I'm new (3 weeks) to this GS lark and I thought I'd make my first proper post one of value.
I've just got myself an 08 GS with 7k on the clock and the first thing I noticed on picking it up is that the standard screen needs replacing. The same story on virtually every bike I've owned for the past 30 years. Why can't manufacturers get it right?
My new to me bike also appears to have the warped disc problem
but it's under warranty still and booked in to be done so no sleep lost there.
After a good nose around the many screen threads on this forum I went for the Givi AF330. Had Givi before and they've always delivered the goods. The MRA was considered but in the photo's it looked narrower so I was concerned that whilst it might improve helmet noise it would fall down on protection elsewhere
The quality and finish is excellent and as good if not better than the original. Install instructions are rubbish and it uses all the original screens fittings plus some extras supplied so it takes a while to work it all out.
Protection. About as good as you're going to get on the GS I think. There is still wind noise but it's not coming from the helmet/ screen area but the rest of the GS body work. I was up to 60 mph on the commute this morning before I realised I still had my visor up. Buffeting is virtually completely eliminated. It is also wider than the original which helps I think. Ear plugs are no longer required cruising at 80/85
The screen is adjustable (I'm 6ft) and I've got the top set level with the bottom of my visor. The screen could be set 2" lower or 3" higher. There is a little increased vibration at idle but I supposed this is to be expected with the additional height. This stops once on the move
Looks. Not bad. Not quite as good as original but more than worth it for the quiet ride. Cost £150 delivered and I'm pleased with my purchase.
Hope someone finds this useful
I'm not affiliated to Givi in any way, just a happy biker
I've just got myself an 08 GS with 7k on the clock and the first thing I noticed on picking it up is that the standard screen needs replacing. The same story on virtually every bike I've owned for the past 30 years. Why can't manufacturers get it right?
My new to me bike also appears to have the warped disc problem
but it's under warranty still and booked in to be done so no sleep lost there.After a good nose around the many screen threads on this forum I went for the Givi AF330. Had Givi before and they've always delivered the goods. The MRA was considered but in the photo's it looked narrower so I was concerned that whilst it might improve helmet noise it would fall down on protection elsewhere
The quality and finish is excellent and as good if not better than the original. Install instructions are rubbish and it uses all the original screens fittings plus some extras supplied so it takes a while to work it all out.
Protection. About as good as you're going to get on the GS I think. There is still wind noise but it's not coming from the helmet/ screen area but the rest of the GS body work. I was up to 60 mph on the commute this morning before I realised I still had my visor up. Buffeting is virtually completely eliminated. It is also wider than the original which helps I think. Ear plugs are no longer required cruising at 80/85
The screen is adjustable (I'm 6ft) and I've got the top set level with the bottom of my visor. The screen could be set 2" lower or 3" higher. There is a little increased vibration at idle but I supposed this is to be expected with the additional height. This stops once on the move
Looks. Not bad. Not quite as good as original but more than worth it for the quiet ride. Cost £150 delivered and I'm pleased with my purchase.
Hope someone finds this useful
I'm not affiliated to Givi in any way, just a happy biker
Btw, I'm 5'10" and have the seat on low and have so far tested it up to 60mph.
