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In our discussion about trike handling I forgot to mention that I swapped out the stock shield for a Klock Werks 8.5" at the beginning of this summer. There was a noticeable improvement is steering ease and feel, I understand because of the increase in downforce created.
I intend on installing the DK Comfort Lifts mostly because I load regularly in my toyhauler. I am curious, will the steering improvements with the lifts still be noticeable? I hope not too much, as I really like the KW shield.
The slightly easier steering because of the lift kit is just that, slight...it is not a night and day difference. Most folks notice it, some do not. It will be in addition to what you have now with the windshield.
On my '11 I had the stealth recurve, and those wings do seem to provide some downward force on the front tire...and it also was good for a 2 mpg increase over the stock windshield. I also had a Lift Kit on that and did not think the steering was "too easy".
I would have a Stealth from LRS on my 14 if they made one.
Here's a picture of the windshield I'm referencing...you can see on the side where the shield flattens out, that is where the air pushes down on the shield.
Kevin