Short Windscreen Vs. Touring Windscreen - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

feijoo69 · 02-20-2008, 02:01 PM

Hello everyone,

with the buzz of a recent post about different short windscreens i became curious to find out what you guys like best short windscreen or touring windscreen?!

Having a touring windscreen does it make a lot of difference? Thank for your feedback in advance!

Feijoo69

Boneman · 02-20-2008, 02:41 PM

Oh boy, this again....lol

Windscreen preference depends on several, individual factors that determine the type of screen you want/need.

- style/looks
- rider height
- rider comfort
- personal preference
- type of riding you do (commuting, weekend warrior, touring, etc)

So it's not really a "what's best, A or B" type of question IMHO. It really depends on what the individual wants from the windscreen. What others my love and swear by, others might hate.

My personal choice was more for style/looks than performance as I wanted a 'sportier' look to my FZ6 and was not overly concerned about airflow/comfort as I am a shorter rider (5' 8").

**fast blue one** · 02-20-2008, 04:16 PM

I'm 5'9" and find the touring screen better but not massively so.
Jury's still out on whether it was a good buy or not.

**reiobard** · 02-20-2008, 05:27 PM

does anyone have issues video taping through taller/tinted screens (distortion for taller color for tinted)

driver145 · 02-20-2008, 08:55 PM

I was wondering, does anyone make a double bubble screen that isn't taller than stock? I want the wind off my helmet (more on my shoulders), but do not wish to have the touring look.

02-20-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by driver145

I was wondering, does anyone make a double bubble screen that isn't taller than stock? I want the wind off my helmet (more on my shoulders), but do not wish to have the touring look.

I don't know that my Puig that I bought in like 2005 is any taller than the stock screen. Dead center on the bubble it may be slightly taller but that's it as the rest is shorter than the OEM screen. I do know that the bubble made a huge difference in helmet buffet while at speed.

VEGASRIDER · 02-21-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driver145

I was wondering, does anyone make a double bubble screen that isn't taller than stock? I want the wind off my helmet (more on my shoulders), but do not wish to have the touring look.

You guys are saying how much you like the PUIG windscreen because it's taller.....I really don't notice it being any taller. If it is, it ain't by much. But it is definately thinner than the stock. However, the windscreen does not bend or anything, it's very sturdy. But it's not optomicaly correct, there is some distortion for those who are planning to mount a camera on your tank.

02-21-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

You guys are saying how much you like the PUIG windscreen because it's taller.....I really don't notice it being any taller. If it is, it ain't by much. But it is definately thinner than the stock. However, the windscreen does not bend or anything, it's very sturdy. But it's not optomicaly correct, there is some distortion for those who are planning to mount a camera on your tank.

+1 and the tinted one on my bike is much darker at the bottom becoming clearer if you will about mid way up. The optic view dead center isn't too bad but go right or left off center and the optics are way distorted probably due to the crease from the bubble and it's curvature.

**Hellgate** · 02-21-2008, 08:20 AM

I like the way my light smoke Puig looks on my '07, but to be honest I'm not sure how much difference it really makes. I need to put the OEM one back on and see what the difference is. I rode to San Antonio and back yesterday (170 miles RT) and I still had a good amount of wind blast.

02-21-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

I like the way my light smoke Puig looks on my '07, but to be honest I'm not sure how much difference it really makes. I need to put the OEM one back on and see what the difference is. I rode to San Antonio and back yesterday (170 miles RT) and I still had a good amount of wind blast.

Pete, is the shape of the OEM screen the same as the Puig on the 07 models? In my case at anything above 70mph I'm tucked and on the super slab generally cruise around 7,200rpm in 6th for what is a very smooth, comfortable ride. In this position the airflow over the screen and either helmet is non-buffeting.

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02-20-2008, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
feijoo69 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mass, USA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0 Member #1405	Short Windscreen Vs. Touring Windscreen Hello everyone, with the buzz of a recent post about different short windscreens i became curious to find out what you guys like best short windscreen or touring windscreen?! Having a touring windscreen does it make a lot of difference? Thank for your feedback in advance! Feijoo69

02-20-2008, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boneman Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 41 Member #13	Oh boy, this again....lol Windscreen preference depends on several, individual factors that determine the type of screen you want/need. - style/looks - rider height - rider comfort - personal preference - type of riding you do (commuting, weekend warrior, touring, etc) So it's not really a "what's best, A or B" type of question IMHO. It really depends on what the individual wants from the windscreen. What others my love and swear by, others might hate. My personal choice was more for style/looks than performance as I wanted a 'sportier' look to my FZ6 and was not overly concerned about airflow/comfort as I am a shorter rider (5' 8"). __________________ *"It's a shame that stupidity is not painful"* Boneman's FZ6 Web Site Last edited by Boneman; 02-20-2008 at 02:59 PM..

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Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,316 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	I like the way my light smoke Puig looks on my '07, but to be honest I'm not sure how much difference it really makes. I need to put the OEM one back on and see what the difference is. I rode to San Antonio and back yesterday (170 miles RT) and I still had a good amount of wind blast. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	I'm 5'9" and find the touring screen better but not massively so. Jury's still out on whether it was a good buy or not.

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driver145 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC and FL Bike: none Posts: 141 Rep Power: 5 Member #1250	I was wondering, does anyone make a double bubble screen that isn't taller than stock? I want the wind off my helmet (more on my shoulders), but do not wish to have the touring look.

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