Or conversely , the foam will keep my coffee from freezing.
Yes, it reduces wind chill.
Yes, the windshield was a vegetable drawer.
The width of the upper " basket" was reduced from 12" to 11.5 inches to make the windshield fit more snugly. So far , the hardware has not been fully developed, the windshield is held in place by wedging a shop rag or work gloves between it and the wall.
i have been bulging a new design every two years, and lately every year, I may step it up and have a model 319 before years end.
If I can't find a manufacturer to produce fairings to our designs , I will create a design people can build themselves in a home shop setting.
i have tried different approaches . Pure aerodynamics, human powered vehicle, electric moped (& accessories), ...
lets look at it as a bicycle basket designed and produced to the same Design Parameters as a motorcycle fairing.