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Post by 0002s on Apr 28, 2017 20:57:30 GMT -7
Ok I took one for the team and bought the Madstad FZ-10 adjustable windscreen. I got the 22" version. www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.18632/.fThe screen's mount replaces OEM screen. It allows you to remove the screen with two quick release clips so you can go back to naked sports bike quickly. It also keeps the lines of the front.   Once attached, the screen is adjustable for height and angle. It also includes a bar for mounting electronics.     So the question is, does it work. Simple answer is yes. The screen is stable with no flex. Set at the middle angle and at its lowest setting I immediately noticed dead air up to the top of my face shield. The was a slip stream going over my helmet. I adjusted the screen up about 1.5" and it seems perfect for me. I tested it up to 55 mph. I'll do some higher speed highway runs tomorrow. It was also windy tonigh and it helped with cross winds. While no screen looks perfect, this one allows you to tour and remove when you want the street fighter look and wind in your face. Also, I have more touring goodies in the mail.  . More details to come. |
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Post by tigershark on Apr 28, 2017 21:09:17 GMT -7
22" is really big.
My new one on the Triumph is 18". I can hear the wind just catching the top of my helmet while I sit upright. The 20" would probably eliminate any and all wind noise. As it is, 18" provides a very calm, quiet ride, tested up to 90 mph so far.
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Post by 0002s on Apr 28, 2017 21:15:54 GMT -7
22" is really big. My new one on the Triumoh is 18". I can hear the wind just catching the top of my helmet while I sit upright. The 20" would probably eliminate any and all wind noise. As it is, 18" provides a very calm, quiet ride, tested up to 90 mph so far. FZ-10 choices are 20/22/24. Based on my height, I'm a 22" screen. Also, medium grey matches the Raven. |
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Post by tigershark on Apr 29, 2017 6:30:16 GMT -7
That's surprising on a sport bike versus 20" max on the ADV. I thought the 1" factory spoiler worked pretty well. I know Madstad uses the back gap to smooth out the air flow. Just seems a lot bigger than necessary. But, what do I know?
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Post by 0002s on Apr 29, 2017 6:37:37 GMT -7
That's surprising on a sport bike versus 20" max on the ADV. I thought the 1" factory spoiler worked pretty well. I know Madstad uses the back gap to smooth out the air flow. Just seems a lot bigger than necessary. But, what do I know? Worked well, but not on a five hour ride at highway speeds. The wind resistance is taxing for me. I don't like paying taxes. Wind screens are a functional mod. Because this is a 10 second quick removal screen it allows a lot of functionality depending how you want to ride. I can still have a naked sports bike with a flip of two clips and removal. The neat part is the center bar for electronic attachment. Makes GPS/phone a breeze to mount and at eye leval. With a BT headset it's easy to see and use voice controls. |
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Post by mtntrails on Apr 30, 2017 1:59:11 GMT -7
0002s - for a reference on the shield height, what is your overall height and inseam?
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Post by tigershark on Apr 30, 2017 5:46:46 GMT -7
Just got a great tip from another forum. Drilling four new holes in the screen either above or below the originals provides more height options. My 18" is letting the air flow just catch the very top of my helmet. By adding holes down a couple of inches, it'll raise the screen enough to eliminate that last bit of wind. If I tuck just a little, it's totally quiet, so it won't require much increase in height. I'm also adjusted all the way up and forward. By gaining 2" in height, it may provide more adjustment options, both down and tilted back. And, one more benefit would be the gain in height would be without going to a bigger screen. Good suggestion.
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Post by 0002s on Apr 30, 2017 7:12:27 GMT -7
Just got a great tip from another forum. Drilling four new holes in the screen either above or below the originals provides more height options. My 18" is letting the air flow just catch the very top of my helmet. By adding holes down a couple of inches, it'll raise the screen enough to eliminate that last bit of wind. If I tuck just a little, it's totally quiet, so it won't require much increase in height. I'm also adjusted all the way up and forward. By gaining 2" in height, it may provide more adjustment options, both down and tilted back. And, one more benefit would be the gain in height would be without going to a bigger screen. Good suggestion. Yours doesn't adjust for height and deflection angle? I can move mine up around 6" +/- and 1" defection angle. Just twist two knobs and play with the settings. Is yours quick disconnect? |
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Post by tigershark on Apr 30, 2017 11:53:23 GMT -7
Mine does adjust, but it's already up all the way up and tilted all the way forward. Tilting it back would put the upper edge lower. I'm not crazy about dropping any size screen with the adjustment either because the bottom starts overlapping the headlights unless you tilt it back.
