More wind resistance because the Touring bikes are just too damn fast!

 

I ran over an 8lb. raccoon once..he didnt stick..Good design..

 

Easier to make?

 

Who gives a $hit?

 

Engineers at HD discovered that the design of the brake caliper and rotor combined with the fork dimensions created what they called, a "Negative Turbulence Coefficient" of -3Ap to -7Ap. This phenomena usually occurred on deceleration between 75mph and 68 mph. The result was destabilization of the airflow behind the front wheel causing "Steering oscillation" (wobble)......The flared fender creates a positive pressure behind the front wheel to offset this condition..........Disclaimer: the aforementioned paragraph is complete BS and the poster admits to being a little drunk...lol

 

I think you have the makings of a very successful politician...

 

Flared fenders cool your fingers when you are wearing fingerless gloves!
Am I right?
OK, am I close to the answer....
OK, who wants to talk about fingerless gloves....

 

**** you had me convinced...Did you stay at the Holiday Inn last night..?

 

Flared to catch water spray from wet roads.

 

this comes directly from formula 1 car racing...ground effects...helps suck the bike down to the pavement so the front wheel is not constantly off the ground every time you hammer down!