Givi AirFlow Adjustable Windshield Review

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Hi,

I was given the opportunity to test the new Givi Adjustable Windshield for a review. They sent this to me on June 30th which was just a day after I spoke with the Givi representative. This will be a shorter review since I only put about 50 miles on it with my initial ride. But I did go on the interstate, state roads, and the city. And I also tested it out in the lowest, middle, and highest postions in all of roads.

Packaging

The windshield was very professionally packaged. There were 2 smaller boxes in 1 larger box and everything was put in where it would be very difficult to damage anything on the shield. And all of the parts needed were in there, although there really isn't much that is needed.

Pictures of Shield







I removed my Givi Windshield that I cut down about 1 1/2". Measuring from the handlebar cover to the top of the Givi screen I cut down was 20 1/2" (measured from the Honda emblem on the handlebar cover). After I installed this Adjustable Givi at the highest position it measured 20 3/4", so it is about 1/4" of taller than the Givi that I took off.

The parts of the shield seem to be very sturdy and easy to use. Here are a couple of close up shots of the fasteners. I'm am calling them fasteners but Givi may refer to them by a different name.







The Ride

I started the ride with the screen in it's highest position which allowed my eyes to be about 1" to 2" above the top of the screen. I started on the city street to ride out to the interstate about 1 1/2 miles. I merged onto the interstate and quickly got up to 65 mph (all speeds will be actual in this review) and I didn't notice any buffeting whatsoever. The top part of this windshield seems a bit narrower than the stock Givi shield but it seems a smoother ride without any turbulence at all. I think the gap between the screens really helps out to eliminate buffeting or back pressure. There was no back pressure that pushes your body or helmet forward at all. The single piece Givi shield that I removed would give a small bit of back pressure that would push your helmet or even your body forward a bit. But there was none of that with the new Givi Adjustable shield.

I rode up and down the highway in about 3 mile sections to try out the different height adjustments. I started out in the highest postion.

INTERSTATE

Highest Position

In the highest position it was a nice quiet ride like the single piece (original) Givi shield. But it seems to be a smoother ride since there is no turbulence at all. I ride with a 1/2 helmet with the fighter pilot visor and when I raised my visor all the way up I didn't feel the need to have to wear glasses at all. Except for safty issues. I don't feel comfortable at all riding without some type of eye protection. But I wanted to test it out to see if glasses are needed. Well, they aren't. I felt a very small amount of wind/breeze but I think it was from some of the wind that came from the side or from around the shield.

I raised my hand up to see where how far the wind was being pushed up and it was at the top of my helmet. It seems that it pushes the air up about 4" over my eyes and gave absolutely no buffeting at all at 65 mph. I also tried to ride close behind semi-trucks and also to the side of them to see if I felt any of the "sailing" effect that I would get with the single piece Givi shield. Sometimes if the wind was right I would feel the wind catch the shield and give some turbulence or that "sailing" effect. Well, as much as I tried I couldn't get that effect with this new adjustable shield.

Middle Position

I then rode with the shield at the middle positon and I did find a bit more wind hitting my eyes but not much more than at the highest position. It was also pushing the wind to just an inch or two below my helmet but there was no buffeting at the middle position either. It seems to push the wind in a very friendly manner. I also didn't get any of the turbulence or buffeting either at the middle postion, even when trying to ride close to semi's.

Lowest Position

The lowest position would give me more wind, of course, but it was still a smooth kind of effect. Even though the lowest position is probably close to the height of the stock Honda screen it didn't seem to produce any buffeting, that would cause my helmet to be pushed around. The stock screen would push my helmet around pretty bad on the interstate but this Givi adjustable screen didn't do that.

As a side note: I'm 6'0" tall and when I sit on my SWing in my normal riding position my eye level is 31" from the seat. I have a longer torso than an average 6 footer so I was concerned that this adjustable shield may not be tall enough.

