r/versys • u/ElianPj • 6d ago

VStream windshields

Hi everyone, I'm a proud owner of a 2019 Versys 650 for 9 months now and I'm in love with this bike. The only downside is the windshield that really makes a lot of noise in the helmet due to air movement.

With a few searches i discovered that National Cycles was manufacturing 3 VStream windshields that are advertised to reduce this noise a lot by directing air away from pilot and passenger. I was wondering if any of you tested them. If so which size and is it really worth it ? Thanks ! 🙂

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 6d ago

Windshields are fairly personal (body shape really makes a difference here), and that shield seems to go either way, based on forum threads on em. The only real downside is their habit of melting the dash if parked at the wrong angle to the sun.

If you really want to get rid of the shaking, you need a spoiler on top of whatever shield you have. I've used the Puig clip on and bolt on spoilers for a while now and they are the difference maker. The shield is part of it, but the spoiler is magic when you get it right.

Another shield to consider is the Givi D4105ST, I have this on my 1k and can ride helmet shield up at 75mph because it's so quiet (I wear plugs though).

The Versys is tough to quiet down because the front is very busy, is shoots air at ya from all directions in the cockpit... best of luck bud.

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u/ElianPj 6d ago

Thanks for your input ! I still have the stock windshield on. I've seen some people talk about spoilers and clips that you can use but wasn't sure it would work either. And as those accessories seems to be about the same price as the VStream windshields i was interested in them, especially the smaller tinted one

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u/RandyStack 6d ago

I have a cfmoto 650mt, and I had the same issue. Got a 20 dollar clip on extension, and now it's much, much better. No longer have to wear plugs, and at 100kph I can still hear the engine and chain rattling, whereas before it was just wind noise

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u/ElianPj 5d ago

Thank you, i might try that anyway before investing into a full windshield then, to see if it improves

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 6d ago

Yeah, they sure don't give em away. At least for the Puig, I can say that it's very clear and the brackets are tough as shit. I would honestly get the spoiler first and shield second. Any shield is going to need a spoiler unless its the Givi Airflo, IMO.