FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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I had my first decent run out on my STORM yesterday :thumbup: got used to it fairly quickly and found it a lot more nimble than my Blackbird and on the whole enjoyed the experience apart from one thing!!!!.......... Fookin Wind noise :eek2 Jeez it was bad! quite a windy day but the standard screen offered no protection at all. i tried all positions behind and above the screen and none of which worked, I have a SHARK helmet and regard it as quite Quiet! But i was near demented by the noise. The first thing i did last night was look through the forum on the subject and seen "Wicky's" reply to someone with the same problem and a link to the M&P page to their "Flip Screen" I'm about 5'10" would this be enough to raise the wind to say the top of the helmet? and hopefully a bit more noise free?
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FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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Cheaper and easier to use ear plugs or an mp3 player :)


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I had the same problem being 6ft7. I tend to get battered on any bike with a standard screen so I was not put off. Got an MRA flip up screen to replace it.

http://www.mrashop.de/erp/catalog/navig ... 0%29&spr=D

Has made a huge difference. Has made the bike quite a pleasant touring machine.
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Re: FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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I got the screen initially not to cut down noise but to counter buffeting (I'm 5' 10" also) at 80+mph though with the addition of using silicone earplugs I don't have a problem with noise (even with open cans ;-)

In terms of cost v benefit: You could start with earplugs if noise is a problem (do you have noisy pipes?), then try the flip screen, then lastly upgrade your lid.
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Re: FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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I should have explained i do wear Earplugs E.A.R. (the Yellow ones) I did experience severe buffeting at progressive speeds and hence the wind noise that comes with it so for the price I think I'll give the screen a Go and see if helps? It's been a long time since i experienced being exposed like that as my BIRD had a Bubble on it and kept me well protected! as for the cans, they are standard but could hardly hear them for the wind noise...........One screen being ordered :thumbup:
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Ordered the screen on Monday and got an E-mail from M&P today and it's made to order and wont be ready until 11/Nov :thumbdown: Bit of a Bastid as i'm going on a Rideout round the Lakes tomorrow!
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Re: FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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Wicky wrote: upgrade your lid.
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start by making sure your visor is fitted properly.

on one of my shoei lids, with a aftermarket visor it is almost totally silent (with plugs) at high speed, but with an oem visor it was awfull, the wind noise was terrible & it let wind in which made my eyes water.
after a bit of fiddling i got it to seal a lot better and it made a massive improvement.

regarding the buffeting.... on my storm i have a fabbri screen which if you look at the others on the market, it's like a triple bubble.... it's quite a bit higher than say an airblade (and thicker)
i find that even when sat up there is hardly any wind buffeting up to 120 - 130+
with a standard screen it's noticeable at over 80!

they are a few £ dearer than others but worth every penny imo. ill defo be fitting one to the sp shortly. :thumbup:
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Re: FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

Post by Flatline »

Hello and on the subject of earplugs

I would recommend going online or to a workwear shop

Moldex Pura-fit are really good

http://www.moldex.com/hearing-protectio ... ra-fit.php

I use them all the time and you can tailor the amount of noise by altering the amount you push them in

At 130 all is pretty much silent

I have a standard screen and remus high levels and 5' 8" tall

And at 10p a pair you can use a new pair each time

Well recommended

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Re: FAO Wicky RE wind noise / flip screen

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINDJAMMER-PR ... 43a9f37e4f

The concensus seems to be that these are good

I am just about to order one

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