Wind Buffering

[sparky230v]

Hi All
Just back from 12 days touring the south of France the CT 1220 didn't miss a beat I was so happy with her. Just found that the wind was pushing me about a lot as some lads on the BMW GS seemed to be fine. Question is it me or is the bike set up wrong. I weigh about 100KG plus bike fully loaded but found it so unconformable I had the screen about Half way up as its a Givi adjustable one.
Thanks in advance
Cheers

[t15dja]

Yes, I've been having the same issue with my new (to me) 2020 CT with adjustable screen. My theory is it's because the screen is quite narrow compared to other bikes I own/ have owned e.g. Goldwing, FJR1300, R1200GS, K1600GT.  It has to be narrow to avoid hitting the bars when turning. That's not to say there isn't a suitable after-market replacement out there somewhere and I had posed the same question previously on this forum.  The CalSci screen gets good reviews but it will be expensive to import from the USA with VAT, shipping, duty etc.  I emailed the CalSci manufacturer about a fortnight ago to ask about shipping costs but have had no response. If you hear of any other solutions I'd be glad if you could let us know.

[sparky230v]

Thanks for the reply my screen is a  GIVI AF1110 Just can't make it out

[Hound]

I have a deflector on the top of my Givi AF1110 and generally have the screen all the way up; I can still see well over it.
I notice windblast around the shoulders, and a fair bit of noise coming from under the forks, but it seems fine all in all. I
have 15mm spacers under the bottom mounts of the screen to kick out the bottom and rake the top inwards, improving
the flow of air.



I have bought and will fit (eventually) the Honda side fairing deflectors and the GP Kompozit upper deflectors - I will
need to perform minor surgery on those so they don't clash will the lower part of the Airflow screen. Then, with the
wind tunnel deflector mod, I should be as wind-proofed as possible with the CT!

[sparky230v]

Hiya
Yes good idea I might try that too 

[t15dja]

"..... and the GP Kompozit upper deflectors"

Do you have to drill any holes in the bodywork to fit those?

[Hound]

One, at the base of the black plastic surround for the instrument panel. There are different deflectors for 2012-2015
(pictured) and 2016-on with the adjustable screen. I guess you could get away with DualLock rather than drill holes.

[mad-dawg]

Morning Hound
I fitted that type of wind deflector using the existing screw and a piece of dual lock which held them fine, one thing to be aware of is that I got a build up of road crud under the deflector which I only discovered when I removed one to remove the side panel one day. It wasn't noticeable as mine were the smoked black/grey ones and I left them on when I sold the bike.
 I found they seemed to make a difference but its an expensive job trying to control nature 

PS thanks for the tip off to Gareth re DCT cover