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Surfsofa
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In my ongoing quest to get the best screen setup I've tried :

XT screen
X screen
XT screen with Palmer brackets
X screen with Palmer brackets

Maybe I'm just too picky (probably that's it : ) ), but I've not yet found a combo that works for me - either too windy or too noisy. I'm wondering if the lip on the XT screen might be causing my issue (helmet noise / buffeting), and if so, whether the Zero Gravity screen might work better.

Has anyone compared the ZG and the stock XT screen?
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Ejc
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In my opinion, they're about the same for wind noise. I took 2 inches off the Buell tall wind shield and found happiness. I tried the same thing with the Zero Gravity first, but I destroyed it in the process. A wheel sander worked best, if you're inclined to try.
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Crusty
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2009 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've had both on my XT. The Zero Gravity is much prettier. As far as noise/buffeting, I can't tell any difference.
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Jphish
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tried the stock screen, ZG+4 and a 16" Parabellum, all with Palmer brackets. The Para is by far the better of the 3. About 4" wider and curved - works fine for my 5'8" frame. If you're 6' an 18 or 20" para may work better. Much taller than that and it looks / acts more like a 'sail'.
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Cyclonedon
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 02:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have both the X tall screen and the Zero Gravity windshield. I can't tell any difference with the wind deflection while riding but the smoke colored Zero Gravity looks better on the motorcycle. It's just a matter of cosmetics.
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