Attaching and detaching the fairing to the frame is a matter of a few simple moves, and takes all of 10 to 15 seconds. Standing astride the front boom, the body shell is simply held by an inside aluminum arch- shaped handle, the quick release hitch in front is stepped on with a foot, and the fairing attaches to, or may be lifted cleanly off the bike. Needless to say, in the event of a collision, it should absorb most of the energy, and, at worst, separate in one part from the bike, thus freeing the rider from being trapped inside the potentially in the middle of the road overturned body.
    Because it detaches so easily, and weights no more than 13 to 15 kg, it physically allows for carrying it up the stairs, and through narrow passages etc, trike and fairing separately of course. While this may not sound too appealing at first, that possibility at least is  t h e r e , which can not be said of other faired trikes, such as the Flevo Alleweder. Well, at least I would not attempt to manhandle the latter.
    Of particular note is the intricately- shaped windscreen. . .  made of a single sheet of PVC, it is flat in front to permit that very part of it to be replaced by a precut laminated- glass sheet, which in turn allows use of a (mechanized or hand- driven) windscreen wiper. This is no small enhancement, since the Leitras are very well suited for rainy conditions, save for the usually quickly- impenetrable wet window.
    What definitely doesn't show from the outside, is that the windscreen is ventilated from below via a three- pronged flat duct under the "hood", which begins at the intake in front, and doubles as a stabilizing spar for the entire body. I.e. that vent in front is not for cosmetic reasons, but provides the necessary air intake to keep the windscreen fogfree. Only when the vehicle is moving, however, which is why at least one Leitra owner has equipped his vehicle with a solar- powered fan, that "kicks in", when needed.