Wind protection on the R3

Good to hear, I was almost getting a FZ6R in case R3 was late, one more reason I am glad that I didn't. It is also a much heavier bike. I guess wind shield does it's job as at high speeds I lean forward and suffer less wind hitting my body.

I need a larger wind screen I feel that the stock on is too small. So a zero gravity sport touring style wind screen would be perfect for me. I have the same type of screen on all my other bikes and i love it because at high speed or on windy days I can duck down into the bubble for wind protection. Im waiting to see what options become avalible.

I'm shorter and wear a good helmet which probably helps, but I find the fly screen excellent as is. I don't even have an issue with naked bikes for that matter at 75 mph. Gusting cross winds can be a little worrisome, but windshields won't help with those. Large windshields, saddlebags, storage cases, etc. detract from the beauty of a sport bike. I would do that on a sport touring bike or cruiser only, which in my case means never. I am always amazed at how well those little fly screen work.

ahakanc90 said:

Good to hear, I was almost getting a FZ6R in case R3 was late, one more reason I am glad that I didn't. It is also a much heavier bike. I guess wind shield does it's job as at high speeds I lean forward and suffer less wind hitting my body.

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Its a shame Yamaha does not making a lighter bike with the FZ6R's motor. I love that inline 4 smooth as anything out there and a great sound to it.

87112 said:

Its a shame Yamaha does not making a lighter bike with the FZ6R's motor. I love that inline 4 smooth as anything out there and a great sound to it.

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Exactly! Why does it have to be so heavy? At this point it looks quite useless between an R3 and R6. And you cant even put a slip-on on it.

87112 said:

My opinion is the stock windscreen is excellent.

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After my first 115 miles since I bought it 3 days ago, I agree!

I feel as though it was designed for folks a little taller than i am (5'9).

I was doing about 70 to 75 yesterday and felt like I was getting blasted. I'm 6'2".

Could be because I just wasn't leaned forward enough. Still getting used to this motorcycling thing

Its my first bike so I don't have much to compare it to but I don't think the wind protection is the best, not sure what its like on other sportbikes.

Joshysquashz71 said:

Its my first bike so I don't have much to compare it to but I don't think the wind protection is the best, not sure what its like on other sportbikes.

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I almost feel like its better on my r6, but even that isn't great. Im going to be getting a double bubble windscreen for that one soon.

I had a GIVI touring screen on my other bike (has a lip at the top of the windshield that sends the air over your head). However, I had to take it off in the summer because it got to hot. I hope they will make one for R3 for the winter months.

Wind Deflector

This works great if you don't mind the look. It's easy to put on and take off as needed.

Scroll down in the photos to see it

http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/481-yzf-r3-pictures/5497-my-r3-mods-so-far-part-1-a.html

I ordered the double bubble from Power Bronze (England). They are well known for racing screens $85, free transportation.

Does the double bubble provide better wind protection on the R3 than the stock wind screen? Noticeable difference?

Excessive wind noise R3

Hi guys this is my first post I live in England I have had my R3 for three months and love it done 700 miles my problem is wind noise I have sent my helmet back under warranty got it back and noise still as bad, Any suggestions I was thinking it could be the screen but seeing other posts everyone seems to be happy with the screen. Delboy

John said:

Does the double bubble provide better wind protection on the R3 than the stock wind screen? Noticeable difference?

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I had one on a FZ6R, it does protect a tiny bit better. The wind is more directed sideways than straight back at you. Noise from wind blast is lowered. Not a lot but enough to make it worth the money.

After getting more experience on the bike, I feel like wind is hitting my right in the shield on the helmet. If I have my shield cracked WI d flied perfectly into the helmet drying out my eyes.

I am wearing a bell rs-1. And am 6'2". I know if I were shorter I don't think I'd have a problem. I think I need a way to direct it more to chest, over head, or possibly to the sides.

Ive never noticed the wind, Its a motorcycle, I tuck over 100mph.