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Wow, I'm alway more confused after reading windscreen threads than when I started. So many options and people don't give proper details. Like what the heck is a x-screen and what MRA specifically. Don't get me wrong because there are some good suggestions and thank you for taking the time to upload pictures... that helps. The other problem is availability especially now with supply chain issues. It reminds of what Cuba had to do with cars because of lack of parts... lol.
By the way, I just bought the standard 2020 AT with the stock short screen. I'd like to try the MRA X-Screen but not sure if that's the one that fits best and can't find it in Canada.
By the way, I just bought the standard 2020 AT with the stock short screen. I'd like to try the MRA X-Screen but not sure if that's the one that fits best and can't find it in Canada.
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Interesting...I'm a tick over 6'3''. Stock 21 ATAS. I like the suspension set to two helmets and luggage (raises the rear of the bike). Screen in high position. Shoe Neotec helmet. I wear ear plugs. When I first looked at the bike I thought there was no way I was going to get by without having to modify something related to wind issues. I was surprised buffeting was almost non existent in traffic at 75mph and clean air is great. The AT is even better in this regard than water cooled GSA IMO.
Good luck solving this issue because it sucks having to fight it.
Good luck solving this issue because it sucks having to fight it.
I fitted a windscreen extender from Amazon £21 and also a air dam on the fuel tank to stop the air coming up from the forks. This was from eBay again about £25 . All good now. I am 6ft 2 tall . Have the seat on the high setting as well.
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So just got the ''fork hole deflector'' and my oh my, I couldn't believe it, the angry turbulence that shook my helmet from 100km/h forward was gone ...
I experimented with sticking my hand in the hole before and it affected the turbulence, but I never expected the deflector to fully fix the problem.
So I have a 2020 ATAS and I very much recommend buying this piece of plastic. It's a shame honda didn't put some kind of a fix in place, they must have known about the problem - selling a touring bike that shakes and vibrates the helmet on highway speeds is just crazy.
I experimented with sticking my hand in the hole before and it affected the turbulence, but I never expected the deflector to fully fix the problem.
So I have a 2020 ATAS and I very much recommend buying this piece of plastic. It's a shame honda didn't put some kind of a fix in place, they must have known about the problem - selling a touring bike that shakes and vibrates the helmet on highway speeds is just crazy.
Just a quick update from my part:
Fitted these wind deflectors, and I think they helped a little. I got almost no wind noise up untill 60 km/h, but at high speed its the same as before.
I am expecting this new windscreen this week, hopefully that will give some better results.
Thank you all for your replies and feedback. It is a bit weird that different solutions work for different people, maybe I should get scientific at start plotting the different variables
Fitted these wind deflectors, and I think they helped a little. I got almost no wind noise up untill 60 km/h, but at high speed its the same as before.
I am expecting this new windscreen this week, hopefully that will give some better results.
Thank you all for your replies and feedback. It is a bit weird that different solutions work for different people, maybe I should get scientific at start plotting the different variables
those upper wind deflectors look ideal. I wonder if they do them for the CRF1000 standard bikeJust a quick update from my part:
Fitted these wind deflectors, and I think they helped a little. I got almost no wind noise up untill 60 km/h, but at high speed its the same as before.
I am expecting this new windscreen this week, hopefully that will give some better results.
Thank you all for your replies and feedback. It is a bit weird that different solutions work for different people, maybe I should get scientific at start plotting the different variables
Mike
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Ditto....I have the same helmet/headset and have all the same issues that you describe. I can barely hear music with the Sena but for unknown reasons, phone calls are better.....can't figure that one out.
These appear to be for the AS model only. I didn't see any for the non-AS model.Try these wind deflectors
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Thanks for the heads up on this!!! I ordered up a pair, these look like they'll work well
Yes I think someone did a couple of years ago, and said it made a huge difference - in Fact I think he just swivelled them inwards.
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Did the OP find a solution on his 2021?
I never experienced a wind noisy bike before I owned this AT!!!! Makes the quietest helmet a rocket launch pad.
I never experienced a wind noisy bike before I owned this AT!!!! Makes the quietest helmet a rocket launch pad.
go ride a 2010-2013 Ducati Multistrada. That thing will turn you into a bobble head it buffets so bad at speed. Don’t even try to wear a dual sport style helmet on the thing, the visor will rip your head off.
in comparison my 2018 ATAT is a joy at speed, the fork shield fixed any concerns i had and overall for me i feel it manages wind really well.
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Sorry for the delayed reply, currently on vacation.
I replaced my stock wind shield with this, and the difference is big. Someone mentioned earlier that the screen width has the most impact, and I agree. Now I can actually feel with my hand exactly where the noisy wind (turbulence) is. I will try to find an even wider screen when I am back from vacation.
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It's a shame we are all at odds with our ATs. I love so much about my 2019 non-AS, but I'm about to leave it at some random intersection because it is so loud. I think my hearing at age 70 would thank me for doing that. I've ridden other bikes, including naked bikes, and haven't had a problem like this. So, I'd like to make peace with the bike!!
