Triumph GT windscreen on the R, worth it or buffeting?

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Anyone installed the OEM wind screen on their R? Did it make a significant difference or just direct the wind from body to helmet and cause buffeting? And did you think it "ruined" the naked look of the bike?
I'm 5 11 or 6', depending who's asking:), and trying to figure out whether it's worth it or not.

I saw the post for the bigger wind screens from other manufacturers, but I don't want to change the look of the bike. For long rides I have my Indian with the wind "sail" on it.

Thank you.
 
I had ordered my R3r with the GT windscreen and side bags as I am using it mostly as my touring bike (in the Alps - so the GT was not an option). The screen adds some wind protectection for the upper body, which is nice. Helmet and shoulders are completely in the air, which I found somewhat tiring after 6-7 hours of riding, especially for my shoulders. I can understand the folks who install bigger screens but most of them I find quite ugly (the windscreen options, not the riders). The OEM screen in my view does not ruin the looks of the bike, quite the contrary. Here is a picture from a tour this fall:
rocket3 sylvenstein basin.jpg
 
I agree regarding the looks of the larger screens. The OEM does look better and as you said may even enhance the look of the R. I haven't been able to find any real life pics of the R with and without the screen to compare. Beautiful picture and bike.
Thank you.
 
Dr.D said:
I put the GT screen on my TFC. It looks great and does break a little more wind. It is worth it a agree these bikes do not look good with large windshields on them. I too have an Indian with the huge parachute on the front.
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Dr.D, any side and front pics of the bike with the screen? If it's too much trouble no worries. Thanks.
 
I put the GT screen on my R.
About half my commute is highway and it was just exhausting. The GT screen punches a big enough hole in the atmosphere to get the wind off my chest. (I'm 5'11" also)
You still have wind on your shoulders and helmet, but it's just a minor annoyance compared to having nothing. Also, I didn't notice much buffeting. When you're in clean air, it's pretty smooth.
Appearance-wise, personally I think this bike has enough bad-ass going on that the windshield doesn't really take much away. Definitely flows with the style of the bike.
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I agree. It really looks good on the bike. Thanks for the info.

Where would one find and order one? I couldn't find it on the Triumph motorcycle website unless I missed it.
 
And if you want to make that GT screen look really nice, spray the back of the windscreen with Plasti Dip. That way it is a nice solid color but you can still easily clean the front of the windscreen and it comes in different colors. I did black on my 2020 black GT and on a Triumph Sport Screen on a black/red stripe Gen 1 Rocket. If you don't like it, just peel it off...
 

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