I have to say that this windshield on the interstate is a very nice shield that produces a nice smooth ride. There is no turbulence or buffeting at all, even when trying to ride as close to semi-trucks as I could to get that effect. I also didn't notice that "sailing" effect that I would get with the stock Givi or the XL Clearview that I had on at one time.

STATE ROAD

Highest Position

The state road that I road on had a speed limit of 45 mph and it was in very good condition with nice curves on it. I started out with the screen at the highest position and it was very smooth. I didn't really keep it at this height for very long at all. It was about 80-85 degrees there so I pulled over to adjust it to the middle position.

Middle Position

I pulled over and adjusted it to the middle position and rode about 5 miles this way and it is a very smooth ride too. Since the speed limit is only 45 mph it is really nice to have the option to adjust the screen. It felt like a very relaxed ride and gave more wind to my body which helped make the ride more enjoyable since I could stay cooler. I then pulled over to adjust it to the lowest position.

Lowest Position

I rode about another 5 miles with the screen in the lowest position and it was also a very nice ride. I think this is the height I will have it at when I ride on these types of roads at these speeds. When I would raise my visor I would feel more wind, of course, in my eyes but it wasn't alot. But it provided a nice breeze to my body and face and it still didn't produce any buffeting to my helmet/head. It was really a very nice ride that kept me cooler.

I also rode one part of my ride on a 5-6 mile stretch where the speed limit was anywhere from 15 mph to 45 mph due to the tight turns. I started the first 2 miles at the middle position and then dropped it down to the lowest position. With this type of ride it was very nice to be able to adjust the shield. Since the speed was slower, and it was hot out, this made the ride much more comfortable.

Adjusting the Screen:

As for adjusting the screen...it is very, very easy and quick. I would adjust it at stop lights or stop signs and it only takes about 5 seconds. It is just that easy. I wouldn't try to adjust this as you ride but I guess it would be possible, but not very safe. You really need to use 2 hands to do it quickly and safely.

Conclusion:

I know I only went on about a 50 mile ride but I have to say I like this new Givi adjustable screen more than the other screens I have had. I don't know if it is the "air-foil" or what, but the ride was very smooth and without any turbulence or buffeting. Even at the lowest heights I still didn't feel turbulence or buffeting. I know that there was more wind at my face at the lowest setting but the wind didn't push my helmet around. It is hard to explain but this shield seems to push the wind up a good amount of distance. When I had my Majesty I put a Laminar Lip on the Givi shield I had and it did help. I think that this shield gives that effect of the Laminar Lip but to a much better extent.

I will give additional updates but if I were in the process of buying an aftermarket screen this is the one that I would choose. I think that if you are a bit over 6' tall it will still do a good job for you. I'm not sure how it would do in the rain so I can't comment on that but it doesn't rain much out here in California.

I can say that when I am in the hills/mountains and on some nice curvy roads I will be keeping it down in the lowest positon, if it is warm out. It is really nice to have these options available to you when riding. The highest position is great on the interstate but I think I will be keeping it in the lowest or middle position in the city or out on my country rides.

Here are some more pictures:




This how the screen fits into the fastener.





This a side view of the screen at the highest level.



This is a picture at the lowest setting. My eyes are probably 5" over the top.



This is the screen at the highest level. My eyes are 1" to maybe 2" over the top.

I would like to thank Givi for giving me this opportunity to review this new shield of theirs. It really is a very nice shield and gives the rider the ability to adjust the screen as needed. If you have any questions please reply to this post and I will keep them in mind for when I give updates. I'm sure i forgot some things so please just respond and I will do my best to get you an answer, if I can. Thanks for reading.

"edited on July 5th"

I'm not sure who all sells these but I have seen them on

www.scootertrap.com and I know Matt is a great guy to deal with.

Martywinger....that's why,over here in the UK, with the plentiful rain we get from the atlantic, the legal requirement is that if you look through a screen you must have wipers fitted; if you look over a screen you don't need them. I've ordered a Givi Airflow, my dealer's waiting for it to arrive from Italy.

