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28 Apr 2002
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Screen Heights
I've recently bought an F650GS Dakar, following a few years with a R1100RT. The bikes great but the wind noise is deafening! Compared with the R11 I'd expect to hear more wind-rush but I also have a DR350SE, no screen and even this is quieter. Bizarre!!
I had the same problem years ago with a R100RS with a 'tall screen', I noticed one day when I stood on the pegs trying to relieve 'numb-bum' that moving my head above the screen was actually quieter than being below it. I fitted a standard height screen and presto! a quieter ride. I can only conclude that getting your head above the screen moves you out of the turbulant 'rough' air and into 'smooth' air. With this in mind I stood on the pegs of the Dakar and raised my butt of the seat by about 2" and as suspected it got quiter. So, before I take a hacksaw to the screen and lop 2" off the top, has anyone else experienced this? If not, and your in the 'noisy air' behind a screen try raising yourself on the pegs slightly and let me know the outcome. Any other opinions/views? Mike 
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29 Apr 2002
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My Adventure screen now has 2 beautifully curved lines where i cut the screen and then glued it back again.
I did it for eaxactly the same reasons - to get rid of the turbulent noise. Cut 1 - 2 inches below top - it was quieter but not alot but there was a noticeable increase in wind pressure on the shoulders. I glued it back again to standard. Cut 2 - After 2 weeks fed up with noise so cut 4 inches off. Alot quieter but alot more pressure from the wind. Final Result - Glued it back together as (i) Custom earplugs to sort the noise (they're great and protect from tinnitus) and (ii) standard height which maximises protection and gives a much more realxing ride. Have a go with a jig saw - 10 seconds off and 1 minute to glue it back again. [This message has been edited by Jerome (edited 28 April 2002).]
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