snerkler
Registered user
i to found the original screen to be pants and have tried many differentn screens/ winglets combos and have found that the one that works for me is the wunderlich ergo screen and NN winglets,
as above, i dont think your ever going to get the non buffeting nervana you get on sports bikes due to being sat upright and in the wind blast, but my set up works for me, make 90-100mph cruising easy for about 2 hours and then my bum goes numbe and need a fill up anyway!
hope this helps,
jon
+1 for me, fitted the winglets last weekend and it makes a huge difference with the ergo screen
At 5'11" I have no problems with the adventure screen. I have it tilted fairly low, not bolt upright as some do. See how you get on with your test ride before parting with any cash - however the ADV setup is loads better than the standard screen for me.
the bounder
Registered user
I've got a high & wide screen that came from NN's on my 07 GS, which was a great improvement from the original screen, the problem I have found with it, although it reduced the buffeting considerably around my helmet (system 5), I get quite a bit of buffeting around my shoulders, also it has now started to craze, so I have decided to make a change and from the above posts I think I shall go for the MRA Vario 500mm as I'm 6ft. Has anyone fitted this screen and winglets as well, if so with what results?
snerkler
Registered user
What does this mean?
Dale
Registered user
try before you buy ...
I suggest that "try before you buy" is the only way to go here. I tried Givi screen, Adventure screen, tobinators, Touratech screen extension and a small jet-screen (can't remember name) before I settled on the MRA Vario (little one not the big one). Your size, helmet type, cruising speed, etc, etc all play a part, so what works for others may not work for you. IMHO, the Adventure screen was worse than the standard one - more buffeting.
Only downside of the MRA for me was a slight increase in noise - problem solved when I bought a new helmet. I was able to cruise very comfortably at speeds over the legal limit - no head shake.
http://www.mrashop.de/mrashop/mra/e...tButton=1&kshowpartdet=0&kpartform=(369,20,0)
Dale
I suggest that "try before you buy" is the only way to go here. I tried Givi screen, Adventure screen, tobinators, Touratech screen extension and a small jet-screen (can't remember name) before I settled on the MRA Vario (little one not the big one). Your size, helmet type, cruising speed, etc, etc all play a part, so what works for others may not work for you. IMHO, the Adventure screen was worse than the standard one - more buffeting.
Only downside of the MRA for me was a slight increase in noise - problem solved when I bought a new helmet. I was able to cruise very comfortably at speeds over the legal limit - no head shake.
http://www.mrashop.de/mrashop/mra/e...tButton=1&kshowpartdet=0&kpartform=(369,20,0)
Dale
GSJIM
Guest
Hey Guys,
Many thanks for all the suggestions....
.I cant wait till weekend for test ride on adventure - so Ive gone ahead and Ive just ordered a MRA Vario Maxi from HPS who have very kindly offered to let me return it if Im not happy. Only £125 too in a grey/smoke finish.
Will let you know how I get on.
Many thanks for all the suggestions....
.I cant wait till weekend for test ride on adventure - so Ive gone ahead and Ive just ordered a MRA Vario Maxi from HPS who have very kindly offered to let me return it if Im not happy. Only £125 too in a grey/smoke finish.Will let you know how I get on.
I had a GSA for 2 years, and would have been quite happy with standrad Adv screen,untill I was told about the clip on deflector that Touratech do. Having used this I can honestly say It takes all the wind off my head and helmet, to extent that visor can steam up. It works. I have now got a gs 1200 and had a new Adv screen with winglets added. Cost a fortune, but again with Touratech addition that I kept its very calm. I do wear plugs.Its worth searching after market screen options for the gs 1200 and I have seen several around, and found some on the internet that look effective and cost less.
BlueBird
Registered user
keep trying
I got a 05 1200,
I have had it from new and when I first got it I tried a nippy normans tall screen,a givi screen but in the end went for a touratech clip on extention from nippys and it does the job great,I ride all year round in an open face.
I drilled my orginal screen and bolted the extention direct to it in the end.
Keep plugging away and you will find an answer.
I got a 05 1200,
I have had it from new and when I first got it I tried a nippy normans tall screen,a givi screen but in the end went for a touratech clip on extention from nippys and it does the job great,I ride all year round in an open face.
I drilled my orginal screen and bolted the extention direct to it in the end.
