Windscreen and buffering

[krusty]

It has been a common question, but there is no common answer.
There have been a number of differing aftermarket screens tried by people, but I have not seen any individual preference standout.

My choice for my '91 (same model as your 92) was to make an extension that uses the "slot" between the fins on my OEM screen to help push the air up and over.  Unfortunately, this "slot" or "letterbox" windscreen seems to not be available in the US.

Cheers (from an ex-Michigander)
Arnie

The "letterbox" windscreen was not available in the US AFAIK. It seems to have been mainly limited to Australia and Japan. I managed to find one and have it shipped to the states from Japan. I'm just waiting for the weather to get better so I can see how well it deflects the air for me.

That screen is the same as on my '90 and it does buffet, a lot (6'1' or 185.4cm). My previous FJ was a '95 and was identical in all respects but it had a smooth after market screen, which was made in Queensland, and did not buffet at all. I recently bought a screen off ebay but it was the wrong fit, being for a pre 90 model. I think OZ got bikes with both types.

[yambutt]

Etymotic.com will solve everyone's windscreen buffeting noise problems, just saying, and more than any screen no matter what size can ever dream of doin!!

[Yamahammer1200]

How about a Targa?  It seems to have a nice lip, and any wind noise is cured with a nice set of ear plugs. Pat is 100% correct, plugs and a good neck seal are where it's at. 
A nice helmet can work wonders, too. 

[rktmanfj]

How about a Targa?  It seems to have a nice lip, and any wind noise is cured with a nice set of ear plugs. Pat is 100% correct, plugs and a good neck seal are where it's at.  
A nice helmet can work wonders, too.  

If it's a Targa +2", like this one, it's noisy as hell for someone my height (5'14").

FWIW, even custom ear plugs or buds only kill off part of the noise.

[CutterBill]

Yea, where is Mike? He has been quiet lately.

I saw Mike (Streetmasters) 2 weeks ago while he was in town; living in Albuquerque, New Mexico now.  We talked a bit about the windscreen issue, and he said that the letter box slot cut into the windscreen was a huge improvement, almost no buffeting or noise. 

As for experimenting with windscreens, just buy a sheet of clear Plexiglas from your local hardware store.  Trace your existing windscreen onto a piece of poster board, then use that as a pattern to cut out as many windscreens as you want.  Bend it into shape with an electric heat gun.  It doesn't have to be pretty; you're just going to be hacking on it and trying different shapes.  Once you find a shape that you like, you can cut up a "real" windscreen without worry.  Or once you discover how easy it is, you might make one yourself.
Bill

[billwest]

I ditched the OEM screen.
I now use one from a local supplier in Perth: (click).

[ribbert]

I ditched the OEM screen.
I now use one from a local supplier in Perth: (click).

Eagle make great screens and I have one of their touring units, same as Bill's. It is much quieter but doesn't offer quite the same protection, I get a lot more rain on me and I can't ride with my visor raised without my eyelids flapping.

If neither of those things are a problem they are much smoother, but not as smooth as clean air.



Noel