Just got another suggestion on ADVRider. A poster said that before I drill holes, I should try riding it without the new deflector wings. He said they make a big difference in air flow. As soon as it warms up outside, I'll give that a try. If I still get a little wind on the helmet top, I'll send it back for a 20". That would allow me to drop down and/ or back as well. No sense drilling while it's still under warranty.
The main thing is the Madstad totally works. I wouldn't trade it for any other product.
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Post by 0002s on Apr 30, 2017 14:35:35 GMT -7
I've got mine set one mark back and about 1.5" up. It works to 90mph (don't know higher) with dead air to the top vent of my helmet. Any higher up and I'd loose airflow to the helmet vents. I still get flow to my arms and hands. If I tuck I'm in dead air. At city speed 50 and under there is no air push at all. This screen straight up works.  image post sites |
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Post by audiblepop94 on Sept 18, 2017 6:38:18 GMT -7
0002s - for a reference on the shield height, what is your overall height and inseam? I second this question |
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Post by 0002s on Sept 23, 2017 20:26:36 GMT -7
5’11” / 30
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Post by lolibater on Oct 4, 2017 16:50:08 GMT -7
Is there a reason you went taller than Madstad specified in the sizing? I'm ordering mine today and am 5'11" with a 32" inseam, which they say fits a 20", not 22". Just curious in case your reason will apply to me.
I've tried the 18.5" Ermax, and it had the wind smacking me right in the face, which was extremely uncomfortable. Will 1.5" taller provide what I'm looking for? Not sure with the adjustability if I will be able to increase it slightly above that without getting a 22".
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Post by zrxman on Oct 5, 2017 10:23:27 GMT -7
I am 5'9" with a 32 inseam and I have the 20" Madstad screen. I have it in the highest position and it works well with the airflow hitting the top vents of the helmet. I can turn my head side to side at 70mph with no drag. As 0002s has said - "It works".
Since you are 5'11", I recommend you get the 22" screen. You can always lower it some if needed.
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Post by lolibater on Oct 5, 2017 11:14:16 GMT -7
Damn, you replied 15 minutes after I ordered the 20". Oh well. I can always drill more holes to raise it a bit if needed. I'm not sure why Madstad states that the 20" goes up to 6'2".
To clarify, where is the bottom of the measuring point for the height of the screen? With my old one it was directly between the headlights, but with the Madstad, it looks higher, which means that it would be more than 1.5" taller than my last one, which would be perfect. Can anyone confirm where the lowest point of the screen is in terms of it's measurement? Thanks.
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Post by lolibater on Oct 5, 2017 13:08:36 GMT -7
Got them to answer those questions and swap me out to a 22". Excellent customer service. I'll report back once it comes in.
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Post by 0002s on Oct 9, 2017 5:07:05 GMT -7
Is there a reason you went taller than Madstad specified in the sizing? I'm ordering mine today and am 5'11" with a 32" inseam, which they say fits a 20", not 22". Just curious in case your reason will apply to me. I've tried the 18.5" Ermax, and it had the wind smacking me right in the face, which was extremely uncomfortable. Will 1.5" taller provide what I'm looking for? Not sure with the adjustability if I will be able to increase it slightly above that without getting a 22". More adjustment choices. I have mine set about in the middle. You have the ability to adjust vertical as well as maybe a 30 degree front to back. I suggest you start at the highest position and middle of the front to back. Ride at highway speeds and set the height so you get air to the helmet but no drag on the helmet. Then start to adjust the angle to maximize airflow and drag. You'll know when it's set right. At low speeds you will get nothing but dead air on your torso and helmet. I remove mine if I'm going to cruise around town and want airflow. |
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Post by lolibater on Oct 27, 2017 10:15:35 GMT -7
Finally got mine installed after having the wrong screen sent, then the wrong hardware sent. Frustrating but livable. The quick release clips clearly didn't have tolerances accounting for the paint used and subsequently got stuck, requiring complete disassembly, which wasn't fun. Finally got it all installed and will be able to give it a test ride tomorrow on the way to get new tires. Someone had made a comment telling me not to go about 90mph (yeah right) because it would stress the head cluster too much. Any validity to this?
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Post by lolibater on Oct 28, 2017 18:26:57 GMT -7
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Post by 0002s on Nov 12, 2017 13:45:40 GMT -7
Nice
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