Tenere 700: T7 Air Management - Cut Down 450 mm Skidmarx XL Windscreen - Skidmarx Spoiler Blade & MRA X-Creen Adjustable Mounts - T7 Rally Windscreen Adjuster - Custom Design Laminar Flow Plate - Powerbronze Wind Deflectors - Custom Design Windscreen Side Deflectors - Cut Down OEM Windscreen - MadStad Adjustable Windscreen System - OEM vs Skydmarx vs Powerbronze vs Givi Wind Deflectors
My Tenere 700 Wind Management Journey
If you are a taller or even a mid-sized rider the oem T7 set up provides frustrating amounts of buffeting & noise. Many of the early T7 aftermarket windscreen offerings (Puig, Ermax, T7 Rally, Powerbronze) mostly emulated the oem shape & width, that while increasing the height of wind deflection, did little to address the other issues that are inherent in the T7 forward & upright windscreen/faring design. Skydmarx, Givi, V-Stream & more recently Madstad designed wider/reshaped windscreens in multiple heights.
Here's my journey over the past 2 years in search of improved wind management for road riding combined with adjustability for off-road & hot weather riding. As I have aged my sensitivity to noise & related fatigue have increased, so have modified most of my bikes over the past 15 years in search of quieter riding envelopes. My design goal was to have a dual height windscreen that I looked over, not through at both the low & high settings while seated that improved rider air management/noise & did not add adverse handling characteristics. I'm 187 cm (6'1") with a long upper body & 83.8 cm (33") inseam, have standard oem seat (upgraded to customized taller oem seat & then a Seat Concepts Sport Touring seat), wear a Nexx X.WED2 full face helmet & ride mostly 70/30 road/off-road.
- Cut down 450 mm (17.7") x 4 mm Skidmarx XL Windscreen + Spoiler made from the cut off portion + MRA X-Creen Touring Adjustable Hardware
- T7 Rally Windscreen Adjuster
- Custom design windscreen side deflectors to fill in the gap between the upper portion of the windscreen (void for handguards w/bars lock to lock) & the oem/aftermarket side deflectors
- PowerBronze side deflectors
- Custom design laminar flow plate
- 10 mm spacers + 30 mm M5 x 0.8 bolts (oem is 20 mm) on the lower windscreen mount to angle windscreen back toward the rider & allow more laminar airflow up the inside of the windscreen
(scroll down for to view changes in chronological order from most recent to the beginning of the journey)
T7 Air Management Basics
Just adding adjustable windscreen brackets (several are now available) may work ok in the low position & if your head height is within the still air zone, but create air mismanagement issues when in the higher positions by allowing too much uncontrolled air under the windscreen bisected by the dash panel. Improving laminar flow by adding a plate behind the windscreen/in front of the instrumentation panel directing air up the inside of the windscreen is a long accepted practice to equalize/minimize the air speed/pressure differences on both surfaces of the windscreen so that a less turbulent air flow comes off the top edge of the windscreen. High pressure air on the outside surface will curl inwards over the top edge if the inside surface is low pressure, creating eddies resulting in increased buffeting/noise...the greater the difference in pressure the larger/stronger the eddies & buffeting/noise. Improved laminar flow can extend the height of the still air allowing for use of a shorter windscreen providing better sightlines, however, it is possible to have good laminar flow, but if the windscreen is of insufficient height, shape, width & position the air flow can still hit you in an undesirable location such as your head. MadStad is the only manufacturer, so far, to incorporate a laminar flow plate into their adjustable mounting hardware with their Adjustable Windscreen System for the T7. I have not personally experienced the MadStad setup, but based on other's positive comments this should make a comprehensive & effective start for anyone seeking improved wind, noise, buffeting management combining most of the elements desired for the T7: wider, taller & better shaped windscreen, adjustable height & angle + integrated laminar flow plate that adds rigidity to the oem windscreen mount...although, the 'function over form' aesthetics may not appeal to everyone.
Another air management issue applies to spill over air around the sides of the windscreen (including the void to allow room for hand guards when the bars are lock to lock), tank & body work, of which the T7 benefits from better shaped/wider windscreens & side wind deflectors that deflect the air flow wider than the oem windscreen/deflectors & preferably beyond the rider instead of collapsing in front of, or on the rider. If too much air pressure differential occurs it can create enough of a negative pressure area in front of the rider that the air collapses in on the rider pushing you forward & drawing air up the forks & directing it under the front of your helmet which can add to noise. Handguards & mirrors (anything in the airflow) also factor into the equation.
