New lowers
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New lowers
This isn't big news and many have lowers on their tourers, but there's been some discussion here recently about them and I finally bit the bullet. Here are some impressions:
1. The function of the vents is about as expected, and I'm pleased with the effect open and closed. Rode home in cool weather last night and they were a big plus with the vents closed. My guess is that I will not remove them in summer, but who knows when the LA steam machine kicks in about mid-June.
2. The lowers enhance the appearance of the bike, IMO.
3. The extra storage is appreciated, though small.
4. The quick-release kit was a mistake, as in standard form each lower is attached by three bolts and are easy enough to remove/install. The kit uses thumbscrews with a large screwdriver slot, and I found that a large screwdriver is necessary to tighten fully anyway. So, for $70 you avoid using a ratchet/socket for a large screwdriver, which to me is no advantage.
5. The liners are neat, but probably unnecessary, though they may keep things from rattling. For $22 they're a toss-up. No need to remove them when installing/removing the lowers with the quick-release kit installed, but I'm not sure about the standard bolts.
6. Not wanting to leave any accessory without a home, I also bought the glovebox pouches. Haven't used them yet and am not sure when I will, but extra space is always a plus. This $22 is also a toss-up.
Anyway, this is a means of introducing my new sig photo, although it's been up since last night. I kinda enhanced the Black Cherry color a bit too much in Photoshop, but it looks good to me that way. BTW, I received these exactly 12 days from the date I ordered them from Zanotti's, which must be a record for painted items. I wasn't expecting them until well into March.
1. The function of the vents is about as expected, and I'm pleased with the effect open and closed. Rode home in cool weather last night and they were a big plus with the vents closed. My guess is that I will not remove them in summer, but who knows when the LA steam machine kicks in about mid-June.
2. The lowers enhance the appearance of the bike, IMO.
3. The extra storage is appreciated, though small.
4. The quick-release kit was a mistake, as in standard form each lower is attached by three bolts and are easy enough to remove/install. The kit uses thumbscrews with a large screwdriver slot, and I found that a large screwdriver is necessary to tighten fully anyway. So, for $70 you avoid using a ratchet/socket for a large screwdriver, which to me is no advantage.
5. The liners are neat, but probably unnecessary, though they may keep things from rattling. For $22 they're a toss-up. No need to remove them when installing/removing the lowers with the quick-release kit installed, but I'm not sure about the standard bolts.
6. Not wanting to leave any accessory without a home, I also bought the glovebox pouches. Haven't used them yet and am not sure when I will, but extra space is always a plus. This $22 is also a toss-up.
Anyway, this is a means of introducing my new sig photo, although it's been up since last night. I kinda enhanced the Black Cherry color a bit too much in Photoshop, but it looks good to me that way. BTW, I received these exactly 12 days from the date I ordered them from Zanotti's, which must be a record for painted items. I wasn't expecting them until well into March.
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From: Just South of Detroit, MI
RE: New lowers
The Ultra comes with them, of course, but I found that I wasn't using the glove boxes, so I mounted speakers there when I went to a detachable tour pak. When I get my camera software up and running, I plan to post some pics, I've been busy this winter...
By the way, lowers look sweet on the SG!
By the way, lowers look sweet on the SG!
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From: N/W Pennsylvania
RE: New lowers
IMHO, I like them better than the earlier ones as they have relieved the foot swing to the brake peddle...Mine is a problem getting on the back brake as I try to swing my foot in to stop, I am thinking of getting mine cut out some more to give mine more room....Jer
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Those look great on your bike. Now you also have another spot for speakers.....
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RE: New lowers
ORIGINAL: HogFather
Love the look they give the bike, but here in Florida, I'm concerned that they;d be too hot on the engine for the summer time, which is most of the year.
Love the look they give the bike, but here in Florida, I'm concerned that they;d be too hot on the engine for the summer time, which is most of the year.
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RE: New lowers
ORIGINAL: RonH
Those look great on your bike. Now you also have another spot for speakers.....
Those look great on your bike. Now you also have another spot for speakers.....