just got new gs 1200 and getting a lot of buffeting, just like my last bike - 2006 gs 1200. Any recommendations for a solution other than buying my way through 10 different aftermarket screens? I'm 6ft 1" tall.
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did you try different hights? JJH
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changing the seat hight can have a effect too. JJH
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Try fitting spacers under the screen with longer bolts.
Givi AF330 screen. I'm same height as you and suffered from buffeting with the standard screen. Did my research, opted for a Givi AF330 screen. Vast vast improvement. So much so that I spent a lot of my ridding with my clear visor up and just use the internal sun visor.
i have just fitted a MRA extension (with clamps, so it can be removed) onto my original BMW screen (GSA 2016) and it has transformed the ride for me. I am 6ft tall. this has allowed me to vary the screen height, and two angles on the extension.... allowing for perfect blend of air and protection... might not work for all though. but, the Adventure Bike Shop in Suffolk had a 'demonstrator' which they fitted to my bike and allowed to test it on the road. if you can get the opportunity to try before you buy, i would recommend it.
i have just fitted a MRA extension (with clamps, so it can be removed) onto my original BMW screen (GSA 2016) and it has transformed the ride for me. I am 6ft tall. this has allowed me to vary the screen height, and two angles on the extension.... allowing for perfect blend of air and protection... might not work for all though. but, the Adventure Bike Shop in Suffolk had a 'demonstrator' which they fitted to my bike and allowed to test it on the road. if you can get the opportunity to try before you buy, i would recommend it.
Thanks everyone, just new so bear with me. Tried altering screen and seat with limited success. Not tried being shorter myself yet! Ha ha funny. There is such an array of alternatives how do any of you decide what to buy before knowing it'll work? Or is that just me being a tight Yorkshire git?
I am / did / do the very same as you on my TC GSA.
I thought Givi didn't do the AF330 for the LCs?
My bad, I didn't pick up on the LC bit. My bike is a 2010 standard GS.
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+1. As per my post #7 they have a demo one for you to try at the ABS. Find a demo one near you in Yorkshire. Good luck
£ 90 is ridiculus, I would try one of the Chinese ones from Ebay first
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Surely a drop in the ocean of you've just spunked 16k+ on a new bike, that's like people moaning about the mpg...buy a fucking CG125 if you're a tight arse.
Givi do a screen for the LC if I remember correctly its called DT5108. Slightly higher than standard BMW but not a barn door like the old 330. I have it on mine and personally I think its better than the add on "wings" available.
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I find the buffeting almost unbearable. Have bought the Wunderlich deflector, an extension to the oem screen. Sadly can't report on how good it is as it is lost in delivery and both UPS and Winderlich are not impressive so far in getting it to me. Will update as soon as I get it and installed....
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