Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Deutsch term or phrase:
Heckbürzel (Motorrad)
Englisch translation:
rear fairing
Added to glossary by
Steffen Walter
Jun 10, 2003 15:03
21 yrs ago
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Deutsch term
Cycling-related translations DE-EN(GB)
Native in: Englisch (Variant: British) 
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch
Heckbürzel
Deutsch > Englisch
Technik
Von der lenkerfesten Cockpitverkleidung – der ersten weltweit an einem Serienmotorrad – über den neugestalteten Tank bis hin zu Doppelsitzbank mit sich anschließendem Heckbürzel zog sich eine elegant-sportliche Linie, die durch die zweifarbige Verlaufslackierung noch unterstrichen wurde. (BMW R90S motorcycle)
Proposed translations
(Englisch)
| 3 | tail fairing (n.) |
Daniel Bird
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| 3 | seatbody |
markj
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| 3 | (integrated) bobtail |
Bernard Myers
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| 2 | ducktail |
heikeb
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| 2 -1 | No translation, but |
Kim Metzger
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| 1 | Also no answer, but |
Edith Kelly
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Proposed translations
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Daniel Bird
Vereinigtes Königreich
Vereinigtes Königreich
Native in Englisch
Vereinigtes Königreich
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tail fairing (n.)
If it's a rigid, painted part of the bike that maintains its sporty lines, "fairing" might fit the bill.
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Comment: "After carrying on searching and looking at a few examples of "Heckbuerzel" in the Google image search, I also felt fairing was probably the most suitable. It's nice to find a like-minded thinker! Very many thanks."
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7 Min.
Kim Metzger
Mexiko
Mexiko
Native in Englisch
Mexiko
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Native in: Englisch (Variant: US)
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch
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No translation, but
A Bürzel is the tail of a bear, badger and wild boar.
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Note added at 2003-06-10 15:23:14 (GMT)
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Tail-dragger fender?
The flowing shape provides a bit of vintage Hot Rod styling to the bike and integrates the rear end into the \"tail dragger\" fender. As they say, \"A picture is worth a thousand words,\" so why not just click through the images above and we\'ll get on with the specs.
http://www.corbin.com/honda/vtx1800rbags.shtml
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Note added at 2003-06-10 15:23:14 (GMT)
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Tail-dragger fender?
The flowing shape provides a bit of vintage Hot Rod styling to the bike and integrates the rear end into the \"tail dragger\" fender. As they say, \"A picture is worth a thousand words,\" so why not just click through the images above and we\'ll get on with the specs.
http://www.corbin.com/honda/vtx1800rbags.shtml
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Michael Stolte
: Den Schwanz einer Ente nennt man Bürzel. have a look at www.lehrerweb.at/gs/projekte/su/entenweb/html/b4.html
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Duden Universal Wörterbuch - Bürzel: 1. Schwanzwurzel der Vögel, 2. Jägerspr. - Schwanz des Bären, des Daches u. des Schwarzwilds
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Edith Kelly
Schweiz
Schweiz
Native in Deutsch
&
Englisch
Schweiz
Professional conference interpreter
Native in: Deutsch 
, Englisch
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Englisch > Deutsch, Niederländisch > Deutsch, and 4 more.
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Also no answer, but
... 119,- DM. RG 80, Heckbürzel (Teilstück am Sitzbankende) in weiß o. schwarz, 129,-
DM. ... Stk. 189,- DM. Heckbürzel (Teilstück am hinteren Sitzbankende), 89,- DM. ...
www.peperseite.de/Zubehoer2/Verkleidung/suzuki.htm -
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ducktail
Since the Bürzel refers as well to a gland in the back (close to the tail) of birds, maybe this makes sense, even if the first source is for a car.
cf:
Other bodywork included a fiberglass decklid with a "bürzel" or ducktail to reduce rear lift and drag. Up front, a chin spoiler and an oil cooler were added.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&articl...
The front end is raked out slightly and has a larger 19-inch diameter wheel with a narrower tire, and the back end has a distinctive ducktail-style fender.
http://www.cyclecanadamagazine.net/standards.html
cf:
Other bodywork included a fiberglass decklid with a "bürzel" or ducktail to reduce rear lift and drag. Up front, a chin spoiler and an oil cooler were added.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=39&articl...
The front end is raked out slightly and has a larger 19-inch diameter wheel with a narrower tire, and the back end has a distinctive ducktail-style fender.
http://www.cyclecanadamagazine.net/standards.html
1 Stunde
(integrated) bobtail
Analogous to Harley Davidson classic "Softtail®" ?
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