My screen prob solved at last

[cbrpaddy]

Finally, I think I may have it sorted I've tried the AT with the standard screen and with the standard and a Touratech flip on top, but always found it noisy - not so much buffeting as a godawful whooshing wind noise.

Ducking down an inch or two, or even just tipping my head down to look at the fuel cap would make a huge difference, as would standing up. I'm about 6'1 or 2 btw.

Nearer the beginning of the year I was going on a decent trip and heard the MRA was good so bought one of those, only to find that too made no apparent difference, no matter whether it was high, low or anything in between, bah .

I had been thinking of putting the Touratech flip on top of the MRA but never actually got around to it, thinking it would both look stupid and possibly even break the screen too.

But this evening I just stuck it on anyway and went for a test spin.
At low speed I wasn't sure, but as I picked up a bit I ducked the head down to see if the noise decreased as normal, but no.

The noise level seemed quite acceptable, and stayed like that up to 60-70 and beyond. Sticking my head out to the side a little would immediately bring back that familiar whooshing noise, but behind the screen was a relative oasis of calm. Yeehaaa, happy days, etc etc !

I had also changed back to the standard can and am actually very pleased with the sound and quietness of that too. It has a decent thrum after 5k revs whereas I was starting to get paranoid with the GPR, it has a nice sound but once the revs pick up I feel it can be heard from a long way off, especially if I'm thrashing it a bit.

However, a new problem has now become apparent. My front Heidenau knobbly makes a truly astounding racket, probably more than the rest of the bike combined. Time to get out the large file methinks !

[Alba]

Any pictures of the set-up ???

[cbrpaddy]

Here ye go..

Oh gods, it does look stupid but I think I'll live with it, the noise was driving me nuts.

[foz1969]

looks daft? matter of opinion, unique! if it does the job, i'd be happy, i'm doin' loads of m-way miles at the mo', & got the same problem. do you have to drill your own holes with the MRA, or does it come in two bits ie screen + extension?

[Matty]

Hi
have you tried ear plugs
I dont mean the silly disposables, you can get them moulded to fit your own ears they cut out the right types of noise without making you deaf.

[cbrpaddy]

I wear earplugs all the time and while they do a good job, they still don't drown out that infernal racket. I tested this without the plugs, so I expect it'll be fantastic with them in

Foz, there's no drilling required for the MRA. Just remove the original and use the holes for that, ten minute job. It does come in two bits but it's very easy put together.
Also, I know these screen probs are very dependent upon combination of height of rider, type of helmet, etc etc, so I wouldn't like to say it would cure all your ills.

[addiefbird]

Hi there i have the very same problem, ear plugs make it better but the noise is enough to make you go mad. I'm 6.2 and i have the tall screen on my 91 AT and I'm thinking of putting on a spoiler on to that as well.
Is the very last add on to your screen a tour tech and does that need holes in the old screen to fit it and do you know if it will fit different shape screens any help would be great.

[cbrpaddy]

Hi, it is the Touratech addon and simply clips onto the top of the screen - there's also an adjustable strap to pull it down tight, no drilling required.

I'm guessing it should fit most screens too, althought it might need that strip that fits on the top of the standard screen to enable it to grip properly.