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Rsquared

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Madstad Wind Screen
« on: November 23, 2014, 09:41:57 pm »
Switching from a 990 to the 690 as my 50/50 exploring bike, I decided to add a wind screen for the 50% road work. I went with the Madstad screen. The tilt of the screen is easy to adjust while stopped and the height has about 4” of up-down adjustability with an allen wrench. We did about 220 miles today and I think I’m really going to like it…









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Re: Madstad Wind Screen
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2015, 01:47:03 pm »
The Madstad site seems to only have a version for the 690 Duke ( http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.11244/.f ). Is that the one you purchased, and does it fit easily on the 690 Enduro R?
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Re: Madstad Wind Screen
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2015, 07:23:30 pm »
The Madstad site seems to only have a version for the 690 Duke ( http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.11244/.f ). Is that the one you purchased, and does it fit easily on the 690 Enduro R?

 Yes, I purchased the one for the 690 Duke and it fits fine. No modifications, and easy to install.

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Re: Madstad Wind Screen
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2015, 07:32:08 am »
Seems to be too big to me IMHO.. Anyone have the KTM wind screen that retails at like 100$ for comparison? I want a screen but i don't want something so huge that a low speed tip would compromise integrity of the screen.. just want some wind blast reduction... Here's a link to the factory Enduro r unit on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-KTM-WINDSCREEN-SHIELD-2008-2015-690-SMC-ENDURO-R-ABS-R-ABS-76508065000-/231562827272?hash=item35ea385608&vxp=mtr

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Re: Madstad Wind Screen
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2015, 11:07:04 pm »
Yeah, it's alot larger than the KTM wind screen. If you use your 690 for hard off-road, then the Madstad is probably not the best choice. I have a KTM 450 EXC for hard off-raod and I use my 690 more as an Adventure bike, so I wanted a wind screen to keep me warm if needed. It worked great in low 30 degree temps on a recent trip to Colorado. And right now, for the Texas summers, I removed it from the bike. It's easy on and off, so it's seasonal.



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Re: Madstad Wind Screen
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2015, 12:00:38 pm »
I just installed the Madstad screen and am ambivalent about it. It is a perfect windbreaker under 67-70 mph,  with virtually no helmet turbulence (I am 5'10), so it's great for a longer distance adventure ride.  My biggest concern is the severe instability it causes over 70…  the steering suddenly starts to wobble very aggressively and I have to drop down to 62 mph to regain stability (I'm on the pre-installed knobbies,  and riding the L.A. freeways which have the rain lines,  which don't cause much wobble normally until I get to 85mph without the screen and on knobbies) . It is also quite tall, and may be vulnerable in a rough spill off-road. I will be taking it off for local trips to the trails (usually 1hr freeway rides for me) as I like travelling at 75-85 in frequent bursts,  and can't deal with the wicked wobble that this screen induces.
It does an excellent job of blocking 90 of the air pressure at all speeds.  That will be great for commuters cruising under 70 daily,  or long distance adventure riders seeking relief from air pressure and willing to stay under 65 when on knobbies. I doubt the wobble would be as prevalent if on 17 inch supermoto wheels.
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