Road Comet Fairing

[kvdv_imp]

Today, I had my first opportunity to test the handling of my new-ish 2014 CB1100 standard at 60-70 mph speeds. As expected, I get significant wind which wants to lift my helmet from under the chin guard.

Even though I really like the looks of the Road Comet fairings, I have my doubts that they will help much (if at all) with this problem. I am wondering if the addition of the "touring" wind screen on the Road Comet will make enough of a difference to negate this wind lift.

Any ideas or comments?

(The bike handled great, otherwise!)

My first freeway stint on my '14 DLX was similar to what you describe; helmet lift, my body getting pulled to and fro...it freaked me out a little. I had just ridden a naked Bonnie (ok, with just the tiny OEM flyscreen) across the U.S. and back prior to buying the CB and had no such wind problems. Fast forward to last week -- my Road Comet II delivered (regular height screen, not touring height). I installed it on the CB and right away took two long day trips in a row, plenty of freeway work, and even goosed her up to 95mph or so when the coast was clear, just to really test it. Significant difference with the Road Comet. SIGNIFICANT, I say! Helmet lift: 100% gone. Pulling/swaying at the chest and shoulders: 90% reduction at least...almost unnoticeable now. Just smooth air that feels like it hits me right on the chin bar on my full face Shoei, but again, no air get underneath it, no lifting at all. Better yet, when I tuck even just a bit -- don't have to lay on the tank or anything -- the air nearly disappears completely and it's almost eerily silent at speed.
For me, it was the last piece of the puzzle to get the CB ready for long touring, which I love to do. (BTW, I'm about 5'9", stock seat, handlebars & foot controls...haven't changed the ergonomics at all except for foam grips...which I also love).
Hope that all helps. The Road Comet was an expense for sure, but for what it does and how good it looks, it was more than worth it in my opinion. - K