Re: [ST] Windscreen recommendations

[Gavin Lawrie <gavin.lawrie@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 23 Nov 2006, at 09:54, JOHN EMBREY wrote:

> I am seriously considering getting some type of taller screen for  
> my 2000 ST to use during the winter months (in Virginia).  I am  
> looking at the Zero Gravity touring screen, or the Triumph touring  
> screen.  Does anyone have any experience with these, and how well  
> they work?  How do they compare with each other?  I would like to  
> get the winter-wind blast off my chest and neck.

I've used the Triumph Touring Screen for a couple of years.  Works OK  
at reducing winter-wind blast, and is otherwise pretty functional.   
Having recently changed bike I've not yet put touring screen on new  
one, and I've found stock screen is much quieter (but wind-blast is  
an issue when it is cold).  I think I'm cruising at about 15mph less  
on motorway with the lower screen (probably a good thing, but does  
show screen works).  If you are wrong size (i.e. more than about 6  
foot I suspect) the turbulence hits you right at bottom of helmet,  
leading to noise and buffeting that can get pretty tedious.  Adding  
Saeng tape round edge of screen helps, but if you plan to travel  
regularly above about 50 mph, you'll need either really good earplugs  
(my solution) or one of those helmet collars that are apparently  
v.good at killing off such noise.

So, limited success.  Unfortunately not yet had chance to ride bike  
with any other alternative screen fitted.

Regards

Gavin Lawrie
ST'03
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