when i bought my deluxe in 2005 i bought the king size nostalgic version. The dealer offered to cut it down.I decided to wait awhile and see how i liked it. in reality i thought i would never use it. i started riding with it full size no cut down. Its almost six years now and its still full size. i have only had it off a few times. When you get use to a windshield it becomes hard to ride without it I may take it off on some of them dog days when its hot and no air movement at all.I think the deluxe is one of a few bikes that looks good with a windshield.