MRA screen arrived. I could tell before I even opened the package that I would like it much more. I have used them on several bikes in the past and had great experiences there as well.
Some comparison shots:
MRA Screen (Light Smoke) against a white and colored background to show color differences
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Same but for ZG Marc1 screen:
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Side by Side:
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Front Profile, side by side - if not apparent, MRA is on the left, ZG on the right
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Side Profile, MRA in front, ZG in the rear. I do like the taller profile of the ZG Marc1 screen.
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Height, side by side - tried to line them up by mounting holes. ZG on left, MRA on right
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Thickness of screen, MRA
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Thickness of screen, ZG. This was a pain to try and capture properly...
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Visibly looking at them, although maybe not apparent in my 'professional studio photos', you can tell the MRA is thicker. And by feel. Put the mic on them and the MRA is seven-tenths of a mill thicker. This has always been a complaint of mine, that the ZG screens were too thin and flimsy. The ZX-4RR Marc1 carries on that 'tradition'. The MRA screen is much more sturdy be it the composite used, the thickness or a combination of both. If you apply the same amount of pressure the ZG screen flexes with little effort, the MRA you have to put noticeable force into it.
Another thing I like about the MRA screen is that it does have some tinting right above the gauge unit so this will provide some shade for the dash to make it a bit more viewable in sunny conditions. Added bonus. Additionally it has the same kind of dot-matrix pattern that car windshields do which help it heat up evenly and fight off warping from the sun/heat.
Verdict: MRA screen for me.
So, I got a brand new, never mounted ZG Marc1 in light smoke for sale for cheap to any non-business orientated member
(sorry don't want you guys buying this cheap and then reselling to another customer of yours at full MSRP. That's not cool, folks.)
Call it $50 plus shipping, if anyone wants it - first DM in my box can have it at that price.