New GSA screen Oscillation

The Nutty GSER said:
10/10 for effort, Mark, but as mentioned, I'd be concerned about the screen being too stiff now. If your screen cracks or snaps, BMW will refuse any claims, as you've modified it yourself.:rob

Just my 2p, and I don't mean to piss on your chips.:thumb
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Nah, I don`t think that for a moment pal, its actually a very very valid point and I thank you for it but I will cross that bridge of warranty if and when I come to it. As I said, its only my opinion and I`m not saying its right. I just have a preference to not seeing it flap about soooo much :thumb2

It would seem TT have the same idea too so I`m presuming its not just me being my normal dickhead self!
 
An interesting thread as always Mark :thumb2

I had a test ride on the new GSA last week...that's about as far as it will go for me, a test ride, but it is a great bit of kit...but I noticed the flexing screen too, in fact I noticed a lot more buffeting as well, as compared to the older GSA.

I would have thought a stiffening bracket would be a good idea....I certainly never adjusted my screens, I always found where I wanted them, normally fully up, and then they stayed there.

Enjoy your new machine mate :thumb2
 
I don't get the need to adjust your screen continually.

Mine has been set in the highest position since I bought the bike 3 yrs ago and never felt the need to adjust it. Same on my previous two GSA's.

On my test ride of the new GSA Toilet I wasnt amused with the flex / movement in the screen. So I like what Mark Hooton is working on. And I don't care if the end result means tools are needed to adjust the screen.
 
sometimes , the lack of a curvature on a smallish screen causes the flexing. On larger touring bikes with far larger screens which are properly curved , flexing is not an issue.

is the GSA's issue here an issue of the bracketing holding the screen being not stout enough or the screen itself ?

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pistole said:
sometimes , the lack of a curvature on a smallish screen causes the flexing. On larger touring bikes with far larger screens which are properly curved , flexing is not an issue.

is the GSA's issue here an issue of the bracketing holding the screen being not stout enough or the screen itself ?

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The movement is due to both the above
 
It's due to it being designed to flex, airflow or summat. Nutty says so, he's tested it and he knows.
 
iandavid said:
see post 30
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That assumes that BMW did indeed design the screen to flex. Negating the alternative theory that they just lobbed on some skinny plastic and a shonky support, as demanded by their bean counting accounts department and /or the general public in their ceaseless pursuit of less weight, more power and less cost / more profit.

The jury is out on this one.

The strains of 'Not fit for purpose' can maybe be heard faintly across the hills and dales, mumbled in pubs and whispered mouth to ear where bikers meet for biker banter. Meanwhile, BMW salesmen in the showrooms and proud owners in Tesco car parks are showing their eager audiences how the screen flexes, in a clever development carried over from the space race and BMW's Touring Car Championship vehicles.
 
Wapping said:
That assumes that BMW did indeed design the screen to flex. Negating the alternative theory that they just lobbed on some skinny plastic and a shonky support, as demanded by their bean counting accounts department and /or the general public in their ceaseless pursuit of less weight, more power and less cost / more profit.

The jury is out on this one.
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I have a tendency to cynically agree with this but I (we) could be wrong and it could be simply designed to `flex like a b*stard`. Who really knows? What I do know is that, moving forward, it seems all down to personal preference rather than the rights and wrongs. Some of us like, understand and are ok with the flexing (why not?) where as some of us, seemingly, would like to stop the flexing. I do know that since I fitted the brackets an annoying rattle from the OEM bracketry has stopped too!
 
Personally, although you do get used to certain things, if the movement on the screen is such that it becomes distracting whilst riding, then solving the 'problem' has got to be a good thing.

The chances are BMW didn't fit a bracket like you've designed because the screen doesn't then become as adjustable....but let's be honest, how many GSA riders don't put it on the highest setting and then leave it there! I know I have on the two I've owned!

I know if I had the new GSA I'd be knocking on your door ordering one from you Mark....but my problem is that I could probably afforded the bracket, but not the new GSA!! Hahaha :D

Keep the designs coming mate :thumb2
 
my screen is always on its lowest position. Not sure why you'd want to have it at the highest ? Isn't there even more buffeting for the rider's helmet ?

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pistole said:
my screen is always on its lowest position. Not sure why you'd want to have it at the highest ? Isn't there even more buffeting for the rider's helmet ?

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On the old GSA I found it perfect for me..yes there is buffeting..but overall it was the best position for me. On the lower settings I found there was less buffeting, but more wind roar, as the wind hit me directly in the head/chest.

I can't comment if it's the same on the new GSA as I was only on it an hour.

High or low setting, my point is once you've found your 'sweet spot', once it's in position it generally stays there.
 
they look nice in black, does the brackets!

here they are in black. Btw DB (and good to hear from you - I hope you are well) the screen remains adjustable - you`ve just gotta undo more stuff!

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Mark Hooton said:
here they are in black. Btw DB (and good to hear from you - I hope you are well) the screen remains adjustable - you`ve just gotta undo more stuff!
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Looks good Mark. I think it's a good idea, and being able to adjust it is better still. I can't see the problem with slightly complicating the screen adjustment to be honest, because I'm sure most of us find where it suits us then leave it there...of course Wapping may wish to hold court on that one :augie

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