2017 Vstrom 650 Givi Airflow Screen Mod
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- I installed a Givi Airflow screen (model AF3112) to my 2017 V-strom 650. This vid will show how easy it is to install and a test ride at half height. Bonus first go putting the bike on its centre stand to wrap it up!
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Package arrived
1:09 Install
3:43 Test ride
8:42 Final thoughts on it
10:24 Centre stand challenge
12:26 Subs coin drop - Авто та транспорт
Tip for the centre stand.
Right foot on centre stand peg, hand on bar, grab subframe or grab rail (can't remember where on the 650 and I work at my local Suzuki dealership 😂, I also have the 1050) with other hand and push down while lifting up.
You don't pull back on the bike at all. Bike should be stable enough that you can take all your weight and stand on the centre stand foot.
It's all in the leg, if your back is hurting you aren't standing straight enough.
Takes very little effort to do once you've got it figured out.
Exactly... i had the same problem with the center stand. I found some UA-cam vids on it. Really easy now.
Thanks mate. I knew it had to be a technique issue. I was told by previous owner to pull back on grab rail while pushing stand down. Will try your way and watch some vids.
can you give me a vid? I use right hand on one bar from the passengers footpeg to pull and pushing with rightfoot on the center. Stiil is quite heavy. Maybe i overlooked a detail of you all.
@@AdvHQ You put all your weight on the center stand and pull up on the grab rail, dont pull back....
One of my best purchases for the motorcycle. I wonder why Suzuki doesn't put such glass in stock 🤔. Airflow is the best! My height is 182 cm and it solves everything. V-Strom is a dream bike now. ❤
New sub here mate for feckin around with centre stand and coin drop. Also enjoy your videos as is. Nice house and garage/shed too mate. Keep doing your things. I don´t have a Vstrom 650XT but surely it is on my very narrow wish list for my second bike ever. Started riding only now at 33 years old.
Haha thanks mate, appreciate the comment and sub. I sold the Vstrom about 6 months ago - great bike but I prefer off-road riding so have the Xtrainer 300 & KTM 500 now. Perfect age to get into it mate - I'm about 10 yrs older and only got back into it a few yrs ago, feel like I'm just hitting my straps 🤣
Thanks for a very useful review of a screen I hope to try (in universal format) on an otherwise naked bike. The double layer with attendant smoother airflow seems to be the reason for its success in reducing buffeting.
BTW, you may find that using your left foot/leg makes centre stand use easier even if being a right footer makes that seem counter intuitive. Good luck!
Thanks Ron, hope the screen works for you. Might give the left leg a go next time.
Glad the GIVI works for you, I went for the Suzuki touring screen, the one with the deflector, the tinted variant :D. For my 176 height it works really well but I think for taller riders, not so much. I get a breeze on top of my helmet, right where the main vent is so ... that's actually perfect (this is with the deflector in the most aggresive position and the screen mounted on the highest holes). This is at 100-130 kph speeds. At lower speeds I can confortably ride with my visor up and sometimes even at 100 I just use my drop down sun visor (another use for an already amazing extra to have on a helmet)
Yeah, the screen definitely works but as I did mention, I was content with the standard screen after a few weeks with the better helmet (this helped a lot). I imagine your devoted touring screen would work well and glad it suits you. It's the gusty crosswinds that I've gotta learn to live with now!
@@AdvHQ devoted hehe ... but yeah, I'll wait for the day when somebody makes a magical screen to protect us against side winds :)
Great Video. I have the same bike. When I started i tried to lift the bike onto centre stand then I discovered pushing down harder on the stand was easier. Keep up good work.
Sit on your bike and rock it off the stand, that way you are sitting on the bike and controlling its forward motion as it comes down using your front brake. Putting it on the stand should evolve into a one motion zero out of breath maneuver. You probably have it all figured out by now. LOL. GOOD REVIEW OF THE AIR FLOW! Thanks!
Cheers mate. I took the centre stand off when I fitted the new exhaust.
Looks good mate. I'm seriously thinking about adding a VStrom to the shed
Cheers mate, coming from a DRZ it's super comfortable. I'm still adjusting to winds (especially cross winds), probably as I'm new to road riding. You do sit up quite high.
It's a fairly well priced bike for what you get - I just couldn't afford the T7 and wanted something more road based, as I have the DRZ for more trail based rides. Enjoy the research mate, it's half the fun!
Nice Givi Airflow screen, i think the screens make a big difference. Cheers.
Definitely did. More than I was expecting 🙂. Just waiting on the panniers to arrive and start some touring on days off. 🏍🏕
Great looking screen , it's great you can raise and lower it. I have a Puig screen and it buffers a bit but nothing stops the cross wind . She's a nice bike and should serve you well. Cheers mate.
Yeah, I had gotten used to the standard screen with the new helmet - but the screen definitely helps. It's all confidence too, I guess.
I only experience buffeting with the Givi Airflow when there is a strong headwind. I also have mine set half way up.
As for the center stand, I find this new Gen 650 is harder than the 1st Gen 650. I make sure I am on level ground, as a slight slope will make it much harder. From the video, it appears that your driveway was sloping up slightly towards the garage.
Enjoy the V-Strom!!
Thanks mate, yeah it does slope up a bit there... will try again on flatter ground. I was just nervous about dropping it and found it hard to commit!
Thanks AHQ. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
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Thanks Ward, appreciate the comment.
