R1100S - Why so much buffeting...?
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R1100S - Why so much buffeting...?
The buffeting/wind noise along the RHS of my crash helmet when traveling at 50+ on my R1100S is crazy - never suffered anything like it before, even on the old R1.
I'm 6'1 and the screen is standard issue BMW - anyone suffered(ing) the same issue? Time for a double-bubble thingy... never needed one before, so not sure if they work?
I'm 6'1 and the screen is standard issue BMW - anyone suffered(ing) the same issue? Time for a double-bubble thingy... never needed one before, so not sure if they work?
Mmmm, I'm the same height, but yet when I climbed on mine, standard screen, I thought it was one of the quietest, least buffeting bikes I'd ever been on,
Checked your helmet for lose side plates or vents I had an annoying buzz I eventually traced to a slightly loose rear vent
We all sit slightly differently I suppose, that's bound to make a difference too.
Checked your helmet for lose side plates or vents I had an annoying buzz I eventually traced to a slightly loose rear vent
We all sit slightly differently I suppose, that's bound to make a difference too.
Blame the Deed, Not the Breed
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Traitor Z1000SX Owner
I think it has much to do with the Helmet.
With my BMW System 6 and the standard screen, I have no buffeting at all.
However, I have got much more wind pressure than I had with my good old K100RS. Above 70MPH, my helmet screen closes itself alone.
The only time I have buffeting is on the speedway with my wife as passenger. (Luckily), I often ride alone.
With my BMW System 6 and the standard screen, I have no buffeting at all.
However, I have got much more wind pressure than I had with my good old K100RS. Above 70MPH, my helmet screen closes itself alone.
The only time I have buffeting is on the speedway with my wife as passenger. (Luckily), I often ride alone.
I'm 6ft and apart from lying on the tank on track days and the 'ring I pretty much sit up high everywhere.
The standard screen doesn't deflect anything higher than mid chest but I have no buffetting.
I would suggest looking at your crash helmet to find the cause.
I use an Arai and a Schuberth flip front which is a bit noisier than the Arai but both are ok with and without ear plugs.
The standard screen doesn't deflect anything higher than mid chest but I have no buffetting.
I would suggest looking at your crash helmet to find the cause.
I use an Arai and a Schuberth flip front which is a bit noisier than the Arai but both are ok with and without ear plugs.
John M
I think it depends on how/where you sit on the bike as well. I'm 5'7" and the standard screen buffeted do much it gave me double vision. My head would continue vibrating for minutes after i got off. I changed it for a touring version and although it threw the air directly at my face there was no buffeting at all. I tried the vario and it had the same effect as the standard screen. It's weirdness. Unfortunately it's just a case of trying them in succession until you find one that works.
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f90x wrote:I think it depends on how/where you sit on the bike as well. I'm 5'7" and the standard screen buffeted do much it gave me double vision. My head would continue vibrating for minutes after i got off. I changed it for a touring version and although it through the air directly at my face there was no buffeting at all. I tried the vario and it had the same effect as the standard screen. It's weirdness. Unfortunately it's just a case of trying them in succession until you find one that works.
This is EXACTLY how I feel, even after a 15 minute ride, my head feels as if I've just downed 2 pints of Scrumpy Jack, double-quick - honestly, it's that bad!
My helmet is new - a Shark S600 and whilst I'm a fan of the brand, reading the comments above, I can't help feeling that therein lies the problem. I'll try a different lid and see how that goes.
Thanks for the replies everyone - really helpful.
I am that height; Shoei helmet and standard screen, bars on top of yoke, no buffeting. I did, later, choose the taller MRA screen to hide behind for European tours. One of the best bikes I have ridden, aerodynamically speaking, it tolerates the vicious cross winds on Thanet with little complaint.
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BoxerTastic wrote:f90x wrote:I think it depends on how/where you sit on the bike as well. I'm 5'7" and the standard screen buffeted do much it gave me double vision. My head would continue vibrating for minutes after i got off. I changed it for a touring version and although it through the air directly at my face there was no buffeting at all. I tried the vario and it had the same effect as the standard screen. It's weirdness. Unfortunately it's just a case of trying them in succession until you find one that works.
This is EXACTLY how I feel, even after a 15 minute ride, my head feels as if I've just downed 2 pints of Scrumpy Jack, double-quick - honestly, it's that bad!
My helmet is new - a Shark S600 and whilst I'm a fan of the brand, reading the comments above, I can't help feeling that therein lies the problem. I'll try a different lid and see how that goes.
Thanks for the replies everyone - really helpful.
Subsequent to installing the touring screen I then added comfort bars and then Barbacks on top of that and I never had a problem.
Different approach...experiment at virtually no cost.
I'm 5' 8" in old money (about 1.75m) and have for many 000's of miles suffered buffeting whenever I drop my head a little. have a built-up seat and taller rear suspension, though.
Since raising standrad handlebars over the yoke, its different but still there.
Tried a longer screen that raked back further...different but not better.
Hmm - picked up a tatty s/h screen for £5; took hacksaw to it, removed top 40mm (very scientific) and hey presto -quiet air around the helmet (oo-err don't quote me, missus!)
OK puts more pressure on head at higher speeds that I rarely do (Officer) but well worth it. Next year I'm going to cut my 'good screen' down initially by 30mm.
I'm 5' 8" in old money (about 1.75m) and have for many 000's of miles suffered buffeting whenever I drop my head a little. have a built-up seat and taller rear suspension, though.
Since raising standrad handlebars over the yoke, its different but still there.
Tried a longer screen that raked back further...different but not better.
Hmm - picked up a tatty s/h screen for £5; took hacksaw to it, removed top 40mm (very scientific) and hey presto -quiet air around the helmet (oo-err don't quote me, missus!)
OK puts more pressure on head at higher speeds that I rarely do (Officer) but well worth it. Next year I'm going to cut my 'good screen' down initially by 30mm.
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R-man wrote:Different approach...experiment at virtually no cost.
Hmm - picked up a tatty s/h screen for £5; took hacksaw to it, removed top 40mm (very scientific) and hey presto -quiet air around the helmet (oo-err don't quote me, missus!)
OK puts more pressure on head at higher speeds that I rarely do (Officer) but well worth it. Next year I'm going to cut my 'good screen' down initially by 30mm.
I guess it proves what a lottery the buffeting issue is to resolve.
I've never suffered before - R1, Bandit, Streetfighter's, 955i, Speed Triple, the list goes on... but the issue on the 1100s is crazy bad - my head feels like I've gone 10 rounds with Lennox Lewis after a ride round the block!
I've not ridden an 11 but I had mild buffeting on my 12s and fitted the MRA vario screen, it's adjustable and stopped the turbulence. I've recommended to other Trixters with I believe great success.
Here's the 11s variant
http://www.mraonline.nl/contents/en-uk/p10396.html
Here's the 11s variant
http://www.mraonline.nl/contents/en-uk/p10396.html
Phil.
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