I got sick of wind buffeting right in my face...it was either go with a taller screen or a shorter one. Since I prefer a sportier look, I opted to chop mine down with an air saw. I masked off the area and went at it. The wind buffets at my chest now and my ears like it a LOT better! Looks a lot sharper too!
Here's a pic :P
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii121/Evs-One/VFR2.jpg
Ahhhschweet!
Veeery interesting indeed... a closer up shot would be good to be able to appreciate the new shape. Just a quicky: how tall are you?? are you all legs or long in the torso? I'm 6'4" and have "issues" with buffeting...
Very racy looking! :fing02: :fing02:
Very Cool, I have the same issue with the wind noise. I would like to see some close-up pics, maybe i'll give it a shot.
Well, we're waiting,,,,,,,, :rolleyes:
how much did you cut off, how about a pic of you on it? If it cuts down on buffeting,, sign me up!
I did this same thing a while ago as well to cut down on wind. I used to get my head beat around with th e wind but now it hits my chest and takes weight off my wrists. The only negative I have had is wind going up from my chest up into my helmet which makes my eyes water. I use a chin curtain which keeps out cool wind. :fing02:
Looks to me like you went just under the center of the lip to the faring tip. Correct?
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n57/rivcyko/000_0076-1.jpg
[image: View Post]Evan, on Apr 16 2008, 02:51 PM, said:
I got sick of wind buffeting right in my face...it was either go with a taller screen or a shorter one. Since I prefer a sportier look, I opted to chop mine down with an air saw. I masked off the area and went at it. The wind buffets at my chest now and my ears like it a LOT better! Looks a lot sharper too!
Here's a pic :P
You have a sharp-looking bike! The windshield I've got on mine came off an '06 (notice it's gradient black). I had Seb cut it because I, too, wanted a sportier look. I don't recall experiencing buffeting with my stock windshield. I definitely don't have it now. I'm 5'11''.
I don't tell anybody what to do with their bike but having Seb give your front fender the "super sport" look (the way he did mine) is a great improvement when going for a sportier look.
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1186620142/gallery_8583_3271_45960.jpg
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http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/redrider826/DSCN0246.jpg
Rivcyko-
Mine is a little more straight across than that picture you posted.
I can get some better pics tomorrow- it's been a long day and I just want to eat :P
For reference I am 6'1...and I'm pretty proportionate as far as legs:torso ratio goes.
Clean looking bike Keystone ;) I thought about going with the black/red wheels...but I think I'm going to spray them a dark bronze
[image: View Post]Evan, on Apr 16 2008, 09:06 PM, said:
Clean looking bike Keystone ;) I thought about going with the black/red wheels...but I think I'm going to spray them a
dark bronze
Bronze isn't a bad choice (but neither is keeping them silver; they give the bike a Ferrari-like look.) Here are a couple bikes whose wheels you might like.
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1197267108/gallery_8583_3271_8270.jpg
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http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/uploads/1208338677/gallery_8583_3271_17370.jpg
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A few pics of my 5th gen example
NICE................. :fing02:
[image: View Post]obryap, on Apr 16 2008, 04:09 PM, said:
Very Cool, I have the same issue with the wind noise. I would like to see some close-up pics, maybe i'll give it a shot.
Don't try to cut off the excess all at once. Take it out and ride it. Then go home and cut off an inch. Take it out and ride it. Then go home and cut off an inch.
Repeat until you achieve the desired effect.
:fing02:
I sooo want to do the same thing with mine. Where do I get an air saw from?
[image: View Post]Joe (jigga), on Apr 17 2008, 10:36 PM, said:
I sooo want to do the same thing with mine. Where do I get an air saw from?
Use a hand "jigga" saw.
After riding this morning I got bored, so I broke out the masking tape and jig saw. The stock windscreen was starting to get hazy anyway, so I figured I could'nt do any harm. This was a piece of cake and I am very happy with the results, the wind now hitting me in the chest instead of the helmet. Thanks for the idea :fing02:
Jig saw it is then.. I am doing it this weekend.
How did you guys layout the cut line?
Did you put it on the bike and use a string acrossed the screen?
Did you just lay it out with a stick ruler and sharpie?
Make a templet?
