Tiger 800 Touring Screen Advice

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by Spug, Jul 18, 2017.

  1. Spug

    Spug Member

    Jun 26, 2017
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    Can anyone recommend a good touring screen to fit to my 800xc. I am 6'1" and would like to take my bike touring, just think the standard screen needs to be changed to help with the buffering.

    All help gratefully received.

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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Spug, unfortunately with all these adventure style bikes (Triumph/BMW/Ducati they're all the same), the original screen gives varying levels of buffeting, which can be disagreeable especially if like me you wear an open face helmet.

    The first and free-to-try option is running with the OE screen taken off the bike. You will get a small increase in wind pressure on your chest, but it will remove 90% of the buffeting because you'll be running through clean air.

    I've tried a Givi touring screen - crap!; an MRA Touring screen (currently fitted) and that was an improvement but there is a whole range of stuff available.

    My advice? Try riding your bike with any screen and see how you get on, before spending wads of cash on stuff that you can't guarantee will work.
     
  3. Spug

    Spug Member

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    Thank you, will see if I can borrow some to try.
     
  4. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    One word answer to your question Spug 'Madstad'

    I'm 6' and had the same problem with the Triumph adjustable screen, I think they call it the touring screen:p

    Fitted a Madstad which I purchased off a Tiger 800 forum member, brilliant but pig ugly.
    So long as it keeps my dry and wind less:):) who cares.
     
  5. Spug

    Spug Member

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    Sounds good, what size was it?
     
  6. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    20'' if my memory serves me correctly.

    If your not in a rush to buy one then keep your eye on the for sale section of the Tiger 800 forum you sometimes get them for sale.
     
  7. Spug

    Spug Member

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    I will keep and eye out thanks, they are a bit expensive brand new
     
  8. Martin Bayliss

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    I have had the standard screen on an 800 XRT and taller adventure screen on an 800. Changed both for Palmer Products standard adjustable screen and improvement was immense. I'm 5' 10" and got their standard screen, but for taller peeps (6' 00" plus) they do a taller screen.

    Sadly, with screens, it's difficult to try them out before you buy and everybody's different. I liked theirs so much, I even fitted one to a Tiger 1050 and improved it no end!!
     
  9. Spug

    Spug Member

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    Thank you, I will have a look on the net and see what they do. Much appreciated.
     
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