Topics related to the ownership, maintenance, equipping, operation, and riding of the R1150R.
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Matt T.
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by Matt T. » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:11 pm
The "beak" is aerodynamically designed to direct air to the oil coolers. This purposeful design should not be tampered with!
I've only had my beak-bike for a month now but am falling in love with this machine and getting nothing but compliments on the looks. The Harley has set for 3 weeks now, I better fire it up and charge the battery!!!
2002 R1150R + 2006 Harley Bagger
dcameron
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by dcameron » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:49 pm
Soooooooo, without the "beak" what do you call it? the freak? the geek? No offense, but the beak does act as an airfoil for the oil coolers.
Evil beware, we have waffles.
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DJ Downunder
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by DJ Downunder » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:06 am
The beak is also there for aerodynamic down force.
Without it you'd be popping wheelies all over the place..
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single650
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by single650 » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:13 am
If that was the case why does the Rockster not have a beak???
'03 R1150R Rockster
'94 K75s