Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Screens => Topic started by: Robert kostromin on August 20, 2022, 09:42:51

Title: Wind noise
Post by: Robert kostromin on August 20, 2022, 09:42:51

Hi any ideas how to stop wind noise VSTROM 650 thanks

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Barbel Mick on August 20, 2022, 10:06:31

Ear plugs.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Rixington43 on August 20, 2022, 10:29:54

If not already wearing them then yes, specifically I like Docs Pro Plugs with the vent in. They're incredibly comfortable providing you buy the correct size and they block high frequencies whilst allowing mid range through. I wear them to play drums and ride the bike, highly recommend.
Failing that, screens with flip ups are nice as you can leave them down at low speed and flip up for cruising.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: kwackboy on August 20, 2022, 11:25:26

Your crash helmet can also be a problem for wind noise.

As said, Earplugs are the way to go .  :thumb:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Robert kostromin on August 20, 2022, 12:27:26

Hi thanks

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Mep on September 04, 2022, 12:21:18

Quote from: Rixington43 on August 20, 2022, 10:29:54

I wear them to play drums and ride the bike

Blimey,  how do you manage to play drums and ride the bike? :grin:

I use custom moulded plugs for playing bass and riding the bike. Not at the same time though.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: grumps on September 04, 2022, 12:32:17

Givi Airflow screen helps a lot.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Fat Rat on September 04, 2022, 13:17:03

+1 for the Givi Airflow

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Upt North on September 04, 2022, 13:26:33

Less Beans.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: KVstrom on October 04, 2023, 18:58:51

Quote from: kwackboy on August 20, 2022, 11:25:26

Your crash helmet can also be a problem for wind noise.

As said, Earplugs are the way to go .  :thumb:

I agree, always worn mainly Arai helmets but recently switched to a Shoei and much less wind noise from these in my opinion.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: timangus on October 08, 2023, 19:55:28

I tried 4 different screens on mine to get one that wasn’t as ugly as the Givi Airflow, but ended up buying one as nothing works as well. Now I can ride with my visor up.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Sea-Strom on October 08, 2023, 21:17:11

Unscrew top, standard screen bolts half way. Remove bottom pair. Insert 2 or 3 thick rubber tap  washers between screen and lower holes. Screw in 4 bolts and screen is raked back several degrees. Problem of wind and noise is often solved this way dependent on rider height. I did this mod on my 3 V-Stroms...Mk 1,2 and 3. Cheap mod and can be very successful. Worth a try for the price of a couple of bits of rubber from a plumbing shop!

PS - I only had buffeting on the 650's - the 1050 rides pretty quiet at speed but rider height and helmet design plays a part too.

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Milo on December 05, 2023, 22:11:06

I went with an MRA Vario touring screen and smaller mirrors.  Got rid of noise and buffeting. 

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: pb on December 06, 2023, 07:32:04

Another vote for the Givi airflow , also gets rid of the turbulence.