05-21-2023, 06:00 AM
Wonderful introduction, Ron, and great to have you join the Forum Community - welcome! 
I think that most of us have to try more than one motorcycle before we settle on one that "fits". But then it my fit for the riding we do at that moment and that as time passes and riding style and mood change, we might have different needs ("wants"?) and that is when we get into the dilemma of "needing" more motorcycles.
The same can't be said for windshields - yes we have to try several but when we settle on one, it rarely changes for that particular motorcycle. The RS is not perfect but its a damned good motorcycle, but one thing I think most would agree is that the stock windscreen is a weak point. That said, we all have different dimensions so it is hard to get a windshield that fits everyone from the factory, and as a result we have to all experiment with different ones. Hope you find the one you can settle on, and I hope you enjoy the Forum and I look forward to your contributions.
As I say to all from Europe - you are all so lucky to have such connectivity and infrastructure over there. You can easily ride from county to country in the time and distance I would take to simply get out of Texas! From what I see Europe is made for sport touring and the RS is a great fit.
I think that most of us have to try more than one motorcycle before we settle on one that "fits". But then it my fit for the riding we do at that moment and that as time passes and riding style and mood change, we might have different needs ("wants"?) and that is when we get into the dilemma of "needing" more motorcycles.
The same can't be said for windshields - yes we have to try several but when we settle on one, it rarely changes for that particular motorcycle. The RS is not perfect but its a damned good motorcycle, but one thing I think most would agree is that the stock windscreen is a weak point. That said, we all have different dimensions so it is hard to get a windshield that fits everyone from the factory, and as a result we have to all experiment with different ones. Hope you find the one you can settle on, and I hope you enjoy the Forum and I look forward to your contributions.
As I say to all from Europe - you are all so lucky to have such connectivity and infrastructure over there. You can easily ride from county to country in the time and distance I would take to simply get out of Texas! From what I see Europe is made for sport touring and the RS is a great fit.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro