BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Anyone tried one of these?  I just put a VStream on my '15 RTLC, but it doesn't work nearly as good as the VStream I had on the '05 model.  The way they cut it to for the antenna puts a lot more turbulence on my shoulders and arms than the old VStream did.  I'd be interested to know how this one performs.


http://www.werksparts.com/quiet-ride-windshield.html

Knock on wood, my 15 RT is the first BMW that I haven't changed the seat and windshield. They both appear to be working correctly
WERKS windshield does look like good solution if your having issues with stock one though

Which VStream did you fit?


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T6pilot wrote: Knock on wood, my 15 RT is the first BMW that I haven't changed the seat and windshield. They both appear to be working correctly
WERKS windshield does look like good solution if your having issues with stock one though

In the rain, the stock shield dumps the rain right into my face.  The center is the low spot, so that's where the water runs.  Cool, sleek looking design, but crap for protection.

natief wrote: Which VStream did you fit?


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I initially ordered the tall, but at 5'9", I was looking through it, even on lowest setting.  I like to be able to see over the shield when I want to, so I swapped it for the regular model.

mercator1 wrote: I initially ordered the tall, but at 5'9", I was looking through it, even on lowest setting. I like to be able to see over the shield when I want to, so I swapped it for the regular model.

You are correct about the rain
Got soaked on interstate 40 last week. 400 miles heavy rain
Didn't think was a windshield issue
Going to order the 24" model

T6pilot wrote: You are correct about the rain
Got soaked on interstate 40 last week. 400 miles heavy rain
Didn't think was a windshield issue
Going to order the 24" model

Yeah, if you look at the stock screen, the path of least resistance (which water always takes) is right in your face.

E-mailed WERKS Sunday morning, thinking they would get back to be first of week, received a reply this afternoon. Ordering a 24in shield tomorrow

Terry from werks emailed me this morning my new 24 in windshield should be here by Friday, that's very fast service!!

New windshield on bike, only a 150 miles on it, does what it supposed to do, that is reduce wind buffet. Haven't tested it out in the rain yet

T6pilot wrote: New windshield on bike, only a 150 miles on it, does what it supposed to do, that is reduce wind buffet. Haven't tested it out in the rain yet

I see you're in SoCal, so I don't guess you can give us a cold weather report, huh?

Well I have come fro a Triumph Tiger 800XC where the windshield was an aftermarket I had on my Tiger 800 (roadie) which was a Givi Airflow absolute magic compared to the OEM. One of the things with my 2014 bike is I find very little fault  and the need to replace OEM parts  The windshield is brilliant if I have an issue which is minor is with the seat?

Spencert231 wrote: Well I have come fro a Triumph Tiger 800XC where the windshield was an aftermarket I had on my Tiger 800 (roadie) which was a Givi Airflow absolute magic compared to the OEM. One of the things with my 2014 bike is I find very little fault  and the need to replace OEM parts  The windshield is brilliant if I have an issue which is minor is with the seat?

Have you ridden the '14 RT in the rain?  It dumps the rain right in your face as you ride, and there's much more wind on your arms and shoulders than on previous models (e.g. the '05 I traded in).  But, you are right, the seat dumps our weight right into the tank, especially when braking.

They must build them differently for the US market.  Rain in my face depends on where you set the screen to, in my case where there us just enough downdraft to clear my visor.  As for wind on your arms and shoulders, definitely not enough to keep you cool on a warm day. Having owned every model of RT since 1996 with a couple of 1600s thrown in, the LC has by far the best weather protection and the least buffering.  IMO.

IMHO I am inclined to agree with RTman and yes I have ridden in the rain.Although I live in France my bike was delivered to me in Suffolk, England where I was on contract by Williams Motorcycles Manchester in September 2014. so in answer to your question, yes I have ridden it in not just rain, but torrential rain. I then rode it home to France in wind, hail, sleet and bucketing down rain, and I have no issue whatsoever with the windshield. By the way I am 64yrs old 6'1" weighing in at 17st 5lbs so no spring chicken or lightweight. The windscreen offers great protection in rain if it was wider it would not offer sufficient enough air flow on these hot days. So for the moment I am happy, but I have been known to change my mind :))