Finally rode with stock screen

[keithaba]

I pulled off the rifle to see how the stock screen was, and was actually surprised.

I found in the down position, the screen was great.

No buffetting at all in the down position, put it up more than 1/4 of the way and it sucks.

There has to be a good portion of riders that stuck with the stock screen instead of upgrading?

Buffetting has been an issue to me after using the rifle touring (with tuning block) cee baily's w/flip (with or without tuning block) and the rifle sport (without tuning block).

It seems like it's impossible to find a good wind protection without buffetting. Probably something to do with pesky physics. Maybe I'll try me some of them helmet rumble strips (although they look silly)

I fully understand if this goes to NEPRT.

 

[FredandJeannesRacer]

I haven't tried any replacement screens. The stock screen works just fine for me.

 

[FJRocket]

I've tried several screens on both generation FJRs. I'm back to the stocker, too. Even thought about "tuning" it or cutting it down. Man, is it hot or what? I need a face full of AIR!

 

[keithaba]

Riding with no front fairing at all for a few months will make you reallly appreciate the stocker too.

 

[Jetmaker737]

I ride with the stock screen always down except in rain and when it's cold. Pop up the screen just a nothch and that blessed FJR heat will warm you up on a cool morn.

 

[exskibum]

I ride with the stock screen always down except in rain and when it's cold. Pop up the screen just a nothch and that blessed FJR heat will warm you up on a cool morn.

Exactly the same for me.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Skyways spacers gents, Skyways spacers

6'1" running the stocker for three years. But my bike ain't too hot, handles good, doesn't cup tires, hasn't tipped over, had a decent stock seat, has sufficient head lights, runs on 87 octane, causes erectile disfunction, 04 is still faster than those damn Blue, Tan?, Cherry offerings

But It has developed a tick. I suppose the Mobile 1, amsoil, dino jizz concoction that I drained out (and have yet to reinstall after 3,000 miles) may have something to do with it?

:jester:

 

[mdisher]

I just put my stocker back on tonight cause it's hotter than hell around here these days...

I may cut my CalSci down soon for an even lower option.

 

[odot]

bust.............you should have been using whale jizz instead of dino jizz......live and learn.

edit: .......and don't forget the seal oil...........baby seal oil is the best.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I ride with the stock screen always down except in rain and when it's cold. Pop up the screen just a nothch and that blessed FJR heat will warm you up on a cool morn.

Exactly the same for me.

+1 ...though I don't notice the engine heat help when its cold

 

[RsvlFeej]

No buffetting at all in the down position, put it up more than 1/4 of the way and it sucks.

I run the stock screen about 3/4 of the year (CB +4+2 for the winter). There's a sweet spot other than full down. I put 3/8" teflon washers as spacers on mine and it gave me a spot at about halfway up that blows smooth air right about the bottom of my face shield. Full down blows about sternum-high.

 

[daddysbike]

I like the stock screen all the way down. Its fairly quiet and smooth airflow. Also I like the way the bike looks with it down, sporty not like a barn door on the front of the bike.

Steve

 

[Inlaw1]

Stock screen for summer, down all the way unless it's raining. Cee Bailey +2 for the winter with it up mostly when cold enough to need it. I find the screen is either all the way down, or all the way up whether the stock or CB is on. I have very little buffeting with either (depending on cross winds, etc), with / without pillion. I do find both will pull me forward somewhat when up though, the stock one seemingly the worse of the two. I'm 5"10"

 

[gypsy]

I ride with the stock screen always down except in rain and when it's cold. Pop up the screen just a nothch and that blessed FJR heat will warm you up on a cool morn.

Exactly the same for me.

+1 ...though I don't notice the engine heat help when its cold

Wheaton I find on cold days putting the screen in the fully upright position redirects the heat up over me. There is a noticeable change in temperature. Maybe you are wearing better gear than me and it shields you from the heat.

gypsy