Blacked out windscreen- WHY

JH PiNoY · June 30th, 2013, 02:02 PM

This might be a stupid question by why do most people black out their windscreens on their bike? Is it for the style??

rojoracing53 · June 30th, 2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JH PiNoY

This might be a stupid question by why do most people black out their windscreens on their bike? Is it for the style??

yes

Reswob · June 30th, 2013, 03:09 PM

Because they look better. You can't get low enough to look through them anyway.

Aggrotech · June 30th, 2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

yes

the almighty wise one has spoken.

voidrider · June 30th, 2013, 04:30 PM

A lot of sport screens on some bikes are tiny and low. They are there more for air deflection than ever being looked through.

Many people paint them black to keep sun and glare off the instrument cluster so it is easier to see in sunlight.

This Girl Rides · June 30th, 2013, 04:50 PM

Painted mine black because it looks better

As others have pointed out, you're not looking through the windscreen anyway. It's there to direct the wind over you.

CycleCam303 · June 30th, 2013, 04:58 PM

Hey now. I look throught my windshield...when I'm in full tuck trying to not get totally left by @rojoracing53. Mine is tinted too.

This Girl Rides · June 30th, 2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

Hey now. I look throught my windshield...when I'm in full tuck trying to not get totally left by @rojoracing53. Mine is tinted too.

Well being female I have certain body parts that hinder me laying against my tank enough to look through mine, so regardless im safe to have it painted.

ba ha ha

Jiggles · June 30th, 2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by This Girl Rides

Well being female I have certain body parts that hinder me laying against my tank enough to look through mine, so regardless im safe to have it painted.

ba ha ha

Jenna marbles says otherwise!

fishdip · June 30th, 2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by This Girl Rides

Well being female I have certain body parts that hinder me laying against my tank enough to look through mine, so regardless im safe to have it painted.

ba ha ha

Hey have not seen you in some time.

This Girl Rides · June 30th, 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip

Hey have not seen you in some time.

Hey hey Fishdip, you been staying outta trouble :P ?

Reswob · June 30th, 2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

Hey now. I look throught my windshield...when I'm in full tuck trying to not get totally left by @rojoracing53. Mine is tinted too.

Is it stock height or touring/double bubble type? I could lay flat to the tank and still not be looking through the stock screen.

rojoracing53 · June 30th, 2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reswob

Is it stock height or touring/double bubble type? I could lay flat to the tank and still not be looking through the stock screen.

Cam has a double bubble

CycleCam303 · June 30th, 2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by This Girl Rides

Well being female I have certain body parts that hinder me laying against my tank enough to look through mine, so regardless im safe to have it painted.

ba ha ha

Well, I'll have to tip my hat off to my svelte figure that I can peer through my windscreen. Although I must say it 99% of street riding situations I don't look through it.

az3200 · June 30th, 2013, 09:32 PM

one more for style here.
It was tinted but i didn't like the way it looked.

Daks · July 1st, 2013, 12:06 AM

Almost painted over mine. It's all clouded and scratched to hell anyway.

You're not looking through it.

iceknyght · July 1st, 2013, 08:47 AM

I have a blacked out screen and it is definitely for looks... But like a few others, I tried lying down on the tank and there was no way I could see through it in full tuck anyway...

broilmebk · July 1st, 2013, 09:58 AM

It's going to depend on what screen you have if you're able look through it or not in a full tuck.

Panda · July 1st, 2013, 07:44 PM

The solar heating of the black windscreen causes the air above it to rise and reduces the airs density enabling the rider to slip through the air better. It's worth at least 5hp. Also this is why black is the fastest color.

backinthesaddleagain · July 1st, 2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda

The solar heating of the black windscreen causes the air above it to rise and reduces the airs density enabling the rider to slip through the air better. It's worth at least 5hp. Also this is why black is the fastest color.

You gave the secret away.

SabreValkyrn · July 1st, 2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Reswob

Because they look better. You can't get low enough to look through them anyway.

I beg to differ. I ride fully tucked on the freeway, and see through my Double Bubble

Xtina · July 1st, 2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by This Girl Rides

Well being female I have certain body parts that hinder me laying against my tank enough to look through mine, so regardless im safe to have it painted.

ba ha ha

Makes it easier to lean on the tank. hahaha

June 30th, 2013, 02:02 PM	#1
JH PiNoY ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: St. Augustine Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 13	Blacked out windscreen- WHY This might be a stupid question by why do most people black out their windscreens on their bike? Is it for the style??

June 30th, 2013, 03:09 PM	#3
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Because they look better. You can't get low enough to look through them anyway. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

July 1st, 2013, 08:47 AM	#17
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	I have a blacked out screen and it is definitely for looks... But like a few others, I tried lying down on the tank and there was no way I could see through it in full tuck anyway... __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

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voidrider ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2000 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Posts: 79	A lot of sport screens on some bikes are tiny and low. They are there more for air deflection than ever being looked through. Many people paint them black to keep sun and glare off the instrument cluster so it is easier to see in sunlight.

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This Girl Rides Girly Gearhead <3 Name: Brittany Location: Florida Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 129	Painted mine black because it looks better As others have pointed out, you're not looking through the windscreen anyway. It's there to direct the wind over you.

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Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Almost painted over mine. It's all clouded and scratched to hell anyway. You're not looking through it.

July 1st, 2013, 09:58 AM	#18
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	It's going to depend on what screen you have if you're able look through it or not in a full tuck.

July 1st, 2013, 07:44 PM	#19
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	The solar heating of the black windscreen causes the air above it to rise and reduces the airs density enabling the rider to slip through the air better. It's worth at least 5hp. Also this is why black is the fastest color.