Another screen thread...

[TheShaggyDA]

The "which screen" thread has me thinking. I've only ever had naked or faired bikes, never anything with just a small "bikini" fairing or fly screen. How much difference do they make over a naked bike? Do they provide less wind bufffeting/rain protection that is noticeably worthwhile?

I'm not worried (nor interested) in the "but they look crap" side of things, just want informed opinions on their functionality. Anyone stuck one on a naked bike and noticed a marked improvement? No difference?
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[Whosthedaddy]

Was talking to an instructor once about bikes and stuff, he was on a CB500 with a tiny head fairing. Looked hardly worth it but he said it was quite handy at speed, just enough to make it bearable.
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[instigator]

I find they do make a difference.

But only if I've been riding a faired bike and then jump straight onto a naked. The wind is quite strong and the screens do make a remarkable improvement.

Having said that, after a couple of months on a naked bike, I had no complaints with wind, even at double the speed limit.