ADV R80ST Registry - Page 21

Sibbo · 08-12-2010, 10:06 PM

Does anyone use them ? I had one on my ST when I bought it but pulled it off after a few hundred miles ...too much wind buffet and wind noise .A friend has a TransAlp with a factory screen and reports perfect quietness !

If anyone has one that works ...reduces both noise and buffet , could they post a photo? I'm short at 5'7'' if that helps .

scarygary · 10-22-2010, 09:21 PM

Gravytrain · 10-22-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scarygary

love the solo seat and knobbies look

fishkens · 10-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibbo

Does anyone use them ? I had one on my ST when I bought it but pulled it off after a few hundred miles ...too much wind buffet and wind noise .A friend has a TransAlp with a factory screen and reports perfect quietness !

If anyone has one that works ...reduces both noise and buffet , could they post a photo? I'm short at 5'7'' if that helps .

"perfect quietness" ?!?! On a motorcycle?

My experience suggests that "perfect quietness" is highly subjective and can be significantly affected by rider height, helmet, wind direction and rider tolerance for buffeting.

As for me, I removed the "number plate" from my GS because it created unacceptable buffeting. And I spent some time experimenting with different angles.

For me, unless it's a full fairing I haven't found a solution that doesn't create unacceptable buffeting. But I'm taller and am very sensitive to buffeting. On my GS, I'd rather ride 1,000 miles in a day with no screen at all than some goofy little thing that others claim is "perfect quietness".

But I'm also williing to be convinced otherwise.

FWIW, YMMV, etc.

Sibbo · 10-22-2010, 11:26 PM

Yep ,I just finished stuffing around for weeks , different angles , different sizes ...I didn't change the colour but everything else ! I've just pulled it all off including the little ST nose cone thing .

I'm going for clear air ! Nothing was working for me .Ear plugs and some kind of scarf to block the air rushing up into my helmet works best for me .

hetkind · 10-23-2010, 06:24 AM

Oh, isn't that a nice R80ST...showed the photo to Jill (my lovely wife) and she wants one like that (but she already has a R100GS and a K1200R).

I should take mine out today and wonder down some back roads.

Howard

norton73 · 10-27-2010, 01:36 PM

mark1305 · 10-27-2010, 07:17 PM

Nope, but I like the color.

Notice how compressed the suspension is at both ends - very plush like my ST (and like my F650 used to be before some suspension work). Also evenly compressed at both ends, which is good.

England-Kev · 10-28-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by scarygary

Nice bike Gary, have added you to the list, I don't seem to have any info for Sibbo's bike though....

acap650 · 10-28-2010, 07:07 AM

Alan's on left, Mine on right

leicesterboy · 10-31-2010, 09:36 AM

I have #7586 which would appear to have been made in May 1983, but not registered till December 1984. I'm the 7th owner and the bike has a little over 17k miles under the wheels. It fits right in with my 75/5, 90s and 80/7, it just handles better! but is blitzed by my guzzi cafe-racer........

England-Kev · 10-31-2010, 09:46 AM

Welcome LB, you know we need a picture too, it is only right you know...

I shall add you to the list....

Rob Farmer · 10-31-2010, 09:51 AM

Nice to see another Leicester BM rider here

leicesterboy · 10-31-2010, 01:03 PM

I'll pop a before and after picture of the ST up in the next few days.

Best

rcs.ptlwtx · 11-04-2010, 07:58 PM

1983 R80ST
1983 R80ST. 31,000 miles. Runs. Fair condition.
Price: $1995.00
Location: PA

Posted Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6:07 am (EDT)

08-12-2010, 10:06 PM	#301
Sibbo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Tweed Valley , Northern NSW Oddometer: 300	Wind screens ? Does anyone use them ? I had one on my ST when I bought it but pulled it off after a few hundred miles ...too much wind buffet and wind noise .A friend has a TransAlp with a factory screen and reports perfect quietness ! If anyone has one that works ...reduces both noise and buffet , could they post a photo? I'm short at 5'7'' if that helps .

10-22-2010, 09:21 PM	#302
scarygary Drawing blanks Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto ON Oddometer: 304	7072

10-27-2010, 01:36 PM	#307
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,075	anyone we know? __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

10-27-2010, 07:17 PM	#308
mark1305 Old Enough To Know Better Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Merritt Island, FL Oddometer: 5,517	Nope, but I like the color. Notice how compressed the suspension is at both ends - very plush like my ST (and like my F650 used to be before some suspension work). Also evenly compressed at both ends, which is good. __________________ Mark J Merritt Island, FL When a person asks you for advice, they don't want advice. They want corroboration.

10-28-2010, 07:07 AM	#310
acap650 acap650 Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Western PA Oddometer: 353	Finger Lakes BMW Rally 2009 Alan's on left, Mine on right

10-22-2010, 11:26 PM	#305
Sibbo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Tweed Valley , Northern NSW Oddometer: 300	Yep ,I just finished stuffing around for weeks , different angles , different sizes ...I didn't change the colour but everything else ! I've just pulled it all off including the little ST nose cone thing . I'm going for clear air ! Nothing was working for me .Ear plugs and some kind of scarf to block the air rushing up into my helmet works best for me .

10-23-2010, 06:24 AM	#306
hetkind Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: North East TN - Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Rescue Oddometer: 79	Oh, isn't that a nice R80ST...showed the photo to Jill (my lovely wife) and she wants one like that (but she already has a R100GS and a K1200R). I should take mine out today and wonder down some back roads. Howard

10-31-2010, 09:36 AM	#311
leicesterboy n00b Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 2	Another R80ST I have #7586 which would appear to have been made in May 1983, but not registered till December 1984. I'm the 7th owner and the bike has a little over 17k miles under the wheels. It fits right in with my 75/5, 90s and 80/7, it just handles better! but is blitzed by my guzzi cafe-racer........

10-31-2010, 09:46 AM	#312
England-Kev ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Berkshire, England. Just off the Beaten Track! Oddometer: 2,572	Welcome LB, you know we need a picture too, it is only right you know... I shall add you to the list.... __________________ http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/ http://motodelcurva.wordpress.com/ http://backstreetthunder.wordpress.com

10-31-2010, 09:51 AM	#313
Rob Farmer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire. England Oddometer: 3,734	Nice to see another Leicester BM rider here

10-31-2010, 01:03 PM	#314
leicesterboy n00b Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 2	I'll pop a before and after picture of the ST up in the next few days. Best

11-04-2010, 07:58 PM	#315
rcs.ptlwtx relic Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Oddometer: 46	on IBMWR 1983 R80ST 1983 R80ST. 31,000 miles. Runs. Fair condition. Price: $1995.00 Location: PA Posted Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6:07 am (EDT)

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