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Title: Dart
Post by: Fuzzy on July 06, 2016, 01:24:24 PM
If you were thinking of buying a Dart Flyscreen, this would be a good time to buy from the UK website. Great exchange rate and free international shipping.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Guzzistajohn on July 06, 2016, 04:34:30 PM
Hey fuzzy, I'm not so sure about the dart flea screen I bought from you. I got a little buffeting while passing a Prius at about 86 mph the other day. I was southbound whith a 4 mph crosswind from the east. It was a two lane smooth asphalt road. Do you think that's typical for a '83 lemans? I wonder if I should drill some holes in it or contact dart to give 'em a piece of my mind? :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:o  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Fuzzy on July 06, 2016, 04:57:38 PM
Try it at 90 and see if it goes away. Otherwise, you could ask Ratguzzi about placement of the holes, I think he's done the most thorough venting experiment. Or we could meet halfway and discuss it over your favorite beverage.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Guzzistajohn on July 06, 2016, 05:03:53 PM
You catch on pretty quick!
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cbyz1F/image.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cbyz1F)
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: bellalucy on July 06, 2016, 05:06:49 PM
Just ordered one for my '13 v7 special.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: canuck750 on July 06, 2016, 06:31:48 PM
Fitted one to my 73 V7 Sport this week (bought from the swap meet site here),
super easy to install, and it fits the headlight perfectly.

It will keep the bugs off the instrument bezel but not much more, oh well better than nothing!

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/IMG_0631_zpsxzlpefsl.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/IMG_0631_zpsxzlpefsl.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/IMG_0632_zpsfnjymm3l.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/IMG_0632_zpsfnjymm3l.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/IMG_0633_zps2vqcl0uu.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/IMG_0633_zps2vqcl0uu.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/canuck750/IMG_0634_zpskmydbd2m.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/canuck750/media/IMG_0634_zpskmydbd2m.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Fuzzy on July 06, 2016, 07:20:25 PM
Hey Canuck,is that a Marlin? It looks bigger than the classic...
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: stevet on July 06, 2016, 07:46:46 PM
I just reinstalled my Dart Marlin on Sophia.  I'd replaced it last fall with a Givi Universal for better cold weather protection.  I liked the Givi well enough, but its 8-point adjustment setup was quite fussy to get right.  Never got the Givi mounted spot on, but close enough.  But after a few spirited rides this season I noticed the Givi repositioning itself.  I didn't want to go through the effort of adjusting 8... essentially, U-joints (4 on the bike, 4 on the shield), so instead I took 5 minutes to remove the Givi and 5 minutes to install the Marlin.  Off with the one-piece, on with the bikini.  Sophia is liking her old outfit much better.  And so do I.

The airflow around the Marlin is quite clean and smooth, with the main blast raised from lower chest up to about my collar bone height.  Now my body isn't acting like a parachute anymore.  The Givi did very well at redirecting even more blast off my body but it wasn't as attractive as the Marlin.

Dart Marlin-
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/Mobile%20Uploads/20160704_185634.jpg)

Givi Universal, one of several available.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20151006_133929.jpg)

And yes, off with the Mutazu boxes, on with the C-bow bags.
Steve.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: tazio on July 06, 2016, 08:54:43 PM
Running a Dart Marlin on the mighty Griso.
495 mile day this past Sunday, ready for more!
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: canuck750 on July 06, 2016, 09:06:54 PM
Hey Canuck,is that a Marlin? It looks bigger than the classic...

Yep think so,

could be removed in 5 minutes, really pleased with it
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Fuzzy on July 06, 2016, 09:57:41 PM
The Marlin looks great. The Givi looks larger than it probably is. And definitely too fussy.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: sib on July 07, 2016, 09:04:08 AM
As the seller of that windscreen to Canuck on the Swap Meet here, I'll affirm that the screen is the Classic Dart Screen, as advertised, not the Marlin model.  I'm happy that Canuck likes it, as I did.  The only reason I sold it was that I acquired a used Marlin screen, also on the Swap Meet here.  For my purposes, the Marlin fits my needs a bit better than the Classic, but both are designed and manufactured to very high standards, and, when installed, look like they came with the bike.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Seamaster on July 07, 2016, 01:16:35 PM
You catch on pretty quick!
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cbyz1F/image.jpg) (http://ibb.co/cbyz1F)


Nice grill in the background
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Guzzistajohn on July 07, 2016, 01:27:14 PM
Nice grill in the background

I've had it 15 years. Paid for itself in saved charcoal and worn out Webber grilles! (Guzzi content)
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: guzzista on July 10, 2016, 02:37:51 PM
Dart Marlin on my tribute(?) 750S
(http://thumb.ibb.co/iHcyva/IMG_0343.jpg) (http://ibb.co/iHcyva)
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: jackthebiker on July 11, 2016, 08:32:04 PM
If you were thinking of buying a Dart Flyscreen, this would be a good time to buy from the UK website. Great exchange rate and free international shipping.

Thanks for the tip, I ordered a new Marlin and it worked out to 15% off by using Paypal on the UK site. Now I just have to sell my Dart Classic.
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Cam3512 on July 12, 2016, 05:50:56 AM
Nice!  I have a Dart on my Sport as well. 

Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Dave Swanson on July 12, 2016, 06:41:58 AM
Which UK site are you guys using?
Title: Re: Dart
Post by: Fuzzy on July 12, 2016, 12:36:14 PM
The Dart site.
http://www.dartflyscreens.co.uk/