Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Screens => Topic started by: Pope on July 24, 2025, 11:40:06

Title: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Pope on July 24, 2025, 11:40:06

Hi all. What screen would you recommend on the RE please. I am 5ft 8 , the standard screen doesn't work for me and neither has an MRA screen! Thanks

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 24, 2025, 13:26:46

Have you tried one of these on the OEM or the MRA?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376206542364
Works great for me & just as good, maybe better than the Givi Airflow I had on the 650.  :)
Plus, it's cheap enough to try before you spend a lot on anything else.
I initially had it on the 'touring screen', which is a little higher than the standard, I tried it on the standard & it's even better.
Photo to show how I have it fitted. It didn't take much to sort it, but may need a few adjustments to get it right.
 

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Pope on July 24, 2025, 13:45:56

Thanks Mick,

I have just ordered one....for 12 quid...

Regards Paul

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Barbel Mick on July 24, 2025, 13:58:44

Mine didn't come with instructions but it does fit together easily enough, was you get the idea.  :whistle:
I've marked on this photo where I've wrapped a bit of tape around the fastening because after a few months I noticed it was coming loose.
It's only £12 & I didn't expect that much from it, but that does seem to be a weak point.  :thumb:   

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Sir Trev on July 26, 2025, 15:41:52

I angled the stock screen on my RE with 10mm spacers on the bottom mounting points (and longer bolts). Having the top of the screen a bit closer to me reduced the buffeting a fair bit, although 20mm may well be even better. Very cheap mod to try.

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Pope on July 27, 2025, 07:57:15

Thanks Trev. I will try that as well. I have also been thinking that at least part of the problem is the ( non) angle of the screen. Where did you get the spacers and bolts?

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Pope on July 27, 2025, 22:38:38

Has anyone tried the givi vario airflow( I think the names is)

Title: Re: 800re screen recommendation
Post by: Gert on July 28, 2025, 09:38:10

A member on Stromtrooper made a 3-D printed spacer for his DL800 DE screen that he now sells, https://www.stromtrooper.com/threads/any-further-opinions-on-dl800-Windscreen -windscreen-options.445172/page-4?post_id=5763146#post-5763146

If you have access to a 3-D printer, you could either try to simulate a similar spacer or else perhaps place an order with that StromTooper member.