For some, the less costly & efficient use of time K.I.S.S. approach of cutting down their oem windscreen is enough...of which I did that & if all I rode was off-road within a few minutes of my home, problem mitigated (mostly), but I need improvements for extended on-road riding as well. I opted for a Skydmarx 450 mm (17.7") x 4 mm thick windscreen that helps reduce flex, vibration & resonance (most aftermarket screen are 3 mm) because of its shape & width that would widen the rider air envelope vs the oem (Ian @ Skidmarx custom made it for me in late 2020 after test riding several different height/shaped cardboard mock-ups & now offer it as their XL size), then cut it down by 145 mm (5.7") & mounted the cut off portion via bolt-on MRA X-Creen Touring Adjustable hardware as an adjustable height/angle spoiler blade that matches the shape/thickness of the remainder of the windscreen vs a generic aftermarket one & added a laminar flow plate of my design mounted to the oem windscreen bracket.
Although not a wind management component, note that the Camel ABH Support Brackets dramatically stiffen/strengthen/stabilize the entire windscreen/dash/headlight assembly, so contributes ancillary benefits, particularly when adding taller/heavier components. This is the combo for me with the oem standard height seat (now the Seat Concepts Sport Touring Standard height seat) that provides much improved wind management for hwy riding with the spoiler raised + improved sightlines when lowered for off-road (approximately the same height as the oem windscreen) & increased air flow for hot weather riding. It allows riding with my visor up, the helmet peak no longer catches the wind blast when looking sideways, ear plugs are optional & curiously, now is less susceptible to crosswinds than the oem set up. Adjustable height windscreen brackets provide further flexibility for taller riders or if a taller seat is used.
Prioritization in Terms of Effectiveness
If I were to prioritize each component in terms of effectiveness/impact for the T7, I would rank them as follows, with the notation that 2 & 3 are almost interchangeable depending on individual circumstances because they both can improve air flow dynamics, while 4 as a stand alone does little to improve those dynamics & just raises or lowers the windscreen sometimes creating a benefit, sometimes a detriment...it is really a combination of some or all of them that provides the most effective solutions as there is a certain amount of interrelated co-dependence:
- A properly shaped/sized windscreen #1 & side deflectors #1A. They form the basis of your wind management - much like a well designed chassis sets the foundation of your handling - with the caveat that the T7's Rally inspired design with forward located & upright angle, narrow windscreen compromise aerodynamics & limit overall effectiveness.
- A laminar flow plate optimally positioned behind the windscreen improves air flow up the inside surface of the windscreen reducing the air pressure differential relative to the outside surface. The effectiveness of a laminar flow plate is increased if the opening, usually in the lower 1/3 or bottom of the windscreen, is an optimal size & shape and/or the windscreen is raised/moved forward a little relative to it to allow sufficient air flow up the inside of the screen...but too much airflow on the inside of the windscreen can upset the optimal/effective pressure balance range & have negative impacts...so lots of dynamics in play & every motorcycle & different combinations of windscreens/deflectors/spoilers/etc will require slightly different tweaking for optimal effectiveness.
- An adjustable spoiler clamped or bolted to the top of the windscreen offers tuneability & depending on the type of hardware, height adjustability & acts like a 2nd laminar flow plate by allowing air up the inside of its surface & becomes an effective tuning device for most windscreens, including just an oem windscreen.
- Height adjustable windscreen brackets - best when combined with a laminar flow plate, otherwise they can introduce air flow issues if raised too high. Some will permit lowering the windscreen lower than the oem fixed position & may differ in adjustment range, so best to confirm if important. Note that much of the oem T7 integrated windscreen, instrumentation, headlight & accessory bar mounting assembly is resin & rubber nuts & may not be designed for the additional stress/loading of added components & height adjustment without an additional brace/support like the Camel ABH Support Brackets mentioned above.
If you want a visual of the air dynamics behind your windscreen tape several lengths of string to the edges of it & go for a ride at city & hwy speeds...the better the air management the straighter & more still the strings will be. Every change made has both positive & negative potential, there is no perfect solution or one size fits all because riders come in all sizes, preferences, type of riding, bike set up, needs, helmets & sensitivity/tolerances to noise, while motorcycles have differing rider triangles, rider to windscreen distances, windscreen angle, shape, size, body work interfaces & preferred aesthetics...add in Adventure motorcycle's duality of function which demand more of it's set up...it is therefore complicated with interrelated/co-dependent dynamics...understanding the dynamics/science will get you heading the right direction, trial & error will help you find what works best for you. May the 'wind' force be with you.
