Reply To: Trying to convince the “BOSS” that bikes aren’t as scary and dangerous as she thinks!!
March 29, 2010 at 9:14 pm
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SantaCruzRider
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I started off riding a naked bike with no shield or fairing. Loved the wind in the face and warm breezes –was living in Hawaii at the time, so no issue with cold. Even then, high speed riding is considerable more tiring because of the wind buffeting and you get more fatigued after 60 minutes on the bike.
My current bike is fully faired and it is amazing how much calmer, warmer, drier and downright pleasant it is behind the fairing.
I still love the look of the naked bike and would have one if I had room for a 2nd (town) bike. But for my 90 mile RT commute and highway blaster, I really enjoy the fairing.