Ducati Monster Forum

So I have my S4 in a far off country with no speed limits. It originally came with a windshield but I took it off and sold it a few days after owning it because i'm vain and I thought it looked cooler super naked.

Now i'm kicking myself because when i'm doing 100-120 for an hour or so, I'm pretty worn out since i'm holding on for dear life.  what i wanna know is this:

1.) How much does the stock windshield help? Now that i'm older and wiser, I think it looks great.
2.) Is there a better windshield that still looks as good as stock?

I run a zero gravity touring screen on mine with some poorducrider fairings stays and I quite like it.

yeah triple digits are tough with no shield.

but i've found that types of clothing and helmet affect it also.

when i'm riding with my textile jacket it pulls on me more, the leather 2 piece i slice through better.
also one of my helmets had a poor shape that really didn't slice through the air well.

LOL

it could just be adrenalin

Stock windshield is crap for wind protection at those speeds.

It will certainly be better than nothing.

Tucking will help a bit

+1

I have tried 70+ both with and without the stock fairing. Without much more air hits on my chest even tucked with lower bars. With it and tucked it hits my shoie helmet more which has some Built in wind fins on the back and provides much less drag/resistance then my chest lol


I'd say yes there is a noticeable benefit at higher speeds. Personally I think it looks way better with it off but I keep mine on because it does make commuting more confortable.

 :D

 [laugh] [clap]  I didn't catch that.  Pretty sure I know what he meant though [bang]

we would like to know this far off country so we can ship our bikes and ride with you at those speeds.  [thumbsup]
if you get a fairing get the fairing stays, if anyone makes them anymore.  If you don't the fairing will flap like hell but rest assured the wind protection sucks, it's only there for looks.

Germany

It wasn't a question of "if it was going to happen"

It was a question of "when it was going to happen"

Well guys, I tried tucking, only thing it did was get me invited to drag-bars.

I do have to hug the tank to get to 120mph, or else i'll fly away.  Have any of you guys tried the Dart Flyscreen?  I saw this picture of it here, and it looks pretty good..... but does it stop any wind?

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/1363610357_c77c75b3fa_o.jpg)

They Dart works extremely well for it's size.  I am quite happy with mine.

I liked the Dart. Did seem to make a difference.

Are they still made? I haven't heard anyone mention them (until now) for literally years.

I have the Older style DP headlight fairing. It definately makes a difference.
havent done 120 mph tho but ive had it at 100and it less dramatic than without.

Chin on the tank helps too

They show on Motowheels website, but out of stock.

http://www.dartflyscreens.com/en/monster.html (http://www.dartflyscreens.com/en/monster.html)

^^^ ding..ding..ding  ;)  Still wouldn't use one, but there you go.  [thumbsup]

I have managed to hit 120 on a local highway, I have to really hold on tho cause I have no Sheild, at least i'm a little fella so I can tuck down pretty good. I am young so I don't mind a little extra beating from the wind for the naked look.

My dark has nothing upfront and I just tuck a lil to cut the wind better. Then I don't feel like I'm getting ripped off. I vote no to windshields... Nothing but naked

With the tall zero gravity screen I can actually tuck enough to get my helmet behind it.

get one of these

(http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20B/BMW%20C1-E%20Concept.jpg)

Givi A750 or A755 screen should do just the trick!

I had an A750 on my old street Monster....my GF has an A755 on her 05 M620 and my sister as an A750 on her 01 M750....they are awesomely functional!!!

http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=no&product=Givi&keywords=keyphrase_GWSUniversal&cart_id=1305559466.69168 (http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?exact_match=no&product=Givi&keywords=keyphrase_GWSUniversal&cart_id=1305559466.69168)