Fitting an Adventure screen

[GeoffR]

I've got an opportunity to purchase a second hand Adventure screen for my 1250GS. I've checked the part number and it appears to be compatible but it is only the screen so can anyone advise if I need to buy any additional fittings, or is it a straight swap? My bike is a 2020 model
Thanks

 

[leadfarmer]

Easy swap, no extra parts needed

2 screws to get the screen off with the black plastic brackets attached which you can then transfer to the new screen, don’t forget the rubber grommets

Does make a little difference over the standard screen

 

[GeoffR]

Thanks, I've been lent the screen so will give this a go later

 

[Victor c]

Just be aware. Wind pressure above 40mph will not allow you to raise an ADV screen, like you can with a standard one. If you try, the likelihood is you will snap the adjustment knob off. Don’t ask me how I know!

 

[Alan R]

I have an adventure screen fitted to my r1250gs. The screen stability is much improved with the addition of Cymarc (other brands are available), screen brackets.
Alan R

 

[Baked Bean]

Yes if you like to get on a bit i would fit a support bracket. I have the puig one which i like.

 

[dogmaboy]

Yes if you like to get on a bit i would fit a support bracket. I have the puig one which i like.

Hi Billy Buell.With your Puig bracket can you adjust on the fly and at over 40 kph?

 

[Mr Bean]

I can with mine, and because the Puig supports don't clamp in position it's no more difficult than with the standard screen.

I have the Puig touring screen and can make adjustments up to around 80kph.

 

[tanneman]

The alternative is to just go and buy the GS Adventure.

 

[BigT]

I traded up from an 18 GTL to a 21 GSA TE in May. One of the first things I ditched OEM wise was the screen. Now to be fair I'm 6'5" and need a tall screen, no matter what I did with the OEM Adventure screen the turbulence was epic, to the extent I felt I'd done 10 rounds with mighty Mike Tyson in his prime. Moreover the OEM screen as fitted wobbles and vibrates which, given time I suspect may well cause a breakage. Anyway, after some research I settled on the Puig Touring Screen with fitted Aerofoil and a set of Cymarc Screen Brackets/stabilisers. My much taller Puig screen is now as solid as a rock.

Fitting is relatively easy even for the 6 thumbed inept types such as myself with a bit of patience and the right tools of course. Good luck, ride safe, stay well.

 

[bosnjo]

I traded up from an 18 GTL to a 21 GSA TE in May. One of the first things I ditched OEM wise was the screen. Now to be fair I'm 6'5" and need a tall screen, no matter what I did with the OEM Adventure screen the turbulence was epic, to the extent I felt I'd done 10 rounds with mighty Mike Tyson in his prime. Moreover the OEM screen as fitted wobbles and vibrates which, given time I suspect may well cause a breakage. Anyway, after some research I settled on the Puig Touring Screen with fitted Aerofoil and a set of Cymarc Screen Brackets/stabilisers. My much taller Puig screen is now as solid as a rock.

Fitting is relatively easy even for the 6 thumbed inept types such as myself with a bit of patience and the right tools of course. Good luck, ride safe, stay well.

I'm 6'2.5" and just couldn't solve the buffeting completely with Puig Touring + spoiler combination. Up 120 km/h was ok but after that the buffeting started again. After that I tried Givi Touring. It reduced the buffeting a lot but it created airless bubble behind the screen so the air from the sides started to push in to compensate the vacuum. It was with such a force that was pushing my body arround with side forces. The last try before returning to Puig was Wunderlich Marathon. It was almost OK. Then I made spacers for lower bolts so the screen tilted towards me. It was almost perfect but now the screen was too low even on highest position. Then I added MRA spoiler VSA-TYP B that comes with two types of mounts. I used the type that bolts on the top of the screen so I've got desired hight. Now I can lower my screen a bit. So, I reached my goal, no buffeting at all and enough wind to ventilate the helmet. Did a test at 190 km/h the other day and no buffeting at all.
And yes, I use Wunderlich screen brackets since the day I purchased the bike.