Hello , New To This Forum A Very Tall Member 6' 5"

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  1. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    I currently have 2 bikes, a zzr600 Kawasaki and a Tiger 955i. The Tiger is to replace my Yamaha 900 TDM (stolen and burnt out). I 've noticed (being on the lanky side) that the wind turbulence and noise over 60mph is terrible on the Tiger 955i. Which screen/extender do the fellow tall riders recommend to fix this? I have some big tours coming up and I'd like to address the problem ASAP. Thank you very much for any response, I will of course be exploring the various options anyway and hopefully get a satisfactory result. All the best to all bikers and cyclists out there.
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Galluses :cool:
     
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  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome…..
     
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  4. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Welcome to the forum... if you're stuck for a quick fix, remove the windscreen altogether.
     
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  5. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello Galluses.

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  6. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  7. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone and the advice about removing the screen altogether. I've been doing some research on aerodynamics and there seems to be an agreement that having a gap at the bottom of the screen, allowing air to pass through reduces the vacuum effect and reduces some of the turbulence and vortices.
    https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...reens-noise-buffeting-turbulence-and-what-not

    also https://packupandride.com/how-to-reduce-helmet-wind-buffeting-on-a-motorcycle/

    From my experience of riding nakeds for many years , there was far less turbulence and buffeting; you increased speed and the force of wind increased proportionately, and gradually you increase your lean into it. Now of course I'm a lot older and not as flexible , plus the Tiger 955i is a sit up position.
    Ideally, I will experiment to find the best solution for me and other tall riders, hopefully with some form of shield that reduces wind noise, increases comfort and keeps a few rain drops at bay...
     
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  8. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    Ah yes County Durham, my home county...hence my moniker Galluses
     
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  9. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    Currently based in Liverpool, go ride/camp to Wales,; jaunts elsewhere
     
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  10. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    Thanks for those happy thoughts... glad you're 'politically' active.
     
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  11. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    Yep I'm going to try that and reattach with spacers to allow air through the bottom. I'll post to let folk know how I got on.
     
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  12. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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    North West UK? I'm in Liverpool.
     
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  13. beerkat

    beerkat Senior Member

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    I dream of being 6'5" :p
     
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  14. Galluses

    Galluses New Member

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  15. Kenbro

    Kenbro Noble Member

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    Hi Galluses,
    For a minute I thought you meant the wind turbulence was from when you were walking about!
    Anyway, you think 6’ 5” is tall?
    I’m 5’ 6”, now, that IS tall!
    Welcome, Ken.
     
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  16. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Welcome to the forum Galluses from a fellow biker and cyclist :grinning:
     
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  17. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  18. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. Nice steeds but can't help with screens sorry. Do hit the upload a file button bottom right corner and show of the steed to the inmates here in the asylum.
    Joe.
     
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