Puig Touring Screen Review

developer · Sep 14, 2021

Just a quickie to say I fitted a Puig Touring Screen prior to a 4 day Yorkshire Moors/surrounding area trip last week - here are my thoughts:

It's big, but the bike's style carries it well, so it doesn't look out of place IMO - both bikes in the photo have the screen on - one clear, one light smoke.

It works even on the lowest setting - visor up speeds upto 80mph are do-able, with very little buffetting - I'm around 5ft 11½

I'd removed my visor pinlock (I prefer the sharper vision) while using the standard screen, as the airflow was enough to stop any steaming up if I opened the front vent (Neotec), but I had to put it back in, as the lack of airflow meant I kept steamng up with the visor fully shut - bugger. Summer days may be a bit of a problem, heat wise.

Torso, shoulders, and helmet are all better protected (obviously)

I haven't fitted an additional support and ran the bike to (cough) xxx mph, but I expect I will fit one as over time there may be strain on the mounting mech.

Overall, well worth the money - on my previous GSA with the bigger standard screen I always felt a bit more height/width would be beneficial, and that's what the Puig gives you

HTH

RallyeGS · Sep 14, 2021

One of you has your front tyre fitted incorrectly! Great screen though, I have had one on my Adventure for a few years now.

bosnjo · Sep 14, 2021

I didn't go well with Puig Touring, even with spoiler added later. I'm 6'2,5 and had it on tallest settings and still had a lot of buffeting over 65 mph. Tried Gvi, still not good. Ended up with Wunderlich biggest screen and MRA biggest spoiler and now I have zero buffeting with screen half way up.

developer · Sep 14, 2021

Bugger - it's mine - fitted by the supplying dealer at PDI

pcarnut · Sep 14, 2021

I have the same screen on my '21 Rallye, in the regular size, (19"). I'm 5'10" with a longish torso. Couple of observations to add to the above.

I found the screen was taller than I needed so I put it in the lowest position which worked well for a smooth and quiet airflow around my helmet, but this produced quite a bit of strain/flex on the mount and I was considering one of the mount supports which I really didn't relish.

I decided to remove an 1 1/8" from the top of the screen. This allowed me to raise the screen which produced two benefits:

1. it still gave me clear and quiet air around my helmet,
2. as you raise up the screen, the mount bracket is at a less acute angle and becomes stiffer, so it flexes less (especially when the aluminum pivot is at 90* to the windshield), so no need for a support.

I think the only slightly negative is that I can feel a fair bit of air coming around the sides which on a wet day might be an issue, but will have to wait and see how that goes.

Overall though I'm very pleased with the screen, especially at the price, and it's a keeper.

Scotsrick · Sep 14, 2021

Rookie question from someone who’s only just bought a GS.

Do you look through the screen or over it?

I’ve just got the standard screen and I can’t have it really high or I have to look through it and the distortion is horrible.

I’m quite happy with it low so I can look over it.

pcarnut · Sep 14, 2021

Scotsrick said:
Rookie question from someone who’s only just bought a GS.

Do you look through the screen or over it?

I’ve just got the standard screen and I can’t have it really high or I have to look through it and the distortion is horrible.

I’m quite happy with it low so I can look over it.

Standard screen would not go high enough for me to look through, but I prefer to look over whatever screen I've got.

developer · Sep 14, 2021

Scotsrick said:
Rookie question from someone who’s only just bought a GS.

Do you look through the screen or over it?

I’ve just got the standard screen and I can’t have it really high or I have to look through it and the distortion is horrible.

I’m quite happy with it low so I can look over it.

I look over the Puig, which is good as it's a light smoke. If you can't see over a standard, the Puig isn't for you, as it's much taller.

Tall Lad · Sep 17, 2021

developer said:
I look over the Puig, which is good as it's a light smoke. If you can't see over a standard, the Puig isn't for you, as it's much taller.

I've had a dark smoke PUIG on my GSA for 2 years now. I am 6' 8'' and don't get any buffering and can ride visor up at motorway speeds.

Winjar · Sep 17, 2021

developer said:
Bugger - it's mine - fitted by the supplying dealer at PDI

I would check rear also, you should get new tyre

Zx9man · Sep 18, 2021

RallyeGS said:
One of you has your front tyre fitted incorrectly! Great screen though, I have had one on my Adventure for a few years now.

Now that’s another topic to discus

developer · Sep 18, 2021

Winjar said:
I would check rear also, you should get new tyre

The rear is fine and the front has been corrected at the dealer's expense. It's done 1500 miles the wrong way round, but I'm ok with that.

Winjar · Sep 18, 2021

developer said:
The rear is fine and the front has been corrected at the dealer's expense. It's done 1500 miles the wrong way round, but I'm ok with that.

did it perform well the wrong way round

developer · Sep 18, 2021

Winjar said:
did it perform well the wrong way round

I didn't know it was wrong until it was pointed out on here - I guess there was a possibility it's wet weather performance was compromised, but I had no slides

Winjar · Sep 18, 2021

developer said:
I didn't know it was wrong until it was pointed out on here - I guess there was a possibility it's wet weather performance was compromised, but I had no slides

yes sometime bike god is on the good side, I bet many have look at their bike now.

Breham · Jan 30, 2022

This thread really helped deciding that I need a puig screen when I go on tour in May round France. I am 6ft 2in at that height have any of you order the touring screen with the visor extender?

Love any feedback, before I order.

Rich

scorpio · Jan 30, 2022

I also have one fitted and the Cymarc screen brace which really helps.

BigT · Jan 30, 2022

Breham said:
This thread really helped deciding that I need a puig screen when I go on tour in May round France. I am 6ft 2in at that height have any of you order the touring screen with the visor extender?

Love any feedback, before I order.

Rich

Hi Rich, I have the Puig Tour with factory fitted aerofoil. At 6'5" I need the height ;-) It works perfectly but do experiment with setting height and position of the aerofoil. Interestingly I find mine works best 20% up and the aerofoil in its lowest position. Air then passes over the top of my lid with room to spare. By the way, I would highly recommend a screen brace, I have the Cymarc which is well engineered, easy to fit and rock solid in operation. Enjoy La Belle France ;-)

Breham · Jan 30, 2022

So the Cymrac braces are a definite buy, but at 6 2 I may get away from have the touring screen extender. I would rather not buy the screen with the extender unless I really need it as it feels like another screen to look through if I don’t need it.

Wobble · Jan 30, 2022

I have the PUIG and then added the extender, I don’t look through either of them, but in the summer, deflect it so that at less than 30mph I get a blast of air in the face.

I’m a tadge taller than 6’2”.

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