I have a SwegoTech Fork Shield, and a 20" MadStad screen. I put them on at the same time (not a controlled scientific experiment for sure!), but they did help a pretty decent amount when there are light winds. However, when I'm in heavier winds, or a cross-wind, it's crazy loud, and my ears ring for days afterwards.
I'm 6-3" with a 34" inseam. I've tried a Shoei RF-SR helmet, an Arai Vector 2, and even borrowed an HJC that has the sun visor come down...so, it's not the helmet for certain.
I think that the wind that hits the hand protectors and mirrors is creating a lot of the turbulence. I think I will try mirror extenders -- I see a good portion of my shoulders in the mirrors as it is, so pushing the mirrors out an inch or more will hopefully reduce some of the turbulence that hits my shoulders, and rocks my brain.
The MadStad screen is already much wider than the stock, but I am going to try widening it out at the base a little more, but using spring loaded clamps and experiment with the cardboard piece from a binder. I think I will extend the MadStad screen out by 3 or 4", on both sides. I will make it maybe 6-8" high, so that it will block the wind from the hand guards and mirrors. If that works, I'll get some Lucite, or whatever it is, and screw it to the MadStad, or, maybe I will buy some clamp-on wind deflectors (like the ones that many people mount to the top of the screens) and put one on either side. I have a Camel Screen brace, to help support the extra load on it, if my experiment works. The MadStad doesn't bounce around with the stock screen supports, but it wasn't built for such heavy additional loads, for certain.
I contacted MadStad in the spring, and they might be interested in looking further into this problem -- of course, if it is financially rewarding for them to develop something, and sell a whole bunch of them. So, I encourage you to contact them as well!!
I sure hope my experiment works, because, and I'll be honest, I was looking at Gold Wings -- at least it was the sportier F6B model!! Lol. However, I already know my hearing isn't great, and I don't want to be that 70 year old who can't hear a darn thing....I'm almost 60, so that isn't too far away.
I will report on my findings.
I have a SwegoTech Fork Shield, and a 20" MadStad screen. I put them on at the same time (not a controlled scientific experiment for sure!), but they did help a pretty decent amount when there are light winds. However, when I'm in heavier winds, or a cross-wind, it's crazy loud, and my ears ring for days afterwards.
I'm 6-3" with a 34" inseam. I've tried a Shoei RF-SR helmet, an Arai Vector 2, and even borrowed an HJC that has the sun visor come down...so, it's not the helmet for certain.
I think that the wind that hits the hand protectors and mirrors is creating a lot of the turbulence. I think I will try mirror extenders -- I see a good portion of my shoulders in the mirrors as it is, so pushing the mirrors out an inch or more will hopefully reduce some of the turbulence that hits my shoulders, and rocks my brain.
The MadStad screen is already much wider than the stock, but I am going to try widening it out at the base a little more, but using spring loaded clamps and experiment with the cardboard piece from a binder. I think I will extend the MadStad screen out by 3 or 4", on both sides. I will make it maybe 6-8" high, so that it will block the wind from the hand guards and mirrors. If that works, I'll get some Lucite, or whatever it is, and screw it to the MadStad, or, maybe I will buy some clamp-on wind deflectors (like the ones that many people mount to the top of the screens) and put one on either side. I have a Camel Screen brace, to help support the extra load on it, if my experiment works. The MadStad doesn't bounce around with the stock screen supports, but it wasn't built for such heavy additional loads, for certain.
I contacted MadStad in the spring, and they might be interested in looking further into this problem -- of course, if it is financially rewarding for them to develop something, and sell a whole bunch of them. So, I encourage you to contact them as well!!
I sure hope my experiment works, because, and I'll be honest, I was looking at Gold Wings -- at least it was the sportier F6B model!! Lol. However, I already know my hearing isn't great, and I don't want to be that 70 year old who can't hear a darn thing....I'm almost 60, so that isn't too far away.
I will report on my findings.
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FYI: Almost similar set-up here:
There is hope.
- 2019 AT (non-AS)
- SwegoTech Fork Shield
- N20058 National Cycle VStream screen
- Batzen shield adjuster (provides almost 4" of adjustment) currently on lowest setting for summer riding
- Camel Screen brace
- 6' 2" with 34" inseam
- Arai, Klim Krios Pro, HJC modular with flip-down visor
- Silicone ear plugs
There is hope.
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Got the 2016 AT, also same height, and tried a lot of different screens (shorter, longer and with extra foil somewhat like the vario)
What was the best solution for me was the standard windscreen with Batzen screen adjust brackets
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They raise the screen a bit directing the airflow higher
Also tried fork deflector but think the gain was minimal.
Not perfect but very OK sub 90-100 kmh
What was the best solution for me was the standard windscreen with Batzen screen adjust brackets
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Also tried fork deflector but think the gain was minimal.
Not perfect but very OK sub 90-100 kmh
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