Unit Garage Windscreen Install for Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2021
- Installation and my first thoughts on the Windscreen for the Triumph Scrambler 1200XE by Unit Garage.
Huge thanks to 2 Wheel Adv channel for your thoughts and information on this product.
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Thanks for the review of the windscreen. I am definitely considering one for my Scrambler1200XE.
Thanks for posting!
That is definitely the best looking adv windscreen.
Thanks for the review
Thanks for the comment - I appreciate it!
Great review. ✌🏼
Thanks! Eddie
Un merci de France pour les conseils
Vous êtes le bienvenu
thank you for doing this
You're very welcome - thanks for the comment
I had the same issues of being upside down on the Scrambler but not really using it to the potential I knew it had. I went and swapped for a T120 Black since I knew I just wasn't going to make use of the bike, but that 1200XE is such an awesome bike.
Yeah - honestly, it might be a good thing for me. I think the delay needed to pay down the scrambler will let the reviews of the new Tiger 1200 come out and see if that's something I can consider when I'm in a better financial situation.
Thanks for sharing
Great video!
Thanks!
Great review.
Thanks Simon - I appreciate that.
Thanks for posting this, great install/review. I just ordered one myself to replace the Triumph “touring” one that is useless.
Thanks Erik! Yeah, I really like this screen. There's a decal you can order for the front that hides the speedo and what-not. But I kind of like how it looks without as well. It's very un-intrusive and depending on angle you look at the bike, you can almost not even see it. The more I ride with it, the more I realize how much it's actually doing.
@@twowheelsandathrottleI think the screen looks better without the decal
@@chriswild2458 Agreed
@@twowheelsandathrottle I have just bought a 1200 xe am in the UK and am looking to do a trip to Spain I think I will invest in the screen, just need to sort the luggage system out really
@@chriswild2458 that's awesome! I ended up trading in my Scrambler for an Aprilia Tuareg. Just needed something a little lighter - but definitely miss the Triumph.
Such beautiful bikes. I use the same trick with the tape anytime I take my handlebars off or want to fiddle around with adjusting levers. If they would put a monoshock on that I may consider it myself. I just don't get the dual shocks anymore it's almost 2022.
Yeah - I get ya. I think the dual-shocks is more a throw-back look thing. I think these bikes are kind of a new-school vintage vibe.
Hey. Good review. How tall are you?
Don't know about the American bike market at the moment but here in the UK there are some really nice second hand Multistrada 1260's for sale. A lot of Ducati owners are buying up the new V4's and part exchanging their old ones. If most of your riding is road that's what that bikes really good at.
Thanks Rufus - yes, there's a really nice Multistrada at the shop I get work done at.
I think until I get a little less in-debt on this one though, I'll hold on to it.
@@twowheelsandathrottle Really lovely engine on the Triumph. Such a great bike for throwing around the small back roads near me in North Somerset. All muddy and pot holes! I test rode one last week and it put a huge smile on my face. So much low down grunt. This is on top of my short list at the moment. Buying another bike this spring.
Have fun and be safe dude :-)
@@rufus1346 absolutely - there really isn't anything I dislike about this bike now. Honestly, with the addition of the shield, all I'd really need to do to help it on long runs is maybe a different seat or some type of padding addition.
But yes - the way I really don't have to worry about what gear I'm in because it will pull through just about anything - it's an awesome bike and I'll be keeping an eye on the new Tiger 1200 as well.
Be safe and happy riding!
Hey awesome, thanks for your easy instructions, I got my shield for same reasons today. Can you tell me what kind of mirrors you are riding? I was told with handgearbeitete no side mirrors are available to fit some on 😮 thanks dude, my regards upfront
Thanks Marc - man, I'm going to have to search my brain a bit for the mirrors. I got them pretty much when I got the bike, and I think a couple too many beers have erased those specific cells with the info (haha). I'll try to remember and reach back out.
