Sprint GT Wind Noise

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  1. Rtasker

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    #1 Rtasker, Mar 7, 2019
    I recently bought a 2015 Sprint GT SE, and I'm finding that above 60mph there's quite a lot of wind noise. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket screen that is a bit quieter?
    I'm 6' tall and always wear ear plugs.

    Apart from that, I'm loving the feel of the bike and hoping to coax my wife onto the back for a trip or two this summer.

    Thanks
     
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  2. trudd

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    #2 trudd, Mar 7, 2019
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  3. joe mc donald

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    #3 joe mc donald, Mar 7, 2019
    Rtasker.
    Welcome to the Family. You do know we will want a picture of the Steed. On my sprints I fitted the double bubble screens. I did think it much better seemed to veer the wind around body.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy.
     
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  4. Rtasker

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    #4 Rtasker, Mar 7, 2019
    Thanks for the tips. I'll have a think about those. I'll also try to get some photos this weekend, but I can tell you now that it's light blue and enormous.
     
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  5. Sprinter

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    #5 Sprinter, Mar 7, 2019
    Hi.
     
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  6. Eldon

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    #6 Eldon, Mar 7, 2019
    Screens :( yak!

    Welcome :)

    Notice the priorities?
     
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  7. deaks25

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    #7 deaks25, Mar 8, 2019
    My ST 1050 has the Zero Gravity screen fitted. It is a fair amount higher than the stock screen, the air flow is directed at my helmet rather than body, which makes it much more comfortable on longer journeys and still generates a lot more wind noise than my Deauville's huge screen.

    What sort of helmet are you using? I use a Caberg flip-front as my every-day helmet and while it's got really good protection, it's not a quiet helmet, no matter how high the screen is. For longer trips I'm looking into a full-face that'll be much quieter.
     
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  8. trudd

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    #8 trudd, Mar 8, 2019
    These are 3 different screens on my 2005 1050ST.


    Standard
    [​IMG]

    Double Bubble
    [​IMG]

    Zero Gravity Sport Touring
    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Rtasker

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    #9 Rtasker, Mar 8, 2019
    Thank you for all this.
    I have a Schuberth S2 helmet and I've fitted a kind of skirt thing around the chin to reduce noise.

    I think the SE comes with Triumph's 'touring' screen as standard. The profile gently curves up at a steepening angle, and I read a theory that because the top faces the wind at quite a steep angle it sheds turbulent air that is noisy.

    Pre SE, I believe the standard screen had a more typical, smaller sportsbike type screen. The theory was that this sheds less turbulence.

    This morning I found a second hand pre SE screen on ebay that I bouht to test this theory. It's from the Sprint GT so will hopefully fit OK. I will let you know how it goes.

    Thanks again.
     
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  10. stinger

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    #10 stinger, Mar 9, 2019
    I'd be interested in this, finding the bike windier than i expected as well.
    Post your findings :)
     
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  11. Wessa

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    #11 Wessa, Mar 9, 2019
    Hi great bike the ST, hope you get a screen sorted....
     
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  12. Sprinter

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    #12 Sprinter, Mar 9, 2019
    Im 5'11" and had a double bubble on mine without any problems.
     
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  13. Bad Billy

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    #13 Bad Billy, Mar 9, 2019
    I'm Billy I am 57 and also suffer with wind .... er! Sorry wrong forum! :blush:
     
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  14. Sprinter

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    #14 Sprinter, Mar 9, 2019

    How tall are you?
     
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  15. Bad Billy

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    #15 Bad Billy, Mar 9, 2019
    6ft 3’, but I think it’s my diet nor my height causing it?
    Thanks Doctor :p
     
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  16. Sprinter

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    #16 Sprinter, Mar 9, 2019
    The taller you are the more gravity effects your digestive system.
     
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  17. Rtasker

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    #17 Rtasker, Mar 11, 2019
    I have a little more info to share on this topic:

    Riding around at the weekend with the 'touring' screen, I found that if I raise myself on the footpegs, the wind noise reduces from deafening to much quieter. So a lower profile screen may be the answer.

    The replacement standard screen from the earlier non SE model arrived today and I can confirm that it does have a much lower profile and fits perfectly.

    I'll take it for a ride as soon as I get some dry weather and daylight.
     
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  18. Aidan

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    #18 Aidan, Mar 12, 2019
    I too bought a Sprint GT recently. Came with a taller screen. Swapped it for a lower standard one and the wind deflection seems better! Strange.
     
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  19. Rtasker

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    #19 Rtasker, Mar 12, 2019
    Well, I took the bike out for a ride this evening with the standard low screen fitted, and what a transformation! Fine on the motorway at speeds well above 60.

    This is a massive relief as there was no way I could carry on with the kind of noise generated by the touring screen. Hopefully this experience is of some use to others.
     
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  20. Aidan

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    #20 Aidan, Mar 12, 2019
    Great. You must be having better weather than us in Essex as I would have needed floats to go out tonight!
     
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