Originally Posted by wphamilton

The flex side panels at the sides of the handlebars were just too annoying, and since they also added area (drag) to the front I just cut them off and pulled the fairing in to the head tube. Moving the whole thing up and forward also let me narrow down the front fairing. And finally I chopped some off the back since it didn't really seem to gain anything.

The difference may not be very apparent but the steering is freed up and there is better coverage with a more normal riding position. I still need to add the leg shields.

gretterbrown, Sounds like wp is doing the same thing- he's just putting the "clothing" on his bike instead. is exactly right and trying to make it more aero and less restrictive than bulky clothing and other coverings.