Hi, had an experiment on the buffeting from my new Ten . I strengthened the peak on my visor, thin strip of aluminum neatly glued to the inside front edge....definatly an improvement . Next I set off armed with two lengths of perspex and some gaff tape to try different heights on the screen. ...made no noticeable difference!! To be continued!! STEVE

Pictures?!!?

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Hi interceptor, will get some posted as my experiment goes on...going to get another original screen and shorten it inch by inch and see if that helps. On another note, the roads were dry today and the Tourance tyres were gripping, it really felt great to ride, even at running in revs and speed!! I'm really looking forward to West Cork this summer...I think the Ten will be in it's element. Steve

I have covered the gap between the headlight and the forks. great improvement just need to find some suitable material to make it permanent. Have tried a shorter screen also which did help.
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Thanks Bonzo 1. It's a bit extravagant but I have ordered a new screen from where I bought the bike.. �50. I shall reduce it inch by inch, with a slight curve and a good finish. If it works great if not I can live with it....the bikes great overall. Thanks Steve

hi there mate,i had same thing with my ten so i brought a extended screen,problem solved,its great even at 75mph plus

I had an old screen laying about so decided to attack it with a 10mm drill to see what happened all in the name of science.



Firstly my stats,
Standard seat, I'm 5'11" wear a conventional full face helmet (no peak), clear plastic headlight protector & I have some small spot lights fitted in the gap between the bottom of the headlight & grey indicator panel.

From what I can gather a lot of the buffeting is caused by the vacuum behind the screen & wind up through the fork tunnel. Looking at other tall screen bikes there is a vent in the lower part. So with that in mind the first holes I drilled were either side of the Yamaha logo near the top of the headlight cowling to direct some air up behind the screen. I also drilled some half way up, then in the sides.
Without the holes riding with the visor up with my lid, it would start to close itself at 95kph, with the holes it now stays up to a speed of 125kph. I can feel the wind hitting me lower down now across the shoulders rather than chin to face area. There is still a bit of wind rush around the head but doesn't seem so rough. Bit of a result there. But riding a motorcycle you are generally propelling yourself along faster then nature had intended so a slight discomfort is to be expected.
Previous to fitting the spotties I did also try filling in the gap under the headlight but felt the engine was running a bit hotter in this climate, so it didn't stay there for long even though it worked really well otherwise. Would be fine in colder country's I think.
Just a note on drilling the holes to, going straight in with the 10mm bit was better than a small pilot first, as the bigger drill bit would snatch more violently at the end following through the small previously drilled pilot hole.

Great stuff Desert Racer. .....and what a coincidence! , I was looking through my drill bits the other day trying to decide what size holes to make in the screen. With my cut down screen the buffeting is greatly reduced. ..in fact there is a sweet spot at 65mph where all is calm and quiet. However after a ride around on the XR with NO screen and NO buffeting I know it could be better. Just need to buy a new and sharp drill bit! Steve

Good report, I think I might give it a go,or add it to the ever increasing list..

Nice idea - good tidy mod. Another excellent Pooratech solution!

May I ask if it is essential to crack the screen and stitch it back with cable ties to gain the full effect?

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