Stephen Feber
Guest
Screens – after trying the standard screen in all positions, and then taking it off – which was better, I bough an MRA adjustable screen from Germany. Which was better but still allowed the turbulence I disliked a lot. This was a weird side to side movement that shook my head uncomfortably at speed = 80/90 mph. This rendered the bike pretty useless on long runs. Yes, I do avoid the motorways at all costs but there are times when a blast on a motorway is needed. So, I took the plunge – following web testimonials and bought an Aeroflow screen from Calamander. This is an altogether more serious piece of kit and so it should be @ £325. I was supplied with the standard upper half but I still found that too low. Today I fitted the taller screen they supplied and hey presto, turbulence free riding. I’ll take a pic of it and post it when I have time. There are a lot of individual things that affect turbulence, obviously; how tall you are, what shape you helmet is etc. etc. I am 6’ 1”. I can truly say it’s never bothered me before in 35 years on many different bikes but the weird front end of the 1150 GS seems to disturb the air in strange ways. I really object to the cost but the costs of importing the kit and the duty whack the costs of US gear up a lot, as we all know. Was it worth it? Yes! I’ll be selling the MRA screen I due course - which some people rate.
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Stephen Feber
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Stephen Feber