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Old 10-09-2008, 09:13 PM
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First, my bike is a commuter for work. This is the reason for adding this stuff. And I couldn't afford a Road King.

I have my hard bags, brackets and trunk. What I need now is something to block the wind during the cold weather from my legs. I want to add some of the touring lowers to an engine guard. I don't have the engine guard or the lowers. Does anyone know which engine guard I need to be able to add the lowers? Ive seen the nostalgic guard and it looks like it will work. But I don't want to have to buy one and find out it wont work.

Any help? Also I have some add-ons plexi glass type extensions for the chrome type wind guards. But I like the look of the touring lowers.
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Old 10-09-2008, 09:19 PM
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I would like to see pics of this if you have any.
 
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Old 10-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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This is the only pic I have of my bike on-line. Ill get more pix later. My bags and trunk still need to be painted, they are a dark blue and don't match my bike. I am waiting till I get all the parts that need to be painted to get it done at one time.

 
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Old 10-09-2008, 11:17 PM
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Hey Nickm,

If blocking the wind is your issue, then the real answer is a front fairing.

They are pricey, no doubt, running from $600 to $2k, but a good one is worth the bucks and looks awesome. Mine is a convert from an old mid-70's FL but I've seen several of the aftermarket ones advertised and they are very high quality.

Get one of them, add the wind deflector lowers on the front forks, add a mustache bar with some leather covers and you have the whole thing covered.
 
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Get a roll bag and mount it on the handlebars. For more coverage roll up a jacket and strap it on top. More storage and pretty inexpensive.
http://www.tbags.com/Detail.aspx?ID=48&selectedcat=2
I have the nylon version that has straps to strap on a jacket or whatever. Works better than a windshield in my opinion and quite cost effective.
 
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The Linde bars on my bike have an optional slip on leather cover.
 
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Post up some pics when it is done. I am curious how this is going to look.
 
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I don't mean to state the obvious bc you probably have already thought of this, but why not just get some chaps? You have the bags to keep them in already. I have a bagger and that's what I do. I just don't want to have to remove the lowers when it gets hot out, and I ride to work too, it's cold in morning, warm in afternoon. Chaps on to work, chaps off home. Just saying.
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heated overpants from Gerbing's... $300...work great in keeping the legs warm.
 
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L.L. Bean has flannel-lined jeans for around $40.00. Work great!
 


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