TuffguyF4i Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 On my long trips this summer, i noticed that I would very much like better wind protection. What does everyone recommend and where to buy it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1000 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Here is a link to a thread on a Swedish motorcyle forum were you can get some hints what to avoid. The pictures speeks for themself, so you don't need to learn Swedish http://www.sporthoj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46771 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 It's a tough call since we're all different shapes and sizes. I've tried several different windshields and for me the Zero Gravity Double Bubble and the Zero Gravity ST, which I have now were the best for me. The stock windscreen (97) offered very little protection, and also cramped the cockpit for farkles. Airblade gave me a really weird buffeting on my shoulders which would cause what I can best describe as the start of a tank slapper. Looked good though. The ZGDB gave good all around protection and looked the best. The ZGST gives great protection, but doesn't look the best. Not bad looking mind you, but not the best looking. I'm about 5'10" 185lbs. White Buffalo had the best price on Zero Gravity screens as of a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 The ultimate in wind protection comes from MRA... I have their Vario Touring screen. It has an adjustable wing on top that pushes the wing right over my head. I'm 6'2", and I'm free of buffeting until 90MPH, then I have to tuck. linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 A few individuals at HookersXX had those and seemed to think they were the shit. Maybe I'll try one. I liked the stock '97 windscreen because I get clean unturbulent air. I had a GIVI and liked it OK but the wind hit me right at the base of the helmet if I wasn't tucked which was annoying on long trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Originally, I liked the 2001 OEM windscreen in the warm weather but liked the Givi better when it got colder. Sometimes, I even used Saeng Edging on both of the screens but never really found it of any real value. Then I found that I liked the Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen even more than the Givi for the cooler weather but still preferred the OEM screen when it was warm out. FINALLY.... I switched to the MRA VarioTouringScreen and got the airflow that I wanted when it was warm and didn't get the airflow that I wanted to avoid when it was colder out. WINNER = MRA VarioTouringScreen I'm 5'9. Sit on a Corbin Gunfighter saddle and have VFR Bars on top of GenMar Risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_xx Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 +1 On the MRA Vario. I'm 5'8" and on my 2003 Bird with the stock screen the air beat the crap out of my head. Now I can have it smooth or if I do something stupid I can adjust the Vario to smack me around to "teach me a lession". :icon_wall: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well I only have the experience of the stock screens on a few of the XX's that I test rode before buying my bike and the one that came with the bike, it is from a company here in Perth West Aus called Eagle Screens. It is their "Touring Screen" , , or there is the same screen with a lip or this I find my screen to be very good in winter as it keeps most of the rain and other crap off me while riding at speed and in summer it helps deflect a lot of bugs off my body. I am ~6'1" and the wind hits the top of my helmet at highway speeds but I have no problem with buffeting even up to 265kmh although I tuck down more at that speed The only real drawback I guess is that in the hot summer there is no wind on my torso to help cool and hold me up at speed I have though about getting a second hand stock screen for summer, will just wait and see if I pick one up cheap secondhand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 +1 On the MRA Vario. I'm 5'8" and on my 2003 Bird with the stock screen the air beat the crap out of my head. Now I can have it smooth or if I do something stupid I can adjust the Vario to smack me around to "teach me a lession". :icon_wall: +2 on the MRA Vario... Mine was one of those that XX4me mentioned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Zero Gravity on 2 different birds. I may give the MRA a try...it seems pretty good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Thanks for the input guys. I'll check out pricing and see what i can find. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therubberjungle Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I had my first '97 XX rear-ended out from under me last year. The replacement '97 came with the stock windscreen and a Secdem unit that kicks ass. Paired with the VFR bars it's a nice comfy set-up. Cheers, Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunedain Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I've liked the zero gravity until I took a rock and bird in it. They shattered like sugar glass. I heard of a brand "Puig(?sp) that some locals rave on. May try one if my current double bubble breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CxBXR Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Zero Gravity tinted Double Bubble (better wind protection than stock & still retain's the "stealth look") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texhoss Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Givi is my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CxBXR Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 PowerBronze Double Bubble is the preferred windscreen in Europe and my Favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9XX Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I've tried most of them and love the Airblades. Heres the black one on my bike in Towanda Heres the black and clear on my bike now No buffeting, looks good, and just as think as the stocker, which I liked a lot. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The Airblade and the PowerBronze are now one in the same. +1 they are great screens and very thick unlike most others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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