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Best Screen?
cyclingscott:
Hi Guys,
I've just bought an FZS1000-It's great but I would like to get a bigger screen as it's a bit windy at high speeds. Has anybody got any suggestions for a good screen?
I've seen a double bubble version but it's only 3cm higher than standard. Is that going to make much of a difference?
Thanks in advance,
Scott
kebab19:
Huge amount of discussion on this topic: agreed consensus appears to be that there is no general consensus.
It depends on your height, your helmet, riding speeds, whether you have higher / lower aftermarket handlebars, higher / lower aftermarket bar risers, the standard mirrors and how far in front the fairing sits.
I have an MRA Vario which is the same size as the standard screen but has an adjustable vane, and a Givi D129 which is about 4 inches taller & 1 inch wider. To me, both are better than standard, but neither is good enough. The Givi transmits a *lot* of extra noise & along the top it 'vibrates' above 60mph. The Vario is quieter but seems ineffective in all but the highest vane setting, whereupon it deflects all flies straight onto to my visor.
Remove your mirrors, go for a ride & see if that makes a difference.... or alternatively keep them on & remove the screen to see what extra turbulence factors are at work...
kevinf-g:
Me and Tom found a double Bubble to be the most effective, we are different heights and tried most other screens but settled on these as the best of both worlds.
cyclingscott:
Thanks Guys,
I am 6'3" (meant to put that in the original post, sorry) so I guess it's always going to be a bit windy unless I fit a really big screen which I don't really want to do. Maybe the shape of the double bubble screen makes more difference than the actual height?
Everything on the bike is standard by the way.
Scott
SEPTIKANGEL:
I've got a GL1800 Goldwing with a 4" taller than original screen - can't see over the top without standing up on pegs and I have a windscreen wiper for when it rains! - I still wear earplugs, 'cos it's a motorcycle and there's wind noise. ANY screen/fairing will cause noise/buffeting, it's just a question of what the rider's prepared to put up with. I won't be buying a taller screen for my Fazer 1000, but am looking for one of the smaller genuine Yamaha screens 'cos my upper torso (6'2" meself) will be outta the turbulance just as a naked. Sometimes less is best. :eek
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