RE: 1250 RS Windscreen - Loud! - 14

I really like the Aeroflow folks, but their screens are currently priced $100 higher than Puig/Givi options. The trailing edge flare/flap works, but you can get that effect by installing one of the variable spoilers..........
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RXZGPD5/ref...0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Thanks for the feedback Wessie.
I will try a clip-on like that at first...if I feel that I need more protection I think I will give it a go to the touring Givi aka Barn door

Cheers

Considering our recent warm weather, I've decided to switch out the Puig Touring sheld for the stock shield mounted in the low position. The bigger shield was just blocking too much air at these higher temps.

As an aside, during that change, I discovered a couple of the rubber grommets are getting old and cracking. I ordered a set of replacements.

Zitat von Immersion Suit im Beitrag #14

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Zitat von MilesAway im Beitrag #4

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I was surprised how quiet it was. I guess it varies a lot according to hight etc.

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I'm tall enough that with the OEM screen in the down position, the airflow hits my chest. It's nice right now with it still being warm, but I may need to adjust things as the temps drop. I've noticed the noise at highway speeds with the screen in the up position and riding somewhat upright, but the noise goes away if I get into a bit of a tuck.

There are two bolt positions for the OEM screen so maybe for some, moving it into the other position might remove the need to get an aftermarket.

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I've had the RS for a little over a month. I replaced the stock (noisy) screen with a VStream "Sport" screen...no luck reducing noise, just changed the character of it. Went low next with a WRS 13" screen. Better, but too much air on the body...fatiguing, to say nothing about bug-splattered jackets. Then tried an MRA deflector (Sport model) on top of the WRS. When the WRS was mounted in the upper mounting holes and the screen raised to the upper position, I could tuck down a bit and get in quiet air...better, but tucking is not the solution I was looking for, or wanted. So then I put the stock screen back and tried it again. Only if I got a perfect custom earplug seal was the noise "tolerable". But "tolerable" is not the same as "quiet". The noise was so bad I couldn't even do a short ride up-canyon to a small town 35 miles away...it was exhausting, the noise and wind buffeting.

Monday I pick up new custom plugs I just had molds made for...fingers crossed. I also ordered a 19" VStream "Sport/Tour" screen. Trying the taller route now, in the hope I can make the bike comfortable for long distance. What's ironic is that I could easily do 200-300 miles on my 2017 S1000RR (with Heli Bars), but the RS is brutally loud compared to it. I can't hear the engine and as a result my riding inputs are terrible. Having the inevitable thought that I shouldn't have let go of the RR, but it is what it is.

Wish me luck...lol!

Here’s another twist on the whole wind noise thing. I’m a candidate for hearing aids due to poor hearing and tinnitus which has been coming on over many years. I have tried a demo pair which were programmed for my specific condition. The audiologist tells me that the in-built software is designed to cut down wind noise, which I found to be true to some extent, although I did not ride enough with them in to get a real feeling for this. I’ll be getting my own pair in a few days so I’ll report back when I get a good feel for the whole thing.
My concerns are getting the helmet on and off without dislodging/losing those expensive little things.
It would be an ideal world with no wind noise and still have situational sounds incoming.
It should be an interesting experiment.
Any others on here with hearing aid experience?

Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #201

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Here’s another twist on the whole wind noise thing. I’m a candidate for hearing aids due to poor hearing and tinnitus which has been coming on over many years. I have tried a demo pair which were programmed for my specific condition. The audiologist tells me that the in-built software is designed to cut down wind noise, which I found to be true to some extent, although I did not ride enough with them in to get a real feeling for this. I’ll be getting my own pair in a few days so I’ll report back when I get a good feel for the whole thing.
My concerns are getting the helmet on and off without dislodging/losing those expensive little things.
It would be an ideal world with no wind noise and still have situational sounds incoming.
It should be an interesting experiment.
Any others on here with hearing aid experience?

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Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #201

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Here’s another twist on the whole wind noise thing. I’m a candidate for hearing aids due to poor hearing and tinnitus which has been coming on over many years. I have tried a demo pair which were programmed for my specific condition. The audiologist tells me that the in-built software is designed to cut down wind noise, which I found to be true to some extent, although I did not ride enough with them in to get a real feeling for this. I’ll be getting my own pair in a few days so I’ll report back when I get a good feel for the whole thing.
My concerns are getting the helmet on and off without dislodging/losing those expensive little things.
It would be an ideal world with no wind noise and still have situational sounds incoming.
It should be an interesting experiment.
Any others on here with hearing aid experience?

