Seeking the definitive 'windscreen' solution

[markh]

Okay, I have NEVER had a bike where I was happy with the wind protection. The AT is no exception, and I am determined to get this sorted. I have limped along for two years with a Touratech spoiler stuck on the screen, which I have taken off/put back on/fiddled with from time to time. This weekend two different things happened. First, I discovered that putting the spoiler in its fully down (i.e. least-angled) position made things pretty smooth. Great, think I. Then the second thing happened, which was that I bought a Roof Boxer helmet. Bugger me, now the turbulence is back and it sounds like I'm being smacked on the side of the helmet with sticks! Spoiler position doesn't make any difference. The helmet is quieter in full-face mode, but that's not what I want.

SO. What is the definitive solution to this windscreen malarkey? To recap all info in one place: I am slightly under 6'2" tall, ride an RD07 with original seat, original windscreen and Touratech spoiler. This keeps the wind very nicely off my upper body but sticks a huge wake right around where my head is. Effect is variable according to helmet, but then clearly the helmet is in the wake.

I'm not quite going to say 'money no object', but I am prepared to spend a reasonable amount to buy a better screen and/or seat combination to move my head out of the airstream. Options I have seen are: (a) Powerbronze 'flip' screen, which looks about the same as the standard screen but with a built in spoiler; (b) Touratech tall screen, which is pricey and of indeterminate 'tallness'; (c) Touratech single-seat mod, which I have read is lower than standard. I have also considered putting the Touratech spoiler on a taller screen, but the fact that Touratech say 'FOR ORIGINAL SCREEN ONLY' suggests that this has probably made at least one person's screen snap off in the past.

I'm sure there must be lanky people out there. Being tall is making my motorcycling miserable and I don't want to buy a Guzzi California with a barn door on the front. Surely it's not beyond the bounds of possibility to create a wind-free zone around head height on an Africa Twin?

Help me out.

[DaveS]

I'm 6'1.5" to be exact'ish.
I have the standard screen and have had my seat modified by GA Wells that makes it slightly higher if anything I would think.
I don't get any problems with turbulence unless I'm on the motorway. So I guess its the choppy air with cars and lorries about?

I have an Aria Quantum F if that makes any difference. I'd heard the Roofs weren't that brilliant for noise and turbulence. I think you may just have prooved the latter!

Oh and welcome

[Tikka]

have you considered the MRA Varioscreen??

I really like it, good protection, good view. Its adjustable in height.

[Blues N Twos]

Well I am 6' 1" and I have a Nuvo tinted extender screen fitted and at 90mph on the motorway I have my visor up and no buffeting at all. And I mean no buffeting. This screen is fantastic.



Jon

[Tonyross1]

Hi there, I'm 6'3" and found my Powerbronze tall flip screen to be excellent. I knocked out 800 miles in a day behind it with no worries. Would let you have an image but can't work out how to download it!!
regards,
Tony

[modrover]

I've mod'd up around 5-6 screens now. I've found that if you get the screen as close to you as possible the better (usually by grinding the lower back mounts off the screen and drilling new ones higher up). Also, setting the height after that so the wind just hits the bottom of my neck totally dials this in.

I've done this for the past 3 screens with fantastic results. If I get my whole helmet into the wind... I get no buffeting at all. With the screen being closer... the wind doesn't have a chance to start swirling between me and the backside of the screen.

[markh]

800 miles in a day

Holy cow, 800 MILES IN A DAY?! I did 400 once (Transalp) and I couldn't walk straight.

[markh]

MRA Varioscreen??

Wow, that looks good! I will follow up...

[markh]

So I guess its the choppy air with cars and lorries about?

No, just ordinary turbluence. I have a Quantum E, but I hardly ever use it as I mostly use(d) my Arai SZ-B (open face).

[markh]

Nuvo tinted extender screen

Cool, thanks. Doesn't look as nice as that 'vario screen' but 'nice' <> 'comfortable'! I'll investigate...