01-19-2021, 06:19 AM
XSR900 with bar risers rather than the CB1100, but I tried both the Classic and Marlin. The Marlin deflected a bit more wind while creating more noisy buffeting. The Classic was quieter, but still noisy, while offering a touch less protection.
In the end, the best solution was the super-tiny OEM fly screen from Yamaha. It added zero noise while protecting the instruments and giving me back the 5 mph at freeway speeds I'd lost due to the increased windblast from raising the bars. Perfect solution.
Moral of the story: the smaller the windshield, the better. Unless you're willing to look through, rather than over, a barndoor-sized monstrosity, windshields are a bad idea when paired with upright seating positions. Go with the absolute smallest screen you can find, and live with the smooth, clean windflow a naked standard is supposed to give you.
Best solution of all: no windshield. Get used to the clean windflow. It doesn't take long. Embrace it, even. Be thankful for it. Ride the thing as God and Honda intended.
In the end, the best solution was the super-tiny OEM fly screen from Yamaha. It added zero noise while protecting the instruments and giving me back the 5 mph at freeway speeds I'd lost due to the increased windblast from raising the bars. Perfect solution.
Moral of the story: the smaller the windshield, the better. Unless you're willing to look through, rather than over, a barndoor-sized monstrosity, windshields are a bad idea when paired with upright seating positions. Go with the absolute smallest screen you can find, and live with the smooth, clean windflow a naked standard is supposed to give you.
Best solution of all: no windshield. Get used to the clean windflow. It doesn't take long. Embrace it, even. Be thankful for it. Ride the thing as God and Honda intended.