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Now several months into ownership of my new RS and I’m realizing the problems with the stock shield. Despite the much better overall wind protection it is considerably louder than my previous S1000R with a fly screen that it replaced. I always wear ear plugs, but the noise is so loud on the RS I cannot listen to music above 65 which was no problem on the 1000R. Also the best height of stock for noise aims bugs squarely at my neck and helmet.

This thread has been valuable in narrowing down screen choices. I like the clean look of the stock screen and many of the aftermarket that offer better protection ruin the lines of the bike IMO. Such a shame as this bike is Goldilocks just right in every other regard.

Based on the range of adjustability, reports of satisfaction, and looks I’m going to try the MRA X-Creen. Any feed back on this screen or further suggestions welcome. Fingers crossed

A year into RS ownership and I am still not entirely satisfied with where I am at with the screen. Cannot get it as good as any other bike I have owned.
It's a weird design on the bike is my main conclusion, such a big V in it, and that lip, which must create turbulence coming off the top. I have not seen another BMW screen designed with that lip.
Compare the the GS with the toggle wheel that enable you to put it in any position between the highest and lowest, yet on the RS, you have to unscrew it and move it to get maximum variability. Doesn't make finding the sweet spot easy.
For now I am sticking with the Puig Sport Touring screen (the taller of the two that Puig do), with the Puig spoiler attached, in lower holes, low position. I have also switched earplugs that has helped.

Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #204

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Now several months into ownership of my new RS and I’m realizing the problems with the stock shield. Despite the much better overall wind protection it is considerably louder than my previous S1000R with a fly screen that it replaced. I always wear ear plugs, but the noise is so loud on the RS I cannot listen to music above 65 which was no problem on the 1000R. Also the best height of stock for noise aims bugs squarely at my neck and helmet.

This thread has been valuable in narrowing down screen choices. I like the clean look of the stock screen and many of the aftermarket that offer better protection ruin the lines of the bike IMO. Such a shame as this bike is Goldilocks just right in every other regard.

Based on the range of adjustability, reports of satisfaction, and looks I’m going to try the MRA X-Creen. Any feed back on this screen or further suggestions welcome. Fingers crossed

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I’m 5’11” 31 inseam normal torso, have the tall regular saddle and the peg and bar ergos are comfortable for me.
I’m getting the MRA multi-X-creen assembly

I have one of the Givi touring screens available for sale https://www.nippynormans.com/touring-ess...s-r1250rs-clear

It is so big that posting is unfeasible!

PM if interested, thanks

As noted, it depends on your height. I've just installed thae MRA Vaio, which is perfect for me (5ft 9").

Beerman

Has my doppelganger been employed by BMW for the last 20 years?

Never even adjusted a gear change or rear brake, although the bar levers are on 'nearest to me' setting, fingers sat over the levers (2 stroke style?) as I ride.

No two finger braking or rear brake use on hillhold, front brake hillstart with both feet down so I would now fail the newest 'way to ride' bike test.

Being 5' 11" , 31" inside leg and 14 st for too many years I have found every bmw fitted me just fine. (all r1200's since 2005)

The R1200ST was good, R1200S was great as a second bike, R1200R with a sport screen took me 4000 miles across europe in comfort.

Both the 2015 RS and my current 2017 RS have a sports seat, standard screen fitted in high holes but mechanism in low with no issues on noise.

Three trips across europe between the RS's with 10 - 12 hour days, midnight ride over the arctic circle and 1000 miles in 22 hours.

Tried the GS and an RT but the GS - arms felt too far apart to the bars, needed narrower bars for road use and the RT was too remote steering for me.

Never owned a true 'sports bike' or tourer having started with Yamaha 125. RD250. XS750. XS1100 E & S models before a common 'no-bike family break'

Return to bikes with Kawasaki ZRX1100 and 1200 with bikini fairings so never used to a protected 'silent ride' behind a screen.

I guess it is where your biking history starts and your expectations and how much you wish to experiment.

I like a feeling of being 'out on my bike' and once my earplugs are in, snood covers my ears as I pull down with my helmet.

I am happy with noise compromise between quiet and hearing noises around me, it's what I enjoy on a ride.

Can now add - rather than buying lots a lightweight carbon, just reduce alcohol, coke, chocolate, biscuits, and sweets for 3 months, walk 2 miles day and lose 20lbs. (doctors orders!) target is back to under 12 stone which will still leave me with 2 stone that never married my wife nearly 50 year ago!