YEP ITS NOISY BEHIND THE 66
The wind noise behind the Blue Ridge is incredible, but when you lean down on the gas tank, it is so quiet.
If I had to do it again, "which I am going to have to, to reduce the turbulence," I would wait for a taller windshield. I'm 5'11".
Here are the Blue Ridge shield measurements . . . .
. . . . . 30" to the lip of the shield, 19" up from the seat ( crotch area ).
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/a...3&d=1423244749
Note:
- The angle of this Spyder distorts the height & length lines, but the inches are correct.
- For me, the crotch area is the 2nd band back on the seat. The seat does continue to slope down the further back you go.
- Remember, the air/wind will not be coming back in a straight line, it will be pushed up and curved.
I hope this helps, but you really have to sit/ride on one to get your personal feel and fit.
Tom
That is interesting . . .
Quote:
Originally Posted by
DB Dan
I have the Blue Ridge on my F3S & I added a MRA Xcreen clamp on extension. It's very adjustable & is approx. 4"ht x 10" wide. It depends how far ahead your looking as to whether or not you look thru the windshield & extension which is fairly effective in diverting majority of 'buffeting' wind.
If I measure from flat area in front of instrument cluster the B/R is 14" in height. Remember, your sitting back further & lower than other Spyders!
I'm 6'-4" & this set up works for me....Would I have preferred the taller RT 66 = absolutely- but not if it allowed too much distortion.:sour:
. . . . I would have ordered it on the spot if it sat behind the B/R. The MRA Xcreen looks like a good option. I just need to think about it a little. Thanks for posting about it. :thumbup:
I have been looking at another solution and I may put risers on the B/R. It looks like the shield anchor (up front hardware) might pivot. If it does, I will fabricate some blocks to raise the back of the shield up. It should only take some risers and longer bolts. I will have to play with it - it may not raise up enough to make a difference, the whole shield may have an ugly angle, or it may not have clearance in the front to pivot or pivot at all.
In the meantime, I have actually started to like the exposure - but I don't think I will once the bugs show up.
Tom