I am late into this conversation, but that is rather normal for me. Clear which one I prefer. I always said I wouldn't own a bike with a fairing until I was 50 and I was late with that too. I didn't own a bat or shark prior so rented them both to see which I liked better. Rented each for 24 hours and rode each one around 900 miles. I never liked the look of the shark, but I own one now and am very happy with the choice.
I also end up trailering, bad back that sometimes makes it the only way I can get there and do some of the local rides. I did plenty of the Iron Butt rides back in the day when I was in my teens and twenties. My BSR hasn't ever complained about the wind on the Shark, but she normally rides her own but doesn't like do that on the longer hauls so we go two up.