Oh, I got them for sure from ajcyclesny . com (just written that way since I don't think YT allows links. But just search by model and then select "Mirrors" and there are quite a few options.
Hi.. I’ve recently purchased and fitted the Unit Garage screen to my 1200XE. It does a great job of keeping the wind off my chest but I found the wind noise created by the screen to be absolutely ’ve taken it off unfortunately.
Hmm - that's interesting. It actually quieted my ride. I'm thinking it's probably just the difference in how tall each of us are - probably putting the wind in a different spot.
looks great, i want to order the same windscreen for my r ninet scrambler, but i don't find any videos or pictures, i hope it looks the same and gives the same wind protection like yours :)
Yeah - unfortunately I don't have any experience or knowledge of what they make for the BMW's - but I think generally their products are pretty top-notch.
I am also keen (for my r ninet scrambler). From the few options available, this product really looks great, and functional (even complementing in my view) with the clear screen and basic frame structure. Have you decided to fit this screen, as I really would like some feedback. I live in South Africa, so it would be a rather expensive exercise should it not work well.
@@anthonievandersmit4865 i ordered mine, but it didn't arrive yet. i'll come back here and tell you more as soon as i installed it! in the meantime i found an instagram chanel with a guy who got the windscreen fitted on the r ninet in his latest pictures: popeye_the_gentleman
@@DenizDivine Thanks so much for getting back to me, also for pointing me to the ig acc (i have dm'ed popeye), - really looks great! pretty much same as with Truimphant Adventures' Truimph Scrambler. I am looking forward to your review of this screen. thanks Ant
@@anthonievandersmit4865
it took a while, but now i got the screen for my r9t
easy to install, looks great on the bike (like the old r1200gs screens, fits the r9t quite well) and solid quality. but i guess i am still a bit too tall for this screen (190cm, look at my profile pic), i get all the wind at my face now. but my upper body is relieved from the wind now.
maybe i ordner an extra windscreen spoiler, but everyone under 190cm will be happy with that screen
Great vid! Considering this bike but the wind is holding me back from buying it, no pun intended. I'm wondering how this windscreen would fit for me. How tall are you?
Thanks - yeah, I mean IMO it's better than the stock screen. But that's just for me. I'm 6 feet even but I have a long torso and kind of short inseam so probably from seat to top of head a little taller.
Hello! Thanks for the review!
I’ll need that windscreen. Could you tell me brand or supplier? Many thanks!
For sure - it's a company called Unit Garage out of Italy. I couldn't find any resellers here in the U.S. so I ordered direct. It shipped extremely quick.
www.unitgarage.com/
i have the same motorcycle, what code or description or model number do i look for when ordering?
i’m on the unit garage website snd theres no option to select the hardware for the triumph scrambler 1200…..
thanks
I'm pretty sure it's this one:
www.unitgarage.com/special_parts/body_parts/windshield_with_gps_support_for_triumph_1200_xc-xe
Anyone know if you have to install an H-pipe to decat a 2022?
Pretty sure you'd have to replace the cat with something. I know I added the H to mine when I removed the cat
seems like it would be a do it all bike. could lightly tour and also look cool around town. I guess similar cost to a tiger 900 as well. this, t7 or tiger900?? pick for me
That is definitely a tough one.
I will say that the looks of this bike are unique and it is nice to usually be the only person at the local spots with this bike.
Having said that though, for confident riding off-road (where the scrambler is one heavy SOB), the Tiger 900 would have been a better choice I think. I can't speak to the t7 since I've never rode one. But, if I was buying new right now and didn't have a bike, I'd probably go with the Tiger 900. I'd feel much more confident off-road when I'm on my own (as far as being able to pick it up if I fall).
what exhaust do you have? is it the Tec short one? it is too loud? what year is your bike does is it have the cat in the header? Thanks for any answers.
Yes that is the Tec 2 into 1. I love it because as long as you don't take the baffle out, it's not super loud. It's one of those "when you get on the gas it barks" type exhaust. I did remove the cat, but mainly due to the heat issue. I've heard the Tec exhaust actually works really well with the original cat.
