I hear what you're saying Brandon.
I think that by fitting a higher screen I would probably send the wind
directly over my head and straight to my pillion.
I had a hi-level flip screen on my FJ for some while and didn't cut-it
either. I went back to the stock screen, which just flows the air to your
chest and seems to disperse easily without any buffeting to speak of.
I noticed Kevin had some nice pics at his site. The MRA screen looked good.
Anyone any idea how it performs ?
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
----- Original Message -----
From: Brandon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 5:46 AM
Subject: Re: Screen Choice
> Barry Edwards wrote:
>
> > By the way, I'm a short arse at 5'8"
>
> Hey shorty. (I'm 5'9", LOL!)
>
> Anyway....you are a point that requires a decision before you can
> correct it. You must either have your head in the windstream or
> completely out of the windstream.
>
> If you don't want bugs and rain and rocks and birds (thats another
> story...) and so forth to ever touch your head (helmet), then several of
> the folks have gone with a ClearView screen with 6+ inches over stock
> height. But it will change the looks of the bike and increase to a small
> amount, wind resistance.
>
> My choice was to go the other way. I took a Lockhart screen, stock
> height, and cut it down about 3"s or so. It looks cool, leaves the
> helmet to deal with the wind (MUCH quieter than stock), and decreases
> wind resistance. (Goes faster, besides, it's a 93'. ;^)
>
> I don't get many bugs, and rain, though seldom, runs off with the wind
> pressure. It's really a personal choice, but you are right, the stock
> windshield leaves much to be desired. It is NOISY as all get out,
> buffets the fool out of your head, and only works for folks of a certain
> height. (5'10 + it would seem...)
>
> We all have some pic's we can send you if you would like, but I
> recommend that the real test would be out on the bike. In a clear area,
> moving around 50 to 60 mph, stand up on the pegs to see what it is like
> out in the airstream. Then crouch down close to the tank to see and
> 'hear' what it would be like with the high windshield. Then pick. :^)
>
> And just for laughs...er, scientific data collection purposes,
> ahem...let us know what you decide on and why!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brandon
