Fitting 1200GSA screen to 1200GS

[davedyer]

I'm going to attempt this to improve on the original screen on my 1200GS.

As well as the screen itself, what else do I need to fit - I see from pictures there is a second set of mounting holes mid way up the GSA screen. The standard GS screen only has a set at the bottom.

Thanks.

Dave D.

 

[John Armstrong]

Have you had a look here: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/MainDiagrams.asp?mospid=49382

Two thirds of the way down on diagram 46_1033

 

[davedyer]

Thanks. Not so straightforward as I thought.

Dave D.

 

[John Armstrong]

How about a taller screen and some NN winglets?

 

[davedyer]

I think I will. It's just that I've been offered a cheap GSA screen.

Dave D.

 

[North]

The GSA screen is not hard to install, it looks more difficult than it is. And I think it works great with the winglets.

It's like, it's made for the Bike.

 

[BTBR]

The GSA screen is not hard to install, it looks more difficult than it is. And I think it works great with the winglets.

It's like, it's made for the Bike.

Wot he said.

The GSA screen is quite a lot better than the stock GS one.

However once the Winglets are added it takes another major leap forward in reducing any turbulance and wind noise.

The only major problem is the dam price of it all.

 

[John Armstrong]

Wot he said.

The GSA screen is quite a lot better than the stock GS one.

However once the Winglets are added it takes another major leap forward in reducing any turbulance and wind noise.

The only major problem is the dam price of it all.

Do what I did, buy the bike that comes with the big tank, and then the screen / spoke wheels etc looks a lot less expensive

 

[araspitfire]

One other little thing to keep in mind about BMW GS screens (either of them).

They are made from polycarbonate. (lexan, "bullet proof glass".... hard to break stuff...)

The Givi (which I have currently), NN, and most (all??) other brands are made from normal bike screen stuff... acrylic (perspex... shatters when impacted)

It's more expensive to mold polycarbonate because it sucks in water, and has a narrow "workable" temperature range... so there is real value in such screens over the easier to work acrylic ones...

Add to that the fact that all the R1200GS's at the World of BMW Offroad school still have their original screens installed, confirms my belief that 1. they don't break easily <g>... and 2. perhaps during a particularly bad crash (rollover type, like I did in Norway last year) the bending around of the polycarbonate screen will offer some protection to the dials from the ground... Not to mention having shards of shattered plastic floating around in front of your face being a bad thing... (my screen was reduced to 12" long dagger shaped pieces, very sharp and pointy... lucky none hit me though... =)

Just some thoughts...

When I test rode an adventure last year with an eye to spending the big bucks on the ADV screen, I decided that the reduction in turbulence wasn't enough to warrant the cost... but if you do intend to ride offroad a bunch, the above points could be important to you...

Al... (who doesn't know why BMW don't market the "unbreakable" nature of the OEM screen???)

 

[jeff4066]

I have fitted the Adventure screen to my bike with some help from two friends at work who have the Adventure versions.

The results are amazing, I used all original BMW parts and I am glad I did it.

One thing to bear in mind is when you fit the winglets you need to drill into your bodywork and some people recommend big washers to put underneath to strengthen, but I used Dexi strips from my local car audio shop, there like meccano strips with holes in and it joins both fixings together for extra strength.

I have tested them at 120mph (OMG!) and they are rock solid.

 

[Peter Pan]

I have fitted the Adventure screen to my bike with some help from two friends at work who have the Adventure versions.

The results are amazing, I used all original BMW parts and I am glad I did it......

I've just done the same today using all stock BMW stuff. Went out for a ride and was able to ride comfortably at 90+ mph , with my visor up and no buffeting at all.

 

[Gizmo*]

has anyone got a list of parts for this or do the dealers know exactly what is needed?

 

[Geeza]

has anyone got a list of parts for this or do the dealers know exactly what is needed?

C46.63.7.670.459 - Bush x 2
C46.61.2.308.594 - Washer x 2
C46.63.7.703.196 - Screen x 1
C46.63.7.653.077 - Support Plate left
C46.63.7.653.078 - Support plate right
C46.62.7.684.546 - Bolt x 2
C46.63.7.694.395 - Screen Support
C46.63.7.694.397 - Screen Adjusting bolts x 2
C46.63.7.694.393 - Cover left
C46.63.7.694.394 - Cover right
C46.63.7.694.398 - Washer x 2

 

[andyclift]

Fitted an Adventure screen to mine soon after the Adventure came on the market. Took about 20 minutes to change - just unbolt one and bolt on the other. Winglets take a bit longer and I made a card template for the hole positions from a GSA at the dealers to be sure I got it right.

Best change I have made to the bike and there is one small plus I have not seen mentioned. I like my satnav on the left bar and the original screen had to be completely upright to clear it on full lock. The GSA screen is flatter and futher away so even with the satnav moved further towards front of bike (so I can focus a little easier - getting old - and it does not foul the tankbag) it still clears the screen however I adjust it.

Also I agree with araspitfire that not all screens are made equal. I looked at a number of aftermarket screens and most, even the more expensive ones, looked like a sheet of bent, cut to shape, Perspex. Maybe its like most things in life, you get what you pay for and I think the relatively small extras cost of the GSA screen is worth it. Using the GSA screen means the bike is still 100% BMW as well.

 

[Gizmo*]

C46.63.7.670.459 - Bush x 2
C46.61.2.308.594 - Washer x 2
C46.63.7.703.196 - Screen x 1
C46.63.7.653.077 - Support Plate left
C46.63.7.653.078 - Support plate right
C46.62.7.684.546 - Bolt x 2
C46.63.7.694.395 - Screen Support
C46.63.7.694.397 - Screen Adjusting bolts x 2
C46.63.7.694.393 - Cover left
C46.63.7.694.394 - Cover right
C46.63.7.694.398 - Washer x 2

thanks :

 

[Pie Man]

I fitted one to mine, shed load of cash for all the bits, but worth it. Watch out for the BMW dealers they try to sell you more than you need be sure to order only the bits you want, don't rely on them or they will fleece you.