Just installed a Slipstreamer 66 on my Buddy 125. Took it out to test and noticed quite a bit of wind noise and turbulence. I readjusted the height of the screen a couple of times on the ride but could use some advice.
Is it better to have the windshield close to the headset? I had it about 1.5 inches up then adjusted to almost 3 inches. Noise was better but the wind seems to hit me at eye level (I am 5'8). Other posts mentioned keeping the screen as low to the headset as possible. True? If I raise the screen up to the top, will that make the wind sail over my head? What then will the big gap on the bottom do?
I also noticed that I can set the screen up to be pretty vertical or it can be set raked back towards me. What do you think would be the best angle to minimize noise and turbulence? Thanks all. Great forum.
Windscreen adjustment advice
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That is unfortunately not an easy question to answer. There's too many variables. Your riding position, the height of your head, the helmet you wear, how fast you're going, where you ARE comfortable with the wind hitting or going over you, etc.
It's a pain in the ass, but I would just recommend trying to adjust it, go for a ride, repeat, and see what works best for you.
It's a pain in the ass, but I would just recommend trying to adjust it, go for a ride, repeat, and see what works best for you.
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If the screen is fairly convex, it will do well vertical or raked back.
In general, unless you're going for a full block-out effect with something like a tall screen, the top edge should be a few inches below your eyes/line of sight — approximately nose level. That's for a fairly vertical screen. Raked back, aim a bit higher, maybe.
Even optimally adjusted, there may be some increase in noise and wind. It takes a while to get used to it, particularly if you wear an open face helmet. It's well worth experimenting with and being patient with (in my opinion).
In general, unless you're going for a full block-out effect with something like a tall screen, the top edge should be a few inches below your eyes/line of sight — approximately nose level. That's for a fairly vertical screen. Raked back, aim a bit higher, maybe.
Even optimally adjusted, there may be some increase in noise and wind. It takes a while to get used to it, particularly if you wear an open face helmet. It's well worth experimenting with and being patient with (in my opinion).
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Thanks for the input. I readjusted everything and put blue locktite on all of the hardware connections (except of course, the connections to the plastic shield itself. I set it down low by the headset, let it all cure for a day and tested last evening. It seemed much better. Noisier, but certainly bearable. When it started to rain a bit it was nice to have the shield keep water off my torso. Cross winds tossed me a bit, but not really worse than without a shield, just a different feeling. Overall, for cold weather scooting I think this is a keeper.