08-25-2018, 05:37 AM
" First time I noticed it I had added a touring shield." Hey Spinner, possibly unrelated, but my experience with the California Scientific XL screen and the installation of a large touring screen on my brother's Kawasaki Concours produced somewhat similar results. Before we replaced the stock, worn front springs on the Kawi, you could see the effects of the "barn door" screen. Actually compressing the forks 1.5" riding into a headwind! At the road speeds you were describing, you're pushing through quite a bit of air. My RS had no suspension issues, as on the Kawi, but could certainly feel the wind trying to hold you back, seemingly softening the engine response