Puig touring screen...and a question about handlebar vibration

I'm "this close" to pulling the trigger on a black storm metallic 2021 1250RS (production date - November) and for those who've installed the Puig touring screen, I'd like to know how hot it gets behind it in warm weather. The screen is 20mm taller than stock (so less than an inch). I've read reviews saying it really improves the noise situation over the stock screen, but having played the screen game many times on many bikes, I take those reviews with a grain of salt.

Could you guys provide some more detail on this screen? Thanks.

Also...vibration. This guy's review (https://youtu.be/w2lma77hxy8) says there's objectionable vibration at 4,000 rpm in the handlebars, to the point where it really bothered him after a while. Is this something you've experienced?

I bought one about a year and a half ago and am satisfied with it's performance and quality. I run it in in the lower set of mounting holes, and in the low position it flows enough air to be comfortable in hot conditions. I alternate between it and a California Scientific, medium height shield which is my current favorite. I'm 5'9" with longer upper torso. Not sure I could recommend one over the other. No issues with vibration on my 2016.

The Puig touring screen is very similar to the stock windscreen. I would be surprised if there was much of a difference.

I run the Touring Plus which is warm at temps above 90F

My Puig is also the touring +. I'm in New Mexico so I experience heat in a big way in the summer. When it's hot there's no getting around it. Vented jacket, shield in lowest position, it is what it is. On rare occasions I'll put on the stock shield on, but the hot wind blast and noise often makes it worse.

I have zero problem with vibration but, addressing other issues in his review:

(a) You will get a choice of seat height when you buy new
(b) Agree about the screen. I have a Givi which is better but not perfect.
(c) He is absolutely right about tank range. At high motorway speeds you are looking for fuel far too often BUT in more typical use you will get about 60 mpg (UK gallons). So 240 miles to the tank (and the fuel gauge is accurate. When it says empty you will have maybe 5 miles left) I have a 1.5 litre fuel can I can take with me on long journeys.

Do bear in mind that the reviewer was absolutely wringing the neck of this bike and still it was second (not 5th or 6th) on his preferred list of sports touring bikes. If you are going to take every bend at full throttle there are likely better bikes for you but that is not my style nor likely yours.

Chris

These are great - and VERY helpful - comments. So, in a choice of windscreens to replace the OEM, is the Puig pretty much the leading contender? Has anyone tried any of the VStreams? With the Black Storm metallic color, I'd want a dark smoke screen, so maybe the VStreams are out.

More reviews on the Puig appreciated.

And the vibration doesn't seem to be an issue, then, at 4000 rpm? What's the speed of the bike at that rpm in, say, 5th gear?

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My Puig is also the touring +. I'm in New Mexico so I experience heat in a big way in the summer. When it's hot there's no getting around it. Vented jacket, shield in lowest position, it is what it is. On rare occasions I'll put on the stock shield on, but the hot wind blast and noise often makes it worse.

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The vibration on my 2020RS is very noticeable between 4200 to about 4500 rpm in all gears. Vibration seems to be worse on the right side based on feeling both heads at the same time and right side mirror shake (becomes quite blurred in that rpm range).

On a quick 3 day trip averaging over 400 miles per day after purchasing the bike, my right hand became fairly numb in the palm by the thumb as well as the index and middle finger each day. And I used the cruise control quite a bit. Have never had that issue on any of my other bikes.

Based on some recommendations in this forum, installed the Grip Puppies and they do help somewhat.

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These are great - and VERY helpful - comments. So, in a choice of windscreens to replace the OEM, is the Puig pretty much the leading contender? Has anyone tried any of the VStreams? With the Black Storm metallic color, I'd want a dark smoke screen, so maybe the VStreams are out.

More reviews on the Puig appreciated.

And the vibration doesn't seem to be an issue, then, at 4000 rpm? What's the speed of the bike at that rpm in, say, 5th gear?

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So you have not bought the bike yet and are going to change the screen, why? ...

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And the vibration doesn't seem to be an issue, then, at 4000 rpm? What's the speed of the bike at that rpm in, say, 5th gear?

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My Puig is also the touring +. I'm in New Mexico so I experience heat in a big way in the summer. When it's hot there's no getting around it. Vented jacket, shield in lowest position, it is what it is. On rare occasions I'll put on the stock shield on, but the hot wind blast and noise often makes it worse.

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Where did you obtain the "touring plus"? Is it really 95mm higher than stock (almost 4")? Got a photo?

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Got mine from Revzilla so I guess it's a touring. I would say it's every bit of 4" taller than stock.
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Got mine from Revzilla so I guess it's a touring. I would say it's every bit of 4" taller than stock.

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These are great - and VERY helpful - comments. So, in a choice of windscreens to replace the OEM, is the Puig pretty much the leading contender? Has anyone tried any of the VStreams? With the Black Storm metallic color, I'd want a dark smoke screen, so maybe the VStreams are out.

More reviews on the Puig appreciated.

And the vibration doesn't seem to be an issue, then, at 4000 rpm? What's the speed of the bike at that rpm in, say, 5th gear?

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So you have not bought the bike yet and are going to change the screen, why? The standard screen might be just about perfect for you, mine is for me. I bought the bike new 3 weeks ago and then rode it the next day down to the south of France, 800+ kms. I think that the screen is perfect on the low position for my size. I was looking at the Puig, because it is black and looks nice, but would not change the size at all. I am now looking at the black Powerbronze screen as it is the same size as the standard.

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