Yamaha FJR 1300 Stock vs Touring Windscreen Windshield Airflow Comparison

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[@innocentbystander3798]

I'm 5'11"/32" inseam, just got a Yamaha Touring screen to replace the Cee Bailey +2 on my Gen3 FJR. In "up" position I can comfortably ride all day with my helmet faceshield open; very little buffeting or wind noise.

[@gizeright]

Thanks for all your testing...I am interested in buying an FJR and glad that you was able to show me where the air flow will be going on my riding position!

[@barriefeatherstone9397]

Very creative wind test, great job!

[@harvey8695]

Thanks for the demonstration. I recently bought a 2020 FJR and I have to ride with the screen all the way down. Raising it causes way too much buffeting and unpleasant riding for me. The stock screen is probably just too short.

[@MrPolymers]

Nice job with the video. I just purchased a 2015 FJR. Indeed, the OEM windscreen is short for me at 6'1". I'm used to the larger Givi screen I had on the Burgman which in some cases was too tall. I find the stock FJR windscreen just does not reduce the buffeting on my helmet. Since I ride with several groups and use a Sena bluetooth to communicate, it's important to get the wind noise down.

[@steveschlagel6620]

Excellent video. Love your engineering technique. Very effective at demonstrating different effects. I have had similar outcome on a BMW 1150 RT with a Cee Bailey windshield that is 3.5 inches taller than stock. Dramatic difference. Made the bike much more comfortable at speed; and also kept me from tiring on really long rides. Again, video is well demonstrated.

[@rjdimonda]

Brian, Great test. I wanted to make a comment for those people who might want to upgrade to a Yamaha Touring windshield with a Gen II. It turns out that this windshield, which I bought is in no way like the one you bought for your Gen III. It is of a horrible quality and the holes were not drilled in the correct location. It also was impossible to put on the cover trim panel because of the poor hole drilling. And I lost money returning it due to a restocking fee, which seemed very unreasonable considering Yamaha provided a defective hem product. After going thru a bunch of other windshields I landed on the California Scientific one. Very high quality in all regards. It also has a small slot in it to reduce backdraft which is not problematic, even in the rain! I also learned that unless you get a windshield tall enough to be at your eye level and above you won't get real good quiet. So make your measurements carefully. Following really enjoying the windshield I had the misfortune of the bike falling down while on the kickstand with the motor idling. Was a crazy thing. I called California Scientific and told them what happened and they sold me a new windshield at a discount. An excellent company. Can't say enough good things about them and their products.

[@user-lo.Nablydatel]

Я видел испытания в аэротрубе. Но не подумал, что можно так проверить на мотоцикле. Спасибо за полезное видео.

[@tripeee58]

Great video, sound science this is a much appreciated help in making some decisions. I just bought a 2010 fjr and am the same height as you. I haven't had a lot of time in the saddle but will definitely use your data along with my own to figure out what to do about the wind screen. I'm looking forward to riding all year round so the wind block in the up position of the touring screen in winter will be more of an issue up north where I am in keeping me warm. thanks again!

[@aguiristante]

Great video...How about cutting a hole at the bottom of the touring screen to get more air on your chest? It might make for a quiet and cool ride

[@raist315]

I bought the Yamaha touring screen. I'm 6.0 and 31 inseam. With it all the way up, the wind buffets my helmet enough to give me a headache on a long ride. Proof that it works differently for everyone.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Yep, unfortunately windscreens can be trial and error. Exact height, riding position and helmet model all play in.

[@_JP18]

Hey Bryan, I know you posted this quite a while ago, but I was wondering which one you ended up going with in the end? The yarn was a great illustration of the airflow. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@0n596]

Well done, where you got the touring windscreen?

[@jeffdurocher8669]

Thank you sir, thats my issue too and its good to "see" whats happening

[@stevejones01]

Thank you for this. Exactly what I was looking for. I hate shopping for wind screens for this very reason. It has always been hit or miss for me.

[@John-gz2me]

Great vid... thanks. Are your hands out of the airstream on the FJR1300?

[@jimgravante6497]

Great videos Bryan. Proud new owner of your exact FJR and loving it here in PA. Wanted to ask you what red riding jacket you are wearing in this video? Looks great!

[@imlvnearly]

Love the videos, just curious how tall you are...I'm 6'4" and the wind is annoying for me. I ride an 07 FJR,

I have a gen II, I am 5. 11 and find the oem the best,, completely covered in the highest position and wind at my neck and head in the lowest.

[@PrinceKlutz]

Great vid. Is there a kit to add a piece to the top of the stock windshield, with a little air space between the two for a vent?

[@Ricardodownunder1]

really useful in making my decision to have a go at a touring screen - loved my givi on my last bike and the standard on this one doesnt do it... thanks heaps from Aus

[@yl4970]

Bryan, great video, just like the rest of them. I have a 2013 FJR with its stock windshield. When it is in the lowest position the screen rattles to the point where I have to raise it until rattling/vibrating of the windshield stops. Any idea as to what can cause the windshield and/of it electrical/mechanical mechanism to vibrate/ rattle? Thanks much!!

[@dedduck87]

Nice comparison!

[@brianyoung4863]

Don't know if you look for questions on your older vids but on the touring versus stock, does the touring screen in the down position cause any annoyance with the edge being in your field of vision?

[@knightlangelot5238]

Bryan, do you have any more comments after you used the Yamaha Touring screen for a while?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Mike Lang It's Awesome!!

