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Old 07-09-2007   #2 (permalink)
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They are there to offset centrifugal forces which are a relative component of the gravitational forces exerted durring extreme cornering. Remove them at your risk.

Or maybe they are there to provide flexible lateral support for your panniers. :-D
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