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my quick release takes the edge off cold morning temps and eases the fatigue on long bursts of interstate, but I use it mainly to keep a tad warmer here in New England where the riding can get cold. Don't care much for the looks, but when it's low 40's temps, not thinking much about looks...
The bike looks too small without it. It makes riding more pleasurable as well...especially since I seem to be prone to riding through swarms of bees, hail storms, etc.[8D]
I commute about 25 miles on the highway. The windshield sure keeps me from getting peppered with crap from the road. I like the look without, but the windshield is useful!