F800gs...Touring screens? you got one ? Lets us see um!

HighTechCoonass · 11-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Things are moving along...with the GS project. Since I dished my seat out (now is sit about 1" and 1/2" lower) the wind is hitting me in the helmet causing more noise. I am also thinking spoiler?

markymcd · 11-14-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HighTechCoonass

Things are moving along...with the GS project. Since I dished my seat out (now is sit about 1" and 1/2" lower) the wind is hitting me in the helmet causing more noise. I am also thinking spoiler?

I've got the Touratech spoiler and it helps a lot. But still for touring you might want a bit more... I'm going to keep an eye out on this thread to see what people have been doing.

By the way... do you like the Givi guards???? i'm thinking either those or the Hepco Becker... the Givi's might look a bit too wide though????? plus more than likely I will be adding foldaway highway pegs to the guards too.

McD

johngil · 11-14-2008, 04:43 PM

Cee Bailey 16" euro in light gray.

jessehere · 11-14-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by markymcd

\do you like the Givi guards???? i'm thinking either those or the Hepco Becker... the Givi's might look a bit too wide though????? plus more than likely I will be adding foldaway highway pegs to the guards too.

McD

with the givi bars you dont need no stinkin hiway pegs - just lay you legs over the top...very comfy

HighTechCoonass · 11-14-2008, 05:42 PM

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with the givi bars you dont need no stinkin hiway pegs - just lay you legs over the top...very comfy

yes they are perfect for me! And i can kick up the legs!...and I did not want to spend too much. Also on a scale of 1 10 10 being hard core off roading I am about 7. So I am spending a little less on the protection and a little more on comfort. I just ordered a Corbin seat. I only ride the great wild west once a year.

HighTechCoonass · 11-14-2008, 05:49 PM

RobTheRigger · 11-14-2008, 06:15 PM

HTC, you're right about the helmet noise. Even as short as I am, with the BMW touring screen and the factory low seat (I think the ergos are the same for the 650 and 800), it's pretty loud. And that comes after 15 years around Navy jets and 20+ years of going to punk rock shows!

McD, Do you like the side wind deflectors? I'm setting up my 650 for all-weather combat commuting and wanted to see how other folks like 'em and if they're worth the cost. I put the nose on mine, too. It really completes the look IMO.

-Rob

thelouv · 11-14-2008, 09:05 PM

Coonass, can I borrow your dished out factory seat? Since it will be in your garage after the Corbin arrives.

Not to hijack the thread but, someone mentioned the crash bars. I just today ordered a set of Wunderlichs from BMW Santa Cruz. Very unique. And very $$$$. But I really like the look and coverage.

HighTechCoonass · 11-16-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thelouv

Coonass, can I borrow your dished out factory seat? Since it will be in your garage after the Corbin arrives.

Not to hijack the thread but, someone mentioned the crash bars. I just today ordered a set of Wunderlichs from BMW Santa Cruz. Very unique. And very $$$$. But I really like the look and coverage.

You got it thelouv, before of after - the Corbin comes in. If the COrbin works out the dish out will go for sale for 150. If you like i I can do others for other Advriders!

labatts1999 · 11-16-2008, 04:42 PM

I was snooping around on http://www.ukgser.com and came across a discussion on this subject. Lots of talk about the options given. Its probably one of those personal preference items. Some like this while others like that. That said the PowerBronze flip screen looks promising to me at a reasonable price. Still need to do more research, reading, and lurking to really decide. I'll be following this thread closely since the stock screen leaves a bit to be desired and winter is the time for modifications.

HighTechCoonass · 11-16-2008, 05:59 PM

get um here $100...plug other GS stuff...great find! thanks for the info!

http://www.powerbronzeusa.com/do_search.aspx

labatts1999 · 11-16-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HighTechCoonass

Yep, that's the screen I'm liking so far. Looks like it'll do the job and still doesn't look ugly as hell.

markymcd · 11-16-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ADV FF

McD, Do you like the side wind deflectors? I'm setting up my 650 for all-weather combat commuting and wanted to see how other folks like 'em and if they're worth the cost. I put the nose on mine, too. It really completes the look IMO.

