Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
I just installed lowers on my 03 RKC. Seems the air is forced to the motor.
Also can feel the warm air more,besides blocking the wind, does it keep you warmer in cold weather?
Also can feel the warm air more,besides blocking the wind, does it keep you warmer in cold weather?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,663
Likes: 7
From: Northeast Ohio
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
Lowers will restrict some air flow to the engine. I take em off when the temps get into the 70's on a regular basis. Newer models have adjustable "vents" to open and close depending on the weather.
You may stay a bit warmer with them on, and will stay a bit dryer in the rain.
You may stay a bit warmer with them on, and will stay a bit dryer in the rain.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
Likes: 453
From: Davie, FL
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
ORIGINAL: Dalton
Lowers will restrict some air flow to the engine. I take em off when the temps get into the 70's on a regular basis. Newer models have adjustable "vents" to open and close depending on the weather.
You may stay a bit warmer with them on, and will stay a bit dryer in the rain.
Lowers will restrict some air flow to the engine. I take em off when the temps get into the 70's on a regular basis. Newer models have adjustable "vents" to open and close depending on the weather.
You may stay a bit warmer with them on, and will stay a bit dryer in the rain.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,121
Likes: 13
From: NWFL
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
Lowers are warmer in winter. As to the "theory", the lowers when moving would push air by at a higher rate than no lowers. But, when you go slow, you probably lose air flow, thus it's hotter.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 412
Likes: 1
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
I took my lowers off my 07 Ultra when temps were starting to get close to 90. I have the ones with the adjustable vents. Even with the vents open I was starting to get a bit to warm and the bike was running a bit warm also. I noticed abouta 15-20 degree drop in oil temps with them off and I was more comfortable. I have since put them back on now that temps aren't as high outside.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 801
Likes: 1
From: USA
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
You can dramatically increase airflow to the bike's engine and rider and keep cooler in the process of removing the lower fairings. Early summer I pulled them off of my 07 UC and during the summer, the bike certainly was cooler. With the cooler weather returning, I just re-installed them.
HD just released a detachable fairing lower hardware kit (PN: 58146-07) for quick removal of the lower fairings. Haven't purchased them yet, waiting to hear a report of them on this forum.
HD just released a detachable fairing lower hardware kit (PN: 58146-07) for quick removal of the lower fairings. Haven't purchased them yet, waiting to hear a report of them on this forum.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,609
Likes: 1
From: Indy area
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
ORIGINAL: kennyross
I just installed lowers on my 03 RKC.
I just installed lowers on my 03 RKC.
Which are you referring to?
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 1
From: Tallahassee, Fl
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
I have used a pair of the ones that you install around your crash bar and they do cut down on some of the wind and rain in the winter but I would not run them or any other type of lowers in the summer. They hold in way too much heat.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 115
From: British Columbia
RE: Do fairing lowers keep motor cooler
After having a bike with lowers I wouldn't have it any other way now. You stay warmer, drier, less wind push on the legs, and I think I'm going to put some speakers in them for a little more sound.
