Thruxton Thruxton R/rs Screen Or No Screen

I had the same experience way back with a Suzuki GSX 1400,paid a fair bit for a screen fitted it and after only 3 miles i was heading home to take it off ! The wind roar was dreadful.My friend that had the same bike and screen agreed re the noise but reckoned it looked great so kept it on ? I have never put extra's on a bike with the idea that it will " turn heads "

 

I took mine off after 2 days of ownership. I felt to me that the screen deflected the wind directly to my bonce ! At around 60 mph and above it felt like my head was being ripped off.

It doesn't help that the lid I use is open face though

 

I have removed the screen of mine after a few miles, having bought one to fit the new, to me, Thruxton. It only really worked with crouching very low, and don't that look stupid. What followed was months of making and trying new shapes using a heat gun, grinder, band saw and sander on acrylic sheet.
Think I am on my tenth version now, which has been on the bike for about a year. ( I have modified the bracket a bit too). It works well, it pushes the air to the side onto my shoulders, I can really notice this at speed, and there is little head buffeting. The real issue now is do I like what it looks like? I hated how the triumph screen looked, it was so clunky and reminded me of those old guys pottering around behind huge plastic screens on trips down to the shops for the misses. I know this may be me at some point but not at the moment.
I'm reasonably happy with how it looks, but have to move on to a best version made with a bit more finesse. Managed to locate a line bender that will make a difference.
The whole process was an massive waist of hours but I loved it. I will try and find a pick to upload
I also tried to find an after market screen that worked and fitted from a range of makers but was never convinced enough to spend the money

 

I have a small screen on my Thruxton which I like the look of. I don’t get any buffering from it.

 

I have yet to see a screen that enhances any Bonneville in any way,just my opinion of course perhaps i am just lucky in thinking that when its uncomfortable i will simply slow down.

 

This works fine for me but I want to remake it with sharper folds