to your motorcycle caused by the sun or for any other reason.

DO’S

DONT’S

Park in shade

Leave dash uncovered

Cover bike or dash

while exposed to sun

Park bike facing due South

Park Bike facing due North

Windscreen

NO!

YES!