First ride of the year Some good, some bad..

I had my fuel tank restored this winter - just got it back from paint and took the bike out for the 1st spin of the year after reassembly. She still runs great, about 23k on her...

I rode about 60 miles, mainly straight roads (I live in mid-Ohio). The ride brought up a few concerns/questions..

- Does any manufacturer offer a windscreen for 86/87 VFR700s that offer increased wind protection?
- How much does a helmet effect wind noise.

It's at the point where I wear earplugs every time I ride longer than 5 minutes anywhere and my helmet is buffeted by the wind to the point where it's uncomfortable to turn my head to check the other lane while merging..

Any advice fellas?

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Try removing the windscreen and go for a ride. I find sometimes less is more. Seems that a shorter screen makes for clean air at the helmet, less buffeting.


IMO a quiet helmet is a myth. I have a really nice Scorpion EXO-1000 and two cheaper EXO-400's. The 1000 is amazing on an unfaird bike, the quietest I've ever had. But it's pure misery on the fully faired Concours, so loud I can't stand it.
The converse is true of the cheaper helmets. They are quieter on the Connie, much louder on the nakeds.

I just carry earplugs....