Keep plugging away and you will find an answer.
LBL
Registered user
How do you see through the bottom part of the screen ?
Isn't that a tad risky ?
Isn't that a tad risky ?
GSJIM - I'm 6'1 and can never understand these guys who say they have no trouble with wind and buffeting! However, I have a GSA with winglets, and if you believe everything everyone else says that makes a difference!
However, I legged it down to Touratech a few weeks ago and they happily lent me one of their screen extensions to go out and try. I was amazed by the difference it made. There I was thinking I needed to find a bit of dual carriageway to get up speed and within about 300 yds of leaving Touratech the difference was so noticeabe. When I did find a bit of dual carriageway I wound it up to 70 thinking this is great! I then decided to release the screen extension with my left hand and as I removed it I could feel the full force of the wind and get a truely full understanding of the difference it made.
Absolutely cracking! Only wish I'd done it ages ago!
However, I legged it down to Touratech a few weeks ago and they happily lent me one of their screen extensions to go out and try. I was amazed by the difference it made. There I was thinking I needed to find a bit of dual carriageway to get up speed and within about 300 yds of leaving Touratech the difference was so noticeabe. When I did find a bit of dual carriageway I wound it up to 70 thinking this is great! I then decided to release the screen extension with my left hand and as I removed it I could feel the full force of the wind and get a truely full understanding of the difference it made.
Absolutely cracking! Only wish I'd done it ages ago!
LiquidLAN
Registered user
it might sound like a daft suggestion, but have you tried a low seat?
I don't know if the low seat would be too low and just make the bike uncomfortable otherways, but I've got both and find the low seat really makes me feel like I'm sitting in the bike rather than perched high up on it... it might mean your head is low enough for the screen to be effective???
just a thought.
I don't know if the low seat would be too low and just make the bike uncomfortable otherways, but I've got both and find the low seat really makes me feel like I'm sitting in the bike rather than perched high up on it... it might mean your head is low enough for the screen to be effective???
just a thought.
I believe Mr Matchless is selling a Givi screen on this site for £60 (It's on the thread entitled 'sargent seat's for 1200gs'). I think it's about the same size as a GSA screen but a lot cheaper!
Buy it, try it and if it's not for you, sell it again either on here or ebay.
Probably wouldn't cost you much overall and may save you a fortune.
Mike
Buy it, try it and if it's not for you, sell it again either on here or ebay.
Probably wouldn't cost you much overall and may save you a fortune.
Mike
Deleted member TF
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Try the simple free fixes first. Rotate the 'bars towards you and alter the height of the seat. I suffer with a bad back but with trial and error I've got things perfect.I often do 9/10 hours at a time on the bike,no problem. An MRA Vario screen ,£86 delivered from www.motorworks.co.uk helps too.
GSJIM
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Hi guys,
The reason I put my original post on here was that after hours searching
within the forum this topic of debate there seems no `right or wrong` solution as, after all we are all different shapes and sizes! From my deductions it seems that there are 2 (which have recieved no contradictory remarks....so far!) solutions.
1 MRA Vario screen (125 quid - I have ordered one on a sale or return basis)
2 Adventure screen c/w Touratech screen extender (350 + 120)
If No 1 is no good then I will go for for No 2 - I just might have to go without food for a while and turn the heating off at home to fund it!
The reason I put my original post on here was that after hours searching
within the forum this topic of debate there seems no `right or wrong` solution as, after all we are all different shapes and sizes! From my deductions it seems that there are 2 (which have recieved no contradictory remarks....so far!) solutions.1 MRA Vario screen (125 quid - I have ordered one on a sale or return basis)
2 Adventure screen c/w Touratech screen extender (350 + 120)
If No 1 is no good then I will go for for No 2 - I just might have to go without food for a while and turn the heating off at home to fund it!
aceranic
Registered user
Try Givi screen, around 80Euros. It is much bigger than GS screen and biger than ADV screen, and as we are of same size it will fit you nicely. I have also fitted winglets and they are great for witd bufeting.
I'm 6' and altered the std screen angle with a second hand set of tobinators (£20) from the forum and did it for me.
There was a bit of trial and error one afternoon, in getting the screen just right and I'm very pleased with end result for all types of speeds.
There was a bit of trial and error one afternoon, in getting the screen just right and I'm very pleased with end result for all types of speeds.
