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XT660Z T�n�r� General Discussions Everything and anything of general topic in relation to the new T�n�r� is discussed here |
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Turbulence, possible solution.
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Me; 6'3". Bike 2010 XT660Z, standard OEM seat, standard screen, Arai XD4 helmet, bar risers, Wolfman Blackhawk tank bag (most of the time). Problem; buffeting, turbulence, helmet peak vibrating at speeds over about 45mph. I noticed that when I stood up on the pegs at speed, everything got much quieter, and my helmet peak stopped vibrating. I removed my screen altogether and the buffeting is much reduced. I can actually feel the vents in the helmet flowing air, and doing their job. It's still a little noisy, but much more comfortable. Without the screen though my GPS is left quite vulnerable. Does anyone make a low screen option for an XT660Z? If not, what's the best way to approach cutting down the original screen with minimal chance of wrecking it. Cheers, Rich. |
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I dont know how to upload pics but i made the chalk two mod......its a picece of perspex that goes underneath the bottom yoke ....worked wonders for me and cut it down at least 80%
https://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=27601 Last edited by Garbo; 17-06-18 at 18:42. |
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I cut my screen down. ..I experimented with different screen heights but like you I always found that standing up the buffeting stopped. ..hence my decision to cut the screen down. I decided on an amount of screen to remove. ...measured and marked it carefully. I then put masking tape below the cut line and used a brand new hacksaw blade to cut the screen. ..it was very straightforward. I used a file and some fine wet and dry to round off and smooth the cut edge. It works for me! Steve
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As the guys have mentioned, there are some other, cheaper, solutions but you can buy a mini-screen..If you want to shorten by cutting your own down, I'd be tempted to remove the screen screws and gaffa-tape it back on and lower it, incrementally, until you find your optimum height and then do the maths and cut accordingly.
http://www.adventuremoto.com.au/ya-f...60z-windscreen and http://www.powerbronze.de/9203025/75...-(315MM).model ..
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I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort. Last edited by Chalk Two; 17-06-18 at 20:59. |
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I agree ....that's what I did. .. (I should have mentioned that! ). I kept raising and lowering it securing it with gaff tape till I found the optimum height for me. Steve
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Thanks for the input everyone.
Yesterday I ordered a high Kahedo seat, so I'll see how that affects the situation before breaking out the cutting tools. Thanks again, Rich. |
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