Author Topic: Dart Flyscreen question for V7 (Read 22802 times)

DaSwami · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2017, 08:55:43 AM »

As an enthusiast of naked standard bikes, DART is my go to accessory. I do the standard fly screen, on my Scrambler, V7s, CB1100, and SR400 (the SR400 pictured on the website was my bike, shameless trivial plug).

I tried the Marlin on my CB1100 and the angle and shape of that screen vs the standard flyscreen made for a huge difference in the wind noise in my helmet. It was like riding in a wind tunnel. I hated it. Switched to the standard and all is well.

Steve is a great chap to deal with.

waxi · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2017, 01:33:28 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 17, 2017, 06:16:38 AM

Kev, what is that smiley on the bottom of oil sump?

Kev m · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2017, 02:28:05 PM »

Quote from: waxi on February 17, 2017, 01:33:28 PM

Kev, what is that smiley on the bottom of oil sump?

That's my happy EVAP canister, saving the world one hydrocarbon molecule at a time.

Face sticker courtesy of a kind member here.

Better view in this pic lol:

waxi · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2017, 02:59:34 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 17, 2017, 02:28:05 PM

That's my happy EVAP canister, saving the world one hydrocarbon molecule at a time.

Face sticker courtesy of a kind member here.

Better view in this pic lol:

Yeah, yeah... your V7 looks awesome. Now stop showing off

hahahahhahahaa

waxi · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2017, 07:08:10 AM »

I was curious how will this new Piranha flyscreen fit on my V7, so I ordered one.
Will post a pic as soon as I get and mount it.

ponti_33609 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2017, 02:54:57 PM »

Quote from: waxi on February 20, 2017, 07:08:10 AM

I was curious how will this new Piranha flyscreen fit on my V7, so I ordered one.
Will post a pic as soon as I get and mount it.

That Piranha looks really nice. Like the design. Look forward to seeing it installed. Do post a pic. I posted this a while back. A guy in RI made this one for me. Like it wrapped around the headlight.

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mermoto · « **Reply #36 on:** February 21, 2017, 03:58:14 PM »

I thought you would be interested to see my modified Dart screen that actually is almost the same dimensions as the new Dart Piranha. I have also just fitted the Piranha which is in comparison 5mm taller but 5mm narrower than this picture.

waxi · « **Reply #37 on:** February 23, 2017, 02:04:38 PM »

Got it! This is how my animal looks like:

ponti_33609 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 23, 2017, 02:19:30 PM »

Quote from: waxi on February 23, 2017, 02:04:38 PM

Got it! This is how my animal looks like:

Nice - looks great. Like the look/aesthetics of this better than the other Dart models.

tasdisr · « **Reply #39 on:** February 23, 2017, 02:42:58 PM »

Quote from: waxi on February 23, 2017, 02:04:38 PM

Got it! This is how my animal looks like:

Looks nice!

O · « **Reply #40 on:** February 23, 2017, 05:08:16 PM »

Love the blue color scheme on those V7IIs!

Screen looks good too. I've had the classic and the marlin. Liked them both. Not sure I could tell a difference re: wind protection/diversion, but riding is better with a flyscreen than without.

waxi · « **Reply #41 on:** February 24, 2017, 01:13:36 AM »

Quote from: O on February 23, 2017, 05:08:16 PM

Love the blue color scheme on those V7IIs! Screen looks good too. I've had the classic and the marlin. Liked them both. Not sure I could tell a difference re: wind protection/diversion, but riding is better with a flyscreen than without.

Yeah, blue tank goes with blued pipes

tasdisr · « **Reply #42 on:** February 26, 2017, 01:39:27 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 16, 2017, 01:22:42 PM

Good choices, let us know what you think.

I have not received the flyscreen yet, but I installed the mirrors today and what a difference they make. I can actually see what is behind me now!

Roebling3 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 27, 2017, 10:31:47 AM »

Ponti33602, et. al.:
Perhaps a eureka moment? The Dart website states their fly screens fit V7 'MK' III models. R3~

SportsterDoc · « **Reply #44 on:** February 27, 2017, 01:55:50 PM »

Sold!
Ordered a Marlin, from Dart, today.

tasdisr · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2017, 03:39:56 PM »

Quote from: SportsterDoc on February 27, 2017, 01:55:50 PM

Sold!
Ordered a Marlin, from Dart, today.

Received mine today. Shipped on 2/20, not a bad turn around time. I hope to get it installed in the next day or two.

tasdisr · « **Reply #46 on:** March 14, 2017, 12:58:04 PM »

It took me awhile to get around to installing the Dart, but I finally did it today. Here is a picture with the flyscreen and mirrors installed. Not the best picture but it is too cold and windy (at least for me) to wheel the bike outside for a picture.

voncrump · « **Reply #47 on:** March 14, 2017, 04:23:54 PM »

This is my V7 with Marlin and bar end mirrors.