Custom Design Side deflectors for Skidmarx Windscreen
This is my final project to optimize wind management for my set-up & riding by designing 3 mm clear plexiglass side deflectors to integrate with the Skydmarx windscreen to manage the spillover airflow on the sides which is an area that the T7 needs improvement with most windscreens. Last years mock-up templates made from white board really aided creation of a large still air pocket in front of the rider & noticeably reduced up draft from the forks that was directed under my helmet/chin area creating noise. There are lots of associated components to integrate with this custom design & it is not directly transferable to T7s with other accessories without modifications, but may provide an overall direction for others to adapt to their bike if desired: Skidmarx XL windscreen cut down w/the cut-off piece mounted with MRA X-Creen adjustable hardware to accommodate hwy & off-road heights, custom design laminar flow plate, T7 Rally adjustable windscreen mounts, PowerBronze side deflectors & Barkbuster hand guards w/Storm guards. Laminar flow has been incorporated into most of the surfaces to equalize air pressure/speed on inner/outer surfaces. The new fixed position side pieces attach via the 4 oem windscreen/T7 Rally adjustable mount bolts, were shaped via a heat gun & allow for independent height adjustment of the windscreen. The material was cut using a band saw with corners hand filed & edges buffed out with a sponge sanding block & added clear rubber spot dots (used for cabinet door soft stops) to prevent chaffing/rubbing where the lower outer edge of the deflector mates with the PowerBronze deflectors. Final observations/review will have to wait until the bike is insured in April, but riding last year with the mock-up prototypes taped on provided a dramatically improved riding experience approaching full size touring bike wind/management coverage.
At 187 cm ( 6' 1.5") with a tall upper body I set the windscreen height adjustment with 5 cm (2") remaining adjustment range up of the T7 Rally adjusters total 8.9 cm or 3.5" range of adjustment which pushes the air flow over my helmet while allowing me to look over the windscreen spoiler when set in the high position & using the Seat Concepts Sport Touring seat which is similar to the oem seat height.
Initial Ride Review May 06, 2022
The wind management with the custom design wind screen side deflectors now seems as good as it can get for my set up & components, providing a large, mostly quiet/buffet free, still air environment behind the windscreen from the tank on up & shoulder to shoulder... a huge improvement over the oem set up that provides significantly more coverage. The distance of the windscreen to the rider & upright position still present compromises, particularly for taller riders who sit further back in their seat and/or if strong gusty sidewinds are present...the laws of physics cannot be completely compensated for...to completely eliminate any buffeting I need to lean forward a little or sit snug to the tank...which gets me into the still air pocket.
Updated Ride Review Aug 2022 after 10 day 3,800 km Trip
My preferred warm/hot weather, no rain set-up is with the spoiler in the low position & the windscreen set to the lowest travel of the T7 Rally adjusters, which provides the best site lines & clearance + some wind to cool my face or push the air flow over my head if I slouch slightly...for rain, colder riding & maximum coverage I prefer the spoiler in the high position.
Updated Ride Review April 2024
I removed the 2 way adjustable linkage arms for the windscreen spoiler MRA X-Creen adjustable touring hardware resulting in the spoiler being more rigidly mounted which improved the effectiveness of the spoiler creating a smoother, quieter & higher airflow over my head reducing buffeting. The spoiler is still adjustable for angle, just not height. The T7 Rally Adjustable windscreen mounts provide 85 mm (3.3"} range of height adjustment. I also added 10 mm rubber spacers + 30 mm M5 x 0.8 bolts to the lower windscreen mounts resulting in more rake moving the upper edge closer to me while increasing the gap at the bottom improving laminar flow.
Pics of High & Low Position of Spoiler & Windscreen Set for my 187 cm (6' 1.5") Height
Low position adjustable spoiler blade + low windscreen position improves off-road vision & airflow. The T7 Rally Windscreen Adjuster & MRA X-Creen Adjustable hardware actually allow the windscreen to be lowered below the oem fixed position.
