new diversion screen advice?

[adamxj6fa]

Hi all,

Recently bought the new Diversion F ABS. Has anyone got any experience of an after-market touring/flip/spoiler screen for this one or give any advice/recommendations of one that is very good? Up to 75-80mph, the wind buffeting isn't too bad, but much beyond that it really becomes unbearable.

Any thoughts, much appreciated.

[CD]

I've never been happy with flip screens on any bike. The best ones curve back towards the rider (like a CBR) rather than flip up like a Beemer GS.

My Brother recently bought a Guzzi Breva with Guzzi branded screen (probably a Givi). It was A too tall, B too steep angle Cnd B has a flip top. Its had to come off because above 60mph it was rattling his teeth loose.

[neilmud Lord Protector]

May 17, 2012 14:18:35 GMT adamxj6fa said:

Hi all,

Recently bought the new Diversion F ABS. Has anyone got any experience of an after-market touring/flip/spoiler screen for this one or give any advice/recommendations of one that is very good? Up to 75-80mph, the wind buffeting isn't too bad, but much beyond that it really becomes unbearable.

Any thoughts, much appreciated.

I hope you do your testing on a private road ;D

Neil

Welcome to the YDC Adam?? guess thats your name

[bobh]

Sorry, can't offer any practical advice, other than to second CD's comments about flips being a flipping waste of time/space/money.

Reading other posts, it looks like the Vario screen principle (with a separate adjustable upper section) seems to work effectively.

I've got a FZ6 which has a similar screen to the Diversion, and I've left it standard, because I'd rather have my head in the breeze than have it buffetted* by turbulence. It was OK on the Nurburgring up to well over the ton, though admittedly not cruising continuously at that speed.

But I do use a helmet that's relatively quiet and stable. So I'll ask a silly-sounding question - what sort of lid are you using?

*No relation to Warren, or the stock markets in general, since you ask.

[adamxj6fa]

Thanks for the comments.

bobh, I've seen the Vario but apart from it looking bloody awful I can't find one for the 'F' model. Those flip tops do look like they are only going to flap around at speed. I think I just want something a little bit taller. My shoulders are barely taking anything, but saying that I don't want to lose that if I change the screen! What are the double bubble screens like? Or are they only if you're pretty much lying on the tank?!

I'm wearing a Shoei XR-1100. They actually say it has "wind deflectors" on it! Not sure about that . . .

Neilmud, of course I would never go about 70mph on a public road.

[adamxj6fa]

Have found a clip on vario to use with existing screen. Maybe I'll try that, £110 is quite steep though!

[CD]

I chanced my arm on a Vario and lost the arm (with the leg coming close).

They are very expensive and the Diversion version has a flip top which buffets the rider's head above 50. The spoiler goes from slat against the screen to vertical like a barn door making the turbulence from bad to unrideable.

I chopped about 60mm off the top of the Vario but it still had some flip. I made new legs for the spoiler to get a sensible angle, but it was still noisy and head bashing. Side winds being the worst of all. The old spoiler legs/links soon fell apart anyway.

I still have it on the bike but its now upside down on top of a cut down standard Divvie screen. Its mounted on brackets so I can adjust the angle. The flip now works like a scoop feeding air into the dead space behind the screen. The bottom edge (now the top) curves back towards the rider so gives a smoother air flow.

Its still noisy and motorway buffeting is a problem but doesnt look like too much of a bodge. Its certainly way better than either screen was from the factory.

I made the best of what I had but seriously don't waste money on a Vario for any of the Diversions

[adamxj6fa]

Thanks a lot, very helpful post.

I am going to take a chance with the double bubble, not expecting a huge difference but found one for 35 quid on eBay. Even if it makes a slight difference I'll be happy.

[CD]

If its flipped brace yourself for disappointment. If its flat or curved back it might be just the job.