New Givi Screen ~ DL650
19/04/08 10:47 Filed in: Motorcycle
Madness
After what seemed like a lifetime, my new screen
arrived. A Givi, for the DL650. At the same time, I
ordered a set of panniers, these are still on
backorder...it's been months. I had to postpone a 6
day cycle trip out to Longreach because of the delay!
Anyway...
I decided to get a replacement screen as the standard supplied Suzuki screen, while good, could be better. At it's highest setting I was still getting buffeted around the helmet and after a while this gets a little tiresome. I'd heard good things about the Givi screen so I went with it.
Fitting the screen is a piece of cake. Here are some before, during and after photos. Fitting time: 15 mins.
The original screen before removal.
Screen removed.
Givi screen fitted.
After a quick test-ride, the wind buffeting I was getting has almost disappeared completely. I'm not sure how it will go in strong side winds, but it's going to be fun to find out.
~: Update 21 April 2008 :~
After riding to and from work today (65kms each way) I can say I'm impressed. I'm now able to ride at 110kph with the visor up all the way, which before I couldn't. I can now hear the engine, and while not silent I won't be getting headaches from wind buffeting my helmet any longer.
Anyway...
I decided to get a replacement screen as the standard supplied Suzuki screen, while good, could be better. At it's highest setting I was still getting buffeted around the helmet and after a while this gets a little tiresome. I'd heard good things about the Givi screen so I went with it.
Fitting the screen is a piece of cake. Here are some before, during and after photos. Fitting time: 15 mins.
The original screen before removal.
Screen removed.
Givi screen fitted.
After a quick test-ride, the wind buffeting I was getting has almost disappeared completely. I'm not sure how it will go in strong side winds, but it's going to be fun to find out.
~: Update 21 April 2008 :~
After riding to and from work today (65kms each way) I can say I'm impressed. I'm now able to ride at 110kph with the visor up all the way, which before I couldn't. I can now hear the engine, and while not silent I won't be getting headaches from wind buffeting my helmet any longer.
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