Yep, same reasoning I used when I selected light gray.

Did some more experimenting last weekend w/shield positioning. Outer bracket to inner bracket connection lowered from top holes to middle holes. (Pulls shield closer to bike) Slide shield up approx. 1/2 way in the 'knob slots'. Adjust rake to match base.

This orientation is perhaps a tiny bit higher than what I've had before, but seems to work a bit better overall, especially in rough air, and IMHO, ~blends~ with the look of the bike better due to being tighter in and having matched rake.

Right now, the 'intake' height is a hair larger than the base to shield gap. I believe the velocity of the oncoming air is kept 'about the same' between the intake and top of the base as there is a consistent space between those two items.

I really do like the Virtually unlimited adjustability this system provides. It suits the 'tinkerer' in me!!!