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K12S screen
- Thread starter john1691
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Just was delivered a MRA Touring Screen..have not got a chance to give a ride report as I just put it on. Simple installation..make sure you don't loose the washers from your oem screen as they are easy to fall out when disassembling the oem from the bike.
Regards,
Clay
Kimberton, Pa.
Regards,
Clay
Kimberton, Pa.
How well did it work? Big difference?? Quenta costa?
First impressions of the MRA Touring screen at 'legal' speeds did raise the clear air a bit higher for my 5'11" height over the stock screen. One thing I did notice that the new screen deflected air more around the hand grips..wish I had this screen before I went to Bike Week.
I have to put more milage on to get a better feel for the screen especially at 'Touring' speeds..but the initial impression seems less wind noise though I wear ear plugs..
Regards,
Clay
Kimberton,Pa.
'08 K1200S
I have to put more milage on to get a better feel for the screen especially at 'Touring' speeds..but the initial impression seems less wind noise though I wear ear plugs..
Regards,
Clay
Kimberton,Pa.
'08 K1200S
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I have an MRA windscreen on my KS. I find it MUCH better than the stock screen. My arms and shoulders are protected, and my head is in (relatively) clean air.
In contrast, with the stock screen, the wind hits my shoulders and upper arms and creates turbulence around my helmet (and a lot of noise).
I've used the MRA screen at the track, too, and it is easier to tuck behind.
I'm 6'1" tall
peterh
In contrast, with the stock screen, the wind hits my shoulders and upper arms and creates turbulence around my helmet (and a lot of noise).
I've used the MRA screen at the track, too, and it is easier to tuck behind.
I'm 6'1" tall
peterh
Clay, please define "legal" and "touring" speeds..........
Let's put it this way..this bike is meant to be used on the Autobaun..
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Garbis
Guest
Bumping this back up...
I need to replace the screen on my 08 K1200S, as it was damaged when the bike was being shipped to me. I'm 6'2, and I think the stock screen needs to be just a little bit lower to deflect more of the air to my chest, rather than to my neck. So I'm thinking the touring screen or double bubble will cause the air to hit me straight in the helmet, thus increasing the noise.
From what I have read, it seems like the OEM screen is the only one I can do. I see that MRA makes a smoked version of it, but does anyone make a shorter screen?
Thanks,
- Anthony
I need to replace the screen on my 08 K1200S, as it was damaged when the bike was being shipped to me. I'm 6'2, and I think the stock screen needs to be just a little bit lower to deflect more of the air to my chest, rather than to my neck. So I'm thinking the touring screen or double bubble will cause the air to hit me straight in the helmet, thus increasing the noise.
From what I have read, it seems like the OEM screen is the only one I can do. I see that MRA makes a smoked version of it, but does anyone make a shorter screen?
Thanks,
- Anthony
For raising the windstream 2-4" without buying a new screen, one can use Saeng's Micro-swirl windscreen edging. It works! I had to put my K-GT screen way up before putting the micro swirl on it to cut the wind noise in my ears, with the Micro-swirl edging, I only need to raise the 'screen and inch or so. Amazing stuff, and cheap at the price (one of the few Saeng things that are!).
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flyinon2
Guest
I am 6'-1" and the stock screen isn't bad as far as turbulence but I get a lot of bugs on my face shield and jacket. I would like something maybe just a little taller but at the same time I don't want to take the wind off of my shoulders because the wind helps hold me up at speed taking pressure off of my wrists. Decisions, decisions...
Cee Bailey does great windshields that you can get for just about any size setup you want... and where you want the air. And their 'shields are of OEM thickness rather than thin like Aeroflows, though the latter are OK too once you put in the mounting spacers they send with their thin 'shields. And Suburban Machinery make a set of great barbacks for use on the '06 and later Wedge bikes -- that are made to work with the adjustable bars on the K12/1300GTs. They get you out of the 'ride on the wrists' lean. Helps wrist pain tremendously--i.e., like keeping it from happening.
