Lowers off?
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 683
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From: Tallahassee, FL
RE: Lowers off?
I leave my lowers on, mainly for the rain, but I take of the sliding door that rattles too much anyway. It allows the air to pass by the motor, and still provides some protection in the rain.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 127
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RE: Lowers off?
ORIGINAL: gambler
I leave my lowers on, mainly for the rain, but I take of the sliding door that rattles too much anyway. It allows the air to pass by the motor, and still provides some protection in the rain.
I leave my lowers on, mainly for the rain, but I take of the sliding door that rattles too much anyway. It allows the air to pass by the motor, and still provides some protection in the rain.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 680
Likes: 1
From: Seattle area
RE: Lowers off?
Just took my FLHTC in for the 1K service -- they gave me a new Ultra for a loaner. I noticed more heat around my legs with the lowers -- I was glad to get back on the EGC. I might add the slip-on covers for the winter, though.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: Dodge City, KS
RE: Lowers off?
I just installed a set of hogg chopps, not as wide as the HD units & IMO there more aero than the factory ones also. It gets into the 100's here alot during the summer with major frickin windstorms also. I will post my findings in a couple weeks, so far on the trip to Red River they worked great.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 820
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From: Union City, California
RE: Lowers off?
I use those little bungi cords to keep my vents fully open or closed.
I don't miss my pants creeping up my leg. and the cooldness looking for my skin.
It's funny, because us streetgliders put "ON " the lowers... while you ultras take them "OFF"!!!
I don't miss my pants creeping up my leg. and the cooldness looking for my skin.
It's funny, because us streetgliders put "ON " the lowers... while you ultras take them "OFF"!!!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,680
Likes: 602
From: South Florida
RE: Lowers off?
Took mine off last week when the temps got in the high 80's.Rode to work yesterday morning in the fog and my shoes got soaked.I guess its a trade off between riding cooler and weather protection.They will go back on in the fall.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: DFW
RE: Lowers off?
ORIGINAL: Nu B StreetGlider
I use those little bungi cords to keep my vents fully open or closed.
I don't miss my pants creeping up my leg. and the cooldness looking for my skin.
It's funny, because us streetgliders put "ON " the lowers... while you ultras take them "OFF"!!!
I use those little bungi cords to keep my vents fully open or closed.
I don't miss my pants creeping up my leg. and the cooldness looking for my skin.
It's funny, because us streetgliders put "ON " the lowers... while you ultras take them "OFF"!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Lincoln, CA
RE: Lowers off?
Yup,
Took mine off the other day..
There is not as much drag with them off...cooler on the legs...They will go back on in the winter.
I like both the looks..and yes, your pant legs do creep up a little with them off...but would rather be cooler than HOT.
Took mine off the other day..
There is not as much drag with them off...cooler on the legs...They will go back on in the winter.
I like both the looks..and yes, your pant legs do creep up a little with them off...but would rather be cooler than HOT.