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Thanks for the input fellas! I think I'll try a set of soft lowers and see how they do.
Like Kevin said, soft lowers can block a lot of those updrafts. And like Cass pointed out, they are easily removed when it's hot and you DO want more air. Here's a link to the brand that Cass mentioned, the Desert Dawgs, made in the USA! http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/harl...n-rain-guards/
I have lowers on my Roadking. They are really good at blocking wind and I don't feel anymore heat in the summer with them on. I live in Biloxi, MS and it doesn't get much hotter and more humid than this place...
Last edited by Northbound Southerner; Jan 20, 2015 at 06:47 PM.
I agree mouth in the mid 80s I open the vents, have noticed with them closed it lowers my oil temp 2 degrees per side on my temp sensor on the filter housing
I have noticed on several rides on the interstate that the wind turbulence is a lot less when I keep my feet on the foot boards and squeeze my legs against the tank. As soon as I spread my legs away from the tank there's a noticeable increase in wind turbulence. Very noticeable with my feet on the pegs. I wouldn't really call it buffeting, but it's noticeable around my head.
Would installing soft or hard lower fairings block this wind that seems to be coming up the sides of the tank?
That's true with or without lowers. Yes, the lowers will lessen that breeze but not eliminate it. Once you put your feet on the highway pegs all bets are off.
My experience with soft lowers is: they suck. There's a reason nothing on the front of your bike is flat. Putting two big flat sails on your crash bar isn't going to help your situation.
I'm currently running the Kuryakyn floorboard reloactors with HD extended pans. Put the boards 2" forward and 1" out. I'm also running a 2" extended brake pedal and a 2" extended shifter.
Does anyone have this combo, or something similar, and can tell me if soft or hard lowers will still fit?
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