WMU_BRONCO
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What do you all think is the best windscreen that would be close to the OEM screen in width and height, and be available in dark smoke?
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What do you all think is the best windscreen that would be close to the OEM screen in width and height, and be available in dark smoke?
I think the Zero Gravity SR Series comes closest to the stock look.
Agreed. The DB is taller and wider than the stock screen. Here is a pic of the one I installed earlier this week (unfortunately, I didn't take a pic of the original):
Looks good! Notice any change in wind noise or buffeting at speed?
Looks good. I have an '05 with a smoked aftermarket but it's the same size as stock. Wind hits pretty hard at 80mph. When I duck down just a few inches it's so nice and smooth and quiet, plus you hear more of the wonderful engine sound. I'm 5'10" and its sounds like this would realy be an improvement for me. I'd prefer the wind to hit higher and wider on my shoulders. Is the DB made by Zero gravity and how much was it?
Any advantage of a smoke screen (no pun intended here) vs. a clear screen?
You guys are making me want to get a ZGDB now... I think I need to stay off this site before I wind up doing a lot of mods to a commuter bike!
Thanks for all the info!
Definitely a change in both. For comparison, I am 6' tall, with a fairly long torso for my height (31" inseam).
With the stock screen, riding in a neutral body position, the wind seemed to be directed to my neck area. It was irritating and noisy as the wind came up into the helmet from the neck area. It also hit squarely on most of both upper arms. I had to make a change. This is the first bike I've had with a screen, and it really seemed to focus the wind on the edges of the protection. So it was either a bigger screen, or convert to a streetfighter (and I may end up doing that eventually anyway - love that style).
With the DB installed, the wind hits the top half of my helmet and flows over it. It is not distracting at all. The DB is also wider, so the wind now hits about a 3-4" square area on each shoulder; again, no problems at all. I can also duck down a bit and be out of the wind completely.
I would definitely recommend the DB to anyone having problems with wind.
You guys are making me want to get a ZGDB now... I think I need to stay off this site before I wind up doing a lot of mods to a commuter bike!
Thanks for all the info!