Windshields for R1200GS

paracommando · 10-01-2008, 05:18 PM

I have just installed an airhawk seat on my 07 R12GS. Wow, what took me so long. What a differnce. 275 miles on Saturday felt like a little jaunt to the gas station. However, I am 6'3"and catch quite a bit more wind in my face. What aftermarket taller/wider windscreens have you tried and liked? Thanks for the input.
Luc

97 R12GS

revkev · 10-01-2008, 05:31 PM

I am also a wind-catcher at 6-3 1/2.

I have a 2008 1200GS and have about 18,000 miles on it.

I bought the Parabellum, the tallest selection, 22 or 23 inches I think.

I also added the two winglettes which come on the Adventure model 1200GS. These tend to keep wind off the chest and shoulders, sweeping under the windshield.

This works well and looks pretty sporty as well. You can catch a little wind and have the motorcycle feel without getting beat up.

Not sure about others but I am happy with this setup.

My two cents...

marchyman · 10-01-2008, 05:56 PM

I wanted a smaller windshield most of the time. I cut down my stock windshield and was happy until I had to do long freeway stretches in the winter. The Touratech spoiler on my cut down windshield fixed that. You might want to try something like the spoiler or a laminar lip on your existing windshield before trying something completely new.

// marc

Professor · 10-02-2008, 02:47 AM

I'm very pleased with the California Scientific windshield I put on my 1200RT.

ChopperGuy · 10-02-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor

I'm very pleased with the California Scientific windshield I put on my 1200RT.

+1 on that.

I just put the CalSci screen on my '06 R1200GS plus a set of CeeBailey winglets for colder weather riding.

Can't say enough on how comfortable it is behind them when the temp drops. we even did 9 hours in the rain and 49 deg F returning from a trip a couple weeks ago. I was really glad I was behind the screen and winglets.

Some people cal them ugly, I call them practical, servicable, effective and many other good things.

Plus, Mark @ CalSci is a great guy to deal with.

paracommando · 10-02-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the input Revkev, Marchyman, Professor and ChopperGuy.
Much apprecsited.
Cool picture by the way of the Touratech add-on and all the farkle.

BMWRich58 · 10-02-2008, 08:03 PM

Laminair Lip....at least it works for me!!! And it was cheap (bought in flea market)

eli54 · 10-13-2008, 07:01 PM

I am 6'2" and have an 08 1200GS. I just installed a Cee Baily 4plus in high 2inch plus width. It works great and was a snap to install with no extra hardware. You can order up to 6 inches taller and 4 inches wider. You may, at 6'3" want to go and inch higher to 5 over. I still look over the windshield, You dont want to look threw it .. I think you want it to be about chin high. Good luck

mistercindy · 10-15-2008, 01:19 PM

Aeroflow. Transformed the bike. Here's my review from 2 1/2 years ago. That was 30,000 miles ago and I don't regret it for a second. Highly recommended.

10-01-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
paracommando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 15	Windshields for R1200GS I have just installed an airhawk seat on my 07 R12GS. Wow, what took me so long. What a differnce. 275 miles on Saturday felt like a little jaunt to the gas station. However, I am 6'3"and catch quite a bit more wind in my face. What aftermarket taller/wider windscreens have you tried and liked? Thanks for the input. Luc 97 R12GS

10-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
marchyman Registered Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 766	I wanted a smaller windshield most of the time. I cut down my stock windshield and was happy until I had to do long freeway stretches in the winter. The Touratech spoiler on my cut down windshield fixed that. You might want to try something like the spoiler or a laminar lip on your existing windshield before trying something completely new. // marc __________________ /\/\arc — R1200GS plus farkles and R69S (restored)

10-02-2008, 04:50 PM	#6
paracommando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 15	Taller Windshield Thanks for the input Revkev, Marchyman, Professor and ChopperGuy. Much apprecsited. Cool picture by the way of the Touratech add-on and all the farkle.

10-02-2008, 08:03 PM	#7
BMWRich58 Southside 'scooter jock Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South suburbs of Chicago Posts: 494	Laminair Lip....at least it works for me!!! And it was cheap (bought in flea market) __________________ Rich '07 GS Adventure Chicago's "Far" Southside

10-13-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
eli54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 19	cee baily I am 6'2" and have an 08 1200GS. I just installed a Cee Baily 4plus in high 2inch plus width. It works great and was a snap to install with no extra hardware. You can order up to 6 inches taller and 4 inches wider. You may, at 6'3" want to go and inch higher to 5 over. I still look over the windshield, You dont want to look threw it .. I think you want it to be about chin high. Good luck

10-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
revkev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 116	I am also a wind-catcher at 6-3 1/2. I have a 2008 1200GS and have about 18,000 miles on it. I bought the Parabellum, the tallest selection, 22 or 23 inches I think. I also added the two winglettes which come on the Adventure model 1200GS. These tend to keep wind off the chest and shoulders, sweeping under the windshield. This works well and looks pretty sporty as well. You can catch a little wind and have the motorcycle feel without getting beat up. Not sure about others but I am happy with this setup. My two cents...

10-02-2008, 02:47 AM	#4
Professor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Garland (Dallas), Texas Posts: 277	I'm very pleased with the California Scientific windshield I put on my 1200RT.

10-15-2008, 01:19 PM	#9
mistercindy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. Dallas 'burb Posts: 464	Aeroflow Aeroflow. Transformed the bike. Here's my review from 2 1/2 years ago. That was 30,000 miles ago and I don't regret it for a second. *Highly* recommended. __________________ Grant '05 R1200GS Former owner of an '03 R1150R BMWMOA #113847