Brian Ewell
Member
Rider vitals: 5'9 and 30" inseam
Experienced major noise issues in all positions with stock windshield. I've ridden for 12 years and thought about hearing protection a time or two, but the FJR made it a requirement.
I decided to try the two least expensive (non-destructive) options I read about here, and ordered the Skyway spacers and the Yamaha touring w/s, giving me three new combinations to try out.
Skyway spacers arrived first. For those unfamiliar, they fit on the lower w/s bracket, causing the w/s to angle slightly more into the rider. As others have mentioned, they seem a bit pricey for what you get -- two longer-than-stock bolts and thick "washers" -- but I've no doubt a fair bit of research went into the hardware choices, and I had no concerns about whether they'd fit, etc. Skyway's windshield removal instructions were also very helpful.
Result was smoother airflow with shield in lowest position, with appreciably less noise. However, in highest position helmet buffeting was painful, and I ended up hunched over while riding through rain with the shield in this position. Positions in-between seemed somewhat quieter, but I find I really only use the windshield at its highest and lowest positions.
Touring windshield arrived and I installed it with the spacers still in place. Result was not only quieter in all positions, but the lowest position still allowed plenty of air to keep me cool, and in full up position it was about perfect, with zero buffeting and less noise, and the height was such that I was looking just over the top of the shield. So I'm very pleased with this combination, and plan to leave it set up like this.
Given the success for me with the two products combined, I don't at this time plan to go back and try the touring windshield without the spacers, but if I do I'll post an update.
Brian
'06 FJR1300
'89 FJ1200 (for sale)
'90 K75S
'94 VFR750
'85 VF700C Magna
Experienced major noise issues in all positions with stock windshield. I've ridden for 12 years and thought about hearing protection a time or two, but the FJR made it a requirement.
I decided to try the two least expensive (non-destructive) options I read about here, and ordered the Skyway spacers and the Yamaha touring w/s, giving me three new combinations to try out.
Skyway spacers arrived first. For those unfamiliar, they fit on the lower w/s bracket, causing the w/s to angle slightly more into the rider. As others have mentioned, they seem a bit pricey for what you get -- two longer-than-stock bolts and thick "washers" -- but I've no doubt a fair bit of research went into the hardware choices, and I had no concerns about whether they'd fit, etc. Skyway's windshield removal instructions were also very helpful.
Result was smoother airflow with shield in lowest position, with appreciably less noise. However, in highest position helmet buffeting was painful, and I ended up hunched over while riding through rain with the shield in this position. Positions in-between seemed somewhat quieter, but I find I really only use the windshield at its highest and lowest positions.
Touring windshield arrived and I installed it with the spacers still in place. Result was not only quieter in all positions, but the lowest position still allowed plenty of air to keep me cool, and in full up position it was about perfect, with zero buffeting and less noise, and the height was such that I was looking just over the top of the shield. So I'm very pleased with this combination, and plan to leave it set up like this.
Given the success for me with the two products combined, I don't at this time plan to go back and try the touring windshield without the spacers, but if I do I'll post an update.
Brian
'06 FJR1300
'89 FJ1200 (for sale)
'94 VFR750
'85 VF700C Magna
