I too just bought my XC a few weeks ago, have 1400 miles on it. Just got back from a 1290 mile trip to Wisc from Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend. I have the stock windsheild and although 5' 7" had a lot of wind to my head as well as from the bottom. I've just ordered the EuroFlip 4", waiting for it to arrive. Will post more later on that. I'm also interested in the lower wind deflectors. I'll check out kewl metal. thanks for the info.Time for it's first maintance check. Heading to Florida in two weeks. Hope the shield comes in. LOVE this bike!