Windscreen Buffeting

[Bonz]

Hi JW, how are you? I have the Plexifairing 3 on the SG since 2011 for the Durango Rally. I didn't realize it was taller in overall mounted height where it matters to the rider vs the "2". I was under the impression the "3" is longer overall because it has the lowers that add coverage to the lower legs, but the same height above the headlight. I am probably wrong, but wanted to ask and clarify.

[Radioguylogs]

OK, now I have to confess I called my windscreen by the wrong name. I didn't think it was worth fixing, but now the discussion has wandered into where the name is important.

I bought the Plexistar 2 because I liked the Plexifairing 3, but I didn't like the way the lower part looked.

I didn't notice some other subtle differences mentioned in the sales description:

"...The classic Plexistar 2™ is the sporty version of the Plexifairing. The cut of the Plexistar 2 is a bit larger around the headlight opening and the extended lowers are shorter....

•The Plexistar 2 increases ventilation while providing upper chest and hand protection"

Then the Plexifairing 3 sales description says:

"The Plexifairing 3™ features extended hand and leg protection to make riding more comfortable. A protective gasket is closely fit around the headlight opening"

Pictures:





They look to be the same height.

[Bonz]

Excellent explanation and pics. Love the Plexi III a lot. I am taller than most, and look easily over the top. Duck down to a few inches below the top, and it is still air, which isn't a practical riding position but gives some idea of how it will work for most everyone else. On rainy rides, my shoulder armor pads get wet, my shins get wet starting a few inches below the knee, and I get a good breeze over the face shield to keep it clear of what little rain hits it when at speed.

Only downside is with a headwind there is a decent amount of helmet buffeting for me since I sit up so high. However, ducking down a few inches and all is calm like I said above, but I don't ride like that so I deal with it on day's when there's a headwind.

I have a 1/4" gap between the headlight and screen cutout. I am going to go bigger on that this spring to see if I can lose some of the buffeting up top.

Top notch windscreen!

[IanDMacDonald]

It's VERY similar to my windscreen. I love it! Top-notch!

[madmax-im]

I have the Plexistar 2 on Swampthing...its set up perfect and theres zero buffeting...it has surprised me how well it works...

[madmax-im]

I agree with John's assessment to bring the screen up 2"...maybe 3"...after looking at pics of mine it is clearly a good 4" above the headlamp.....BTW I am 5'9" and 30" inseam...

[Radioguylogs]

Hmmmmm

Ben:

That picture is worth a thousand words.

I can't wait until it gets warm enough to try again.

I left it so discouraged after I had such high hopes and I was so meticulous with the installation.....

BTW: I am 6'0" with 34-36" inseam....all legs.

[MaximPhil]

Ben:

BTW: I am 6'0" with 34-36" inseam....all legs.

Hi Mike,
With those long legs you must be folded up like a pretzel on your Special
Phil

[Radioguylogs]

Well...

...not too bad:

[MaximPhil]

Hi Mike,
Nice picture. You look quite comfortable
Phil

[Radioguylogs]

Finally Better

Last weekend (not this weekend), the temperature was conducive to further windscreen testing.

First I rode it "as is", and refreshed my reference buffeting.

Then I raised the windscreen about 1 1/4"...as far it would go before the 'pipe clamp' bottom mounts interfered with the headlight mounting ears.








The buffeting went away.

However, now I have too look through the windscreen instead of over it.

Also I was disappointed about how much wind still remained in random directions. I was hoping I could ride in the rain with the face shield on my helmet. After trying the new setting, I expected there would still be rain getting inside my helmet if I didn't use the face shield. Anyone care to comment about your experience in the rain?

[IanDMacDonald]

I have the GT version of what you have. It juts out to cover the handgrips somewhat. It did okay in the rain. Not as well as a Pacifico would, but it's better than nothing. I'll be having to ride to Lansing for however long, so the windscreen will stay on for the time being.

[kboehringer]

Looking over is preferred (for me)

Anyone care to comment about your experience in the rain?

I remember being at XSSE '15 and this guy Mike from MI was having a heck of a time in the rain behind me!

Must have taken you a month to get that Special looking that pretty again! But darn it does look gorgeous! Nice Mike! Nice!

Personally, I've only driven in the rain a couple times with the XS11. I strongly prefer looking OVER the windscreen. I remember being behind Billy while he struggled to look AROUND his rain covered Wind-Jammer Screen.

The hand-me-down screen I have keeps the wind and rain MOSTLY off my chest making the ride less stressful. But if I have to look through a screen, I want a windshield wiper system.

KURT

[Radioguylogs]

I remember being at XSSE '15 and this guy Mike from MI was having a heck of a time in the rain behind me!

KURT

Yup- that was the impetus to buy the windscreen in the first place.

No sooner did I buy it, then I got a permit to buy the Bagger.

PS- Thanks for the compliments. Did take a whole day to get it shiny again.

[skids]

Yes, You should be able to look over the windscreen. The water and splash-back can severely reduce visibility. You need to see long enough to get to an off ramp and get to a warm place!