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The shields in the pic are Nat. Cycle Deflector DX models. The wind blast starts at the lower edge of my full face helmet (I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam), so 95% of the helmet is in clean air. It's not uncomfortable (for me) to have the helmet in the breeze on local rides of 300-400 miles.

For long road trips, the CB11 wears its winter shield, which is a larger Nat. Cycle Plexistar 2. With that shield, the wind blast starts at the very top of the helmet, so most of the head is in the protected area behind the shield. It also extends out to cover the grips. Very comfy on long hauls.

I think the key is to get something that will not direct the wind blast directly to the middle of the helmet, around the faceshield. That's what causes most of the noise and buffeting issues.

Here's a pic of the Plexistar 2 :

Well, I think that answers it for me then. I had a P2 or something similar on my '83 Honda CM450E that you currently use as a winter shield. That one offered quite a bit of protection (which I'm looking for at freeway speeds). I think my confusion comes with what I read a lot of people talking about the 'fresh air' above the screen that hits the helmet area. I have the RC2 from Samurider on the bike right now, which looks pretty sharp but I'm uncertain on what value it has for me at freeway speeds. I haven't put enough miles on the bike to make a clear determination yet. So, in the meantime, I am exploring other options.

I guess I never thought of owning more than one screen. I should have though, with all the modifications I see many of the forum users utilizing here. When I bought my deluxe last month out of Missouri, the previous owner was unable to secure the touring screen option when he bought the RC2. He tried but was unavailable to get one from Mr. T at the time of purchase. I've seen pictures of other forum members with it on but I guess that little curled lip at the top doesn't convince me it would be like the P2 that you use in the winter (obviously, not by the hands - I'm talking torso ans head).

I have never subscribed to any other forums until I signed up for this one and a couple others all at the same time, a few being for camping. This forum is head-and-shoulders above the caliber of some of the others that I chose to follow (and may soon unfollow). I'm spoiled here! You guys are great and keep other forum members in check when they might appear derogatory like was the case a few weeks ago where a series of posts were 'adjusted' (deleted). Thank you FLYNRIDER and others for the continued input and ideas!

Jerry