I have problems with noise and with the stock screen notice that if I lift my head up a little higher the wind noise greatly reduces. I have a ZG touring screen I got at ZGoutlet cheap that I'd like to "experiment" on. Plus I like the sportier look. I bought a GIVI which helped a little but it needs to be taller to cut down noise. Man that thing is ugly. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. :fing02:
Yes tape it off, and use a sharpie on one end of a string. Make radi, from each lower corner of the windscreen, to the center.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n57/rivcyko/100_38542.jpg
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 08:33 PM, said:
Yes tape it off, and use a sharpie on one end of a string. Make radi, from each lower corner of the windscreen, to the center.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n57/rivcyko/100_38542.jpg
Thanks, I had thought of doing something like that. Other options:
I was actually thinking about tying a string straight across the screen at the upper edge of the fairing (closest to the seat). From there mark a line on the screen and possibly one parallel to it closer to the seat depending on how much I cut off.
Another thought was to make a templet from paper by laying it across the stock screen and tracing the profile from the underside of the screen. Cut the paper and tape it on the screen to be cut in an appropriate position. Then tape off the edge to be cut ad start cutting.
How fine of a saw blade did you use? How much did you cut off the stock screen? 1 inch? 1-1/2 inches? I suppose I'll start at an inch.
Thanks
1.5" metal cutting blade.
Oh, I did mine. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
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http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_images/clean/snapback.png' alt='View Post' />poconovfr, on May 23 2008, 09:01 PM, said:
Oh, I did mine. :)
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Your screen looks like you cut it pretty straight across. How did you do it?
Is the wind noise less?
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 08:33 PM, said:
Yes tape it off, and use a sharpie on one end of a string. Make radi, from each lower corner of the windscreen, to the center.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n57/rivcyko/100_38542.jpg
http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/public/style_images/clean/snapback.png' alt='View Post' />Gixxer, on May 23 2008, 09:07 PM, said:
[image: View Post]poconovfr, on May 23 2008, 09:01 PM, said:
Oh, I did mine. :)
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Your screen looks like you cut it pretty straight across. How did you do it?
Is the wind noise less?
Same deal. Different angle.
So you guys basically cut from the upper edge of the fairing straight across right?
How's the noise level? I don't want to cut too much off but I know that my Gixxer has a small windscreen and the noise level is much lower than on the VFR.
Wow, dude. :unsure: REALLY LOOK AT THE PIC I POSTED. I mean REALLY LOOK AT IT. There are more threads on this, too.
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 09:24 PM, said:
Wow, dude. :unsure: REALLY LOOK AT THE PIC I POSTED. I mean REALLY LOOK AT IT. There are more threads on this, too.
Looks like you just cut off the rounded edge.Pocono's looks like he cut much more off. But I asked, Hows the wind noise now? That's what I'm trying to improve.
[image: View Post]Gixxer, on May 23 2008, 09:27 PM, said:
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 09:24 PM, said:
Wow, dude. :unsure: REALLY LOOK AT THE PIC I POSTED. I mean REALLY LOOK AT IT. There are more threads on this, too.
Looks like you just cut off the rounded edge.Pocono's looks like he cut uch more off. But I asked, Hows the wind noise now?
Like I said, it is the angle of his pic. Wind noise is cut way back. BUT that is subjective. How tall are you? What is the length of your head/torso, subtracted from that? Do you ride elbows tucked or straight out?
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 09:32 PM, said:
[image: View Post]Gixxer, on May 23 2008, 09:27 PM, said:
[image: View Post]Rivcyko, on May 23 2008, 09:24 PM, said:
Wow, dude. :unsure: REALLY LOOK AT THE PIC I POSTED. I mean REALLY LOOK AT IT. There are more threads on this, too.
Looks like you just cut off the rounded edge.Pocono's looks like he cut uch more off. But I asked, Hows the wind noise now?
Like I said, it is the angle of his pic. Wind noise is cut way back. BUT that is subjective. How tall are you? What is the length of your head/torso, subtracted from that? Do you ride elbows tucked or straight out?
Ok that's what I needed to know. I'm 5'8", 31" inseam so that means the rest is 37".
I ride in a more sport oriented posture, elbows in, arms relaxed. I think cutting the screen will do the trick based on what I've found from changing my head position. That's what experiments are for. I'll start around where you guys cut and go from there. Glad this is a spare screen
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