-Rob

I like em but I don't think they make too significant a difference. Works better than not using them though and they do look good. I installed them myself and I had to remove ALL of the plastic panels on the front because you have to drill into your frame to attach them. The instructions were for the f800 fairing which is different so I had to do some figuring before I started drilling. If you do get them let me know and I can walk you through a great technique I figured out.... and Ya, I just put the beak extension on a couple of weeks ago and I love the look.

cheers

labatts1999 · 11-16-2008, 06:22 PM

I read somewhere that Aeroflow is working on a screen but haven't seen any foto's yet. Some of their screens are pretty fugly though.

labatts1999 · 11-16-2008, 06:29 PM

So, High Tech have you come to any conclusions? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on the PowerBronze. Metal Mule has one similar that might be worth a look also. Don't know if they're in production on it or if its a re-brand from the same makers of the PowerBronze.

11-13-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
HighTechCoonass ^OP Living the Dream.... Joined: Jan 2005 Location: land of the swamps!, Cajun Country LA Oddometer: 2,097	F800gs...Touring screens? you got one ? Lets us see um! Things are moving along...with the GS project. Since I dished my seat out (now is sit about 1" and 1/2" lower) the wind is hitting me in the helmet causing more noise. I am also thinking spoiler? __________________ The F800gs Snatchy Throttle Fix Boost your Beamer...BMW efi GS Power Controller - l Now the Juice NEW!TheJUICE

11-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
johngil Reseda, CA Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 3,502	Cee Bailey 16" euro in light gray. Attached Images

11-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
HighTechCoonass ^OP Living the Dream.... Joined: Jan 2005 Location: land of the swamps!, Cajun Country LA Oddometer: 2,097	food for thought.... __________________ The F800gs Snatchy Throttle Fix Boost your Beamer...BMW efi GS Power Controller - l Now the Juice NEW!TheJUICE

11-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#7
RobTheRigger Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: VA Beach Oddometer: 581	HTC, you're right about the helmet noise. Even as short as I am, with the BMW touring screen and the factory low seat (I think the ergos are the same for the 650 and 800), it's pretty loud. And that comes after 15 years around Navy jets and 20+ years of going to punk rock shows! McD, Do you like the side wind deflectors? I'm setting up my 650 for all-weather combat commuting and wanted to see how other folks like 'em and if they're worth the cost. I put the nose on mine, too. It really completes the look IMO. -Rob __________________ I can imagine a no more rewarding career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States Navy." JFK "I rode a lot of dirt bikes when I was younger, so I trust the chain and sprockets more than that newfangled voodoo shaft stuff!" DolphinJohn

11-14-2008, 09:05 PM	#8
thelouv ocd Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Cajun Country, LA (Lafayette) Oddometer: 105	Coonass, can I borrow your dished out factory seat? Since it will be in your garage after the Corbin arrives. Not to hijack the thread but, someone mentioned the crash bars. I just today ordered a set of Wunderlichs from BMW Santa Cruz. Very unique. And very $$$$. But I really like the look and coverage. __________________ Troy BMW K1200S (sold) Aprillia Capo (sold) Triumph Rocket III (sold) F800GS (got mine) Next? Duc 1098 ADV? nope, went back to a Jeep, and still lovin the GS

11-16-2008, 04:42 PM	#10
labatts1999 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: MN Land of 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 44	I was snooping around on http://www.ukgser.com and came across a discussion on this subject. Lots of talk about the options given. Its probably one of those personal preference items. Some like this while others like that. That said the PowerBronze flip screen looks promising to me at a reasonable price. Still need to do more research, reading, and lurking to really decide. I'll be following this thread closely since the stock screen leaves a bit to be desired and winter is the time for modifications.

11-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#11
HighTechCoonass ^OP Living the Dream.... Joined: Jan 2005 Location: land of the swamps!, Cajun Country LA Oddometer: 2,097	power bronze flip up get um here $100...plug other GS stuff...great find! thanks for the info! http://www.powerbronzeusa.com/do_search.aspx __________________ The F800gs Snatchy Throttle Fix Boost your Beamer...BMW efi GS Power Controller - l Now the Juice NEW!TheJUICE HighTechCoonass screwed with this post 11-16-2008 at 06:53 PM

11-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#14
labatts1999 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: MN Land of 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 44	I read somewhere that Aeroflow is working on a screen but haven't seen any foto's yet. Some of their screens are pretty fugly though.

11-16-2008, 06:29 PM	#15
labatts1999 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: MN Land of 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 44	So, High Tech have you come to any conclusions? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on the PowerBronze. Metal Mule has one similar that might be worth a look also. Don't know if they're in production on it or if its a re-brand from the same makers of the PowerBronze.

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