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I give up...

Some years ago I had a cut-down "tall" Aeroscreen on my K75. No buffeting, but wondered if a bit taller screen would keep those bugs off my face shield. Decided to duct tape a piece of cardboard to the top of the screen, two inches taller but same shape.

Turns out it worked perfectly, and I didn't like it. Well, the taller screen might have been great in cold weather, but in the summer I decided that dead air around my head was just too hot.

If you think a taller screen might be the ticket to happiness, duct tape and fairly stiff cardboard is a very cheap way to experiment to find the perfect height.

My buddy, who rides a K75 and has changed almost everything on it several times, tapes short pieces of string to the edges of his windshield(s) and rides around for several days, trying to figure out the wind patterns around the windshield. This somehow informs him where to make his next cut or drill his next hole. I think he's nuts, but he insists it works.
 
I started with a Touratech Desierto 3 fairing, which helped quite a lot with wind, noise and everything flying. This weekend I needed to purchase a helmet to ride my bike home (long story) and I purchased a Schuberth C3. After a two hour ride with my C3, I am very happy I bought it. The combination of the Desierto 3 and C3 have reduced the noise while I ride, I have had to turn the volume down a lot on my Sena SMH10 BT headset. Each helps a lot, but together, it is awesome! :)


http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/...fairing-for-BMW-F800GS-F650GS-Twin-up-to-2012


http://www.schuberthnorthamerica.com/categories/motorcycle/c3/


http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/smh10.php?tab_menu=overview
 
... and I purchased a Schuberth C3. After a two hour ride with my C3, I am very happy I bought it...[/url]

Just bought my first Schuberth (also the C3) and I must agree with you. I bought it because of its reputed quietness, and it is exactly that. The quietest helmet I've owned. Just wish it wasn't so doggone expensive!
 
Slight thread-hijack:

What is the typical street price for the C3 helmet?

Don't know what the "street price" is, since I didn't buy mine on the street. Didn't realize they were sold on the street. I bought mine from a dealer for $600 and change; the sticker price was $700.
 
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