Custom design windscreen side deflectors
R & D Continues Focused on Air Entering Cockpit from the Sides
Mounting the windscreen to the T7 Rally Adjustable mounts & raised about 2.54 cm (1") combined with the laminar flow plate have improved air flow up the inside & over the top of the windscreen very well....but has increased spill over air into the cockpit on the sides & lower half of the windscreen as the gap between the Powerbronze side deflectors & Skydmarx windscreen have increased + depending on the riders height the upturned portion of the PowerBronze side deflectors can direct air up under the helmet.
So I mocked up fill in panels from sandwich board & integrated their shape into the side deflectors upper edge & lower side edges of the windscreen & shaped them to clear the Barkbuster handguards/Storm covers with the bar risers mounted in the oem rearward position. The shape now provides complete integrated coverage from the headlight on up & a full envelope of mostly still air in the rider cockpit...it has even reduced the air flowing up behind the forks at the tank by about half (the spill over air must have been drawing air up from the fork area)...this is the most immersive coverage yet & if you can envision it all in plexi vs tape & sandwich board, is a shape that looks better balanced aesthetically than anything else I have seen...this is a shape that I would love to see Yamaha or other manufacturers offer as a Touring windscreen set up. The only mod might be to add about 4 - 5 cm (1.5 - 2") to the upper half of the windscreen width to widen the air pocket on the sides of the helmet...right now I have about 4 cm (1.5") on either side of my head before I hit air flow. The challenge will be to design a mounting method for the shaped & slightly curved plexi panels that adds enough rigidity while integrating aesthetically.
2021 Template
A further area of wind management to explore is how much air flows up the forks to enter the cockpit area & what impact it may have. Lots of gap on the T7 behind & in front of the forks for air to travel up into the cockpit. The majority of air flow seems to come from the gap behind the bars directing air up under my helmet.
A popular cockpit mod for the Super Tenere was a dash infill plate which provided a convenient location to mount accessories, but not so easy to implement of the T7.
This combo provides much improved wind management for hwy riding with spoiler raised & improved air flow & sightlines when lowered for hot weather & technical riding. I utilized the 145 mm (5.7") cut off portion of the Skidmarx windscreen as the adjustable spoiler blade. The low position provides clean air if I crouch down about 40 mm (1.5"). The challenging part was cutting out the odd shape in the spoiler for the adjustable mount..used a drill & dremell to cut out & shape. Continue to read below for my progression of wind management since the bike was new.
MRA X-Creen Touring Adjustable Hardware
MRA X-Creen Touring Variable Wind Deflector
T7 Rally Windscreen Adjuster
The T7 Rally windscreen adjuster (gen #2) are now CNC machined from a high end engineering grade polymer that is extremely tough, yet flexible, to help not transfer damaging force to the oem resin windscreen/tower mount in the event of impact, is UV stable, will never need painting & have an 85 mm (3.3"} range of adjustment equating to + 7.5 mm (+ 0.3") in the lowest position & + 92.5 mm (+ 4.9") relative to the oem windscreen position. I added 13 mm (1/2") rubber spacers to the bottom 2 adjusters to oem frame mounting bolts (which necessitated longer bolts) to increase the angle of the windscreen & permit more air up the inside surface...this proved to be an effect tweak
In addition to height adjustment another benefit is that the adjuster moves the windscreen forward permitting air to flow up the entire inside surface of the windscreen improving laminar flow vs the restrictive oem design that only allows air up the middle portion of the windscreen. Improving laminar flow can offer beneficial improvements in air management. Both Madstad Engineering & California Scientific place a lot of emphasis on laminar flow in their windscreen designs as well as angle & height of the windscreens.
I considered other adjusters like MotoPumps (anodized black aluminum, that extends higher above the accessory bar, which may overstress the oem resin mount system in higher positions) & Kedo (aluminum - not black - does not offer much height range, but goes lower), but prefer the T7 Rally Gen 2 flexible, yet incredibly strong new age polymer design that, in my opinion, better match the surround mount & windshield materials for absorption & vibration characteristics.
New Age Polymer is virtually indestructible, yet flexible.
Cut Down 450 mm (17.7") Skydmarx Windscreen + Custom Design Laminar Flow Plate
This combo provides noticeable improvement in buffeting & noise vs the oem windscreen directing the wind blast about my chin...if I crouch down about 40 mm (1.6") I get clean air. The shape/width of the Skidmarx provides superior wind management vs the oem. The height is now approx 300 mm (11.8") from the top to the bottom edge of the windscreen in the middle (not the extended outside edges).
