MackerVFRR Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Has anybody tried this? I was considering the ZG SR Series Dark Smoke windscreen, which is advertised as having the same dimensions as stock. Has anybody run this screen or any other with the add-on deflector? The previous owner included the accessory and I gave it a whirl late last season and I kinda like it. What I don't like is all the dirt that's very visible that I can't seem to clean out very well out of those little windows behind the stock clear screen - plus I prefer the look of the smoke. Thoughts? It's on my "winter list" and I'm wondering whether or not to pull the trigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I have a VStream touring shield that directs the air differently than the original, but noisier than stock and doesn't keep the wind blast from hitting my helmet. I've been disappointed. I hoped it would be quiet without any buffeting like the Windjammer I had on my GL-1000. I'm curious if that "overshield" helps direct the "blast" away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkinReno Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I have a VStream touring shield that directs the air differently than the original, but noisier than stock and doesn't keep the wind blast from hitting my helmet. I've been disappointed. I hoped it would be quiet without any buffeting like the Windjammer I had on my GL-1000. I'm curious if that "overshield" helps direct the "blast" away. I don't think mine makes much difference. I've adjusted the height and angle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted January 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 27, 2017 I bought smoked for exactly that same reason. Mine's a Powerbronze DB (see link in sig below) and it suits me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer InlineSk8r Posted January 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 27, 2017 Been there, done differently. Enjoy repost: wanted a tinted OEM windscreen to hide the hard to clean holes near the bottom of the screen. Since Honda doesn't offer one, I had a painter friend sand the screen on both sides and add a tinted clear coat. The painter can tint it as dark as you want it. Should cost you about $25. If it's as bad as you say, might want to try this option first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Marsman99 Posted January 27, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 27, 2017 9 hours ago, MarkinReno said: I don't think mine makes much difference. I've adjusted the height and angle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk +1 Can't tell any diff in air flow/noise with position on my OEM screen deflector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Does anyone have/use a windscreen that reduces the noise and buffeting that the OEM, OEM w/ screen deflector or VStream do not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackerVFRR Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Personally I noticed a difference with the OEM Deflector. It's not a night-and-day difference by any means, but I prefer it. Some great ideas and opinions - so have any of you guys mounted the OEM Deflector alongside your tinted/aftermarket screen? I'm curious about the fit and the appearance of the clear lip on top of a tinted shield ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausmithy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have the Zero Gravity Smoke "Touring" screen, is a few inches higher than stock and it's definitely better than the stock screen for buffeting etc..., throws the wind a bit higher, doesn't totally eliminate the buffeting but is still better. I don't think you'll find a screen which is perfect though.....I think they're called a "cage". Cheers, Smithy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted February 17, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 1/27/2017 at 7:44 PM, MackerVFRR said: Personally I noticed a difference with the OEM Deflector. It's not a night-and-day difference by any means, but I prefer it. Some great ideas and opinions - so have any of you guys mounted the OEM Deflector alongside your tinted/aftermarket screen? I'm curious about the fit and the appearance of the clear lip on top of a tinted shield ... I also found the OEM deflector to reduce buffeting. After having it on for nearly a year I tried a few rides with it removed last week and the difference was obvious. I put it back on. Helmet, height, etc... all have an affect. With regards to using it with another screen I don't see why it wouldn't at least fit as long as the aftermarket screen did not hit the deflector due to be at a steeper angle than the OEM screen or too rounded compared to the OEM screen. I hope you try this out. I don't care much about the appearance but you might get some interesting results with regards to wind turbulence or noise reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 9:46 PM, MackerVFRR said: Has anybody tried this? I was considering the ZG SR Series Dark Smoke windscreen, which is advertised as having the same dimensions as stock. Has anybody run this screen or any other with the add-on deflector? The previous owner included the accessory and I gave it a whirl late last season and I kinda like it. What I don't like is all the dirt that's very visible that I can't seem to clean out very well out of those little windows behind the stock clear screen - plus I prefer the look of the smoke. Thoughts? It's on my "winter list" and I'm wondering whether or not to pull the trigger... i've had the Zero G SR Dark Smoke shield on both of my VFR1200s.....exact same shape as stock...it def covers up the water spotting in the lower part of the shield ....good quality, i recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackerVFRR Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 17/02/2017 at 0:21 AM, lshark said: i've had the Zero G SR Dark Smoke shield on both of my VFR1200s.....exact same shape as stock...it def covers up the water spotting in the lower part of the shield ....good quality, i recommend it Good to know Sir! My next question is how dark is the dark smoke? Is it see through at all? I'm looking for that "Goldilocks" solution - I don't want it so dark I can't see through it, and not too light that I wonder why I even bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 i can't post a pic right now but it isn't totally opaque......Zero G offers light or dark smoke......if you are on Facebook i posted a pic of it on the VFR1200 page the other day.....it looks great on my blue 2012.....i had light smoke on my red 2010, i like the dark better....it was dark enough to hide the water spotting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackerVFRR Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just creeped your FB post and saw the windscreen - looks very much like what I'm looking for. Time to place an order. Thanks again Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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