I've done a couple of day rides without a windshield on my RT. I just screwed down the black plastic subpanel to the windshield brackets. I was experimenting with air flow, wind noise and buffeting. To my surprise, it was really very comfortable especially considering the amount of airflow I was getting. I was actually comfortable in the 90 degree temps we are experiencing. The only negative I encountered was from others who thought I crashed my bike. It does look kind of odd. So my question for everyone able to stay with this.... has anyone chopped down a stock shield to a height just over the brackets? I know that Cee Bailey used to sell a short version, but they are no longer in the motorcycle business. California Scientific offers a short version but even that is only a few inches shorter than the stock shield. Does anyone have a line on used shields from a vendor I have not found yet. Both E-Bay and Craig's list have come up empty. Any input is greatly appreciated.