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Old May 13, 2016 | 08:51 PM
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Old t-shirt (Harley of course) top shelf in closet
 
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Old May 13, 2016 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
Store them?


I NEVER take mine off!


I just open the vents and use the upper fairing air deflectors for more ventilation!
This.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 01:29 AM
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I only run them during the winter months, to keep my feet dry. I think my bike looks much better with the pantaloons removed, but I do like dry feet. So they're off, wrapped in an old blanket, and on a shelf in my workshop.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 07:14 AM
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I store mine on the bike. Open vents on hot days and close on cold days.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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Mine are usually on most of the time. When I do take them off I don't do anything special with them due to the fact that they are pretty beat up from use. I just take them off and lay them on a shelf. I lay them on the side that faces the operator.

I guess the best answer for you would be whatever you decide that works best for you. Enjoy the ride!!

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Old May 14, 2016 | 08:45 AM
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Just leave them on.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Just Me
It's a proven fact the motor will cool better with them on.
Can you point me to this info and data? thanks.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Neil
. I just take them off and lay them on a shelf. I lay them on the side that faces the operator.
+1 lay them on an old blanket on the porch
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 09:12 AM
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keep mine on year around also, throw the legs up on the highway pegs to get a breeze blowing up my britches leg if needed.

Then I got to smoke a cigar.


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Old May 14, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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How to store objects.

1. Use critical thinking skills to determine level of protection desired.
2. Use critical thinking skills to determine suitable material to be used to provide that level of protection.
3. Use critical thinking skills to determine what space is available to store object.

This same method is effective for determining how to store other things such as china, valuable heirlooms, etc.

Good luck, lets us know how it turns out.
 
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