Re: [St] wind screens

[Gavin Lawrie <gavin.lawrie@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

On 14 Oct 2007, at 13:58, Jody Allen wrote:

> I was just wondering if any one in the group had a favorite  
> windscreen.
> I'm 6'1" and have a 2000 Sprint RS with ST bars and Genmar risers and
> I'm looking for a screen that will best push the wind over me.  Thank
> you for your suggestions.

I'm 6'6" and have an 03 ST.  I had the Triumph Touring tall screen for  
years, but the noise / buffeting was pretty bad.  Putting the stock  
screen on increased the wind blast generally, but resulted in a much  
quieter ride.  I wear fitted ear plugs, and I doubt without I'd have  
tolerated the noise of the higher screen.

About a year ago I changed the tall screen for a MRA Vario screen (a  
slightly taller than stock screen with a variable pitch wing bolted to  
top).  This works much better - and once you get used to it is a  
pretty good compromise between protection and noise.

Where your helmet is relative to the wind-stream is a key factor - I'm  
not surprised that shorter people find the Touring Screen effective /  
quiet.  My learning is that you have to try out various solutions  
before you find one that works for you.  Which may mean (like me) you  
end up with several screens in your garage... (anyone want a slightly  
used touring screen...?).

Regards

Gavin Lawrie
ST'03

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