Text only | Text with Images

GStwin.com GS500 Message Forum

Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 12:13:54 AM

Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 12:13:54 AM
I was checking out a small screen today.  It's made for a Monster, but it'll fit just fine on the GS.  It's brushed aluminum with metal mounting brackets and a lightly tinted screen.  Not too tall, but I think it'll do what I want...  Move the freezing air and rain off my chest.  It's $150 and not painted...

Here are some (crappy) pics of it...  What do you think?  (Click for bigger pics)

(http://photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_Flyscreen1.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/Flyscreen1.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_Flyscreen2.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/Flyscreen2.jpg) (http://photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/th_Flyscreen3.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/RVertigo/MotosPhotos/Flyscreen3.jpg)
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Roadstergal on November 17, 2005, 12:16:02 AM
It's whether you like it or not that counts.  I think it doesn't fit the headlight enough aesthetically.

Might as well try to stick the SV bikini one on, too, and see if you like it.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: davipu on November 17, 2005, 12:24:25 AM
it'll go great with yoru leather pants....
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 12:26:47 AM
Quote from: RoadstergalI think it doesn't fit the headlight enough aesthetically.
You mean the curve in the opening?  'cause it's not actually attached...  It's just sitting on top...

The new parts guy (apparent defender of GS500s and other small motos (and apparent hater of squids)) told me of some brand they can order, but my goldfish memory didn't bother to keep it for the 3 miles from there to my house...  Something like momo, but not momo...   :(
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 12:27:15 AM
Quote from: davipuit'll go great with yoru leather pants....
Are you saying it's ghey?
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: pandy on November 17, 2005, 10:20:12 AM
Quote from: RVertigo
Quote from: davipuit'll go great with yoru leather pants....
Are you saying it's ghey?
These are funny things....I don't like them if they're too big or too small...they've gotta fit just right!  :mrgreen:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 11:27:07 AM
So, I guess no one likes it on there...   :dunno:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: pandy on November 17, 2005, 11:30:15 AM
Quote from: RVertigoSo, I guess no one likes it on there...   :dunno:
Quote from: RoadstergalIt's whether you like it or not that counts.
:mrgreen:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 11:32:57 AM
Well, I was hoping for some feedback...  But, judging from the feedback I got, nobody likes it on there...

So, there's my feedback. :thumb:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 11:55:57 AM
as long as it does what you want, who cares what it looks like?  :thumb:

It's probably look better if it was painted to match the bike.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 12:05:22 PM
If you paint it to match and have it sit on there better, it would look a lot better. It's kinda big, but it looks better than the F-16/F-18 screens out there, I think. It's got the ability to have some color to it. I like the one that's on the monster better, personally, but that one isn't all that bad.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 12:28:54 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5it looks better than the F-16/F-18 screens out there, I think.
That's about where I am...

I just can't find one that I actually want...  This one is close...

I was kinda thinking about one like this, but I don't know if it would fit or how it would look...  Plus, I don't really want a dark tint. :dunno:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: pantablo on November 17, 2005, 12:45:56 PM
I think it looks good. I prefer the 2001+ style though, as I installed. check my website for pics...
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Phaedrus on November 17, 2005, 12:48:13 PM
I think it looks pretty cool, something different. I'd paint it to match your bike though.   :thumb:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 01:01:58 PM
Yeah...  Painting it would probably make it look better...  I'm wondering about the light screen against the dark blue...  :dunno:

Too bad the pic sucks so bad, I could Photoshop it and check it out...
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: pantablo on November 17, 2005, 01:20:54 PM
when I installed mine I had it painted silver, like the frame and I didnt like it as much as painted to match the body color (2001 blue).
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Roadstergal on November 17, 2005, 01:25:24 PM
I like the Givi one that is out there that Givi doesn't admit exists on their site better.


Edit - the one Pandy has on her '92.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Catcams on November 17, 2005, 01:33:39 PM
get a GIVI like on my Avatar
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: aaronstj on November 17, 2005, 02:00:53 PM
What year is that Monster screen from?  It doesn't look like the screens on the Monster's now, which I really like.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 02:09:26 PM
I've never really liked the style of screen you linked, RVertigo. Sure it's classic and retro, but the GS doesn't have lines to match it. It looks out of place. I can understand it on an old Triumph or Beemer, or even a Honda CBX, but the '01+ GS looks fairly modern. I like the one you got now over the "retro" one that was linked.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 02:36:03 PM
I think the screen is for pre-01s...

