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+1 on the bad battery. FWIIW, my bike starts without a problem at the temps mentioned.

It may be easier to import from Canada. We occasionally get models that are not offered south of the border.

I was choosing between the R1200R and Ducati's Multistrada 1200s Touring , which are decidely different bikes, but both of which could meet my need for a bike which could serve both as a nimble commuter and a long-haul tourer, as occasion demanded. This forum was the deciding factor for me. The bike...

Mike: Not sure what is included. For the price, there certainly isn't much risk. But from an appearance perspective, I wasn't persuaded, so I opted instead to cut down my sports windscreen by about 2". Basically, my screen now covers the instrumentation. The result is that I experience much qui...

I also found that the sports shield created too much wind noise for me. Riding with no screen is much preferable. But I liked the look of the screen, so I cut it down by 2"...basically enough to protect the instrumentation, while trying to preserve the esthetics. The result is a significant imp...

I want to extend my riding season here in Canada, and I like the Parabellum Scout, based upon the pictures I have seen, and the testimonials that I have read. But I would love to see one in person before I pull the trigger. Is there anyone in the southern Ontario area, within a half-day's ride of To...

Having recently removed the BMW sports windshield, let me add another vote for riding without a windscreen. For temperatures over 10 degrees Celcius (50 F) and speeds up to 120 Kilometers per hour (75mph), the ride is quite comfortable if you have a full face helmet and appropriate riding gear. I ha...

Thanks Don.

In my Googling efforts, I see that Touratech sells a Screen adjuster, ostensibly for the small sportscreen. It doesn't look too difficult to install, but the installation instructions are in German.

I'm 6'2" and I too find that the sports shield directs the turbulent air above my chest (very nice), but onto the the chin bar and visor of my helmet (not so nice), resulting in a noisy ride at any speed over 110Kph. If I straighten out and sit unnaturally high, it is a much quieter ride. I sus...