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if you are using this wind screen
1 would you buy again
2 does it mount sturdy enough for gravel roads
i currently use the bmw touring screen


thanks

2004r bought new

32000 miles 2 fuel disconnects cracked 1pint oil every 6000miles
runs great

1) Yes, absolutely! They're a great company to deal with, very nice people who know what they're doing!

2) I don't think there would be any problem, the mounting system is pretty sturdy and the unit is actually pretty light in weight.

I had mine on the bike for about 35k miles, took it off because I seem to be happier with no fairing or windshield! I'd put this product in the "expensive but worth it" category...

I'd buy mine again too! I went through several windshields (including a BMW speedster, a BMW touring and a Parabelum "tall.")

The Scout is by far my favorite. I love the interchangable windshields (10" for in town and warm weather, 19" for touring or colder weather). I think the Scout retains the classic BMW lines. Hardware is top notch but, if you're using bar backs, be sure they'll be compatible with the fairing mounting points (my Genmars are fine).

Good Luck! Bob

I too am a owner and fan of this windscreen. It is well made, the Parabellum folks are a delight to deal with, and the product is quality, both in fit and finish and in effectiveness. It also fits the Roadster well. Give them your demensions, and riding style, and they will reliably suggest a shield size for you.

BB01

Hi there - I'm thinking of buying a Parabellum Scout fairing too for my '05 R850R Classic.

This bike is a Europe-only model (also known as the 'Comfort' in mainland Europe) so, for you guys in the US, this like the older R1150R with the oil coolers down by the heads, but with the newer-style tubular handlebars, rather than the old cast fixed items.

I love the bike, but have tried it:

- naked (too much windblast to hang on at 80mph+)
- big aftermarket touring screen (looks lame, wind noise)
- small OEM speedster screen (best option, but still noisy)

Whilst I very much like the "cafe-racer" look, I'd like to be more certain it'll reduce the buffeting & noise from turbulent dirty air before laying out big money to have one custom made & shipped to the UK.

Anyone got pictures of a Scout installed on their R please? Are the shorter screen options (10", 14") sufficient? I don't want to go full-tourer, just take the edge off things a little...

Thanks!

hirsty- I have a couple of images of the 'R with the scout on it, I'll find 'em and post 'em tonight. I have a 10" screen and a 14" screen (cut down from a taller one) and while the 10" looks really great, it doesn't provide any real wind protection. I'm 5'6" but have short legs and my torso is the length of someone 5'9"-5'10". The 14" screen is just right for me, it's very quiet, and only minimal "buffeting".

Thanks Ed - that's really helpful. I presume that the brochure pic on the Parabellum website is the 10", and am having difficulty mentally scaling-up from there, much appreciated.

As others have posted above, they've been really helpful from my email enquiry, and asked me to send photos of my bike through, so they are happy it will fit & will actually need less trimming than an 1150R due to oil coolers being lower.

I guess the Guzzi Corsa Nero below is the look I'm chasing ...

hirsty- here's (hopefully) some images of the Parabellum Scout on my 'R: short screen, tall screen, and rider's view.

http://t100rider.smugmug.com/gallery/19 ... /101949215

Hope this helps... (and hope the images appear!)

r1150rider wrote:hirsty- here's (hopefully) some images of the Parabellum Scout on my 'R: short screen, tall screen, and rider's view.

http://t100rider.smugmug.com/gallery/19 ... /101949215

Hope this helps... (and hope the images appear!)

Thanks for posting those picts, Ed. I'm considering swapping my Givi for the Scout, and I'm building a collection of Scout photos. I like what I see. Thanx!

Ed. I would also like to thank you for the pictures, (great looking bike) I have been "Lusting" after a Parabellum Scout for sometime. A couple of questions, Installation, is it pretty straight forward? and I was wondering about the headlight, does it create any problem as to changing the bulb?
Thanks for any input, Den

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Fantastic ScooterCop! - got anymore please?

I have my Scout on the bike for about 60K miles now, all kinds of roads. Only defect is some paint cracking around the top mounting bolts, I guess the shell is flexing a bit. As it also has some tip-over rash, I plan to have it repainted this winter and see if I can improve a bit on the attachment to the brackets. I do love the protection and smooth air flow it gives.

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I had a sport screen on my Roadster, but that Fallert has to be my favorite. Classy bike and color. Look how beautiful the lines flow. I just can't get behind the looks of the new R12R.