Windshield recommendations

[bajakirch]

Thankfully, a previous owner of the '19 F750GS I picked up this year had the good sense to swap out BMW's ridiculous excuse for a stock windscreen on that model.

Here's the current set-up:

I really like the look of the tinted screen. But it's non-adjustable, and it directs a lot of wind directly onto the front of my helmet, resulting in significant buffeting. It needs to go.

I have always been very happy with the Givi Airflow on my V-Strom, and that was my first thought for replacement. Unfortunately, I can't find any tinted versions of that model.

Can anyone suggest other options that are adjustable and offer tinted versions? Preferable something like the Givi, which directs the air higher.

 

[mohler]

Check out Madstad, it is adjustable and can be ordered 2 shades of tinted, also has side wings behind turn signals. I'm happy with mine on a f850gs.

 

[bajakirch]

Yeah, the Madstad seems to come pretty highly recommended, and it's one of the only ones I can seem to find that offers both the adjustability and tinting. But the price -- oof!

Can anyone advise if it's at all adjustable on the fly, or does it require a stop to make changes? Oddly, I can't seem to find any reviews or videos that show the adjustable mechanism in action.

 

[mohler]

It may be possible, but wouldn't recommend doing it while moving. You need to loosen 2 screw knobs to tilt or raise/ lower. Once I found the right position for my comfort I never really feel like it needs to be moved. On the k1200gt I used the power windshield a lot.

 

[mtbenson]

I'm very happy with Madstad on my F850GS. The adjustability lets you find a sweet spot between too much wind noise and not enough cooling air flow around the helmet. They had a good deal on replacement screens a while back, so now I have a short one for adventuring and summer, and a taller one for long road rides and colder weather. It takes less than 5 minutes to swap from one to another.