Martywinger,,,
Like you I prefer to look over the windshield. I installed the standard Givi and then cut it down so I could just see over it. I can lean down just a bit and get out of the rain if I have to but I find I only get hit with rain at lower speeds with normal speeds blowing the rain pretty much up over me. I have done this on all bikes I have had with windshields. I do wish i would have purchased the adjustable shield but bought mine when they were first coming out and didn't know much about them yet. This thread pretty much covers the overall spectrum from installation to performance of this shield.
Patty and I lived just north of Haskell for a while in 1970, pretty close to your OKie from Muskogee residence. Take care...Dick

Let battle commence, the AF214 and Monolock mount arrived today, must try and find the link to the youtube video

Paul

Just wondering, whilst I have the screen off, is it worth putting some better bulbs in the dip/main headlamps, if so what recommendations would you make.

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

Let battle commence, the AF214 and Monolock mount arrived today, must try and find the link to the youtube video

Paul

Just wondering, whilst I have the screen off, is it worth putting some better bulbs in the dip/main headlamps, if so what recommendations would you make.

A couple of 2 million candlepower spots to take out the HID mounted cagers!!!!!

Waspie wrote:

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

Let battle commence, the AF214 and Monolock mount arrived today, must try and find the link to the youtube video

Paul

Just wondering, whilst I have the screen off, is it worth putting some better bulbs in the dip/main headlamps, if so what recommendations would you make.

A couple of 2 million candlepower spots to take out the HID mounted cagers!!!!!

Always been great fan of Cibies, could always mount a couple on the front struts

.....with a generator in the topbox!

MikeO wrote:

.....with a generator in the topbox!

Too true Mike, hopefully the topbox will be the first thing to mount as it seems more straightforward than the screen

Paul...glad you've got yours..hopefully I'll hear soon that mine has arrived...how about a meet somewhere like Holmfirth or Glossop, when the weather's calmed down a bit

rogerscoot wrote:

Paul...glad you've got yours..hopefully I'll hear soon that mine has arrived...how about a meet somewhere like Holmfirth or Glossop, when the weather's calmed down a bit

Yeah sounds good Roger.

My lad might fit the monolock tomorrow, but still don't know if I am changing the bulbs or not

I thought Holmfirth was for threesomes!!!!!!

Compo, Foggy et al.

You'll have to find a third rider chaps.

Waspie wrote:

I thought Holmfirth was for threesomes!!!!!!

Compo, Foggy et al.

You'll have to find a third rider chaps.

Any takers

With the road works in Dorset it would take me a month just to get to the northern border!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Dorset needs to be replaced by 'Welcome to Cone Land'

&*%$**&@ Olympic preparations!!!!!!!!

Waspie wrote:

With the road works in Dorset it would take me a month just to get to the northern border!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Dorset needs to be replaced by 'Welcome to Cone Land'

&*%$**&@ Olympic preparations!!!!!!!!

Best stay where you are mate or else you may never get back in

Eeeee I remember sitting on the beach in Lulworth Cove listening to the World Cup final in 1966 on a transistor radio, bet it hasn't changed one bit

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

Waspie wrote:

With the road works in Dorset it would take me a month just to get to the northern border!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Dorset needs to be replaced by 'Welcome to Cone Land'

&*%$**&@ Olympic preparations!!!!!!!!

Best stay where you are mate or else you may never get back in

Eeeee I remember sitting on the beach in Lulworth Cove listening to the World Cup final in 1966 on a transistor radio, bet it hasn't changed one bit

Apart from the sound of Sabot rounds bouncing off the surrounding hills!!! Nah!

Waspie wrote:

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

Waspie wrote:

With the road works in Dorset it would take me a month just to get to the northern border!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to Dorset needs to be replaced by 'Welcome to Cone Land'

&*%$**&@ Olympic preparations!!!!!!!!