[@NobleMotorWorks]

What to you know and think of the National Cycle Sport/Touring version as I'm the same size as you with the same concerns. Maybe the S/T would split the difference?

[@cx9drvr]

Excellent test and video demo was very enlightening. Thanks for doing it.

[@168grhp]

Thanks for sharing. I'm 6'2" also and looking for a taller screen.

[@gtrs4ever]

Just picked up a 2013 w/stock windshield. My wife complains of excessive wind buffering when fully extended. How is buffering with touring windshield?

[@sscobrapride]

Liked, subbed, for being one of the few decent channels with fjr stuff. Still have this bike? How is it been for you?

[@garysciascia]

I'm 5'9", seat height in the lower position for a 2015 fjr1300es.. I bought the touring windshield and like you said at around town, commuting speed of 40 mph no turbulence. At highway speed i found still getting beat up a little. Not as bad as the stock shorter windscreen but still enough to make long distance highway riding fatiguing. What do tall, 6'4" [people do. I'm looking to buy the Cee Bailey and see what happens. Might have to sell my touring screen on ebay. Hope a midget buys it.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

+Gary Sciascia Everyone is different, that's why there are 10 different screens out there.

[@PSModernKitchens]

That’s great! Thanks 🙏

[@parjohnson2449]

what kind of touring screen are you testing?

[@cigarobsession]

As mentioned in the description, the OEM Yamaha Touring Screen.

[@marshall3498]

Do you know the height measurement of the factory windshield. I bought a 2016 Yamaha fjr1300es used and I'm not sure if it's the factory windshield or the Yamaha touring windshield

[@TwoWheelObsession]

The touring says fjr on it. Stock is nothing.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

I've been watching your videos on your new FJ1300. Great vids and very informative. On this one, please tell me you were not wearing white shorts while riding. At 3:52 or so, hopefully it's an illusion.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

velvet911pk Nope sure wasn't. Light beige.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

TwoWheelObsession Whew.....I'm relieved to read that! I thought that maybe you were a closet BMW rider. ;-)

[@DrewShark11]

That was super informative. you have helped me make my investment.

[@GaryMCurran]

May I ask what screen you used as your replacement? I'm looking at an un-titled, un-registered 2009 FJR1300AE here, and was thinking about a National Cycle windscreen for it. TIA

[@TwoWheelObsession]

+Gary C The Yamaha Touring Screen.

[@ernieschatz3783]

I'm 5'8 /31" inseam, so I'm hoping I won't need a taller screen. Hey, at least I have a fighting chance.

[@Me-yh4uc]

I’d like to know all that at 65-75. Thx

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

Switch them out with the seasons

[@kellyj5389]

Righteous video!

[@johnford5568]

stock for summer and short trips, touring for winter and longer trips...very satisfied with the touring, it even has 'FJR' on it and the stock doesnt.....wtfrick...

[@Stcprgl]

thanks for the effort

[@Kfsvjgt]

Great job!!

[@ferittorunaga4594]

Ovvvvvv awesome comporasion 😎👏👏👏

[@timcarter8896]

What does a touring windshield cost?

[@timcarter8896]

Seems the touring would be more beneficial on long rides?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Tim Carter I got it for $106

[@spahrmedia]

+TwoWheelObsession Hello Tim, where did you find it at that price. Do you have a link? Thank you so much!

[@Surfbird11]

How tall are you? Trying to get an idea where the wind might hit me as I'm 6 ft exactly. I know, I know not all torso lengths are the same but it'll give me a better idea.

[@cigarobsession]

6'2" 32" inseam, tall torso.

[@Surfbird11]

Same inseam here so you have a slightly longer torso. Close enough to help me so thanks. By the way, I also enjoy your cigar channel. Too bad we live so far apart (St. Louis).

[@dgc940]

Can I go out on a limb here and guess your a IT tech or programer that likes tinkering with his own bikes?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

dgc940 Photographer

[@justinfontaine5539]

I just got an FJR (2013) and have enjoyed and learned from your video's. All except this one. Wind noise at 40-50 MPH? Who cares? Let me know how much better the touring screen is at 85 MPH. Where it counts. You have some great insight on this bike but unfortunately for you .. your riding seems confined to suburban Florida which is is like... well.. you know...... boring. Take that thing to the mountains in the west.. Ride in Montana where the speed limit's are 70 and above. Then tell me how that screen works.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Justin Fontaine All you had to do was watch some more videos. I have talked about it many times and you can see/hear for yourself it's exactly the same at highway speeds. It's a bit unstable above 90, but still a nice quiet bubble. Watch my going to AIMExpo vid for a freeway ride there with my visor up ;)

[@TwoWheelObsession]

TwoWheelObsession A bit unstable in the up position I meant to say

[@SR71BBFLYER]

I actually found this video very informative. Some of us don’t own cars and are bike ownerS ONLY. We also use our rides to occasionally commute as well as tour. Not every road we’re on is 65 n up. Some fall right within that 45-55 mph zone. Blue Ridge and Tail of the Dragon also fall within that range. I myself was looking into a National Cycle windshield. The durability test was very convincing. And it’s a couple inches higher than stock.

[@MrBluoct]

SR71BBFLYER final choice🤔

[@eyeballs50]

I put about 4000 kms on my Yamaha touring screen..It already has a few rock chips even though I'm never riding off road. I had a rifle V-Stream on my Kawi Concours for 7 years and 30+K kms..not a mark on it. I found it provided better all around performance than the Yamaha scree. I wouldn't recommend it.

[@mickmc1498]

wrong screen.. need the screens that revert the air outward.. those screens are hopeless