@@twowheelsandathrottle Thank you for prompt reply. I have a 2021 model so the cat is in the muffler. Triumph did this in an aim to help with heat but here in SoCal my legs roasted to looking for an alternative. Not too much choice and expensive plus most look lame compared to the stock ones. I'm going to try the Tec 2! thanks you!!!
@@andy3d1 Oh, yeah I forgot to mention this is (was actually as I've traded it in) a 2019.
If the cat is now in the muffler, do you automatically de-cat by changing to the tech?
BTW - to me, the biggest difference in overall power I seemed to notice was when I removed the air-filter like rubber limiter (not sure what it's actually called). I did do that at the same time as adding the DNA filter so could have been the combination.
That screen was hopeless for me. Caused massive buffeting. Forunately the blade broke in half when I dropped the bike. So it's not a very flexible or robust material. I've recently fitted a Dart Marlin which, for me, works well and is adjustable on it's mounts for angle. It comes up about 12" from the top of the headlamp shell. I'm 5'10" with average proportions.
Another thing to mention is that I saw a video recently where the guy had mounted his GPS on the crossbar of the frame and the frame broke. Unit Garage told him that he shouldn't have mounted the GPS there. So they didn't honour the warranty. Not good.
whats your decat pipe?
The decât îs the H Pipe. I'm completely blanking on the slip-on section. I got both from A&J out of New York. I couldn't find the same pipe on their site, so not sure they sell it anymore - but it was a 2 into 1.
why did you pick XE over the XC??
I wanted the version most capable off-road - even though now I think about it, I probably didn't need that. But also the blue/gold color scheme I really like
@@twowheelsandathrottle about to buy one...I live only a few miles from you :) Probably getting an XE
@@mdraken2931 Awesome! yeah, you won't regret it. I think another reason I went with the XE is I didn't want to ever just wonder "I wish I would have spent a little more and got the XE" - since I don't really have any plans on getting a new bike for a while.
The bike gets more compliments as well as any bike I've ever had. Not that I'm a big ego-rider, but it just shows it's a unique bike that people appreciate.
@@twowheelsandathrottle roger that! Should have it within a couple weeks...thank you for the input! would love to connect sometime..im in OC
How tall are you?
I'm about 6' even but I think I have a short inseam and longer torso - about 31" inseam. So maybe from seat up I might reflect a taller rider.
Can you tell me how tall you are?
Sure, I'm 6' even. But, I do have the body type where my in-seam is a little short and my torso is longer so I'd say I probably sit on a bike a little taller than 6'
@@twowheelsandathrottle thanks for the info 👍 I’m 5ft9, so normally the wind will touch my helmet. I hope it will not give much buffeting.
@@lapauwthibault5058 I really don't think it will be that bad. I've only ever had naked bikes (bobbers, scramblers, etc.) so I was just always use to that blast of air from the front. I really don't even notice what little you get with this now. Man, it's hard for me to even watch this video since I say "buffering" all the time :-)
@@twowheelsandathrottle Hehe, I will order the screen and will try it out 😎
@@lapauwthibault5058 I don't think you'll be disappointed - especially considering the lack of options (that I've been able to find at least). All the other screens are just so small they don't seem like they really do anything other than keep bugs off the speedometer console.
Doesn’t exactly add any visual pizzaz though.
No - but it's the most transparent I've seen and the benefits are great - like it's an absolute necessity if you're using a helmet with a visor. It cuts down the drag significantly.
As soon as you mentioned side to side buffeting, I'm out. Thanks! I was about to buy this but I'll pass. Even though there's more wind, I hate buffeting with a passion.
I'm with ya - but honestly it's a lot better than being pulled off the back of the bike like before I installed it. Plus, make sure to watch other videos. There's another person I just watched an install of this and he states he doesn't feel any buffeting at all.