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Title: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: Skutorr on May 28, 2014, 06:46:38 AM: Anyone out there put the AirFlow on their 500? The are the BOMB for Silverwings, Burgman 400's, and my Tmax. Eliminated almost all buffeting, cut the noise by 75%, and decreased my wind resistance and added top speed! Usually I ride with it all the way down; put it up on the freeway.

Here's how it looks partly up:
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: Skutorr on May 28, 2014, 07:01:45 AM: On the Xciting Forum in Spain, it was reviewed thusly:

Esta misma maÃ±ana la he instalado he ido a probarla en la posiciÃ³n mÃ¡s alta que permite y estas son mis impresiones.
(This morning I've installed and tested it in the highest position permitted and these are my impressions)

Pros:
- Realmente quita mucho del aire que llega al casco.
(It really stops much of the air from your helmet)
- El ruido del aire conduciendo rÃ¡pido desaparece en gran medida
(The noise from rapid airflow disappeared in the most part)
- Mejora mucho el confort en la conducciÃ³n en carretera
(Greatly improved comfort riding on the freeway)
- La estÃ©tica es buena (es mi opiniÃ³n)
(Nice esthetics, in my opinion..)

Contras:
- Precio
(price)
- Me parece que disminuye un poco la velocidad punta
(it appears to me I lost just a bit of top speed) -

I've found that in a tuck with it DOWN you pick-up 3-5 mph top speed (110mph+); he tested it all the way up...

How about you guys? Anyone have one?
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: Skutorr on June 03, 2014, 09:55:30 PM: 78 readings and no responses???
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 03, 2014, 11:39:25 PM: Quote from: Skutorr on June 03, 2014, 09:55:30 PM
78 readings and no responses???
Just like to read about the big scoots....have nothing to add since I have a small scooter.
Stig
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: bongoman on June 13, 2014, 06:36:52 PM: Quote from: Skutorr on June 03, 2014, 09:55:30 PM
78 readings and no responses???

I'm still thinking. And holding a cup of coffee so it's difficult to type.
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: hgw75 on June 13, 2014, 11:28:19 PM: I have the full size GIVI. I like the full protection. ;D
Title: Re: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: XcitingSeoul on June 20, 2014, 03:33:28 AM: Thanks, Skutorr! I've added that to my rapidly growing list of planned upgrades. Looks like a perfect solution for me. I spend most of my time in the city, but that would be awesome for weekend trips on the highway.

Brilliant concept, too, the way it pressurizes the air and fires it up and over you.

Here's a good explanation of how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASEKytFbeLw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASEKytFbeLw)
Title: GIVI AirFlow for the 500Ri ABS
Post by: XcitingSeoul on June 24, 2014, 01:30:24 PM: This is another nice option that doesn't require removing the original windscreen- the X-creen by MRA: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-x-creen-add-on-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade-clamp-on (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/mra-x-creen-add-on-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade-clamp-on)

It comes in bolt-on and clamp-on flavors, and in smoke and clear colors. Pretty sharp.

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