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fairing screens
« on: 16 June 2015, 07:09:54 pm »
After just purchasing my fzs1000 its now time to enjoy it ,but ive noticed there is a lot of wind being generated off the fairing ,and it all seems to end up at my helmet, its not a standard screen as it is blue and has a like bubble in the centre and even on a short journey the top of my back just below my neck is sore, so i was wondering what type of screen to get which doesnt generate as much buffeting, has anyone else suffered the same?, and what type of screen did you fit . not sure what standard screen is like as ive never had one before

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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #1 on: 16 June 2015, 10:47:25 pm »
I prefer a very low screen, clean , undisturbed air on your helmet.
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #2 on: 16 June 2015, 10:48:59 pm »
Agree with slimwilly, sometimes less is best - I prefer the streetfighter screen, level with fairing and no more.
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #3 on: 17 June 2015, 12:57:27 pm »
sounds like a double bubble screen.
 
I suppose it depends on how tall you are as to where the air gets deflected to!
 
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #4 on: 17 June 2015, 04:48:30 pm »
yes it all depends on your build /height/ width ive heard the double bubble arent great ,thats what it sounds like you have ,if u search through the search bar up at the top of the page you will find photos recommendations and all sorts of experiances with different screens i think mine is a puig or a mivv cant remember its so long since i fawned over my bike but hopefully ill have it back soon to enjoy whats left of the summer ,might even take a blast up your way someday ting
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #5 on: 18 June 2015, 09:56:26 am »
there is abloke on the facebook page that is selling one & was thinking for £25 might give it a try as my normal commute is 30 miles &popping home at weekends is 250 miles
I am 5ft 9 so am quite low n thought for that money worth seeing if it would make any difference to a box standard screen!
 
 
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #6 on: 18 June 2015, 09:27:12 pm »
yes it all depends on your build /height/ width ive heard the double bubble arent great ,thats what it sounds like you have ,if u search through the search bar up at the top of the page you will find photos recommendations and all sorts of experiances with different screens i think mine is a puig or a mivv cant remember its so long since i fawned over my bike but hopefully ill have it back soon to enjoy whats left of the summer ,might even take a blast up your way someday ting
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #7 on: 18 June 2015, 09:30:14 pm »
has anyone tried cutting one of these screens ? :eek

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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #8 on: 19 June 2015, 06:56:51 am »
I have cut all my screens, when I bought the bike it had a huge screen,i chopped 4" off the top of that, then I bought a dark shorter one and chopped that too,looks a lot better with a low screen,,still protection if its raining,,duck down and run,,
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #9 on: 19 June 2015, 11:14:38 am »
Yep, chopped a few screens in the past, and generally the lower the better.

I'm 6'1", but with a short body, so roughly the same height as you Ting. The standard screen is pretty good for me, but I've got a fabbri d/b screen at the mo. It's a bit noisy.

To find out what height works, ride along at your desired cruising speed, and lift your bum off the saddle an inch at a time until it's comfy. This is normally when it goes quiet.

Just don't ride until you can feel the undisturbed wind in your helmet as slimwilly does:-[
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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #10 on: 20 June 2015, 05:44:25 pm »
so whats the best method to use when cutting one of these screens ?what did you use as there rather expensive to hash up

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Re: fairing screens
« Reply #11 on: 20 June 2015, 08:19:57 pm »
any tips on what to use when cutting it
I have cut all my screens, when I bought the bike it had a huge screen,i chopped 4" off the top of that, then I bought a dark shorter one and chopped that too,looks a lot better with a low screen,,still protection if its raining,,duck down and run,,