01-22-2021, 04:15 AM
(01-19-2021, 06:19 AM)VLJ_imp Wrote: 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.
Absolutely, the blast and bobble-head I got from the Dart Marlin I had on my 2013 CB1100 when following vans or trucks was too much. Took it off and ran without. Much better.
Of course, ymmv
Okay, with no screen I doubt I'd be comfortable doing the 85mph back from the daughter's I would do on my NC750, but then the NC never did fire my soul - the CB does.