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Author Message   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 11:46 am:        Has anybody that has removed the front beak fender noticed whether the cooling might be better. Did the fan come on later or the same ( or sooner?? ).   Bosh Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 05:12 pm:        Nope. But I noticed that as I get more wear on my front tire, my fan runs less (well...OK, except when it's hot). Could be the tread pattern affecting the airflow. Gonna go to slicks soon to evaluate. Also getting one of those cow bells the Harley guys have to ward off evil gremlins (just for extra insurance).   Birdmanrh Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 08:43 pm:        I have a bell, it helps a lot! I am thinking of changing the brakes to the left side, then that side will get more airflow. Or maybe removing the front wheel completely, I don't seem to have it on the ground much anyway.   Ft_bstrd Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 09:07 pm:        I find that when I ride with thong underwear that I get better airflow down the mainline of the bike. I've heard Eric will be adding official Buell ride wear with the 07s.   Buellysses Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 11:53 pm:        Thanks for the vis bstrd, but my girlie would look good in a Buell thong!   Ft_bstrd Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 01:16 am:        Anytime. Although your girlie might want to ease up on the Twinkies!   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 10:53 am:        Oh, the humanity. I'll wage that floss reeks. Captain, the picnic bench coon't take mooch moore. (Message edited by electraglider_1997 on September 05, 2006)   Lorazepam Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 01:21 pm:        I can just imagine a big ole ham tattoo about 2 inches further down on the right cheek.   Lorazepam Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 01:24 pm:        Seriously, I think if anything, the beak acts like a sail at higher speeds. I hope future models of bikes come without it, and I can get rid of it. Give me a real fender that keeps crap off my lights and engine.   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 06:04 pm:        Lorazepam, My God man, that's her brown eye yer speaking of.   Javadog Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 06:14 pm:        I sawed off my beak with the Sawzall and all my problems went away.   Electraglider_1997 Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 09:11 am:        Javadog, Do folks look the other way so as to not see the open hole on your face. Did it hurt?   Wademan Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 06:43 pm:        I actually removed the left side scoop. The fan has not come on since. Buell totally misengineered this thing!!!   Ft_bstrd Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 07:01 pm:        I just removed the rear cylinder! I use the void space to cook ham sandwiches while I ride.   Ka5ysy Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 07:04 pm:        It has melted into the engine after your noisy bearing seized!   Birdmanrh Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 09:18 pm:        I think the frame is a problem. I am going to put a regular gas tank on this thing and I am pretty sure it will allow more airflow to the engine.

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