RE: Windscreens - Again! - 2

Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #12

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #11

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #8

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #2

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Heightist

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Dwarf?

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Yep

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So, does Snow White like your Lupin?

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It gets her well wet

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I test rode a 1250 RS not long ago and liked everything about the bike...except the windscreen, which I thought was very poorly designed and produced a LOT of objectionable wind noise. It was similar to the problem that exists with the OEM screen on BMW's F800GT (an otherwise nice bike which I happen to own). On the GT, I tried numerous solutions, including Madstad (hated it!), and Wunderlich winglet that attached on top. No joy. Then, in a perverse twist of logic, I decided to try VStream's shortest windscreen, the "Sport" screen. Lo and behold...problem solved! I'd never have guessed that shorter was better than taller (taller VStream didn't work...noise was just as bad, but different).

Bottom line (sorry it took a while to get there): If I buy an RS (a possibility, if I trade the GT), I'll look at installing right away the "Sport" screen for the RS:

http://www.nationalcycle.com/vehicles/mo...50rs/z2373.html

I like that it's tinted...would look terrific with the Black Storm Metallic RS.

What the GT's version of VStream's "Sport" shield looks like:

Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #18

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If I buy an RS (a possibility, if I trade the GT), I'll look at installing right away the "Sport" screen for the RS:

http://www.nationalcycle.com/vehicles/mo...50rs/z2373.html

I like that it's tinted...would look terrific with the Black Storm Metallic RS.

What the GT's version of VStream's "Sport" shield looks like:

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The improvement caused by the shorter "Sport" VStream on my GT was due to the fact that it was not only a better design, but more upright than the OEM screen. For the RS, the design of the screen just seemed screwy to me, with the "V" dip in the middle...it's just asking for trouble, I think.

Also, the Sport screen I don't think is really shorter than the RS OEM screen, just a much better configuration. Well, if I eventually trade for an RS (a real possibility in the next 12 months), the VStream will go on immediately.

Worth a try. They'll take it back if it doesn't work for you, so long as it isn't marred in any way.

And with the RS having, really, 4 potential screen heights, there's lots of room for adjustment to suit...

Dumb question: Is the windscreen for the R1250RS the same as the 1200RS?

Since the windscreens are interchangeable, I've decided to violate sacred protocol and post pics of the Puig Touring Screen I installed today. While I dawdled and missed the $106 sale price, by a week. $132 wasn't bad. Probably wont test it for a month, or so, assuming our bizarre warm weather ends quickly. However, I'm pretty optimistic about the taller aspect ratio and reversed curve lip.

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Hiya
I'm 6'4" with a 33" leg using the Sport seat and Heli bars.
I have settled on the large Powerbronze screen thoughwith the Wunderlick 3d blade on top in the highest position.
There is still some noise but the buffeting has gone! Riding with the visor up is now ok.

Lofty

Bought and installed the MRA Vario touring screen for the 1250RS. It is interchangeable with the 1200RS model. I'll post pics soon.

I also have an MRA Vario on an S1000XR, which works well. This one, I believe, is at least as effective, if not more. Buffeting and noise are noticeably reduced. And, to me, it looks quite good. (smoke grey on austin matte yellow.)

Very pleased. It works well for me, does what I had hoped and is something I would recommend.

If you need some perspective, I'm 6'0", 175 lbs, a little short-waisted and enjoy the forward-cant riding position. It's height and width suit me just fine.

Anyone who needs a stock 1250 screen (clear) please let me know. It's now available.

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Loving the panniers! Looks great.

Colour matched panniers look great.

I am warming to the Austin yellow, must of been indoors for too long but that looks really nice.

In my experience, the only way to have zero air turbulence around our helmets, i.e. acceptable noise and/or buffeting, is to have a screen that is so high that you are looking through it, or so low that it might appear totally useless.

Just hear and feel the difference if you crouch down behind your OEM screen and stand up on the pegs to experience the difference.

I found that the OEM screen was almost OK in the lower position, but stupid noisy in the upper position (can’t remember which screen holes I was using).

My first move was to a very nice taller Power Bronze screen. I thought it was an improvement, but not good enough.

Then I thought - how about lower? How do I do that?

Bingo, I now had a spare OEM screen, so took a rip saw to it and cut it down.

I can only say it is the best option for me.

At highway speeds, up to 70mph in UK, it is almost perfect. The wind lifts all the weight off my wrists. Only at autobahn speeds do I feel a bit more like “a chimp in a hurricane”. A phrase offered to me when I was considering a K1300R.

We’re all different so my shape and size is irrelevant.

Trying many screens gets expensive.

Go figure your own solution.

(and I don’t know why pictures get turned round)

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I'm experiencing the same thing. I moved the stock windscreen up to the highest setting, and then raised it up. The wind noise and buffeting was awful. Felt like I may have bought the wrong type of bike. Then, I moved it back to the lowest two holes and install position, and lowered it to its lowest point and voila, wind noise nearly gone and no buffeting.

I can feel the wind blast hitting the middle of my chest now. Before, it was definitely hitting the top of my helmet (I'm 5'8" 165 lbs). So perhaps, lower would be even bettter.

Still, I like to ride even in the winter. A large screen and hand/grip guards seem like a necessity.