V Strom windshield options

AKoffroader · 05-15-2009, 07:12 PM

I picked up a Wee Strom and really like it so far. My only complaint is wind buffeting on my helmet. I've tried the windshield in all three official positions and although it change some there was not much improvement. The forth real high position looked goofy so I did try it in this position.

Any recommendations on an aftermarket replacement? Saw a "Windstrom Manta" on ebay and the write up sounded good but hate to spend $200.00 without a reference...

Thank you,

AK

79SouthJim · 05-15-2009, 08:07 PM

Try the Madstad bracket. It helped with my bike. I just put a Givi tall windshield on mid-week, but have not had a chance to try it yet. I am hoping the combination does the trick.

Skippii · 05-15-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79SouthJim

Try the Madstad bracket. It helped with my bike. I just put a Givi tall windshield on mid-week, but have not had a chance to try it yet. I am hoping the combination does the trick.

I really liked the MadStad

eakins · 05-15-2009, 10:03 PM

madstat & givi.

also heard good things about new cee baileys.

others:
-windstrom
-pauls / mp
-cal scientific

996DL · 05-15-2009, 10:14 PM

Madstad and from Twistedthrottle, a +4" MRA windshield.

996DL

Wingspan · 05-15-2009, 10:27 PM

After a year with the Madstad and Givi screen I got tired of still having buffeting issues and went the other direction. For me, a smaller screen has been the answer in the form of a MP Cycle Design "sport" screen. My helmet is in full airflow, but at least it's smooth. I'm in calm air from the neck down so no issues with fatigue at highway speeds.

squish · 05-15-2009, 10:52 PM

I was an early adopter of the MS
I wouldn't buy one today. It's not worth the money.
Cut your stock screen down. And complain to Suzuki for making a bike that nearly everyone needs to do something to the windscreen to.

markjenn · 05-15-2009, 11:10 PM

Tried the madstad but the only buffet-free position was a position that also let all the air under the screen and didn't provide much protection. And the thing is Rube Goldberg'ish and puts a lot of sharp metal pieces right in your groin/stomach area if, heaven forbid, you'd have a head-on and go over the bars.

Also tried a Cee Bailey. Worse than stock.

I finally went with a smaller-than-stock screen. Less protection but it is dead smooth and looks right on the bike.

- Mark

jstcrashnthru · 05-16-2009, 04:09 AM

MadStad and this screen: http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,4726.0.html

Cheap and it works.

lucky_strike · 05-16-2009, 04:50 AM

before you buy new wind screens, try taking your mirrors offf. it worked for me.

lesman · 05-16-2009, 05:18 AM

When I added my mirror extenders...the buffetting increased dramatically.

Les

Moving Pictures · 05-16-2009, 07:38 AM

Faugh.

Before you do ANYTHING, try getting some rubber grommets to change the angle of the damn mounting brackets. Sloping it backwards some (using grommets on the bottom bits) works for a few cheap bastards.

I have a givi tall, at a slope. Works like a charm.

lucky_strike · 05-16-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lesman

When I added my mirror extenders...the buffetting increased dramatically.

Les

yeah i here ya. but try taking them off. it may not be windshield thing. it wasntfor me.

Coho911 · 05-16-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moving Pictures

Faugh.

Before you do ANYTHING, try getting some rubber grommets to change the angle of the damn mounting brackets. Sloping it backwards some (using grommets on the bottom bits) works for a few cheap bastards.

I have a givi tall, at a slope. Works like a charm.

Grommets suck, go for the new screen - do it properly and you will have ZERO complaints.

I put the UK short screen on mine and its heaven :

TroyJ650 · 05-16-2009, 03:54 PM

I really like the Givi w/ the MadStad bracket. For me, it works well, but it makes it look like a "touring" bike. The bracket w/ the Stock shield was much better than any stock position.