Great vid! I couldn't see clear or I must've missed it, but did you install it on the highest position on the bracket? I'm 178 cm (5'10''). I'm waiting for mine to arrive. I guess I'll have to figure it out, but what do you recommend as far as the position? Thanks! This video was just what I was looking for and it came my way without even looking 😅
Thanks mate. The Gopro is looking through the screen (at basically any posution). I did a full high test ride and the top of the screen was basically at horizon level, stopped buffeting quite well but visually for me not great (maybe in rain?). The vid was at half height, I was looking straight over, not obstructed, and pretty much same clear air. I've still got to try it lower to see how that feels. I'm 181cm, so similar.
I have the same bike but with a Puig but ordered the airflow. I like to be able to easily adjust the height.
Hope it works well for you mate ✊️🤙
Regarding the stand , make a small ramp from a plank of wood and a house brick or similar, run front wheel onto the ramp then lower the centre stand and pull back 👍
Good idea - although I've taken the stand off to fit an aftermarket exhaust. Will try this when I refit it.
Codeword: Air-Flow
The Givi Air-Flow has really made a difference for me.. I did also experience the buffeting around my shoulders which I manage to fix with the Oxford Trapezium mirrors.. cheap and effective for me..
Can I ask what microphone you use?
Yeah, screen is impressive. Just ordered the mirrors from your Vstrom walk-around vid.
I think that mic was Purple Panda and I'm trying Rode now (but sometimes gopro doesn't recognise it and I lose audio 😢)... I just use a dango mount and clip to it, I think it's less clear but more transferrable to other helmets. Something I'm still working on as well haha
Send us your details to advhq@outlook.com and I'll post you the stickers 🤙
From the video, I think I see you have removed the passenger peg assemblies. I find using the bar on that assembly makes it very easy to lift up to the center stand. I'm 80 with a bad back and can do it with my 2023 Vstrom 650. Give it a go.
Doug
Thanks Doug, had to remove the pillion pegs as was single rego. Also, have since sold the Vstrom but I'm sure your comment will help others. Ride safe mate
what year aprilla tuono mirrors are the ones that will work? alos how tall are u, i just ordered the givi af for mine as well
Hey mate, sorry can't really help any more than what's in the vid - sold the Vstrom over a year ago. Good luck with yours, and enjoy 🤙✊️
Hello, thank you for the video. How tall are you? I'm 186 cm, do you think it works for me?
Hey mate, I'm 181cm. I imagine it would as it is adjustable. Maybe ask on a forum or group first from those that are taller though.
Have one of these screens on my ktm1190. If not going for long spin I slide front section off and only use fixed screen. Full screen really ruins the look on my bike. If any of your mates have and use main stands on their bikes, just go have a look as there's a knack to it, and once shown it becomes easy. Regards Al
Yeah, it's not gonna help win any fashion shows..... and I knew there'd be a knack to the centre stand - will work on it 👍
I live in Australia wanting to where i can Buy the Givi screen ,, as it seems when i go online everything has a big freight cost from overseas ,, hoping someone can fill me in Thank you
I ordered it through Sunstate motorcycles.
How is the screen at 150 and up to 180 km/h. I live in Denmark near the German border and in Germany they have the no speed limet Autobahns and my friends and i like to cruise up and down the Autobahn at 150 - 180 km/h on our 650 V-Stroms (up to near 200 km/h sometimes on a very very good wind in the back day😂)
Haha geez mate, that's bloody fast! Someone did comment they put their Airflow screen down when riding at speeds over 130km/h. I just enjoy cruising, so will probably never find out!
Great review I wonder if they make one for my 250 V Strom?
The 250’s very easy to put on the centre stand as I know it’s lighter. But I’m over 60 as well.
Thanks mate, I had a google search and couldn't find the Vstrom 250 on the Givi website. I'm sure there'd be a screen if some sort, somewhere.
To up the bike on the center stand I grab it from the rear pegs, otherwise I can't do it from the handles.
I had to take the passenger pegs off as I registered it as a single seater. I think I made it look extra awkward as it was my first go and was worried about dropping it.... I probably need to stop skipping leg day too!
little grease on the plastic for smoother up or down.
Good call
Lol I just got one and I can't find the sweet spot lol, it's hitting me in the back of the head and I don't know which is worse.
Ahh, I noticed the shoulders still a bit, and bought cheap Oxford mirrors - about $50/pair and it's sweet but nothing fixes cross-winds!
i am 175 and the screen 2/3 down. When higher i have more wind from the sides.
Appreciate the info. I bought some cheap Oxford mirrors which have got rid of the wind on the shoulders
@@AdvHQ thats interesting. So the oem mirrors can cause wind from the side? Thanks, first i am gonna tray one side without a mirror, see what happens. Can yo tell me mote about your mirrors. What is the shape like? Thanks
@@NoOne-qx4xv they're more diamond shaped I guess ... check out my latest Vstrom vid - will see them in that one ua-cam.com/video/ZOQhvC9HWoU/v-deo.html
@@AdvHQ did you need some Oxford adapters too?
@@NoOne-qx4xv nah, I already had adapters with the originals so was a straight forward swap
Where to buy this, can help me with link please
I put the code for the screen in the vid mate. Look the code up in google. I sold the Vstrom ages ago.
Givi
Winner - man, I wish I saw this before I posted your stubby cooler