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Originally Posted by InvisiBill
It's specifically designed that way, to get airflow under/behind the windscreen. I thought it was something about helping the wind flow over the screen better, but my Google searches only turned up stuff about vents for rider comfort on cruisers. I'm sure someone knows the technicalities behind it. The older bikes didn't have this - it's something they've specifically added to newer bikes (as opposed to a flaw they missed fixing).
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Just because I don't know the facts; it won't stop me from having an opinion!
I guarantee its to stop buffeting behind the windscreen by eliminating a low pressure area. By venting, smoother, laminar airflow is created which would be perceived by the rider as a smoother ride experience.
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