Guy I apologize upfront if this has been beat to death, feel free to beat me to death if it has

I have a 2011 street glide. Trying to get this thing ready for me and the wife to do some distance riding, and the subject of lowers came up.

I know that they are not needed per se but what would the do for me? I'm 5 11 if that helps any. I have a feeling I'll throw some speakers in these things if and when I ever get em.

What are your thoughts? Thank you in advance.

 

Get 'em...bought a like new/used set on local CL in 2011 and they never come off my 09 FLHX. Great for wind deflection, added storage, looks and comfort (IMO).

 

I run them all year. I commute 80% of the time and rain and wind are less of an issue. (I believe that they allow the motor to run cooler too.)

 

Get vented ones for cold weather, They look OK, I may get some for speakers.

 

I find the wind protection reduces fatigue...a cushy seat and floaty shocks make for 8 to 10 hour days, day after day.

my own testing shows oil temps 25º cooler with fairing lowers on- tested on a 105º ambient day


mike

 

Great place for speakers!! Mine rock year round!

 

another option is the desert dawgs http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/dese...FVYTHwodvF8HFA to use when it rains or gets chilly. i have a pair on my yamaha....i think i bought a pair for my 2010 Ultra Classic Limited and never put them on. thought never crossed my mind with my 2013. come to think of it, i need to find them. cant go wrong with the hard lowers but its not the only option.

 

That's crazy. I thought it would possible make the bike run hot (due to the reduced air flow)

Thank everyone for all of the responses.

 

Mike is right. They just do a good job pushing air to the heads.
You may feel a little more heat behind them. Especially in traffic, but nothing to complain about really.

They sure do help out with fatigue though.

 

they absolutely make a difference in reducing wind buffeting of the bike. Makes for a much more stable ride. which reduces fatigue, etc