Lowers on or off
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Parts Unkown
RE: Lowers on or off
i think folks are so damn scared to touch thier scoots in fear of some retribution from the moco.
If your hot, take em off. If your cold,leave em on. do what ever you want to do. I dont think you need a shade tree mechanic on a forum to tell you that.
If your hot, take em off. If your cold,leave em on. do what ever you want to do. I dont think you need a shade tree mechanic on a forum to tell you that.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Indianapolis, IN
RE: Lowers on or off
ORIGINAL: iclick
I just installed my vented lowers about three months ago along with a quick-release kit to remove them with little effort, but at this time I see no reason to remove them this summer. I see adequate ventilation with vents open, good protection for lower legs and boots when summer rains hit, and no issues with engine heat yet.
ORIGINAL: WALDOG
How many of you leave your lowers on all year round. Is there any rules from Harley about leaving them on when it's90+
How many of you leave your lowers on all year round. Is there any rules from Harley about leaving them on when it's90+
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Cape Coral, Fl.
RE: Lowers on or off
Here is SW Fla we are heading into rainy season soon. I have vented lowers, and the lowers really protect you from getting soaked. I have them off right now, but also have the quick releases so come rain season, they will probably go back on.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: venice,florida
RE: Lowers on or off
I have the soft lowers havnt used em much, but the paperwork says dont run em when its warmer than 50 or 55 degrees. but again, they aint the same as the hard ones...
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northeast Wisconsin
RE: Lowers on or off
I took the adjustable part out yesterday, good compromise. Much more air flow for the Summer but still some windblock there. This will be my first Summer with the scoot, I think it will be fine this way.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Northern Virginia
RE: Lowers on or off
ORIGINAL: run1fsr
On year round here in Northern Virginia. I also like using the storage bins for small stuff.
On year round here in Northern Virginia. I also like using the storage bins for small stuff.
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RE: Lowers on or off
ORIGINAL: thatguy
I leave them on but don't wear jeans under my chaps.
I leave them on but don't wear jeans under my chaps.
I have taken mine off just to mess around. Not really any difference in heat. The design is such that they are supposed to funnel air into the motor area. When riding slow or stopped, it won't make a difference anyway.
Leave 'em on. If they were meant to come off and on, they would have put 'em on with velcro. LOL
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