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Fairing: a full or partial covering for a bicycle to reduce aerodynamic drag or to protect the rider from the elements Fender or mudguard : curved pieces of metal or plastic above the tires which catch and redirect road spray thrown up by the tires, allowing the rider to remain relatively clean.
The Suzuki LT500R, also known as the QuadRacer 500, and nicknamed Quadzilla, is a two-stroke 500 cc (31 cu in) ATV, designed, developed and built by Suzuki, and produced between 1987 and 1990. [5] [6] [7] [8]
The type of fairing which separates into two halves upon jettisoning is called a clamshell fairing by way of analogy to the bifurcating shell of a clam. In some cases the fairing may enclose both the payload and the upper stage of the rocket, such as on Atlas V [ 2 ] and Proton M .
The wing root fairing of an American Aviation AA-1 Yankee. An aircraft fairing is a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce drag. [1]These structures are covers for gaps and spaces between parts of an aircraft to reduce form drag and interference drag, and to improve appearance.
A RANS V2 Formula long-wheelbase recumbent bike fitted with a front fairing. A bicycle fairing also called recumbent fairing is a full or partial covering for a bicycle to reduce aerodynamic drag or to protect the rider from the elements. [1] It is more common to see recumbent bicycles with partial or full fairing.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R full fairing. A motorcycle fairing is a shell placed over the frame of a motorcycle, especially racing motorcycles and sport bikes, to deflect wind and reduce air drag. The secondary functions are the protection of the rider from airborne hazards and wind-induced hypothermia and of the engine components in the case of an ...
The Vetter Fairing Company was a manufacturer of motorcycle accessories including the Windjammer series of motorcycle fairings. The business was founded by Craig Vetter in 1966, [3] sold in 1978, [4] and went bankrupt in 1983. Bell-Riddell Inc. acquired the assets, and produced fairings for a few years.
Quadzilla may refer to: A. J. Dillon (born 1998), American former Boston College and Current Green Bay Packers running back; Paul Demayo (1967–2005), American professional bodybuilder; Robert Förstemann (born 1986), track cyclist; Tom Platz (born 1955), American professional bodybuilder; Suzuki LT500R (1987-1990) fastest two-stroke quad made ...