Road Comet Fairing

[Catbird_imp]

I like riding naked bikes, but also like riding a fully faired bike. The electric windshield on the Honda ST moves over a 7" sweep adjustable with a button on the left switch. It is the cats meow for wind management. Right now I am running a stock shield that has had 5 1/2" cut off it run in the lowest position, because I like the wind. Were I to roll out to the freeway I would raise it until the wind was manageable. There are times when I will be rolling Long, and raise or lower it 1/2" to get it in the sweet spot. That's how critical wind management is.

The only way to have a quiet still air pocket is to have a shield tall enough that you can look through it.

My personal ground speed point above which I like some wind protection is a sustained 70 mph or above, however except on a trip that involves freeway travel, I am rarely traveling at that speed on the CB, hence I rarely have a shield on mine. Below a sustained 70, I have no use for a shield of any kind. Any fairing or shield that is the wrong height will cause noise and turbulence if it directs the wind into onto your helmet/ face shield.

Want to see where the wind is going on your shield tape a couple 8" pieces of yard to the upper edge and watch them dance when you ride

Tough proposition managing wind.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=r166Lbygbc4

https://youtube.com/watch?v=G7eSiIOQ02g

I fully understand this concept. I recently sold my 2005 BMW R1200RT with an electronically adjustable windshield. Being able to raise and/or lower it "on the fly" was great.


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I have a touring shield for my RC but haven't tried it. There is at least one member that has one and has posted pics of it. Hopefully he will chime in with his impressions.

I believe I've seen that picture - or one like it. I hope he does share his opinion.