what excactly does the front upper mudguard do ???

[jlabro]

you know,the one that touratech has.. the "nose" of our loved GS 1200

 

[jeff garnett]

look good

jeff

 

[plasmatron]

if you're crossing rivers quite a lot... I found that the nose and even the windscreen were keeping me from being dreched in water and mud long after the lower mud guard was underwater!...

 

[DrAlf]

Supposedly it channels air to the oil-cooler – whatever you do don’t take it off or your bike will blow up

 

[turbine_2]

Helps to deflect branches while off road. Also useful for putting spanners and cups of tea on while you're working on the engine.