Custom Laminar Flow Plate/Bikini Faring
MadStad Adjustable Windscreen System
MadStad is the only manufacturer, so far, to incorporate a laminar flow plate into their adjustable mounting hardware with their Adjustable Windscreen System for the T7. I have not personally experienced the MadStad setup, but based on other's positive comments this should make a comprehensive & effective start for anyone seeking improved wind, noise, buffeting management combining most of the elements desired for the T7: wider, taller & better shaped windscreen, adjustable height & angle + integrated laminar flow plate that adds rigidity to the oem windscreen mount...although, the 'function over form' aesthetics may not appeal to everyone.
The Skidmarx 450 mm windscreen + the Powerbronze wind deflectors completely transforms the riding experience, which is now a large, mostly still air pocket with dramatically reduced wind noise & turbulence...I now get to enjoy listening to that fabulous CP2 motor & the wine of the STR tires (yes they are surprisingly loud). The shaping of the Skidmarx, which is wider than most other aftermarket windscreens provides a wider pocket of protection that allows side to side movement of my head & shoulders without the visor of my helmet or my shoulders catching the wind blast. At 6' 1.5" (187 cm), with a long upper body & standard oem seat, I look over the windscreen & can ride with my helmet shield in the up position at hwy speeds. The air blast just clears the top of my helmet (if I sit bolt upright it starts to pick up a little wind noise), a taller person or higher seat like the Rally may need an adjustable upper lip/spoiler like the MRA X-Creen Touring to fine tune the height of the air flow above the helmet or an adjustable windscreen bracket. Note that the Camel ABH support stiffens the windscreen mounting structure in addition to the instrument cluster & crossbar, aiding stability in rough terrain & cross winds.
Camel ABH Supports
I added rubber spacers under the lower windscreen mount bolts to angle the top of the windscreen closer to the rider (less upright) & increase the gap at the bottom to improve laminar flow up the inside surface. The shape & curvature of the Skidmarx windscreen restricts the amount of spacers that can be used because of the screen's proximity to the oem accessory bar mounts...if you offset the lower portion too much it will make contact with the accessory bar mounts (I added some bicycle inner tube as a precaution). This mod was also effective on my 2014 Super Tenere, which could be applied to both the windsceen mount assembly & the windscreen. The curvature does pick up some reflections, but is not bothersome (have not ridden at night yet).
The Powerbronze wind deflectors provide wider coverage than the oem deflectors improving air management of the spill over air around the front tower, side cowling & tank & depending on your height, the front upturned part of the deflector may direct air under your helmet potentially increasing noise...but are 3 mm thick (vs 4 mm for the oem) with a lower quality finish than the oem or Skidmarx on the edge surfaces & unfortunately arrived with some shipping damage & defects that impacted fitment which I will cover further below. I do not know if my issues were a one off or indicative of a design not fully mature because of the newness of the T700, but to Powerbronze's credit they refunded me all costs & told me to keep them as it would be too costly to return. As best as I can tell others have not experienced this fitment issue & have been very happy with the deflectors.
Skidmarx 350 mm (13.8") vs oem
After discussing my results from testing cardboard mock-up windscreens of 350, 400 & 450 mm in height & similar shape as the Skidmarx windscreen I was surprised when Ian @ Skidmarx offered to make a custom windscreen to my specs....100 mm longer than their 350 mm regular offering for the T700 + 4 mm (which matches the oem windscreen & should help reduce flex & vibration inherent with the added height) vs their standard 3 mm thick, within 14 days. Note as of Jan 2021 they now have the 450 mm screen or XL listed on their website. The pic above shows the oem windscreen vs the regular 350 mm Skidmarx windscreen...the shaping & additional width provide additional coverage for the upper arms, shoulders & head that most other aftermarket T700 windscreens do not as they seem to emulate the shape & width of the oem windscreen that provides a narrow pocket of coverage that would put my helmet, shoulder & arms in the wind path if I leaned slightly off-center.
Update After 330 km: It is so much more relaxing & less fatiguing with proper wind protection. The bike is stable, at least up to 130 kph (80 mph), (highest speed so far with this set up) & surprisingly very stable in cross winds, which is curious because the bike was more susceptible with the oem windscreen...perhaps because the bike is cutting a cleaner path that removes or minimizes me from the equation somewhat...previously it felt like the wind was predominantly catching me & my helmet, not the bike. An issue with the T700 Rally bike design is that the windscreen is too far from the rider & too upright for optimal coverage...sitting closer to the windscreen ensures you are within the air pocket, while sitting at the back of the rider seat starts to get you in some of the eddies curling in on you, perhaps not really as much of an issue for the rider, but may be for the passenger...although, in my experience adding a passenger actually extends the rider air pocket a little...think slipstreaming with another vehicle. Tucking in closer to the windscreen really demonstrates how much protection is provided & how calm it can be, but unfortunately is not practical/comfortable for me & my body size.
