Fairing under exhaust

runr2940

Location: NM

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Fairing under exhaust
09/29/12 10:38 AM

Isn't that fairing below the exhaust just for aesthetics? Thinking of removing it and wondered who thought it looked better that way. I noticed Wee had removed his, looked pretty good, probably saves a pound or two. Just curious...

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KoflaOlivieri

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Philadelphia, PA

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
09/29/12 10:58 AM

I removed my lower small fairing, and use the bracket to record GoPro footage underneath, or on the side of the bracket.

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Danno

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
09/29/12 2:21 PM

Most aftermarket exhausts or a centerstand necessitates removing it anyway.

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lytnin

Location: St. Louis MO

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
09/29/12 4:22 PM

I removed mine for the center stand

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zxinit

Location: Greenville TX

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
09/29/12 11:55 PM

Mine has been off of bike for years now No changes that I can tell. Did read somewhere that it affected aeros of bike at high speeds. Like 150+ speeds.

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Rook

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
10/01/12 10:46 AM

Took the belly pan off after a year. Got tired of it. I think it looks better without. Have an aftermarket zaust and kickstand now----guess it is a good thing i prefer the without belly look.

I doubt it matters at all for performance especially if it is true that aftermarket systems are designed to fit w/out it. Seems as though it may improve aeros for top speed but the thing weighs 1.25 lbs which would seem likely to negate any improvement.

belly pan and bracket/screws

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runr2940

Location: NM

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RE: Fairing under exhaust
10/02/12 12:33 AM

haha, cool! Rook and his ever-present scale...it is pretty neat to see the actual weights of the parts! I do like the look better without the fairing as well. Guess I'll have to test the aerodynamics above 150 soon...

2012 14R black, full Yoshi R55 exhaust (powdercoated black), PCV, Ballistic Evo 12-cell battery, PAIR mod, ddmTuning HIDs, Yoshi frame sliders, ZG DB windshield, CoreMoto brake lines, LSL brake/clutch res, MagKnight tank protector, Woodcraft spool sliders, custom fender elim, Puig alum chain guard, Clear Alt smoked turn signals, Pazzo racing levers, Throttlemeister bar ends, Grip Puppies grips, Powerlet power socket, Saddlemen Tech seat, CNC alum gas cap, Bridgeport valve stems, Tamper-proof Murph's oil cap, Sato rearsets, magnetic drain bolt

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