I don't think I've seen the one on Pandy's '92...

The Givi one is pretty pricey...  I guess I could look for a used one, but it's not quite what I want either...  Too bad I don't really know what I want.   :(

And yeah...  I'm guessing the old-style cafe one look goofy.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 04:49:05 PM
I saw the monster screen on Pablo's site - is it very effective?
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 05:01:28 PM
It just moves the air up a little more...  Less on your chest.  That's pretty much why I want one, to move the rain and freezing air a little higher up...  Give me more of a fighting chance.  :thumb:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 05:45:11 PM
It does look good :)

now if I could only decide on what bike to buy :lol:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 17, 2005, 05:58:36 PM
Get a Nekid GS500  :thumb:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 05:59:11 PM
Quote from: RVertigoGet a Nekid GS500  :thumb:
+ a jillion
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Bluebellylint on November 17, 2005, 09:42:25 PM
RVertigo what about the National Cycle  (http://www.accwhse.com/national.htm)F-16
(http://www.accwhse.com/photos/natcyc_f16_tour_wndshld_dk_tnt.gif)
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Alphamazing on November 17, 2005, 09:59:07 PM
Like we discussed earlier, Bluebellylint, this looks WAAAAY better than that thing!  :P  :P
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: MPA on November 17, 2005, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: RVertigoGet a Nekid GS500  :thumb:

:dunno:  I have a friend who's offered me a good deal on another 500 but I still don't know
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Bluebellylint on November 18, 2005, 12:44:48 AM
:oops:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Bluebellylint on November 18, 2005, 12:49:15 AM
Ducati also makes one like this for the Monster
(http://www.whaccessories.com/MET_Ducati_S4_Windshield.jpg)
I like it better than your first choice.
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 18, 2005, 02:32:38 AM
Yeah...  I liked the F-16 until I saw it in person...  Now, not so much.
I like the one I found better than the '01+ monster one...

I kinda like the Targa (http://www.targa-acc.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?name=upc_code&format=3&value=24-890S) one too...  
(http://photobucket.com/albums/d84/suzukigs500/th_002.jpg) (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d84/suzukigs500/002.jpg)

But, like the Monster and the Givi...  It's expensive.  :(  $250-$350 is more than I want to spend...  Which is what's cool about the F-16...  Only $80 or something. :roll:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Bluebellylint on November 18, 2005, 10:02:35 AM
yeah the F-16 is actually only $60 and I have always liked the look, but have never seen it in person. :dunno:
your choice though
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: RVertigo on November 18, 2005, 10:43:29 AM
They have an F-16 and the other one... F-18?  down at Ducati Seattle.  The whole thing is plastic, including the mounts.  I'd hate to spend $60 (or $80) on something only to crack it when I put it on.

I just looks kinda flimsy, you know?   :dunno:
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Bluebellylint on November 18, 2005, 11:17:27 AM
yeah, I guess you usually get what you pay for
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: Roadstergal on November 18, 2005, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: MPAnow if I could only decide on what bike to buy :lol:

Get a faired GS500.  Do you really want to run around nekkid in a Midwestern winter?  :)
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: MPA on November 18, 2005, 02:47:33 PM
The only prob w/ the faired (fairinged? lol) ones are price and I haven't found any GS's for sale local to me. I did find two of the other brand's 500 for $3000 obo - a 98 w/ 3800 miles and an 05 w/ 17oo miles for the same price. I really wanted to wait til after the winter but bikes are cheap this time of year :D
Title: Monster Fly-Screen on the GS... What do you think?
Post by: juggernaught on November 19, 2005, 06:09:45 AM
The bikini screens look neat but do little.  I've ordered Givi's for both my GS and my Monster.  Was quite happy at the fit and function.  Now i have a Givi Airstream on my monster.  Bigger than a bikini but on cold days or at speed; i can tuck myself in on the bike and ride with minimal turbulence.
Text only | Text with Images