Tinted screens? Squid or not to squid?

[zen748]

Bought an MRA racing screen from Desmoworks. Beautifully made product, excellent service. When I was buying it, I had the option of clear or tinted. Without really giving it much thought, I chose tinted. With the same thought that I give the choices "nuts on your sunday?" or "with or without salt?".

After I got the screen on my bike, I thought it looked pretty cool.

Then it hit me, my helmet shield is tinted, why did I get a tinted screen?

The more I thought about it, the more squidly I began to feel.

I may have just as well ordered a chrome screen or a carbon fiber screen.

I mean the reason I bought the racing screen was so I could get behind it in a tuck and look through it which is difficult with a standard screen.

So the question is this. Is their a rational benefit to a tinted screen or are tinted screens for squids?

[socal]

I think you answered your own question...

[V-Tach]

Dood, the color of your screen does not determine whether or not you're a squid... Being a squid is the only thing that makes you a squid. If you are truly worried about how others percieve you and/or your bike, you should probably let your riding do the talking.

No matter which way you choose to go, there will ALWAYS be people who will disagree with you- so whats the point of asking???

[Busy Little Shop]

Originally Posted by zen748

Bought an MRA racing screen from Desmoworks.

So the question is this. Is their a rational benefit to a tinted screen or are tinted screens for squids?

Not if you use my simple definition of Squid:

Squid: Someone that assumes more risk when riding than the person calling the name thinks is reasonable...

[simonkobe]

Hope these arent too squidy or cephalopod like!

[dj_wawa]

that is so F22 Raptor HOT!!
any pics of it on bike?

[simonkobe]

just this shot from a customer in Hungry
He took the picture(his friends plane)
Thats one cool thing about the moto-works site.have customers from all over the world.its great bikes are so universal these days.Real brotherhood.
Magical Racing

[jbraslins]

I think you're ok as far as your knees are behind it.

[zen748]

Originally Posted by V-Tach

Dood, If you are truly worried about how others percieve you and/or your bike, you should probably let your riding do the talking.

Ah, so slowerthanIwannaB = not a squid, fasterthanIshouldB = squid

[lushbaugh-00'748]

Originally Posted by simonkobe

Hope these arent too squidy or cephalopod like!

I dont care what anyone thinks that is awsome....and where did you get a carbon chair?

[whitw wings]

+1 on the chair thing

[jwm2k3]

squid is wearing flip flops while riding. A tinted screen does not a squid make.

[twowheelcossack]

Nice chair though Simon.

[RVTMAVERICK]

Some have answered pretty much what I think as well, #1, I am very surprised to even see a question like this, as when "I buy" something for "MY" MC... I don't really care what anybody else thinks! I bought because "I Liked it"

After all, take a look at the back of MY RC51, do You think any one likes what I did there? I bet next to NO One does but guess what, I don't really care because I like it!

I Hope this Helps....

[lushbaugh-00'748]

Originally Posted by RVTMAVERICK

Some have answered pretty much what I think as well, #1, I am very surprised to even see a question like this, as when "I buy" something for "MY" MC... I don't really care what anybody else thinks! I bought because "I Liked it"

After all, take a look at the back of MY RC51, do You think any one likes what I did there? I bet next to NO One does but guess what, I don't really care because I like it!

I Hope this Helps....

i didnt see marvin till I looked close haha at least no one will mistake your bike for someone elses

[RVTMAVERICK]

Originally Posted by lushbaugh-00'748

i didnt see marvin till I looked close haha at least no one will mistake your bike for someone elses

[froggert]

i have an iridescent screen on my 749 for track use. bought it because it goes nicely with the rattle can'd gold paint job.

if i had to do it again, i'd consider geting a clear one so it's easier to videotape through.

r

[Beinggodisgreat]

Originally Posted by V-Tach

Dood, the color of your screen does not determine whether or not you're a squid... Being a squid is the only thing that makes you a squid. If you are truly worried about how others percieve you and/or your bike, you should probably let your riding do the talking.

No matter which way you choose to go, there will ALWAYS be people who will disagree with you- so whats the point of asking???

I bought my RC with a tinted screen. I tried looking through it while tucked. I couldnt see shit! Its too dark... I haven't done any track days so far so I haven't really had the need to change it. I would rather have a clear one but am too cheap...

[KosmicRVTrider]

I decided to buy a double bubble screen for my rc, and said to myself," myself, which ever one I find on sale first, the smoke or clear I'll buy." Well I found a smoke one on sale first, bought it and I like the looks of it.It does go good with the rc's front. Keep in mind that I don't spend time tucked down under, one, because I'm 6'1, and two, I don't ride like that on the street. If I had to do it over again, I would buy the clear one, and if I had a track only bike theres no way I would put a tinted one on.

[Busy Little Shop]

Originally Posted by simonkobe

Hope these arent too squidy or cephalopod like!

My partner Marv wants to know how to buy one for his 07 ZX10R...

Marv is Mr.Kawasaki and owns a Doug Chandler Scott Russell ZX7R replica...
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