Has anyone had experience of a touring screen on the 14, I have a small screen but would like to cut down the buffering without it looking out of place.
look at the pics of my bikes and the wifes
we have givi screens with 4 point mounting so very stable even at higher speeds.
:cheers:
Thanks Seth, if I can find em I'll have a look.
Beware of bad design. I have tested and adjusted and tested two screens in my EX bike and one in my 14. I took them away, because they were giving too much turbulence and noise to the helmet. There may be good ones somewhere, I dont know. Two of those bad screens were made by Giwi. I think naked (bike) is better. I believe three to four inches over gauges may be the best??
Only tried a small one. Didn't like the look, never noticed much difference.
I've had 2 Hayabusa's with double bubble screen but now only have naked bikes.
I do some longish rides. 1200 miles on a weekend, Brisbane - Dubbo - Brisbane.
Its only at real silly speeds I miss the Busa fairing and screen.
At speeds in not going to go to jail I'm fine with a naked bike.
(although I do have a tall tank back on some rides)
Here's the one I tried.....
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My logic is when I'm touring I'm enjoying the ride and the view, legal(ish) speeds.
Its when I'm chasing my idiot mates on Sportsbikes I'd like a little screen!
I had big screen - did not like the look. Now I have much smaller, and yes, there is a difference in wind protection, but will never a put big screen on my 14 again :)
The one I have now, is good enough. But this is my view.
My "screen" is just 2" high = those two 2" gauges. And that is enough to me. No more turbulence generators.
my screen
I like that wee kick at the top Seth. Wish mine was a bit more pronounced like that.
I have a big screen which I gave a run last winter. (I use winter in the Queensland, Australia sense).
It was quite large and certainly made a difference -much less wind buffeting and therefore less wind chill on cold nights. Slightly more comfortable on long rides too. Also offered some protection from driving rain. (Yes I ride in the rain)
The cons:
- Didn't look right on a naked bike.
- Is an absolute pain to fit / remove - definitely wouldn't be bothering more than once a season.
I can't find any pics at the moment but had posted heaps... on the old org... :lol:
Will I fit it this year? I doubt if, and if I don't I'll sell it.
Not really a touring screen on mine but makes a real difference - made by Givi but they no longer sell it.
MRA make a universal one with their top spoiler called the VTNB. Having used their replacement screens with the top spoiler on other bikes with great results I would be tempted to try one of those if I had to replace mine. Givi also have just introduced a nose cone type known as the A800N which I would take a look at before deciding as it seems similar to the one on my bike.
Quote from: northern on Friday, 05 May 2017, 03:48 AM
I had big screen - did not like the look. Now I have much smaller, and yes, there is a difference in wind protection, but will never a put big screen on my 14 again :)
The one I have now, is good enough. But this is my view.
Looks better with the small screen.
Quote from: T 24 on Friday, 05 May 2017, 04:12 AM
My "screen" is just 2" high = those two 2" gauges. And that is enough to me. No more turbulence generators.
Looks like a cockpit.
I had this one from Skidmarx - GSX1400 Cockpit Fairing
https://www.skidmarx.co.uk/suzuki/gsx-1400-gs-cockpit-fairing-kit.html?search_query=cockpit&results=56
available in a range of colours with various colour screens. Very solid and stable.
What were the handguards?
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 06:15 PM
What were the handguards?
These are the parts you need from an early DL1000 VStrom (bolts required are items 5 and 11 from the second diagrammatic - you can use the existing nuts off the GSX1400 brake lever bolts. Not cheap, but work well and bolt straight on with no modification required
This US made touring-screen looks crap, BUT, believe me, its fantastic at 100, er 70 mph, no buffeting at all & one sits in nice still air, I actually think it may improve the performance as it adds to the streamlining & it also covers the hands so acts a bit like those hand-guards to keep ones pinkies warm!!
Just want to share my resant experience:
I have PUIG VISION screen on my 14. https://goo.gl/I4rlmb
2 weeks ago, I purchase new Schuberth C4 helmet, which should be quietest modular helmet in the world... At least they advertise themselves like this. First ride - I was highly disappointed. It wasn't quit at all. Comfortable, but definitely not quit. :furious:
And then, on some reason, I deside to stand up on pegs, doing ~100km/h. And miracle - helmet instantly became quietest helmet I ever had. I even could not imagine, helmet could be so quit.
The issue is - screen I have on my 14 is lifting all the wind directly to the helmet :doh:. It should be taller, to direct it over the helmet, or much lower, to direct wind directly to the chest. But in second case, I do not see any point of screen at all. May be only some aesthetic. Anyway, first move will be - screen off :)
Great! You understood Northern!
That is what I have been talking all the time, when I´m talking(writing) about "turbulence generator"!!
That is why very low screen, or no screen at all is the best. (my opinion, in my case). Or then screen should be big as Gold Wings one.
When you were talking about a "Turbulance Generator"
I thought you were talking about Baked Beans. :doh:
I am a nudist. Even wear open helmet (Jet ? helmet). If I were to mostly ride our Autobahn, I would consider true full fairing.
Quote from: Andre on Friday, 12 May 2017, 12:03 AM
I am a nudist. Even wear open helmet (Jet ? helmet). If I were to mostly ride our Autobahn, I would consider true full fairing.
Can't see being nude on a bike is going to be very comfortable - yer bits would be getting blown around & pelted with bugs, mind you, having yer bits blown can be desirable on occasion . . .