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Originally Posted by BillInGA
You're correct, I do have conflicting plans: local commuting and a long cross-country trip.
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Those two things do NOT necessarily conflict with each other........IF you resign yourself to NOT riding on the freeway-type roads.
I went from Illinois to Atlanta and back with a BIG shield AND a 16T and had no problem at all.
BUT I was happy to use US 41 all the way and not get upset with a 55 MPH nominal speed or those few times when I could not maintain even that.
Wind is not the only reason for a windshield. Rocks and bugs can hurt a LOT, sometimes even with full gear on.
Given the further explanation of your situation, I think you definitely shoud try the 16T. To me, it felt like a different bike.