Cutting The Air Scoops Off The Crash Bars

[Steve K (IA)]

I'm in the middle of putting I/S pods on my Std.  In order to transfer the driving lights and the Kury highway pegs, the scoops will need to come off the I/S crash bars that I have.  Has anyone done this and have you noticed any ill affect?  I really don't want to go out and get a different style of lights and pegs.  I've got enough $'s tied up as it is.  I pick up the pods and fairing from the painter tomorrow.

[Daniel Meyer]

Seen it done, done it for others. Zip right off with a grinder. No ill effects.

[Baloo]

I always wondered the purpose of these scoops. Anybody knows?

[Rocketman]

I always wondered the purpose of these scoops. Anybody knows?

I've asked quite a few people, and the consensus is that their sole purpose is to create these sorts of conversations.

[Ricky-D]

I think the original intent was to help direct the air flow to aid cooling the header pipes. 

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[Rocketman]

I think the original intent was to help direct the air flow to aid cooling the header pipes. 

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While that's a possibility, it surely doesn't move enough air to make any real difference...

[RP#62]

Its to direct the rain towards your boots.
-RP

[Baloo]

Its to direct the rain towards your boots.

That's exactly what I tought! 

[bjsvalk]

 While I am sidelined, been down with an illness and havent been able to ride, this looks lke a prject I need to do. They are in the way of the highway egs I have on.