Best screen for 6'4" rider

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Morning!

2007 Gs with Oem screen in my possession is very tiring at speed. I'm thinking of upgrading the screen to something that would suit me better.

I know there are a lot of threads and advice on aftermarket screens and attachments to reduce the wind noise and buffeting but I'm finding it hard isolating posts from people who are my height and taller.

Does anyone of the tall variety (6'3" and above) have any advice? The givi airflow seems to be the leader so far after my search.

Thanks in advance and I apolgise for a new thread on an old topic.

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Im 6ft 2 but sit as straight up as I can and seat at high setting, tried the Wunderlich marathon in the link below, that is fitted to my mates GSA I was very impressed, I am going to buy the same one for touring, but without the support bracket, as 1 support bracket is not enough, I bought the 2 supports brackets from Mark in this parish, that will stop the screen bending on the other side at 75 mph on the motorway, oops just realised I have a GS LC

https://www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/w...on-incl-screen-reinforcement-42710-301-1.html

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Interesting. Thing is, I'm on the GS, isn't the GSA a different animal regarding the screen?

younger06 · Apr 5, 2018

There is a lad selling a GSA screen complete with the support bar needed in the FS section.

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Bear · Apr 5, 2018

Take a look at https://www.nippynormans.com/r1200gs-04-to-07/super-high-wide-screen-clear-r1200gs I had one on my previous GS and it seemed good for the money. I'm 6'6" so could see over it even at full height.

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Smelly Old Boots said:
Interesting. Thing is, I'm on the GS, isn't the GSA a different animal regarding the screen?

Nope GS and GSA LC all the same fittings, you can put a GSA screen on a GS LC if you want, GSA is just a little wider

Burger Van · Apr 5, 2018

younger06 said:
There is a lad selling a GSA screen complete with the support bar needed in the FS section.

Sent from a U11

I put a gsa screen on my Gs - works great

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Bear said:
Take a look at https://www.nippynormans.com/r1200gs-04-to-07/super-high-wide-screen-clear-r1200gs I had one on my previous GS and it seemed good for the money. I'm 6'6" so could see over it even at full height.

What was the noise/turbulance like at motorway speed? I'd love to get my head into a clear pocket of air. I can sit on the bike for hours at a time but the noise in my lid is what tires me out.

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Have you tried with different lids, you will be amazed at how it changes, and also jackets that flap around and spin wind up to your head.

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Smogbob said:
Have you tried with different lids, you will be amazed at how it changes, and also jackets that flap around and spin wind up to your head.

Yep, a few different ones. Problem is my neck gets tired. Does not seem to matter what way I set the screen.

Nevsey · Apr 5, 2018

Hi I’m 6-4 and I have a 2006 GS, I have fitted a Givi airflow which to me is miles better than the standard screen. It is very adjustable. Have just ridden to ieper and back both times no stops except for tunnel and found it worked very well. I am still trying to work out the best position for me but so far I have the top part about 25% up, I think in summertime I will go lower to let air in.
I have not tried any other screen apart from standard so that’s the only one I can compare with. Hope that helps.
Cheers Nev

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Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Nevsey said:
Hi I’m 6-4 and I have a 2006 GS, I have fitted a Givi airflow which to me is miles better than the standard screen. It is very adjustable. Have just ridden to ieper and back both times no stops except for tunnel and found it worked very well. I am still trying to work out the best position for me but so far I have the top part about 25% up, I think in summertime I will go lower to let air in.
I have not tried any other screen apart from standard so that’s the only one I can compare with. Hope that helps.
Cheers Nev

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Yes it is helpful.

Does the screen manage to keep the wind blast off your lid?

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Smelly Old Boots said:
Yep, a few different ones. Problem is my neck gets tired. Does not seem to matter what way I set the screen.

You could always try a cervical protector, to take the weight and strain off your neck, if you cannot find the screen that suits you.

https://www.google.de/search?q=Prot...WJ-KQKHQ2BDxsQsAQIMg&biw=1920&bih=863#imgrc=_

Nevsey · Apr 5, 2018

Smelly Old Boots said:
Yes it is helpful.

Does the screen manage to keep the wind blast off your lid?

Yes but that does depend on the position it is in, you can pretty much adjust it to what you want.

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Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Not a bad price either:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Givi-AF330G-Airflow-Windshield-Adjustable/dp/B0046A5Z3W

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Nevsey said:
Yes but that does depend on the position it is in, you can pretty much adjust it to what you want.

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Thanks. Looks like the best one to try.

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Smogbob said:
You could always try a cervical protector, to take the weight and strain off your neck, if you cannot find the screen that suits you.

https://www.google.de/search?q=Prot...WJ-KQKHQ2BDxsQsAQIMg&biw=1920&bih=863#imgrc=_

Thanks! To be honest, I'd like to just get my head into a comfy place. Reasonably quiet and a minimum of buffeting! Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll invest in a givi airflow and hope for the best. It can't be worse that my current setup!

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Smelly Old Boots said:
Thanks! To be honest, I'd like to just get my head into a comfy place. Reasonably quiet and a minimum of buffeting! Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll invest in a givi airflow and hope for the best. It can't be worse that my current setup!

You will be amazed how much cash you can waste trying to get rid of buffeting, I had this on the Harley, it is all down to the screen angle, it really does not take much

Comfy Old Boots · Apr 5, 2018

Smogbob said:
You will be amazed how much cash you can waste trying to get rid of buffeting, I had this on the Harley, it is all down to the screen angle, it really does not take much

Yeah, that's why I put up this thread. I've tried all the options with the standard screen, so I'm happy to invest a few quid to improve things. I've been reading up on the givi airflow elsewhere in the last hour and it seems like the best option for me. Thanks for the help!

Deleted account 191119001 · Apr 5, 2018

Smelly Old Boots said:
Yeah, that's why I put up this thread. I've tried all the options with the standard screen, so I'm happy to invest a few quid to improve things. I've been reading up on the givi airflow elsewhere in the last hour and it seems like the best option for me. Thanks for the help!

Is their not anybody close to you that has a similar bike and different screen that you could just try first to get an idea.

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