Premium Member fanowater Posted February 16, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 16, 2016 If you use Olive Oil, don't use Extra Virgin, it has too low a burning point. Cookiemonster - good luck. I went thru three screens before finding my solution. 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phennig13 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 After short rides with the factory windscreen my hearing was damaged (rock concert) for a while with the turbulence/pressure changes at the helmet. Stand on the foot pegs for a moment, up into the clean air, and it gets nice and quiet. Started using earplugs for a few rides and that helped. Read this forum on screens, liked the concept of the MadStad....airflow on both sides of the screen to reduce turbulence. I'm 5'11 / 31 leg Shoei RF1200, was advised to get the 20 inch screen. I can now ride without discomfort and without earplugs, with just a little air at the top of the helmet. Get a screen too high and there may be too little air to clear the fogging on cold days. I can see well over the top of the screen. Went for a clear screen as to not change the look of the bike...the bike does not look any taller. Any fine tuning adjustment stays put, screen is fixed well in place. If you go with MadStad, and if you don't pull the factory brackets together while tightening on their plate, there is play in the mount..won't feel firm. I like my MadStad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkereddemon Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I, too, have a Madstad screen, 22", clear. I'm 6' 1", 34" inseam. I can see well over the screen and yet can tuck down behind it when the occasion calls for it. As mentioned before, the slipstream of air coming in under the screen makes a big difference in the smoothness of the air flow - still some wind noise, but no buffeting whatsoever. This is a very nice screen.... -CD- -CD- 2015 Yamaha FJ-09: RaceTech Gold Valves, RaceTech Rear Spring, Arrow Full Exhaust - black with w/Carbon Fibre endcap, ECU Flash, Lowered 20mm front, 15 mm rear, Denali driving lights, Fenda Extenda, Tail Tidy, Corbin Seat, Madstad 22" Windshield, OEM heated grips, Woodcraft frame sliders, Grip Puppies, BadAss Cover (Large).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member alejandro Posted February 17, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 17, 2016 5'10" 32" inseam 24" madstad Shoei Qwest. In low position, I get lots of air. In high position, it's like being on a touring motorcycle. :-) In crosswinds I get some mean buffeting, but that might be unavoidable. My advice: get 24", keep it low for short rides, and raise it for cold or long rides. Also I am a huge fan of ear plugs and this for maximal quiet: WINDJAMMER 2 "REDUCES WIND NOISE" fits all Full Face Helmets. The original often copied ! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FHLNVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Zh-Wwb7KBYNKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboot Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Have you tried a short screen ? I found it much better in the way it directs air to my helmet, looks good too. All of the above are too big IMO. I just put one for sale here....shameless plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetskills Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Update on my National Cycle Sport/Touring middle size: My first ride to get the FJ inspected I was sort of feeling a little buffeting over 50 mph. Yesterday I did some more miles on the bike with strong wind conditions. I gotta tell ya, the screen was perfect. I had it in the lowest setting. BTW, having this shield in the highest setting your massive hand guards will make contact with the screen, limiting your ability to turn the bars for low speed maneuvering! The only change I made was I wore my brand new Kali Carbon Blackness helmet. The day before I wore my trusty, old and crusty Nolan N-102 flip up. Maybe the helmet makes a difference. So let's just say everything was perfect on yesterday's ride. Except I couldn't get over 6k rpm for break in. Seat on the FJ moves around a little, like it's missing a rubber cushion somewhere. Gotta fix that. But so far this bike is so wonderful to ride. Just perfect seating position, although that is subjective. I'm 5'8", 210 lbs. Seat in low setting. This bike is so nimble low speed turns are a piece of cake. I'll be back with more feedback soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member johan Posted March 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's strange, I have this screen and in no setting is there any risk of the standard hand guards making contact. Neither on the even larger touring screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted March 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's strange, I have this screen and in no setting is there any risk of the standard hand guards making contact. Neither on the even larger touring screen.nor have I - I think it depends on the position of the handguards on the handlebars. I think they must be able to rotate and would be a dealer fitment as part of the pre-delivery prep, like the front wheel, which is also cocked up causing the ABS fault. This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jjb Posted March 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's strange, I have this screen and in no setting is there any risk of the standard hand guards making contact. Neither on the even larger touring screen.nor have I - I think it depends on the position of the handguards on the handlebars. I think they must be able to rotate and would be a dealer fitment as part of the pre-delivery prep, like the front wheel, which is also cocked up causing the ABS fault.Same with me and the V-Stream touring - no hand guard contact at any setting. I do keep it in the lowest setting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsmith Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I installed the Yamaha Accessory screen today. I’m happy with this over the stock screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsquabbles Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Mine is the middle size "sport tour". www.nationalcycle.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=fj-09 Read more: http://fj-09.org/thread/3036/best-windscreen?page=2#ixzz42l1hJAIG I do like the looks of that screen but what makes them so pricey? Any better place to purchase them? Guess I have a little trouble paying 200 for a screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickrides Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Installed the Puig "touring" windscreen on my bike and went for two rides in the mountains (plus some freeway to get there). Very good wind protection and I am 5'10". Wear a Shoei RF1200. Pretty quiet pocket behind the Puig, much better than the stock shield. Of course, you have to want to bike to look like more of a touring bike than a sport bike but I intend to use this bike for long trips--I have other "sportbikes" when I want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickrides Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I should mention, the hand guards had to come off (at least the outer cosmetic cover anyway) for the Puig. As I made some other changes, handguards are permanently off the bike. No biggie as it's warm in So Cal and I want the wind to reach my vented gloves. I think the bike looks nicer without them as well--of course, that's a matter of personal taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kislo Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hey Rickrides, So the handguards come off permanently with the Puig. I am assuming it is bacuase when you turn they hit the shield, correct??? I read one guy on the reviews saying he was going to take hhis rotary tool and notch it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kislo Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 got it!! Thanks for the clarification!!! Ride safe all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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