Thanks to Fink for reassurance about the simplicity of the task, I finally got round to fitting the Givi D1132S screen to my 2017 800F. It really was an easy enough task. I'd seen a YouTube video made by some guys fitting a Puig screen to an Interceptor of the same vintage. On the video the interior trim panel came off altogether, but on my bike it seemed to be fixed to the instrument pod.
After removing the two screws holding the panel on, I was expecting some difficulty in getting it to unclip. I used a plastic putty knife, and that worked perfectly. You just have to put a bit of pressure into the joint while twisting the blade gently, and the clips come apart with no drama. Just holding the ends of the released panel down slightly gave enough room to get the screen securing screw out on each side.
The Givi screen mounting tabs were absolutely identical to those on the stock screen, so it was a two second job to swap them over. No problems getting the securing screws to line up, and then all I had to do was clip the trim panel back in place, starting in the centre and working outwards one side at a time, followed by the two securing screws. I didn't time it, but even being ultra careful it can't take more than fifteen to twenty minutes.
It's very subjective of course, but I don't think the slightly taller screen (8cm~3"), with just a bit more of a lip on it, spoils the look of the bike at all. (I wouldn't have said the same about the Puig effort in the video - that looked a monstrosity to me.) A quick ride this afternoon to check it out and I'm pleased to say that the Givi screen has made the difference I was looking for. With the stock screen I was thinking that my cruising speed on a long trip was going to be dictated by how much wind-blast I could endure. Now I'm sure I can cruise for as long as I like at about 15-20mph above the previous blast-enforced limit. For short spells I can also get right down behind the new screen, where it's really quiet. I didn't find that at all possible before. Aside from the stock screen I've nothing to compare the Givi against so I can't recommend it more than to say that it works for me and I'm happy with it. Just over the £100 mark including delivery, and money well spent.
