Just ordered myself a new F800GS after never really settling down with my 800R. After a couple of test rides I had to have it. My only issue will be the screen not being high enough, so any advice re a good replacement would be useful. Thinking of the Wunderlich adjustable screen (£172 Nippy's) which is cheaper than the BMW touring screen and looks good too.
Nice new one
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everywherevirtually
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You are spot on about the screen. My 800 is going back for reasons not related to the bike itself. I have passed on accessories to friends and by a long way the accessory I miss the most is my Touratech screen with the MRA spoiler on the top. I was frozen solid riding back from London the other night. That taller screen makes a huge difference. 
Dean
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Take a look at the large Givi screen, if you want to see pictures and videos look at the show us yours in 650/800 (gunznBomz -the blueberry f800GS you cant miss it paddy) has the same.
anyhow point is I have one awaiting a decent offer as I have moved on to the worlds best screen for my bike the TT Desierto F fairing.
if your interested I would be willing to meet you, I will even ride to you and let you try it for free, if you do not like it give it back
, If you like it make me a decent offer. its in first class condition, very high ask paddy....but for this you gotta subscribe as I will put my self out more fore subscribed Tossers. and if you sell it for profit later on Ebay I dont wanna know about it, you could start a forum rant dont you know
Dean
ILMV
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I was given the 800R for a loan bike whilst my chain was being repaired, a really fun bike but a bike short for my liking.
Anyway I have the metal mule screen on my 800GS, still a bit of wind in the face... but I'm 6' 5" so I guess I can't win here.
Anyway I have the metal mule screen on my 800GS, still a bit of wind in the face... but I'm 6' 5" so I guess I can't win here.
I've just got the BMW Touring Screen, so only a few hundred miles, so can't really comment. But, initial impressons are that it is excellent. Much better than standard. I haven't tried it in the rain yet, and I'm not worried if I never have to (we deserve a good summer this year). If you see one, they are much more swept back than most others, and probably more economical on a run.
Blobby
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Have you got a photo of it on the bike which you can stick on here?
I'll stick a pic on later when I get to my laptop (that's where the pics are). There is a pic which shows the screen in my thread re 1200 and 800 topboxes being interchangeable.
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+1 for BMW Touring Screen.
My bike came with it on + a standard screen, I've done about 2,000 miles and never be tempted to change them over.
Reading the threads on this forum, your height, seat height etc, are all factors that can make a big difference
I had a 800 ST, until a deer wiped me out last November, replaced it with an '09 F8GS, for the more upright riding position and I love it, I still miss the ST a bit, but no more aching back
Good luck with your new GS
My bike came with it on + a standard screen, I've done about 2,000 miles and never be tempted to change them over.
Reading the threads on this forum, your height, seat height etc, are all factors that can make a big difference
I had a 800 ST, until a deer wiped me out last November, replaced it with an '09 F8GS, for the more upright riding position and I love it, I still miss the ST a bit, but no more aching back
Good luck with your new GS
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