Well, naked as in, I took the Madstad windscreen off, so the bike is "naked"! It would be gross after all if I rode it without clothes!
But, I was quite surprised at the difference that simple removal made. I grant you, it's all in my head, but it seemed like a very different Bike.
Suddenly, it was the bike I loved at the original test ride again, before I almost immediately put the first of various screens on it.
it actually seemed to corner better, and when I took it out on the highway, I decided I could live with the wind.
And, it looks way cooler--long and low slung.
Again, the bike didn't change at all,
But my perception of the bike was altered--it just seemed much sportier sans screen.
Wondered if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon?