RFF
Tuned and Synch'ed
Does anyone have any vendor information or experience with a taller windscreen for the Mandello.
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Cadre put on the Guzzi Touring screen for me today. It’s 3” taller. It provides a little better wind protection, but it is VERY noisy - as in wind noise. I prefer it in the lowest position because of that. I am a musician, and have bad tinnitus. The frequency of that high wind sound really sets off the ringing in my ears - they’re still going crazy as I write this! I am pretty sure it’s related to the wind that comes up under and behind the screen - ie, if I lean forward in the cockpit, it gets really loud right behind the screen (like, helmet touching it) … the added height possibly channeling the wind/noise straight up into the cockpit. I am going to experiment with using my little XScreen deflector to try to find a position/angle that changes the aerodynamics and cuts down on the noise. Jeez, it’s always something! 1st world problems, eh?
RFF
Tuned and Synch'ed
Thank you for the information
RFF
Tuned and Synch'ed
Thank you for the informationCadre put on the Guzzi Touring screen for me today. It’s 3” taller. It provides a little better wind protection, but it is VERY noisy - as in wind noise. I prefer it in the lowest position because of that. I am a musician, and have bad tinnitus. The frequency of that high wind sound really sets off the ringing in my ears - they’re still going crazy as I write this! I am pretty sure it’s related to the wind that comes up under and behind the screen - ie, if I lean forward in the cockpit, it gets really loud right behind the screen (like, helmet touching it) … the added height possibly channeling the wind/noise straight up into the cockpit. I am going to experiment with using my little XScreen deflector to try to find a position/angle that changes the aerodynamics and cuts down on the noise. Jeez, it’s always something! 1st world problems, eh?
If I were shopping I would first check the offerings from Cal-Sci (California Scientific) Also options are available from Biondi and PowerBronze. The Guzzi screen (which I have) is very well made, but is overpriced and is barely larger than the stocker, IMO.
I like the CalSci offerings too… they have center vents, which I’m sure would help with the wind noise.
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In Service Settings there is a choice between small and big screen. I suspect that the big setting limits the speed at which you can adjust the screen
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I'm 6’2 with a tall torso, from a windscreen’s POV I'm 6’3. I have installed the tallest GIVI screen. I still get buffeting on the top of my helmet. I have an X-screen attachment I can try next. It will really ugly up my bike. The GIVI screen says you should not drive over 80 mph. Booo. I think I may try a WRS Touring screen. The shape is interesting.Cadre put on the Guzzi Touring screen for me today. It’s 3” taller. It provides a little better wind protection, but it is VERY noisy - as in wind noise. I prefer it in the lowest position because of that. I am a musician, and have bad tinnitus. The frequency of that high wind sound really sets off the ringing in my ears - they’re still going crazy as I write this! I am pretty sure it’s related to the wind that comes up under and behind the screen - ie, if I lean forward in the cockpit, it gets really loud right behind the screen (like, helmet touching it) … the added height possibly channeling the wind/noise straight up into the cockpit. I am going to experiment with using my little XScreen deflector to try to find a position/angle that changes the aerodynamics and cuts down on the noise. Jeez, it’s always something! 1st world problems, eh?
Short windscreen and quality full face helmet. With the short windscreen your head will be in clean air, no turbulence.
My thoughts exactly. I'll probably eBay my Givi. Check out the WRS Windscreen with a strange carveout in the top 1/3 of the screen. I'm waiting to hear back from them on what’s up with that.
It is their most popular screen.
It is their most popular screen.
I received the reply from WRS. Their touring screen is almost identical to the dimensions of the OEM's larger screen. They said the lower height of the top middle of the screen reduces buffeting. Looks like they use a wind tunnel. I'm in. Gotta eBay my GIVI. Probably a great screen for somebody 6’1 or less.
Try the classified here first. That will help support the site.
I inverted my screen (5min job) and now the "lip" is at the bottom, works for me.
Will do, thanks.
John, I’ll contact you when I get around to pulling the Givi windscreen off. I may need help in understanding how to use the site’s classifieds. I will need to find a proper shipping container.
Since you are a contributor, you can post there. Most will donate a percentage of the sale to the site.
I’m curious if anyone has tried the Madstad windscreen?
I second the CalSci offerings in 4 sizes.