Taller screen

[KwakaMo]

do they actualy make any difference? I am 6' tall.

[O.C.]

yep they do...However it depends on which aftermarket screen you choose.

I have the standard screen on mine which is the same size as the K accessory 'bigger' screen from previous models

I'm 6'2" but don't mind the wind in my hair...If I had any  ;D

[viper]

if you dont fancy a screen that is 7ft tall, look into the vario screen with the built in spoiler, ive got it and it seems to be a good improvement over the stock

[mecki]

And bigger screens seem to put more strain on the lifting mechanism so it breaks after a while.

[viper]

slightly shorter than stock so looks less like a scooter  :)

[Boomer]

It depends on what you want from a screen.
I like to have low noise and zero buffeting when on long runs.

My CalSci +6" (old model XL) is about right for me.
Screen down the air hits me mid-chest, screen up it's just over the top of my lid.
It's SOOOOooooo much quieter with the screen up.
In the summer I fit the OEM screen as it gives more air to help keep me cool.

As for the looks, who cares. So long as it's not outright ugly I could care less if people think I'm on a scooter or not.
They soon learn the "not" as I effortlessly waft past them.  ;D

[cpettifer]

Depends what you want in a screen. I've come to the conclusion that at 6'6" tall I'm probably always going to have to compromise on noise / turbulence as anything that puts wind over my head is going to be HUGE. I've tried the latest XL Calsci and hated it. It was noisier than stock on all but the highest position for me and that was just horid low booming noise, which I figured may end up being worse, plus I was partially looking through it, so the top of the screen was a distraction.

Anyway, I hasten to add Heroblobs were brilliant and took the screen back. I've swapped it (plus refund!) for a Laminar Lip, but it's still in the packet unused at present. I'm waiting for some cleaner / drier roads before trying that out now, so I don't get it all covered in crap while I play with it in various positions.

[Cartman]

do they actualy make any difference? I am 6' tall.

Don't know where you are but if you want to I have a stock 2011 screen, a Cee Baileys Euro Cut and a Calsci L you can try if you want. I've tried loads, now settled on the Calsci in the winter, less noise, more coverage. Cee Baileys in the spring/summer. Puig was good everywhere bar the motorway. Fancy trying the new bigger MRA Vario but you've got to stop sometime.

Oh I'm 6'3"

[KwakaMo]

mmmmmmmmmm :o I have looked at loads of forums around the world and supprisingly there is no definitive answer! rider of the same size on the same model swearing by different screens. ::)

[Kwikasfuki]

Here's the ones I've tried.

MRA Vario
Kawasaki touring
Cee Baileys Ultra Tour
Calsci XL
Calsci L

My favourite is the Calsci. At the moment deciding between the XL and L

[KwakaMo]

Here's the ones I've tried.

MRA Vario
Kawasaki touring
Cee Baileys Ultra Tour
Calsci XL
Calsci L

My favourite is the Calsci. At the moment deciding between the XL and L

is there a UK supplier of Calsci?

[Kwikasfuki]

is there a UK supplier of Calsci?

http://shop.heroblobs.co.uk/collections/kawasaki-gtr1400/products/calsci-screens-for-kawasaki-gtr1400

although there is second hand one sale here

http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,1157.0.html

[zedmeister]

I had a GIVI screen on my last gtr it has a flip at the top and is 3" taller than the original and 5mm thick, it was excellent, even though it was only 3" taller the slight flip made a big difference i would recommend it.

Having said the above the screen is in my garage and in perfect condition, it only cost £85 too. i now have the new model so it is surplus to requirements. Should anyone want it PM me

[simbad]

Using the Calsci XL 6" 2' and it works for me ....

[BigAlan]

I ahve a 2011 bike with a laminar lip on, i am 6' 3" tall and this suits my needs very well, especially yesterday when i did almost 200 miles on the bike in the cold.

Alan