i rode 20 + years without a windshield or fairing untill my 07 FLHX i still have the stock windshield on it and love it i didnt get hit with one bug last year! i am on the shorter side 5-7 and have a dropped seat so i think i sit lower than most on the bike the one thing you need to get use to is all that faring on windy days takes a little of getting use to 7k later and i love it!!