Update #2 After 600 km: Stable up to 160 kms (100 mph) with oem tires so far. After 150 kms of off-road with some technical stuff I find it too tall for seated riding forcing me to look through the windscreen immediately in front of the tire...standing no problem. The standard 350 mm (13.8") height Skydmarx windscreen + a MRA Touring X-Creen or equivalent sized adjustable deflector that can be lowered when desired, would provide improved cooling for the upper body + might provide more options/flexibility during off-roading. But would recommend the thicker 4 mm material vs oem 3 mm as it really holds up well during rougher off-roading & sustained high speeds. Optically it is good and the curvature does pick up some dash reflection at night, but not distracting.
My next project will be to use the MRA X-Creen Touring adjustable mounting kit part #4025066132065 which can be bought separately, combined with cutting down the Skidmarx windscreen approx 145 mm/ (5.7") which is a similar height as the MRA X-Creen spoiler & using the cut portion in place of the MRA deflector. This will permit the same full coverage as the 450 mm (17.7") Skidmarx when wanted + allowing lowering to a similar level as the top of the cut down windscreen for improved off-road sight lines & improved airflow when desired.
OEM windscreen cut down approx 3"
My initial experiment was to cut down the oem windscreen by approx 76 mm (3") & shaped similar to the Powerbronze Sport Windscreen which was very effective at cleaning up the airflow to my upper body & head & my preferred off-road setup...but was still tiring for longer rides.
I cut down my oem windscreen to reduce the buffeting & noise that it produced in the oem height....based on comments I've read, shorter riders, combined with several other factors, may not experience the same level of buffeting & noise with the oem windscreen or be able to tune the air flow enough via an adjustable spoiler or adjustable mount. But many taller riders have found it more challenging to eliminate buffeting & noise, despite several aftermarket options, which currently top out at 400 mm (15.7) max height. I believe that the T7's Rally inspired design with forward located & upright angle, narrow windscreen compromise aerodynamics. So far, the combination of my 450 mm (17.7") Skidmarx windscreen & Powerbronze side deflectors on my T700 comes close to duplicating the air management that I had on my 2014 S10 with a Puig Tall Touring windscreen, MRA X-Creen adjustable spoiler & Powerbronze side deflectors. Depending on height taller riders may only need an adjustable spoiler and/or adjustable windscreen mount..the shape & width of the Skidmarx provides a wider pocket of still air which benefits all rider sizes....which is important to less turbulent air flow in the rider/passenger pocket.
Powerbronze Adventure Sport Screen
Powerbronze Side Deflectors: They arrived with multiple defects + damaged packaging so Powerbronze refunded my purchase & told me to keep them. In an attempt to salvage their use & make them fit better, minimize the upper gap of the left defector & eliminate the point of contact with the oem faring at the back edge I used a dremel to grind reliefs for the back section, reshape the lower inner leading edge & radiused the mounting holes slightly...seemed to work reasonably well...to make the left deflector match the right would require heating the left enough to reshape its angle inward slightly. Was able to adjust the oem handguards up enough to clear the side deflectors by bending the metal mount bracket up a little & rotating them on the bar end, despite having the levers adjusted down slightly from the oem position & having rotated my bar mounts 180 degrees which moves the bars slightly forward & up for more comfortable standing. Aftermarket hand guards with their mounting independent of the lever assemblies will simplify adjustment for clearance. The quality of the Powerbronze is below the oem or Skidmarx with some blemishes (perhaps caused during shipping as the package was damaged), running of the plexi material & distortion, particularly around the complex curves & the edge finishing as previously mentioned.
OEM vs Skidmarx vs Powerbronze vs Givi Side Deflectors: Skidmarx currently makes side deflectors that are similar in shaping, but narrower than the Powerbronze & Givi makes deflectors that provide even more coverage than the Powerbronze that utilize a more complex design that is not as aesthetically pleasing imho, but may provide a wider, longer envelope for a passenger.
OEM side deflectors
Skidmarx wind deflectors
PowerBronze side deflectors
Givi side deflectors
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