A couple of miles this morning without the faring fitted has remided me just how much noise I get from the current screen. What other screens have people tried on a Mk1?
Mk1 Screens
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, Jun 12 2009 09:00 am
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 09:00 am
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 09:24 am
I got a +30mm touring screen and cut it down slightly. It stops the buffeting completely. I'm now messing around with some Lexan sheet to see if I can make a 'lip'. I'll post a photo up.
Here ya go
Actually the screen could be more than +30mm. The problem I've found is that the angle of the screen needs to be more vertical in order to have an effect on the air around my helmet. So I'll probably cut it down a little more and then see if I can fabricate a spoiler/lip onto it.
But, keeping on the noise subject, the smooth edge of my screen is a lot quieter than the standard. I did consider cutting a standard but it looked a bit too low.
Here ya go
Actually the screen could be more than +30mm. The problem I've found is that the angle of the screen needs to be more vertical in order to have an effect on the air around my helmet. So I'll probably cut it down a little more and then see if I can fabricate a spoiler/lip onto it.
But, keeping on the noise subject, the smooth edge of my screen is a lot quieter than the standard. I did consider cutting a standard but it looked a bit too low.
Edited by Studley Ramrod, 12 June 2009 - 09:58 am.
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 06:35 pm
Chris, taking 25mm off the top of my MkII screen cured buffeting, reduced noise considerably and did not noticeably add any extra wind pressure on my helmet or shoulders. Lower is better in my onion.
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Posted 13 June 2009 - 10:59 am
I had the standard screen , an unknown make screen about 2.5 " taller with a flip and a Powerbronze which was a good 5" taller than standard.
All of them caused turbulance about my head to some extent.
Strangely , riding the naked Bandit has proven something of a revelation. No screen = no turbulance or head shake !
Just a constant even pressure on the torso. 80mph for long periods is possible. I'm looking forward to developing my neck and shoulder muscles !!
And you get a crackin display of dead insects on your jacket.
All of them caused turbulance about my head to some extent.
Strangely , riding the naked Bandit has proven something of a revelation. No screen = no turbulance or head shake !
Just a constant even pressure on the torso. 80mph for long periods is possible. I'm looking forward to developing my neck and shoulder muscles !!
And you get a crackin display of dead insects on your jacket.
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Posted 13 June 2009 - 11:21 am
I tried a 3-4 inch flip but cant remember if it was Powerbronze or Skidmarx but either way it was crap caused more noise and anything above 40 mph was awful. More buffiting than you can imagine couldn't see above 50mph in fact I only rode about 2 miles with it on It was that bad.
Now I just use the standard one and it's ok.
I am 6ft 6in wether that had anything to do with it or not I don't know??
Now I just use the standard one and it's ok.
I am 6ft 6in wether that had anything to do with it or not I don't know??
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 07:52 am
Sounds like Chris is on to something then, at 6'6" I guess JG's head is sitting just above the turbulance, I'll keep an eye out for a standard screen and try trimming it down.
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 07:59 am
QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 14th Jun 2009, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds like Chris is on to something then, at 6'6" I guess JG's head is sitting just above the turbulance, I'll keep an eye out for a standard screen and try trimming it down.
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Posted 14 June 2009 - 05:52 pm
I have to replace my screen now, as I cracked it in France last week 
It was a Givi touring screen, but that buffeted my helmet too....
It was a Givi touring screen, but that buffeted my helmet too....
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 07:06 pm
QUOTE(Magic @ Sun 14th Jun 2009, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to replace my screen now, as I cracked it in France last week
It was a Givi touring screen, but that buffeted my helmet too....
It was a Givi touring screen, but that buffeted my helmet too....
Magic good to see I wasn't the only mrk 1 in France last week as I finally sorted my rich running which was the value clearances and timing. Where did you go in France? we were up near Falaise for a week .
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 03:10 am
I'm using an MRA "touring" screen on my MK1 - happy with that, but not much to compare it to except the original. The touring screen gives better protection and I don't notice any buffeting probem - I'm 5'11". There's a vario version I use on my K1200S, and it has an adjustable wing thingy that really does work to modify the flow. I keep it down in the summer to get more air, and up in the winter/rain to stave off the chill a bit. That said, not sure I'd prefer the vario one - just one more gadget and looks a bit goofy to me.
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 06:46 am
Have to say that the MRA screen is the only one I've come across that's wider than the standard screen. Currently on ebay (Germany) at around £60+P&P
they were £65 but the £ is getting stronger
they were £65 but the £ is getting stronger
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 08:14 am
QUOTE(Studley Ramrod @ Wed 17th Jun 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have to say that the MRA screen is the only one I've come across that's wider than the standard screen. Currently on ebay (Germany) at around £60+P&P
they were £65 but the £ is getting stronger
they were £65 but the £ is getting stronger
Got mine in the states from Twisted Throttle. Here's pic of the Touring version.
http://www.twistedth...tview/1674/212/
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