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Old 05-Oct-2010, 12:19 AM (221)
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Default Windscreen / winglets

Is it anyone out there who have experince with the GS 1200 original windscreen in combination with the winglets?
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Old 05-Oct-2010, 09:40 AM (611)
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I don't have them on mine,but on another forum those who put them on said they liked them.
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Old 05-Oct-2010, 10:13 AM (634)
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The buzz seems to be favorable but also satisfaction depending on
riders height in the saddle.
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Old 05-Oct-2010, 08:28 PM (061)
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I had them on with the OEM GS windshield and liked the effect. It reduced buffeting a bit and made an 8h day quite bearable. Not perfect but okay. Better than without them.

Since then I have added a Givi Airflow AF330 windshield and used specific interlocking spacers to be able to lay the windshield further down:

46637673915 - Locking Disk left
46637673916 - Locking Disk right

Without the "locking disks" it worked quite nicely, with them I think it's better but I have tried it only on a very short ride, so I'm not quite sure. With them installed I definitely have to move the upper part of the windshield higher (to about 95% extended) get airflow that just touches the top of my helmet. It's quite smooth though, so even having it lower is not a real issue. I plan on playing around with it a bit more.
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Old 18-Oct-2010, 01:03 PM (752)
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Default Windscreen addition

Tried a Tourtech spolier and took it off after a 400km ride.
First off the reflection of my fuel petcock and yellow gastank good be seen some times ...it looked like a heads up display for a F-14!!

The actual bracket which clip on to the top of the existing fairing is directly inline with my line of vision...I am 6'1" and where a Arai XD-3.

As for any improvement in reducing buffeting?

No difference that I could feel...I might add how much I like the XD-3 due to the visor I can block out a sunset or oncoming headlights...have a second on order.

PS.The spolier is for sale?
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Old 18-Oct-2010, 06:32 PM (980)
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I find the spoiler to work great... on a cut down windshield. I'm looking over the spoiler. It keeps winter cold off of my chest. In the summer it comes off unless I'm going to be spending more time than I like on the interstates.

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Old 19-Oct-2010, 04:35 AM (399)
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I have the ADV Windscreen and mixed reviews on the spoiler.

As for winglets, it's on my to do list based on what I've read. No experience with them myself.
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my Brother and i (6ft, 195) both went for winglets & TT spoiler on stock screen

We both like the improvement
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Old 21-Oct-2010, 09:28 AM (603)
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The discussion is regarding winglets but the Aeroflow lower shield does fit the bill....for what it is worth
I know this is a pricey item but i have had several different windshields on different bikes and this is the end all for shields. Clearview, Cee Bailey, Tourtech screen, and laminar lip
Aeroflow is the best solution to any issue there is for windshields. The entire thing cost $601 which is painful but I could not be happier. The design eliminates the buffeting and there is about a 60% reduction in air to arms .
I have yet to ride in heavy rain to see how water runs off. I also would not invest in the thing if I was a 70/30 off road kind of rider.
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Old 21-Oct-2010, 11:59 AM (707)
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Default Aeroflow R1200 G/S "Sport" Screen.

Hey guy's I'm not a vendor(Someone told me I was on another froum)I don't work for Aeroflow(again someone suggested this on another forum), BUT I do test ride for Aeroflow form time to time as a volunteer.(The biggest pay I ever have gotten is a Meatball sandwich!)
SO, all THAT out of the way, Areoflow has a new screen out for the 05 - 10 G/S and G/SA that is smaller on the bottom "body" of the screen than the touring screen. Paige calles it a Sport screen. This screen still uses the top screen to get air up and over your head, but lets air hit your torso to keep you cool in warm weather. It works like a champ. I can keep my faceshield open on the freeway, while my torso get's hit with smooth air(dosen't buffet)
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If you already have a touring screen from Aeroflow, you can buy the lower body only for $99.00 for clear and $119.00 for smoke. If you want to buy the whole setup Call Aeroflow for pricing info. All I know is that it IS cheapper that the touring screen by far.
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