To screen or not to screen

[Capo]

So, yesterday was 'wake up the fleet' day...60 degrees, sunny with moderate winds. Lots of chain tightening and lubing, tires filled, gas and oil topped off, this and that. I rode three bikes back to back to back over the same basic loop. The CB1100, Kaw ZRX1200R, and Triumph Daytona 650 (for sale soon, btw, if anyone is interested.

Cutting to the chase, the CB with the Dart flyscreen was by far the noisiest with the most helmet buffeting. The modest nose fairing on the ZRX provided silent, smooth air...a far more comfortable riding experience, at least for my noggin, which took me by surprise. The Daytona, fully faired and committed riding position, was smooth as well. But the diff between the ZRX and CB was marked and led me to the conclusion that the Dart is a detriment.

I'm going to ride it again without the Dart to see what a difference it makes. But now I'm thinking a nose fairing would be the answer for the CB. Or just go naked.