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redyaris · 02-25-2010, 01:03 PM

I know of no study on aero effects of tank bags, you are corect in thinking that they are in a tubulent wake. That is why filling up that area would have a similar effect to a "boat tail"

02-25-2010, 01:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
redyaris Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 744 redyaris - '07 Toyota Yaris Team Toyota 90 day: 45.54 mpg (US) Gray - '07 Suzuki GS500 F Motorcycle 90 day: 70.4 mpg (US) streamliner1 - '83 Honda VT500 streamliner Motorcycle 90 day: 75.63 mpg (US) White Whale - '12 Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van 90 day: 22.01 mpg (US) Thanks: 81 Thanked 75 Times in 67 Posts	I know of no study on aero effects of tank bags, you are corect in thinking that they are in a tubulent wake. That is why filling up that area would have a similar effect to a "boat tail"