Observations are, if you keep your head up the wind noise is easy to cope with, if you crouch down you get a bit of wind roar. Overall very good.
Cheers. voncrump

JProdun · « **Reply #48 on:** March 14, 2017, 05:46:19 PM »

Quote from: voncrump on March 14, 2017, 04:23:54 PM

This is my V7 with Marlin and bar end mirrors.

Observations are, if you keep your head up the wind noise is easy to cope with, if you crouch down you get a bit of wind roar. Overall very good.
Cheers. voncrump

If not too much bother, could you take a couple more pictures? From a side maybe?

Thanks!

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voncrump · « **Reply #49 on:** March 15, 2017, 06:48:32 PM »

Quote from: JProdun on March 14, 2017, 05:46:19 PM

If not too much bother, could you take a couple more pictures? From a side maybe?

Thanks!

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More photos as requested.

i want to upload my photo

Cheers, voncrump

waxi · « **Reply #50 on:** April 05, 2017, 01:19:56 PM »

Hi guys,

If anyone is interested for my Dart Piranha flyscreen let me know. I've figured out that bike is just a bit nicer without it. Screen is like new, been on a drive maybe 5 times.

JProdun · « **Reply #51 on:** April 05, 2017, 04:00:24 PM »

Quote from: waxi on April 05, 2017, 01:19:56 PM

Hi guys,

If anyone is interested for my Dart Piranha flyscreen let me know. I've figured out that bike is just a bit nicer without it. Screen is like new, been on a drive maybe 5 times.

Had a classic dart before on mine and came to the same conclusion. Don't do much highway either and it didn't do much for me, so it had to go.

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TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #52 on:** April 05, 2017, 04:23:40 PM »

my Stone came with the classic dart

It takes a bit of wind pressure off my chest

I am 5'-8.5", 29.5" inseam, roughly 33 sleeves length, about 45 upper /55 lower torso ratio, 38 chest...lol

When I am on the highway, I feel the wind has JUST hit beneath my helmet, tad on the top portion of the chest...

Overall I like the fly shield as it is still small to fit the naked vintage feel , but kind wish it is maybe another 1" or 2" higher for even better wind protection before buffering starts.

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Mr Pootle · « **Reply #53 on:** April 06, 2017, 05:47:25 AM »

I'm a fan of the Dart Classic. I found that at 60+ on motorways there was a lot of buffeting on my chest. The Dart has made the bike (a V7ll) much more comfortable at speed, and I think it looks the business.

swooshdave · « **Reply #54 on:** April 06, 2017, 08:14:00 AM »

Quote from: waxi on February 17, 2017, 01:33:28 PM

Kev, what is that smiley on the bottom of oil sump?

https://www.seeseemotorcycles.com

They are a motorcycle coffee shop here in Portland (and Reno). They also have a KTM dealer and if that wasn't enough they also host the world famous The One Moto Show.

http://the1moto.com

tazio · « **Reply #55 on:** April 06, 2017, 10:55:08 AM »

Dart Marlin transforms the ride over 60mph on the GRiSO

TexMexStrada · « **Reply #56 on:** April 18, 2020, 12:32:37 PM »

For my V7III Stone I ended up going with the Dart Piranha in the gunmetal grey color (limited edition version called "Black Metallic", ordered directly from Dart) I think it works really well with the Stone's more matt finishes. I didn't care for the original angle of the screen though, it created a lot of dirty air, so i filed down the bracket a little to lean it back some more, then added some door edge guard to the leading edge to smoothen the airflow, and voila, it works like a charm. My tank bag & torso are protected, my helmet is in clean air.

For more details and to see how it looks on the bike, please feel free to check out my review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqODnkooKAw

TexMexStrada · « **Reply #57 on:** April 18, 2020, 12:34:47 PM »

Quote from: mermoto on February 21, 2017, 03:58:14 PM

I thought you would be interested to see my modified Dart screen that actually is almost the same dimensions as the new Dart Piranha. I have also just fitted the Piranha which is in comparison 5mm taller but 5mm narrower than this picture.

That is very nice! How did you modify it?

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #58 on:** April 18, 2020, 03:27:36 PM »

Quote from: kingoffleece on February 15, 2017, 08:08:56 PM

I have the Marlin on my V7. Works a treat.

Me too

greer · « **Reply #59 on:** April 19, 2020, 05:37:08 AM »

If anyone has a V7 Marlin they want to let go, drop me a note. I'm currently using a Dart Flyscreen left over from a Bonneville and it works well up to 65-70 mph, then I have to hang on pretty tight. I'm wondering if a Marlin might be just enough.

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