Which high screen and hugger

[sbell]

Just bought a 2012 R1200GS Rallye - great bike but I need to find the best solution for the buffeting. Ive read till im blue in the face about this screen and that screen and they all seem to work for some riders and not others.
My appeal is to the more experienced gs riders to pass on their thoughts on the best buffeting solution - please advise.

Additionally what is the opinion on the best hugger ?? Thanks

 

[Bryn]

Forget the hugger, get a mudsling

As far as screens are concerned as you said its subjective.....

I'm thinking of cutting my standard GS screen down to get my helmet in clean air

 

[Martyn H]

We are all different heights & body heights which is not the same thing, & of course what is acceptable to one person is intolerable for another. For what's it's worth I have the V-Stream & find it just right for me. You might not find it so.

 

[oldnfat]

The one screen that seems to get good reviews....and was fantastic for me was the Givi AF330 with winglets a la GSA. Best set up I have had on a bike ever...including my RT.

There is a long post on here...search is your friend.

Cheers

 

[sbell]

A number of owners prefer the mudsling - but how does it attach to the bike and is it as good as a hugger ? The thought of using cable ties is offputting

 

[gerarddwatts]

The one screen that seems to get good reviews....and was fantastic for me was the Givi AF330 with winglets a la GSA. Best set up I have had on a bike ever...including my RT.

There is a long post on here...search is your friend.

Cheers

I put on a givi and (ebay) winglets and found it near enough perfect....as good as my old R100RT.

 

[tspivey]

There is no better than a Givi AF330 and winglets make it even better. I had a carbon hugger and got rid of it due to the way it magnified the sounds from the rear wheel, it looked good, but I changed to a mudsling and would definitely recommend one. Keeps the shock area nice and clean.

 

[Bryn]

A number of owners prefer the mudsling - but how does it attach to the bike and is it as good as a hugger ? The thought of using cable ties is offputting

It fills the gap between the frame tubes, and extends down to protect the rear shock. It also bolts in place underneath. The sides clip over the frame tubes, and held in place with the cable ties... fit and forget, and protects the shock far more than a hugger would
BTW you also get to keep the inside of your legs dry when it's pissing down

 

[sbell]

Looks like its a mudsling then - plenty of gsers singing the praises of mudslings and not one for huggers

 

[Bryn]

Looks like its a mudsling then - plenty of gsers singing the praises of mudslings and not one for huggers

There's one in the sale section at the moment. Good price too

 

[Bendy toy]

Plus one for the AF330. Mine also has taller front mounts to lean it backwards more than it does out of the box.

 

[Beemerman59]

Unless you're rich enough to try any screen on the market you pays your money and takes your choice. I went for a ZTechnik VStream tall version three years ago and am very happy with it. Excellent quality and throws all the crap over my head with zero buffeting. I've also had a Mudsling fitted since I got the bike 5 years ago and is one of those "must have" mods IMHO.

 

[sbell]

Good info guys thanks - just one thing - ive read a lot about screen height and 520mm ish seems to be popular for tall screens (im 6ft 2ins tall and sit high) But where is this measurement taken from and to ??????????

 

[daytripper!]

Increasing age and decreasing tolerance mean I can no longer ride my gs without an airhawk and earplugs (over the years have tried everything from custom moulded, silicone, to roll-your-own foam plugs etc). Problem is, for a whole variety of reasons, I don’t always want to plug my ears. So, adopting the H&S approach (stop the job / change the set-up / wear PPE and reduce the time…) I have fitted Givi330, winglets, Shoei Qwest, Anakee2s instead of Anakee3s etc but background noise is still an issue. The Givi chosen as it provides all options eg look through screen, top of screen level with your nose to near naked with just the lower half in place. Given no mechanical issues with the bike the thought occurs that removing the airflow etc increases awareness of engine / road noise ~ think cement mixer! Has anyone fitted noise deadening insulation around the beak / tank / side panels to kill any resonance or sound conduction (afterall BMW fit it inside the alternator cover)? What of the RT brigade, or them what rides electric scoots / bikes, do they have to wear ear plugs, hmmmm any thoughts chaps?

 

[TunturiSport]

Just bought a 2012 R1200GS Rallye - great bike but I need to find the best solution for the buffeting. Ive read till im blue in the face about this screen and that screen and they all seem to work for some riders and not others.
My appeal is to the more experienced gs riders to pass on their thoughts on the best buffeting solution - please advise.

Additionally what is the opinion on the best hugger ?? Thanks

I also have the 2012 Rallye version and also found the original windscreen unsatisfactory. I am 192 cm with a long back. Especially, the head shaking effect of turbular airflow was untolerable when the screen was in the upright positions. The noise is not an issue as it can be solved by air plugs. I tried to solve the head shaking problem by using the two lowest positions of the screen and indeed, the head was above the turbular airflow and the shaking was tolerable. However, my upper body, shoulders and neck were exposed to airflow which is not nice in the cold climate here in Finland . So, I bought the Nippy Norman high-wide screen. I have only 1000 kms experience about the screen but here are my initial thoughts: When in the lowest position, the screen produces as little turbulence as the original in the lowest position, but the wind protection by the Nippy's screen is much better. It was rather easy to install. A bad point is that as the mountings are the same as in the original, the much higher Nippy screen tends to vibrate a bit. It is not a perfect screen but well worth the ratherreasonable price (69 pounds) I hope this helps.

 

[pojoel]

I am 192 cm with a long back. ...

I'm built like you. I bought the Givi Airflow and it's almost too good. Riding solo, with seat in low position, the best leaning angle is the max possible. With passenger, I have to raise it one notch.

And +1 for Mudsling!

 

[mpgscott]

Another +1 for the mudsling ideal, regards the screen Im the same height and i love the http://www.nippynormans.com/product...-high-wide-screen-clear-r1200gs-wde-1200gs-sh it works really well for me.

Only issue was last weekend the temperature was 30 and it was too good at keeping the wind off me i ended up riding like an idiot hanging out to the side to get some fresh air, standing wasn't an option at speed

 

[JerseyNeil]

I opted for the GSA screen for mine and I'm very happy with it. It is not cheap as you need to buy the extra mounting bar too but I personally like the look.

I went for the mudslinging and matching front mudguard extender. Nippy Norman sell them as a a pair with a bit of discount.

The mudslinging is brilliant as others have said. I'm considering adding the GSA winglets next.

Oh. I'm shorter than you at 5'9. Maybe it would be a good idea to try and borrow a similar bike with a different screen to see what they are like.

Neil

 

[Bendy toy]

GSA. Rider 5ft 8 high uses standard height seat seat on low. Givi AF 330 and short Tobinators with with standard winglets stops all the nasty stuff without turbulence. Motorway mush is not stopped as well as I would like. Just avoid following vans and square cars.

Back end has a Mudsling and no TUV shovel. The latter is great for chucking crap forward into the low pressure area around the back wheel/shock and over any hugger you might choose to fit.

 

[sbell]

Ive eventually gone for the Givi AF330 and I can report that its fantastic - an absolute massive improvement on the crap original bmw screen.- highly recommended.

I also went for the mudsling as opposed to hugger - another great addition.