I had the stock Kawi tall shield and it was too much buffeting for her. Even for me sometimes. I added the laminar lip and everything smoothed out for both of us. I also have the Spencer seat mod on both sections, which she likes better than the stock padding. Finally, like someone else said, I let her get on first and scoot back, then I slide on and nestle in. Getting off is the reverse, with me sliding out and then steadying the bike, on the side stand, while she dismounts. Tried it with me getting on first and she wasn't at all comfortable doing that.