windscreen mod for $3.00

[zevk]

in effort to  create more air flow under and over the stock windscreen:

I purchased a set of 4, 75 mm zinc plated mending plates from Bunnings for $3.00, 4 x 6m bolts, 4 x nylock nuts,  2 coats primer, 3 coats matt black spray.

This has increased the gap significantly between the nose fairing, as well as creating "hinge" for an extra 10 cm vertical movement, if required,  as a bonus.

it is just a sturdy as the stock hardware,  in all directions.

less helmet noise noted already, after short ride. 

[Marcus]

Wait how would that create less helmet noise?

[Biggles]

Wait how would that create less helmet noise?

There were earplugs included in the $3 purchase.   

[HOFFY]

It's such a neat job and looks great that he no longer has to speak, just admire the work, hence no talking reduces helmet noise.

Good work ZEVK, can you do it for a 1100?

What's a mending plate?

[zevk]

I cant, hoffy, but no doubt you could...

[Brock]

1100 doesnt have an adjustable windscreen.

[StinkyPete]

Well, aren't you a clever and inventive fellow. .   Thanks for sharing.

[Sicman]

Wait how would that create less helmet noise?

Windshield now sits higher forcing air higher over top of helmet instead of around ears, thereby reducing helmet noise would be my guess, same as what the lip does on top of the Bike Quip screen 
The Bike Quip screen moves the air about a foot higher reducing buffeting and noise for rider and pillion 

[zevk]

2 points to sicman for the correct answer 

[Marcus]

Wait how would that create less helmet noise?

Windshield now sits higher forcing air higher over top of helmet instead of around ears, thereby reducing helmet noise would be my guess, same as what the lip does on top of the Bike Quip screen 
The Bike Quip screen moves the air about a foot higher reducing buffeting and noise for rider and pillion 

But would the wind come up under the windshield more??? I dunno I never raise mine so I'm just guessing

[tding]

Reduction in helmet noise is due reduced turbulence behind the screen. Spacing the screen forward allows more air reduced back pressure, most after market screens have ether holes or a larger opening at the bottom of the screen for that same effect.