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I think Cormanus just took the "regal" out of your new dispatched screen.

( ... rotting fish heads? Ouch! )

Oh, no, Au₂O₃! That was certainly not my intention. I was just enjoying the word. After all, one can just hear a monarch saying 'Dispatch that Cormanus fellow, if you please.'

(01-26-2021, 05:00 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Oh, no, Au₂O₃! That was certainly not my intention. I was just enjoying the word. After all, one can just hear a monarch saying 'Dispatch that Cormanus fellow, if you please.'

lol - we know that. Interesting example of rotting fish heads and how it was associated with a motorcycle accessory situation. Creative.

Based on Mach9's post, it sure seems like people who tried the Marlin screen complain about noise and buffeting. Due to the interchangability of Dart screens once the mount is installed, I'd be compelled to buy a Marlin to use in winter, to keep more cold air off of me, then switch to the Classic or Piranha as desired. But, if you look at how the Marlin is formed, it doesn't really push air over you, so much as into you.

Is anybody here really happy with the Marlin?

(01-27-2021, 02:33 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Based on Mach9's post, it sure seems like people who tried the Marlin screen complain about noise and buffeting. Due to the interchangability of Dart screens once the mount is installed, I'd be compelled to buy a Marlin to use in winter, to keep more cold air off of me, then switch to the Classic or Piranha as desired. But, if you look at how the Marlin is formed, it doesn't really push air over you, so much as into you.

Is anybody here really happy with the Marlin?

I found the Marlin maybe effective up to 120 km/h or so. About maybe 50% of air blast is redirected, not more I don't believe.

The Marlin can vibrate at times at low speed.

Hmm... maybe if I came across a Marlin for nothing, I'd give it a shot.

(01-27-2021, 03:16 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-27-2021, 02:33 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Based on Mach9's post, it sure seems like people who tried the Marlin screen complain about noise and buffeting. Due to the interchangability of Dart screens once the mount is installed, I'd be compelled to buy a Marlin to use in winter, to keep more cold air off of me, then switch to the Classic or Piranha as desired. But, if you look at how the Marlin is formed, it doesn't really push air over you, so much as into you.

Is anybody here really happy with the Marlin?

I found the Marlin maybe effective up to 120 km/h or so. About maybe 50% of air blast is redirected, not more I don't believe.

The Marlin can vibrate at times at low speed.

I found the Marlin maybe effective up to 120 km/h or so. About maybe 50% of air blast is redirected, not more I don't believe.
ya, due to being too short n too narrow, simple physics!

(01-27-2021, 04:02 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-27-2021, 03:16 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(01-27-2021, 02:33 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Based on Mach9's post, it sure seems like people who tried the Marlin screen complain about noise and buffeting. Due to the interchangability of Dart screens once the mount is installed, I'd be compelled to buy a Marlin to use in winter, to keep more cold air off of me, then switch to the Classic or Piranha as desired. But, if you look at how the Marlin is formed, it doesn't really push air over you, so much as into you.

Is anybody here really happy with the Marlin?

I found the Marlin maybe effective up to 120 km/h or so. About maybe 50% of air blast is redirected, not more I don't believe.

The Marlin can vibrate at times at low speed.

I found the Marlin maybe effective up to 120 km/h or so. About maybe 50% of air blast is redirected, not more I don't believe.
ya, due to being too short n too narrow, simple physics!

I think the Marlin serves a purpose, it just may not be the owner's preference.

Well, I am impressed with the alacrity with which Dart dispatched my new Pirahna. It arrived last night, and I installed it for a test ride to work this morning.

You can see the size difference compared to the Classic screen here. I've been riding with the Classic since I've had the bike. On me, it blocks wind to my chin at all speeds, and is very comfortable.

The Piranha blocks wind to the top of my chest, with the wind hitting my neck and above. I could feel wind coming up under the chin of my helmet, a little chilly now, but I can see this being a great comfort in summer. When I was able to get out of traffic, once I hit 80 mph, I felt my helmet try to lift slightly. Not to much to be a bother, but I see popping this shield on once the weather warms up.

And, I figured "In for a penny, in for a pound". There was a new-in-package Marlin screen for sale locally for a very low price, so I bought it, and am waiting to coordinate picking it up. I'll give that a try as well, and see what I think of all three. Only takes a minute to swap them back and forth.

(02-02-2021, 03:35 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Well, I am impressed with the alacrity with which Dart dispatched my new Pirahna. It arrived last night, and I installed it for a test ride to work this morning.

You can see the size difference compared to the Classic screen here. I've been riding with the Classic since I've had the bike. On me, it blocks wind to my chin at all speeds, and is very comfortable.

The Piranha blocks wind to the top of my chest, with the wind hitting my neck and above. I could feel wind coming up under the chin of my helmet, a little chilly now, but I can see this being a great comfort in summer. When I was able to get out of traffic, once I hit 80 mph, I felt my helmet try to lift slightly. Not to much to be a bother, but I see popping this shield on once the weather warms up.

And, I figured "In for a penny, in for a pound". There was a new-in-package Marlin screen for sale locally for a very low price, so I bought it, and am waiting to coordinate picking it up. I'll give that a try as well, and see what I think of all three. Only takes a minute to swap them back and forth.

Gone in 60 this looks great! My bike came with a Marlin in a box, but the installation would have also required replacing the beautiful Aluminum Honda brackets holding the headlight with SS brackets supplied ..so "No Way".
How is the classic bracket attached? 2 points or 4 points to the existing headlight bracket? For reference my bike is a '17 EX. Couldn't tell from the angle in the picture.

Kind Regards,