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CheapJapCopy · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: Baffled by my baffle (RS)

Ok, after extensive testing up to an indicated 140Mph (Pipe and slippers? Ha!), I still can't see any point in the wind baffle hinged to the front of my bike.

Am I doing it wrong? Can anyone show me the point of this seemingly useless piece of plastic?
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject:

Loosen the big adjusting screws. Push it all of the way forward. The tighten the adjusting screws.

Then go for a ride without it installed.
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Shoganai · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:27 am Post subject:

I'm short, so keep that in mind.

I find it very useful. It breaks up the laminar airflow so that it's shightly turbinated.

The best example I can think of the difference between the swift laminar air flow over a planes wing and the votices produced by the passage of said airfoil.

The votices have a lower air pressure thus the effect is decreased wind fatigue experienced by the rider.
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