Lower triple clamp splash guard/shield....whats its purpose?

COP TZR · October 12, 2010, 07:25:29 PM

I noticed that I'm missing this shield on the bottom of my lower triple. What purpose does it serve? I'm sure the engineers put it there for some reason. Do I need to have it or can I live without it?

TAftonomos · October 12, 2010, 07:32:37 PM

I made a carbon one. I figured on my s4r it was to direct airflow into the rad.

Mojo S2R · October 13, 2010, 05:40:59 AM

I believe the parts manual calls it a smoke deflector though I couldn't say why. I changed the OEM part with a CF replacement, both for the bling and the OEM Metal one weighs a ton. From the weight I think it seems to be made of steel and I think probably the heaviest part that I've replaced with a CF replacement piece.
Originally it was flipped up - I'm guessing to direct more air up to the airbox. I then flipped it down to direct more air to the oil cooler. I have recently flipped it back up again. As far as I can tell neither seems to make any difference. But maybe someone can do some wind tunnel and dyno testing to verify

Drunken Monkey · October 13, 2010, 09:42:12 AM

I'd hazard a guess that it's not so much to direct air into one thing of another, but rather to make sure the airflow is relatively smooth.

Turbulent air doesn't cool as well as a smooth airflow.

Mind you, it's not like your bike is lacking cooling at speed and I bet you can live without it.

Bones · October 13, 2010, 09:57:45 AM

I remember once in band camp, a guy took the splash guard off his bike and crashed the very next day..............

DarkStaR · October 13, 2010, 10:13:51 AM

To increase weight in the front.

DucHead · October 13, 2010, 10:38:55 AM

It's a spoiler to make wheelie-ing easier.

I removed my years ago.

RBX QB · October 13, 2010, 12:45:40 PM

Quote from: pompetta on October 13, 2010, 10:38:55 AM
I removed my years ago.

Same here. No ill effects after 5 riding seasons (that I know of).

atomic410 · October 13, 2010, 02:04:40 PM

It does wonders now that my bike is front wheel drive. really plants that tire down for burnouts. I just gotta fit a 200 ntec on it now[bacon]

JEFF_H · October 13, 2010, 04:33:38 PM

The smoke deflector is in case Spy Hunter cuts in front of you and drops the smokescreen

Mojo S2R · October 13, 2010, 08:48:31 PM

Quote from: JEFF_H on October 13, 2010, 04:33:38 PM
The smoke deflector is in case Spy Hunter cuts in front of you and drops the smokescreen

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