NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
RE: NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Pekin, IN
RE: NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
Picked up my UC on the 4th of Jan. I can't tell you much about warm weather, but compared to being without lowers, (traded 04 Road King Custom) the lowers have extended my riding temp range to comfortable in the mid 30's for those 100 mile rides. I've got 1100 + miles on the clock....In January!!!!!![8D]
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Alaska
RE: NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
ORIGINAL: 05 Ultra
Water pixies! Thats what they are!LMAO!! Anyway I installed the front Air Baffle (#58520-79TC) that USED to come on the Ultras. Stops a lotta the wind coming up over the tank I've noticed. Haven't gotten to use it in the rain yet.
ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,355
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From: Houston, Texas
RE: NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
Gene:
My $.02 worth is that it really depends on the part of the country you are from -- or that you ride in regularly. Here along the Gulf Coast, the lowers aren't needed for much of the year. In fact, we need all the air circulation we can get (most of the time) and taking off the lowers helps to accomplish that. Yes, HD modified the lowers with vents that open, but my experience is that they sometimes vibrate closed. With lowers and the little "wings" on the bottom sides of the fairing removed, we get all the air flow necessary to keep us ventilated. Next move is to have a the windshield replaced with a shorter version.
The flexibility to add / remove these parts depending on the ride environment is what makes the bike superior to those that have all the pieces hard-molded and fixed in place -- like the 'Wing.
My $.02 worth is that it really depends on the part of the country you are from -- or that you ride in regularly. Here along the Gulf Coast, the lowers aren't needed for much of the year. In fact, we need all the air circulation we can get (most of the time) and taking off the lowers helps to accomplish that. Yes, HD modified the lowers with vents that open, but my experience is that they sometimes vibrate closed. With lowers and the little "wings" on the bottom sides of the fairing removed, we get all the air flow necessary to keep us ventilated. Next move is to have a the windshield replaced with a shorter version.
The flexibility to add / remove these parts depending on the ride environment is what makes the bike superior to those that have all the pieces hard-molded and fixed in place -- like the 'Wing.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
RE: Since we're on the subject.....
ORIGINAL: Comfortably Numb
Those of you with lowers..........how are they in the rain?
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CN
Those of you with lowers..........how are they in the rain?
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CN
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,893
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From: USA
RE: Since we're on the subject.....
I can not waite until I get a set for my RK!
I've riden in enough cold and rain to know I want a set.
It would also help complement the entire theme of my bike to look more like an "Ultra Road King"
Anyone that has taken a set off and wants to get rid of them PM me please!
I've riden in enough cold and rain to know I want a set.
It would also help complement the entire theme of my bike to look more like an "Ultra Road King"
Anyone that has taken a set off and wants to get rid of them PM me please!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 112
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RE: Since we're on the subject.....
I ride with the lowers on during the winter ( 50 degrees and below) and on days i know it's going to rain. I don't even have to wear chaps until the weather drops under 35 and in Florida that doesn't happen very often! During the summer or on warmer winter days (50+) they stay at home. Perhaps I'll get the 06 style that allows you to open the vents so i can save the 10 minutes of installation / removal. my .02
Have a well weathered 1
Moose
Have a well weathered 1
Moose
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,015
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From: Alaska
RE: NEW VENTED LOWER FAIRINGS
ORIGINAL: 05 Ultra
Water pixies! Thats what they are!LMAO!! Anyway I installed the front Air Baffle (#58520-79TC) that USED to come on the Ultras. Stops a lotta the wind coming up over the tank I've noticed. Haven't gotten to use it in the rain yet.
ORIGINAL: AK_Hog_Herder
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
I noticed that I get what I call "water pixies" in the rain. The water will collect on top of the fuel tank and raise up in a small whirl on both sides of the tank near the front.
I suppose I could slow down.
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