Helmets make a BIG difference. I have a cheapee Scorpion EXO full face, that actually causes less turbulence on my head and neck, than riding with no helmet at all. However, it is too round for me, and presses against my forehead too much. Soooo, I bought a, to me, high dollar Shoei Quest full face. Fits much better, but tends to "lift" at anything over 70/80, if you don't cinch it down real tight. When I first bought my Hardley, back in 06, I bought one of those German style novelty helmets. First ride, I thought the thing was going to choke me to death before I could get back home, trying to lift my head off of my body! Windshields are nice for cages, but not for me on 2 wheels. Tried a windshield on my Hardley, but it seems to act like a sail on windy days. EVERY time I go anywhere, (on Rocket) I wind up cruising at 80/90/100 mph no problem. But only for 50/60 miles. My old shriveled up arms do get sore, but hey, it's a motorcycle, not a car. Just tuck in, and hold on, and twist that right grip! Now if I could find a way to stop my arms from flapping like chicken wings when I ride with a short sleeve shirt! Old age sucks! Ha!