General topics » Windscreen "rattle"

I've seen some reports of this issue somewhere, but wondered if others here have experienced it and what the cure was. This just began recently on my bike and it's only apparent when taking off from a stop, as the rpm's go through around 2,000 rpm. Sounds like one of the pivots on the pivot arms responding to a resonant frequency. It's not a "real" issue, but I wouldn't mind getting it resolved.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

The top of my shield will flutter if I accidentally lug the engine. My 1200 also did it.

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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Nope. It might be there but transient enough not to register, but I have a 1200...

It's a shame I can't create new sub-sections in the forum as I think we should have one called "BEARR's worry of the day" with each new thread given a number.

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I have it. It's one of the pivot arms that is slightly loose. It doesn't happen all the way through the rev range, and when the screen is down.

I decided that I'd have to fix it or get used to it. I got used to it.

I used to have the same problem on my RS. I found the solution was to swap it in for an R. No screen no worries!

Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #6

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I used to have the same problem on my RS. I found the solution was to swap it in for an R. No screen no worries!

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Did read a post somewhere a while back, that someone had a similar issue and cured it by adding an 'O' ring to the pivot pins.

Zitat von Dieseldog im Beitrag #8

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Did read a post somewhere a while back, that someone had a similar issue and cured it by adding an 'O' ring to the pivot pins.

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Small O-rings (i.e., o-rings) - not that much friction.
Even transient rattles suggest wear.

Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #10

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Small O-rings (i.e., o-rings) - not that much friction.
Even transient rattles suggest wear.

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I have put o- rings on the screen pivots. Seems to work for me. BEARR thought about friction but on other bikes to BMW they have orings ( of a similar size) on the drive chains and don't appear to worry about any friction.

Zitat von Patty Slegg im Beitrag #12

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I have put o- rings on the screen pivots. Seems to work for me. BEARR thought about friction but on other bikes to BMW they have orings ( of a similar size) on the drive chains and don't appear to worry about any friction.

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I came across this thread as mine developed this "rattle" to the point it started to somewhat annoy me - just recently at 1,5 years and 9k miles I've only ever moved it once from high-bolt position to lower-bolt position as I preferred the wind in that setting and rarely pull it up so minimal 'wear'.

Nothing is loose except the pivot handles that are held loosely in place by the locking washers and the rattling screen is there 1.8k-2.1k rpm when taking off or rolling off on low rpm as traffic start to move.

Not sure rubber O-rings could do much unless they also provide not-insignificant friction towards operating the screen regardless of how rarely used it is... Then again there is the 'getting used to it' option so...

I don't even notice it now. My screen (Puig) is mounted in upper holes and kept in lower position.