Windscreen and buffering

tory · February 28, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

I would think that his would be a common question sorry, but I searhed and did not find results.

I have a 1992 FJ1200. It has the stock windshield and I have always experienced alot if wind buffeting. With that said, what is the most preferred replacement that may help with this?

FJmonkey · February 28, 2016, 05:59:37 PM

Not an easy answer Tory, some have gone with shorter screens with good results, others taller. Seek other members near you to try different sizes.

Arnie · February 28, 2016, 06:00:07 PM

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

Pat Conlon · February 28, 2016, 08:29:10 PM

How tall are you Troy?

I'm 6'3" and I tried the +4 taller windscreen only to find it made matters worse for me.
http://bikescreen.com/collections/yamaha/FJ-1200

Low screen providing clean air with a quiet helmet and custom ear plugs works best for me.

aviationfred · February 28, 2016, 08:29:57 PM

I have a 1989, so I don't have first hand knowledge of your buffeting experience.

Here is a write up for a Power Bronze flip screen for the '91 and later models.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10215.30#top

Fred

Nova · February 28, 2016, 09:27:25 PM

I've thought about trying one of these:

http://www.laminarlip.com/fj12.php

sam95 · February 28, 2016, 11:26:13 PM

Quote from: Arnie on February 28, 2016, 06:00:07 PM
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

Hello Arnie,

Does your extension reduce the wind noise in the helmet ? I am 1m85 tall and have the same stock screen with the fin, and I have lot of wind around the neck just under the helmet, and that is very noisy.

Thanks for your feedback.

Zwartie · February 28, 2016, 11:50:07 PM

The top one on the laminar lip Web page is actually mine. I think it works great but then it was already on the bike when I bought it in 2005 and I've never ridden without it. The previous owner is 6'4" and I'm 5'8". it may have been more beneficial to him.

Zwartie

Quote from: Nova on February 28, 2016, 09:27:25 PM
I've thought about trying one of these:

http://www.laminarlip.com/fj12.php

ribbert · February 29, 2016, 06:26:23 AM

Quote from: tory on February 28, 2016, 05:40:58 PM
I would think that his would be a common question sorry, but I searhed and did not find results.

I have a 1992 FJ1200. It has the stock windshield and I have always experienced alot if wind buffeting. With that said, what is the most preferred replacement that may help with this?

Troy, in my opinion, short screens that leave your head and upper body in clean air give a quieter, smoother ride. The downside is the lack of protection from the wind if you ride long distances, fast or in the rain.

Higher screens mostly come with buffeting, the trade off being protection. You can ride at speed all day without having to brace yourself against the wind and they significantly reduce the amount of rain hitting you. I can ride all day in pissing rain and my neck muff remains dry.

I wear ear plugs so the buffeting doesn't worry me but when I stand on the pegs it is certainly a lot quieter.

Horses for courses. Neither is better than the other, depends what sort of riding you do.

I have a number of screens and if I wasn't so lazy I would ideally change them between day rides and trips.

After much experimentation I have settled on the standard (letterbox, finned etc) screen it came with.

Best all rounder for me.

I also have a preference for riding with my visor raised, this screen allows me to do that, the others don't.

Noel

MOTOMYSZOR · February 29, 2016, 01:00:20 PM

I used universal wind deflector. Worked perfectly but top edge was exactly on my eye height, so I had to bend to look through deflector or stretch my neck to have view on over top edge.

Arnie · February 29, 2016, 07:17:54 PM

A wind deflector like you're showing, or like mine (a couple of posts below) will push the wind UP some distance. You can feel the wind with your hand if you need to know where.
If your eye line is through the top edge of that deflector, just cut it lower by about an inch.
Then you'll be looking over the edge while the wind is still going over your head.

Arnie

Quote from: MOTOMYSZOR on February 29, 2016, 01:00:20 PM
I used universal wind deflector. Worked perfectly but top edge was exactly on my eye height, so I had to bend to look through deflector or stretch my neck to have view on over top edge.

PaulG · March 01, 2016, 09:59:16 AM

On my '92 I have a Sedcam which was on the bike when I bought it in '07. I'm 5' 11" or 180cm tall. No buffeting, and the wind travels just atop the crest of my helmet. It's just enough to fling off rain drops if I turn my head. This is on a stock seat. I have an older Corbin which drops me down quite a bit behind the screen, and the wind completely misses me so the rain won't blow off my face shield.

If needed, I would buy another one for sure, if I could find it cheaper than on this site even better.

http://japan.webike.net/products/21341283.html

This pic is from the time that I bought it.

yambutt · March 01, 2016, 10:18:45 AM

If you don't mind listening to music, get you some etymotic ear headphones, you'll think your riding in a Cadillac with the Windows rolled up, etymotic.com.......some people need to moisten them to get a solid seal in your ear but once you get use to them you'll never ride without them, there also have a high quality sound.

aviationfred · March 01, 2016, 12:14:24 PM

I can't believe nobody has mentioned the use of the MRA Touring Vario windscreen.

The adjustable flip shield works very well. I use mine during the cooler/cold months. With the adjustment at full up, the air hits at my helmet. Keeping all the cold air off of my torso. In the rain, the water is pushed down on my visor.

In the US. The MRA windscreens can be found at Twistedthrottle.com
A photo of Leon's 1991 with the MAR Vario screen

Fred

movenon · March 01, 2016, 04:35:53 PM

I am hesitant to say much about windscreens because of the variables involved. On my 1990 I run a MRA Touring windscreen as Fred mentioned and love it but it might not be right for someone else. I am 6'-0, and long in the torso. At speeds I like to travel my helmet is in a dead air space, or at least no buffeting. I do get some wind pressure on my chest witch is OK with me. The MRA Touring wind screen will put more pressure on the fairing uprights where the screen bolts on to. More flexing at higher speeds. That will be true with any taller windscreen. I think the MRA is made in Germany and sometimes it takes a while to get one. Took me about 5 or 6 weeks from memory. Twisted Throttle can tell what the time line is they a good folks to deal with.

George

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