05-15-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
AKoffroader ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chugiak Alaska Oddometer: 443	V Strom windshield options I picked up a Wee Strom and really like it so far. My only complaint is wind buffeting on my helmet. I've tried the windshield in all three official positions and although it change some there was not much improvement. The forth real high position looked goofy so I did try it in this position. Any recommendations on an aftermarket replacement? Saw a "Windstrom Manta" on ebay and the write up sounded good but hate to spend $200.00 without a reference... Thank you, AK __________________ 2006 Yamaha TW200 2008 Yamaha WR250R 2008 Suzuki DR650 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z 1978 Yamaha TT500

05-15-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,462	madstat & givi. also heard good things about new cee baileys. others: -windstrom -pauls / mp -cal scientific __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps eakins screwed with this post 05-17-2009 at 06:07 PM

05-15-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
Wingspan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Oddometer: 392	After a year with the Madstad and Givi screen I got tired of still having buffeting issues and went the other direction. For me, a smaller screen has been the answer in the form of a MP Cycle Design "sport" screen. My helmet is in full airflow, but at least it's smooth. I'm in calm air from the neck down so no issues with fatigue at highway speeds. __________________ Be a responsible citizen, please spay and/or neuter your children

05-15-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
squish Out of the office. Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Where the Ghetto meets the sea. Oddometer: 4,948	I was an early adopter of the MS I wouldn't buy one today. It's not worth the money. Cut your stock screen down. And complain to Suzuki for making a bike that nearly everyone needs to do something to the windscreen to. __________________ *On vacation for a spell*

05-16-2009, 04:09 AM	#9
jstcrashnthru Livin' the dream Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Omawhere? Oddometer: 1,204	MadStad and this screen: http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,4726.0.html Cheap and it works. __________________ '07 DL1000 V-Strom

05-15-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
79SouthJim Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Oddometer: 275	Try the Madstad bracket. It helped with my bike. I just put a Givi tall windshield on mid-week, but have not had a chance to try it yet. I am hoping the combination does the trick.

05-15-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
996DL Buell me Joined: Aug 2006 Location: too far from the Rockies... Oddometer: 2,020	Madstad and from Twistedthrottle, a +4" MRA windshield. 996DL

05-15-2009, 11:10 PM	#8
markjenn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Swellvue, WA Oddometer: 9,702	Tried the madstad but the only buffet-free position was a position that also let all the air under the screen and didn't provide much protection. And the thing is Rube Goldberg'ish and puts a lot of sharp metal pieces right in your groin/stomach area if, heaven forbid, you'd have a head-on and go over the bars. Also tried a Cee Bailey. Worse than stock. I finally went with a smaller-than-stock screen. Less protection but it is dead smooth and looks right on the bike. - Mark

05-16-2009, 04:50 AM	#10
lucky_strike whose flux? Joined: Oct 2006 Location: the americas Oddometer: 2,636	before you buy new wind screens, try taking your mirrors offf. it worked for me. __________________ i know where im going, i just dont know how to get there http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...8#post18127638 click here for Coloardo '12 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809561

05-16-2009, 05:18 AM	#11
lesman Live easy, Brake Hard Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 401	When I added my mirror extenders...the buffetting increased dramatically. Les __________________ Obsessive compulsiveness always trumps good sense.

05-16-2009, 07:38 AM	#12
Moving Pictures Sir Loin of Biff Joined: Dec 2006 Location: God's Country, New Brunswick Oddometer: 8,562	Faugh. Before you do ANYTHING, try getting some rubber grommets to change the angle of the damn mounting brackets. Sloping it backwards some (using grommets on the bottom bits) works for a few cheap bastards. I have a givi tall, at a slope. Works like a charm. __________________ People before prophets.

05-16-2009, 03:54 PM	#15
TroyJ650 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Pleasant View, TN Oddometer: 1,183	I really like the Givi w/ the MadStad bracket. For me, it works well, but it makes it look like a "touring" bike. The bracket w/ the Stock shield was much better than any stock position. __________________ Troy J DL1000 V-Strom DRZ400E oh wait, make that DRZ 434 E! "Give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire" J. Hetfield

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