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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Heading out to Sturgis on Friday morning,Via Staten Island. Would you leave them on or take them off ? Still have mixed feelings&nbsp\\;about it. leave em on or take em off...........
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Leave them on. Good wind breaker for long trip, nice in a heavy rain, might hit some cool spots in the mountains.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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What are the mixed feelings about?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Leave em on.&nbsp\\; They're a good place to stash gloves or glasses or....&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; If yours&nbsp\\; are vented, you can always open the vents to get more air.&nbsp\\; They keep my feet and lower legs dry during the rain.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Taking mine off of my 08 Ultra, Too hot in Sturgis in stop and go traffic. I'll chance the rain.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Keep them on.&nbsp\\; Great blocker for rain and cool air in mountains.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I leave mine on in the Summer and remove the adjustable part. Good mix, lots of air flow and still have the storage.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I left mine on last year when I went to Sturgis. Didn't really notice it making any difference as far as heat goes, but they sure are nice in the rain and cold.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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I have an '02 Ultra and live in the Mojave Desert.&nbsp\\; I used to take mine of in the summer but don't bother anymore.&nbsp\\; I leave them on all year round and would especially leave them on for any long road trip.&nbsp\\; Have a great ride.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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I've takne mine off for the summer but if I were going for more then 500 miles each way I'd likely put them on.
 
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