Taller Windshield

Hey! Picked up a new 06 FZ6 a month ago, and have about 1000km on it. Most of my riding is to and from work, about 60km per day. So far it's been great, with exception to the kid who cut me off tonight as he pulled out of parking lot... I suppose if he can't put a ball cap on straight, he can't have the skills to drive...

Anyway! No one was hurt.

Does anyone have experience with the aftermarked windshield that is 4in taller. I'm 6' tall and am looking for a little more protection from the wind.

It feels as though the wind stream off the factory windshield is hitting me right in the nose of the helmet. If I sit up uncomfortably straight it's a little more quiet becuase I'm in lest turbulant air, but a comfortable riding position equals uncomfortable turbulance at the helmet.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ride safe

My brother in law has that windshield he doesn't notice a difference... I think because he is so tall. 6'4 Im 5'11... I noticed that it cut down the wind when I rode it but takes away some of the cool factor...

check these guys out. i aslo added a Laminar lip on top.
Gustafsson Plastics

So i have the stock windshield and the wind hits me pretty hard...I'm 6ft6 and was wondering if the Yamaha Touring one would make a noticeable difference, i'm looking for any improvement...suggestions?
Thx

bike10 said:

check these guys out. i aslo added a Laminar lip on top.
Gustafsson Plastics

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How do you like that lip? What windshield did you put it on? And what year do you have? And how tall are you?

I'm 6'4" and need a taller windshield, but I think I'm going with the Puig sport (smoke for black FZ6) I was never a fan of how the taller shields looked.

Cloned said:

I'm 6'4" and need a taller windshield, but I think I'm going with the Puig sport (smoke for black FZ6) I was never a fan of how the taller shields looked.

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I can vouch for the light smoke Puig Racing screen (I think this is the same as "sport." Anyway it is the smaller of the two Puig makes). I just put one on my 07 and I couldn't believe the difference it made. I can run 70 mph and it feels the same as 40 with the stock screen.

Yep, sorry I meant racing. Looks like I'll have to add that to my wish list.

I bought one from Gustaffson, it's not the right shape, you have to drill your own mounting holes, but they appear to be one of the few suppliers for an 04-06 bike.
There is a mounting at the bottom of those that involves difficult manufacturing.

If you want a gustaffson then give me a shout, it's a light smoked one, and won't be going on my bike.

( They don't seem to answer my emails either!)

is the puig screen shorter? therefor lowering were the turbulance hits you? or is it just shaped differently, making it deflect the wind better? what do you all suggest for keeping the wind off your hands, (besides winter gloves) is there a wider screen that does that?
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Puig racing screen is amazing... it works perfectly for my height.... 5'8":thumbup:

My girl just commented about the wind turbulence on her 6, and BAM here's a thread with a great suggestion with pic on it. Way cool.:thumbup:

lasermax said:

My girl just commented about the wind turbulence on her 6, and BAM here's a thread with a great suggestion with pic on it. Way cool.:thumbup:

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Puig racing screen is night and day over the stock shield... and in my opinion looks a lot better.....

Have you guys ever tried standing up while riding? Do it and you will realize how much of a "dirty" air the original screen generates right at your face.

I just got back form a pretty long trip (5h) sitting on a butt cushion D) which made me taller by about 2". What a difference! (not to mention the butt comfort ) my head stayed in mostly clean-non-turbulent air. As soon as i would duck-down i was right back in the LOUD noise and wobbly head scenario.


just my experience.


Cheers!

Yep, I have the light grey PUIG sport screen (double bubble). At 5'11'' I'm still getting buffeted while riding on the freeway. Am considering the Calsci tour screen for freeway trips.

cyberfilly said:

Yep, I have the light grey PUIG sport screen (double bubble). At 5'11'' I'm still getting buffeted while riding on the freeway. Am considering the Calsci tour screen for freeway trips.

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Cee Bailey's now offers taller screens for '07+ models. I had a CalSci and did not like it. Very poor fit and the top of the screen was too close to my head.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/product-reviews/11386-new-cee-baileys-winscreens-2007-fz6.html

Good tip. I took a look at their site this am. Pretty interesting. Much wider then the CalSci and slightly curved lip. I'm going to be interested to see whether folks Cee Baileys. Have you ordered or installed it yet?