im pretty sure theyre mostly there for aesthetic reasons. i'd think having an additional part in the airflow wouldnt help aerodynamics much but im not an engineer...
im pretty sure theyre mostly there for aesthetic reasons. i'd think having an additional part in the airflow wouldnt help aerodynamics much but im not an engineer...
Actually, BMW engineers claim the winglets reduce wind turbulence or buffeting on the rider. Read that in a couple articles.
Steve
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So I read this long article about a former bike thief "it's on the net somewhere " and he would also answer questions . He did say that the worse place to lock your bike was the front wheel ,said always try and go threw the frame or swing arm! He would see the bike and come back with another front wheel and be gone . So be careful .
im pretty sure theyre mostly there for aesthetic reasons. i'd think having an additional part in the airflow wouldnt help aerodynamics much but im not an engineer...
There has been many statements about the aerodynamic benefits of the winglets
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Originally Posted by SwaggerJacker
Actually, BMW engineers claim the winglets reduce wind turbulence or buffeting on the rider. Read that in a couple articles.
Steve
+1 ....
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2012 BMW S1000RR - Motorsport - All Options - HP Carbon Fiber
2013 Kawasaki 300R - tastefully modding
2002 Kawasaki ZX7R - Race Bike, too many parts to list
2000 Kawasaki ZX7R - Sold
2000 Kawasaki ZX7R - Bone Stock - Sold
So I read this long article about a former bike thief "it's on the net somewhere " and he would also answer questions . He did say that the worse place to lock your bike was the front wheel ,said always try and go threw the frame or swing arm! He would see the bike and come back with another front wheel and be gone . So be careful .
2012 BMW s1000rr
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