thanks hippo for the tip on cutting down a stock flht windshield, I cut an inch off and drilled mounting holes the only problem I had was there are .5" bosses on the fairing the shield has to fit over so the first time i drilled clearance holes for the screws , so I had to redrill the holes worke d fine except I still have a tendancy to slouch and try and look through the windshield so I ordered a 16" high one from Dennis Kirk. safe riding rickpoco