It doesn't seem to matter what bike we buy we usually have problems with, 'a' the screen and, 'b' the seat. I guess it's pretty well impossible for these items to suit every individual.
My new (2013) V-strom DL650 is no exception, the seat is very comfortable for me but the screen is awful - fitted in any of the three options causing buffeting that gets annoying after a very short time.
Searching forums and the internet I found a huge amount of positive comments on the Givi Airflow screen so decided to 'bite the bullet' and order one.
I bought from the Belgium firm 'RAD', who were currently doing the best price and free postage.
http://www.rad.eu/fr/x4/equipement-moto/f/4/p/1/v/lThe cost for the screen was 139€'s
Really easy to fit using existing mounts and beautifully made.
There is a total adjustment of 7" from top to bottom.
The bottom part of the screen is 'bike specific' whereas the top part is generic.
A couple of photos fitted.
Screen in lowest position.
Lowest - side view
Screen in highest position
Highest - side view
Information Video
I'll update this report when I've ridden with it.
Update:
I finally got to ride the bike with the new screen and :wow , what a difference.
Still got wind noise of course (it's not a cage) but pretty-well all buffeting has gone.
Visor open at silly speed no problem.
Definitely seems to work better the lower you have the screen.
It even rained when I was out and virtually no raindrops coming off the screen hit my helmet visor.
I'm 6'1" and have the lower screen in the top mounting holes and the top screen about 2/3rds down from the top.
So, good value for money - I think so.
