Question about upper fairing

[WIKD]

I was wondering if anyone knew what the chrome strips on the upper fairing were designed to do. Is it just looks? The only thing I could contribute them to would be airflow or rain but as small as they are I wouldn't think they do anything but looks. Also are they just put on with double sided tape? I have an aversion to chrome so unless theres a reason for them or they bolt on they are going to go. Thanks for any help.

[flb_78]

the one under the windshield or the 2 "whiskers"? I think the whiskers are just stuck on. The one under the shield is needed.

[Starrider04]

They are just stuck on you can remove them with a hair dryer.

[V7Goose]

Yup, just stuck on with no purpose. Easy to take them off with fishing line, heat gun, or Goof Off.

 

I need new ones to fix my bike, so if you take them off, I'd like to have them if you want to get rid of 'em.

Goose

[nkbjones]

I just took mine off, they serve no purpose. They come off in about 5 seconds with fishing line, but be prepared to spend 45 minutes getting the adhesive off with wd-40. The bikes looks better now that they are off.

[WIKD]

Thanks guys I knew someone here would know the answer. Mine will be coming off in a few days then. Goose I'll let you know.

[Monsta]

Anyone else who has a good pair of them that they don't want, I'll take 'em.

[sarges46]

I might Monsta. I am still trying to decide that, my bike needs a paint touch up cause of my small dump in July. I was thinking of taking em off and getting some air brushing done in that area.