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-   -   Givi screen fitted - pics ( https://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=10331)

Old Git Ray 17-05-09 18:37
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Originally Posted by hillsy1302 (Post 94388)
OK the screen. Better, although I became much more aware of the airflow coming up from the tank area by the forks, which still caused some helmet peak vibrations. However...yesterday at work I picked up some sort of giant bubble wrap that consists of large bubbles of about 8" x 3" on a roll. I tore off two lots of seven of these and rolled them up and stuffed them in the two areas between tank and forks and I have to say it's made a massive difference. No vibrating helmet peak, just a little more noise from the engine which I guess is a result of the turbulance and noise being reduced. Can now happily cruise at 80-90 even with my visor fully open.
That sounds mad, got a picture ????

Bear 17-05-09 19:12
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Originally Posted by hillsy1302 (Post 94388)
OK the screen. Better, although I became much more aware of the airflow coming up from the tank area by the forks, which still caused some helmet peak vibrations. However...yesterday at work I picked up some sort of giant bubble wrap that consists of large bubbles of about 8" x 3" on a roll. I tore off two lots of seven of these and rolled them up and stuffed them in the two areas between tank and forks and I have to say it's made a massive difference. No vibrating helmet peak, just a little more noise from the engine which I guess is a result of the turbulance and noise being reduced. Can now happily cruise at 80-90 even with my visor fully open.
Ask NickW909 to post a pic of his mod, he has made an infill\baffle that fits below the headlight that stops the wind blast coming up by the tank!

hillsy1302 18-05-09 09:55
It doesn't interfere with my handlebars in full lock although as you can see from my pic, I have non standard bars with handguards.

hillsy1302 22-05-09 21:46
These are the 'bubble wrap things' that seem to virtually eliminate my turbulace when coupled with the Givi screen. Two minor problems though, 1) being that full lock at slow speeds is slightly reduced but this is generally at a slow speed anyway so not too much of a drama and 2) turning the bars on say a fast bend increases the size of the gap and I need to tape them in as one came out at speed.
Bottom line is for off roading/riding in the heat, I wouldn't bother but for touring/commuting I'll persist with this as it's pretty comfortable and I don't think there can be much more improvement.
http://tinypic.com/r/b9c4xs/5
http://tinypic.com/r/2hcluyo/5
http://tinypic.com/r/23rmn2e/5


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