Hi there sir sam. You said your getting a 400 so is it safe to say you havent gotten it yet? Wait untill you recieve it and after riding it for a bit you would be able to better evaluate if you require an aftermarket windscreen or not. From the posts that I've seen , it seems to me that if your under 6 ft tall than the stock screen seems adequate. If your taller than 6 ft, thats when you start to experience the wind buffetting. Good luck and happy riding!
Windshield for Burgman 400?
I am getting a new burgman 400. My last scooter, (my only other bike), was a honda helix. What I want to know is it nessesary to change the original windshild to a different style (such as givi or clearview), and if so what brand is the best?
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Hi Sir Sam, I own the 400 and I installed the Givi tall windshield, it offers great wind and bug protection as I am completely behind the shield, I am about 5 8.The only draw back is I lost 8mph on the top end and about 5mpg. The added bonus is that it covers your hands. Hope this helps you..
Your drop in top speed and mpg is quite large. My riding friend has a GIVI and he did not experience that large of a drop in mpg. He does not ride over 85mph, so I do not know about the top speed. Do you ride at high speeds a lot?
Hi Roy, The speed I posted was right after the 800 mile service and the day was kind of windy. I have not topped it out since. I now have 3500 miles on the clock, probably this spring I will see if there is any change, but the fuel mileage is consistent at 65 mpg.
After 440 miles in the cold, I am going to get a GIVI. I am 5' 11" with a inseam of 30". I will put the stock w/s back on in the spring to see if it pushes the wind and bugs high enough to be useful. A friend let me use a pair of hand guards yesterday for my ride back home. They kept my hands from getting cold, but seemed to increase the wind noise.
After two tanks, I am getting in the low 70's. But it is do to the low RPMs I am riding for the break in period. I am going to put on a GIVI soon so I will not be able to make a good comparison of with or without the GIVI. 65 mpg sounds good enough for me.Hi Roy, The speed I posted was right after the 800 mile service and the day was kind of windy. I have not topped it out since. I now have 3500 miles on the clock, probably this spring I will see if there is any change, but the fuel mileage is consistent at 65 mpg.
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