Best stay where you are mate or else you may never get back in

Eeeee I remember sitting on the beach in Lulworth Cove listening to the World Cup final in 1966 on a transistor radio, bet it hasn't changed one bit

Apart from the sound of Sabot rounds bouncing off the surrounding hills!!! Nah!

Oh yes I remember my lad saying he was guilty of making lots of noise down there

Just an update, monolock is now fitted, took my lad 20 mins once he found the right size drill bit.

Will post pics when the screen is done

Excellent!
I bought a new drill-bit specially.

MikeO wrote:

Excellent!
I bought a new drill-bit specially.

He did phone me to say that he didn't need a drill bit, he was going to use my chainsaw instead

Well the AF214 screen was put on today by my eldest.

Quote "Why do the Italians make it look so complicated" he had it done in 20 mins.

Now to test it out.

Saturday is looking fine

Mine arrived this afternoon.....job for tomorrow

rogerscoot wrote:

Mine arrived this afternoon.....job for tomorrow

Good stuff, my lad replaced some of the screws as they were rusting.

You fancy a meet Saturday if all goes well?

Glad it all went well.

MikeO wrote:

Glad it all went well.

Mike, I havn't lifted a finger, my eldest decided he was going to do it, so how can I argue

Indeed!
Why have a puppy and bark yourself?

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

MikeO wrote:

Glad it all went well.

Mike, I havn't lifted a finger, my eldest decided he was going to do it, so how can I argue

After a life time of spoiling them they have to reach a pay back point sometime.

In my family I'm still Mr mechanic. (they have other uses though)

Waspie wrote:

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

MikeO wrote:

Glad it all went well.

Mike, I havn't lifted a finger, my eldest decided he was going to do it, so how can I argue

After a life time of spoiling them they have to reach a pay back point sometime.

In my family I'm still Mr mechanic. (they have other uses though)

He doesn't do bad, he has just come out of a rather sh*t marriage and is just finding himself again, along with being made redundant last week as well, he needs to keep himself occupied.

i can tell he is getting back to his old self, he calls the Silverwing "The Moped"

It never rains.....!
Good luck to him.
No doubt you're doing your bit to support.

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

rogerscoot wrote:

Mine arrived this afternoon.....job for tomorrow

You fancy a meet Saturday if all goes well?

Already booked up for Saturday, is Friday any good?

rogerscoot wrote:

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

rogerscoot wrote:

Mine arrived this afternoon.....job for tomorrow

You fancy a meet Saturday if all goes well?

Already booked up for Saturday, is Friday any good?

Not sure would need to check and get back to you.

rogerscoot wrote:

midlifecrisis (Paul) wrote:

rogerscoot wrote:

Mine arrived this afternoon.....job for tomorrow

You fancy a meet Saturday if all goes well?

Already booked up for Saturday, is Friday any good?

Yeah OK for Friday if you still want to .



PM or email me with details tc

Paul

Tested out my new Givi Airflow today going to meet Paul in Holmfirth ( not three of us, only two). Travelled on both Motorway and A roads across the hills...great ride up to Holme Moss. Very happy with it...replaced a standard Givi that had 2 inches cut off....Certainly less buffeting around head and shoulders. It did get dirty though from damp roads, so will have to give it a good clean in the morning.

rogerscoot wrote:

Tested out my new Givi Airflow today going to meet Paul in Holmfirth ( not three of us, only two). Travelled on both Motorway and A roads across the hills...great ride up to Holme Moss. Very happy with it...replaced a standard Givi that had 2 inches cut off....Certainly less buffeting around head and shoulders. It did get dirty though from damp roads, so will have to give it a good clean in the morning.

Yes Roger nice to meet you.

I too was testing out my new Airflow screen, found it remarkably quiet compared with the old standard screen.

Very impressed indeed

Did either of you notice a cold spot at the rear of the helmet? Not an issue as I remedied it by wearing a buff and tucking it into the back of my lid!

Glad you had positive trials with the new screen. Definitely quieter.

