03-20-2015, 08:22 AM
(03-19-2015, 11:16 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Trey it has sure seemed to work out that way. Even a guy 6'2 or so bought a Street Shield EX and wasn't happy until he cut it down to 11' and then was thinking about taking another inch off. After numerous threads it seems the guy with shields in the 8 1/2 to 10 inch range "above ignition" are the most satisfied with wind management. Either that or a shield so large that you have to look through like a Plexifairing 2.
see posts 25 and 33 but this whole thread is a good read
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....+Shield+EX
Mine started out at 17 1/2 above ignition, it's cut down to 13 1/4 ignition now (still too much noise) and I'm going to cut off another 3" I think.
My Plexi 2 is large, but it's definitely below eye level. As a rule, it's not a good idea to have a shield that you can't look over. Rain or mud reduces visibility too much.
I haven't experienced substantial noise/buffeting with either my Plexi 2 or the small Deflector DX. I think the key is where the turbulent flow hits you at highway speed. With the little Deflector the airflow hits the bottom edge of my helmet, just around chin level. With the Plexi 2, the wind starts just at the top of my helmet. It seems like most of the noise/buffeting issues are when the wind blast hits the helmet dead center, around the faceshield.