Igo
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Nothing helps in massive crosswinds. I think the higher screens may cost us a bit in mileage, even in crosswinds. I rode 90+ miles to Sterling and back the other night in a strong (maybe even massive) crosswind and only got 39mpg, 2nd lowest I've ever gotten.
I rode 60 miles today in an L pattern. South then east then west then north with a steady 30 mph wind out of the SW. I don't know what the gust were but they were wicked. Doing this L pattern I got 45 degree angles each of 4 ways. I really think the windshield is going to offer up much better protection and I don't think it is going to restrict the movement of the NT as much as I originally thought but still it wasn't a fair assessment. A calmer day will come soon enough. One thing about the NT, the heavily paneled smooth side help the bike slice head on into wind but turn the bike into a sail from port or starboard. So of the riding I did today was next to miserable.