Waspie wrote:

Did either of you notice a cold spot at the rear of the helmet? Not an issue as I remedied it by wearing a buff and tucking it into the back of my lid!

Glad you had positive trials with the new screen. Definitely quieter.

I'll be honest Doug, I didn't, having said that I was more interested in avoiding the plethora of potholes I had to encounter

I rode in that very cold spell we had a while back Paul and it was the only thing I could adversely knock the Airflow for. Very minor, however, after the buff thing was worked out, (and the weather changed), it became barely noticeable.

A few guys have commented on the buffeting/pressure on their backs! Something I am aware of but never noticed myself.

Glad it's not just we southerners that are having trouble with pot holes. Be glad when my work commute is in daylight! At least I will see what is coming and hopefully avoid!!!!

I didn't notice, beacause I was wrapped up warm....my helmet, a SHOEI, has a neck curtain (whisper strip) which reduces a lot of noise getting to the ears and keeps the neck warm...under that a winter balaclava which gets well down into the jacket, so nice and toastie!!!

I may have missed it in the threads but has anyone tried this in the rain? Maybe I'm worried about nothing but what keeps the rain from coming in from over the bottom shield?

martywinger wrote:

I may have missed it in the threads but has anyone tried this in the rain? Maybe I'm worried about nothing but what keeps the rain from coming in from over the bottom shield?

The rain, like the air is deflected over your head. Subject to the screen placed at the optimum position.

Over the past few weeks most of my riding with the AF214 has been in the rain. (Good ole British weather).

Thanks Doug. Looks like it'll be the one to buy before my next trip.

martywinger wrote:

I may have missed it in the threads but has anyone tried this in the rain? Maybe I'm worried about nothing but what keeps the rain from coming in from over the bottom shield?

Do you get any rain where you live in Oklahoma? I thought it was sun 365

I set off in light rain and to be honest I didn't notice where it went, ceratinly didn't drop on me

Yes, we get rain here. Over the past 2 weeks we've recieved a record snowfall too. I take rather long trips that get me all over the US. Can't remember a trip that I didn't get rained on somewhere. This May or June a cpople pals and I will ride from Oklahoma to Kalispell Montana and back. I'm sure we'll see rain.

Mine arrived by courier this lunchtime. Very easy to remove existing windscreen (a standard Givi) and replace with the Airflow. Job made simpler by the fact that the Givi brackets were already installed. Just need an excuse to try it.
I may wait until the leg deflectors are fitted. It was a bit cold on Saturday at motorway speeds so hopefully they will be a good investment.

Cheers,

tarmacburner2 wrote:

Mine arrived by courier this lunchtime. Very easy to remove existing windscreen (a standard Givi) and replace with the Airflow. Job made simpler by the fact that the Givi brackets were already installed. Just need an excuse to try it.
I may wait until the leg deflectors are fitted. It was a bit cold on Saturday at motorway speeds so hopefully they will be a good investment.

Cheers,

You won't be disappointed

I was given strict instructions not to thrash my bike for 24hrs after the guards were fitted in order to let the glue go off.
I rode back from the dealer very gently.
(He actually advised not riding it but needs must)

Good tip there MikeO. Not a problem about not riding it for 24 hours at the moment. Just been out in the car and there were a couple of bits of snow falling at one point. The temperatures have taken a drop again.

I can always use the Burgman if the desire to be on two wheels becomes too great!

Cheers,

Leg deflectors? Somebody tell me more about those.

Have a butchers at my Album - the first eight pictures and the one labelled 'Scooter Bag-Hook 13' show my leg-deflectors fairly clearly.
'External Socket 1" gives quite a good close-up.

Some pictures of my recently fitted AF214 plus the monolock Givi top box

Paul,

Looks nice. It still is my favorite screen of all the ones I have had. Much smoother to me.

Blimey Paul are you trying to keep Givi going on your own?

Looks nice, bike,screen the works. (Just a shame you tax disc is upside down or is it a plot to make life more awkward for plod!!!!!