Another Harley Thread

[michael1954]

Exactly. Increasing the relatively flat surface area of a motorcycle only makes it easier for the wind to catch that surface area and use it as a big sail. You would definitely be better off without the windshield then. At that point, you need to duck down and make yourself as small as possible, while slowing down.

Otherwise, the only thing that will help you is a massive increase in vehicle weight.

Oh, and while south Texas winds may be bad, they have nothing on the Hollister Corridor, or really bad nights up on the Grapevine.

The other thing is, man, just look at your picture there. That giant barn door atop the '17 EX absolutely ruins the aesthetic. It's the visual equivalent of a gorgeous lady using a walker.

Hi, walker or not, the shield helps with rain too. Got home today on a short 70 mile ride on the Kawasaki, and I actually thought about your post while I was riding this morning. I love the Z900RS without the shield, hauls a** better. But, I got caught in a heavy, cannot see the road, downpour last summer on it, and man that rain hurt my arms. I wear a full-face helmet and riding stuff, but it was about 100F and I had on a short-sleeve shirt. Then, I would have liked a shield, but most of the time, no. I do not think the EX looks that bad with the small shield I installed. You can see right through it!